Whether you’re looking for a quick bite, caffeine pick-me-up, or wanting to relax over a long, sumptuous dinner, you will be spoiled for choice with this list of some of the best hospitality hotspots our city has to offer.
Choose from:
Formal Dining - Contemporary Australian
Telegram
Get your day started with the best coffee in the area, from Telegram, located in the State Buildings. Telegram offers crafted coffee that is robust in strength and flavour, which is why it is the first choice for the busy work crowd on weekdays! Your daily hit of caffeine has never tasted so good!
Serving: All day coffee
Location: State Buildings, 1 Cathedral Ave
Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 6am – 4pm
Cape Arid Tea house
Indulge at Arid Tea House, where art and tea combine. Nestled in the State Buildings on St George’s Terrace, this delightful teahouse will have you transported into another world. Select from a stunning range of carefully sourced teas and dine on some delectable treats. If you’re feeling naughty, there is also champagne and gin on the menu!
Serving: Coffee, tea, champagne, cocktails, selection of sweets and savouries
Location: State Buildings, 1 Cathedral Ave
Opening hours: Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 5pm (Bookings essential)
Shop 1875
If you’re feeling peckish, stop by Shop 1875 for a gourmet salad, soup, sandwich, or pastry made from high quality ingredients.
Serving: Salad, sandwiches, soup, and pastries
Location: State Buildings, 1 Cathedral Ave
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm
Espresso & Prosecco
The name says it all. Espresso & Prosecco is owned by an Italian family who have been serving coffee to the Perth public for over 30 years. Offering breakfast, lunch and aperitivo, this authentic Italian-style eatery will have you transported to the old country. Enjoy the alfresco dining and sip on one of their flavoursome coffees, award winning gelato and selection of mouth-watering cakes.
Serving: Breakfast, lunch, cakes, gelato, espresso & aperitivo
Location: 655 Hay St (At the entrance of London Court)
Opening Hours: 7am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 7am to 9pm Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturday & Sunday
Le Vietnam
City employees are lined up down the street for this lunchtime favourite. Known for its renowned south-east Asian take on the conventional sandwich, Banh Mi. This Vietnamese sandwich is made from a French baguette and has become one of Australia’s most loved lunchtime snacks. Don’t knock it till you try it!
Serving: Banh Mi sandwiches & salads
Location: Shop 1, 80 Barrack Street
Opening hours: Tuesday to Friday, 6am – 3pm, Saturday, 8.30am to 2pm
Le Vietnam
Modern Australian cuisine is a melting pot of inspirations from around the world. Characterised by fresh, local ingredients; seafood, the supplest steaks, and fresh vegetables cooked with flavours inspired by far-reaching cultures. Head to one of these contemporary Australian restaurants for a serving of our favourite fare.
Petition
Petition is a unique up-market all day dining experience, whether you’re looking to grab a mouth-watering breakfast, a hearty lunch, or delectable evening meal. It’s all about what’s fresh and local at Petition.
Serving: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Location: State Buildings, 1 Cathedral Ave
Opening hours: 7am to 10.30pm Monday to Sunday
Wildflower
If you really want to experience the taste of Australia, Wildflower is a unique, hidden gem. The dishes at this restaurant are seasonal, influenced by the Nyoongar seasons, with four, six and eight course menus on offer. This is a truly unique opportunity to sample some of Australia’s rare native ingredients like kangaroo, elderflower and lemon myrtle.
Serving: Lunch & dinner
Location: State Buildings, 1 Cathedral Ave
Opening hours: 5.30pm to 10pm Tuesday to Sunday and 12pm to 2.30pm Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
C Restaurant
Western Australia’s only revolving restaurant, established in 1978, completing a 360 rotation in 90 minutes. With degustation and A La Carte options, offering a modern Australian fine dining experience. Select from options such as Pan fired duck breast with miso glaze and whole crayfish with tomato tortellini or Wagyu Beef Sirloin. Open for lunch and dinner.
Serving: Lunch, dinner & high tea
Location: Level 33/44 St George’s Terrace
Opening hours: 12 to 4.30pm and 6pm to 10pm Monday to Sunday
The Meat and Wine Co
If you like your steak aged, then look no further than the Meat and Wine Co for some quality cuts of Western Australian beef. Located inside the Old Palace Hotel on St Georges Terrace, the Meat and Wine Co has earned a reputation for being one of the best restaurants in Perth.
Serving: Lunch and dinner
Location: 108 St Georges Terrace
Opening hours: 12pm to 10pm Monday to Sunday
C Restaurant 
Long Chim Bobeche – Cocktails
Looking for the perfect cocktail? Look no further than Bobeche. The speak-easy basement bar is the perfect hide-away. With a century old vibe with some of the best bartenders in town.
Serving: Cocktails
Location: Basement, 131 St Georges Terrace
Opening hours: 4pm to 12am Tuesday to Saturday
W Churchill – English Style Gin Bar
This English-style Gin bar was inspired by the late Prime Minister of England, Sir Winston Churchill. Stocking an enormous 200+ gin selection with 10 beers on tap, you will easily quench your thirst at popular drink spot.
Serving: Gin & cocktails
Location: Lower George’s Lane, Brookfield Place 125 St George’s Terrace
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday till late
Helvetica - Whiskey Saloon
Whiskey lovers will find this Saloon style bar hidden in Howard Lane behind the CBD towers, Helvetica offers two levels of ambience, quality drink s and excellent bar service in their cosy premises, perfect for a those who prefer a quiet drink away from the hustle and bustle.
Serving: Whiskey & cocktails
Location: Lower George’s Lane, Brookfield Place 125 St George’s Terrace
Opening Hours: Tuesday to Friday till late
Beer Corner
Craft beer enthusiasts will love Beer Corner, located in State Buildings. Explore local and international craft beers in one of Perth’s most iconic heritage buildings.
Serving: Beer & wine
Location: State Buildings, 1 Cathedral Ave
Opening hours: 11.30am to 11pm Monday to Sunday
Wine Merchant
Next door to Beer Corner, inside State Buildings, you will find its sister site, Wine Merchant. Enjoy the extensively curated wine list at a range of price points, try some of the local produce from Western Australia’s famous Southwest wine region as well as European imports.
Serving: Wine & beer
Location: State Buildings, 1 Cathedral Ave
Opening hours: 12pm to 10.30pm Monday to Thursday, 12pm to 12am Friday, 3pm to 12am Saturday
Bobeche 
