Guidebook for South Perth
Food Scene
Best coffee in South Perth. Get there early for warm from the oven pain au chocolat.
13 residents recomanen
La Patisserie South Perth
35 Mends StBest coffee in South Perth. Get there early for warm from the oven pain au chocolat.
Wonderful authentic Italian pizza. It's always busy. They have pizza deals on Tuesdays. If you can't get a table order takeaway and enjoy pizza on the balcony. They don't deliver, it's worth the 5 minute drive.
18 residents recomanen
Solo Pizza
135A Coode StWonderful authentic Italian pizza. It's always busy. They have pizza deals on Tuesdays. If you can't get a table order takeaway and enjoy pizza on the balcony. They don't deliver, it's worth the 5 minute drive.
Secret Garden Cafe & Patisserie
64 Angelo StCute cafe with a huge secret garden.
Great panini. A huge selection of cheeses and cured meats. Stock up the fridge and pantry here.
23 residents recomanen
Angelo Street Market
67 Angelo StGreat panini. A huge selection of cheeses and cured meats. Stock up the fridge and pantry here.
Good Thai food close to home. You can dine in for wonderful service or you can order takeaway. It can also get busy, so it is worth booking a table.
8 residents recomanen
Thai Orchid Restaurant
35 Mends StGood Thai food close to home. You can dine in for wonderful service or you can order takeaway. It can also get busy, so it is worth booking a table.
Catch the ferry across to Elizabeth Quay for great vegetarian curries that you 'pay as you feel' for. Also has spectacular views of the Swan River. Get there on sunset.
25 residents recomanen
Annalakshmi on the Swan
Riverside DriveCatch the ferry across to Elizabeth Quay for great vegetarian curries that you 'pay as you feel' for. Also has spectacular views of the Swan River. Get there on sunset.
Great food in an iconic Perth building. Go here if you want a fancy dinner. I recommend you book to make sure you get a table.
42 residents recomanen
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Barrack StreetGreat food in an iconic Perth building. Go here if you want a fancy dinner. I recommend you book to make sure you get a table.
Roj Kebabs
16 Mends StGood dirty kebabs.
Antz 965
965 Albany HwyThe best coffee we've found in Perth. Worth driving for.
This is our local cafe. Wonderful place to have brunch. They do great eggs. Much better than the expensive cafes around Mends Street.
10 residents recomanen
The Little Banksia
78 Banksia TerraceThis is our local cafe. Wonderful place to have brunch. They do great eggs. Much better than the expensive cafes around Mends Street.
I don't love this place but I don't mind it. It's very popular, particularly with cyclists so it must have something going for it!
26 residents recomanen
Atomic Espresso
21 Mends StI don't love this place but I don't mind it. It's very popular, particularly with cyclists so it must have something going for it!
This place does wonderful modern Italian food. A little bit fancy and a little bit pricey, but worth it to treat yourself. The place has great atmosphere and great service too. I recommend booking a table because it can get busy.
10 residents recomanen
Lalla Rookh
77 St Georges TerraceThis place does wonderful modern Italian food. A little bit fancy and a little bit pricey, but worth it to treat yourself. The place has great atmosphere and great service too. I recommend booking a table because it can get busy.
Essentials
Small supermarket walking distance from the apartment with everything you need.
62 residents recomanen
Costa Sud de Perth
South Perth EsplanadeSmall supermarket walking distance from the apartment with everything you need.
Entertainment & Activities
Good fun on the river.
11 residents recomanen
Funcats Watersports- Catamaran, Stand Up Paddle Board & Kayak Hire
Coode StreetGood fun on the river.
We love the zoo. It's so close to the apartment and has beautiful lush green gardens. If you are staying for an extended time, it might be worth getting zoo membership.
405 residents recomanen
Perth Zoo
20 Labouchere RdWe love the zoo. It's so close to the apartment and has beautiful lush green gardens. If you are staying for an extended time, it might be worth getting zoo membership.
Getting Around
Mends St Jetty station
Take a ferry ride to Elizabeth Quay and the CBD.
Parks & Nature
A wonderful beach for swimming at and watching the sun set.
492 residents recomanen
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
104 Marine ParadeA wonderful beach for swimming at and watching the sun set.
City Beach
My favourite beach for swimming at.
Kings park is beautiful. Wander the gardens and take in the breathtaking views of Perth. You can even spot the apartment from up here.
846 residents recomanen
Kings Park i Jardí Botànic
Fraser AvenueKings park is beautiful. Wander the gardens and take in the breathtaking views of Perth. You can even spot the apartment from up here.
A bit of a trek, but if you're nervous about sharks this protected lagoon could be a good option. The calm waters are also great for little kids to swim in.
44 residents recomanen
Yanchep Lagoon
5 Brazier RoadA bit of a trek, but if you're nervous about sharks this protected lagoon could be a good option. The calm waters are also great for little kids to swim in.
Everyone loves Rottnest. You can catch the ferry from South Perth to the quay and Barrack St Jetty where the Rottnest Express departs from. Hire a bike and cycle around the island taking selfies with smiling quokkas. If you can, stay over night at the island, the quokkas come out in the evening.
466 residents recomanen
Rottnest Island
Everyone loves Rottnest. You can catch the ferry from South Perth to the quay and Barrack St Jetty where the Rottnest Express departs from. Hire a bike and cycle around the island taking selfies with smiling quokkas. If you can, stay over night at the island, the quokkas come out in the evening.
This wonderful park is on your doorstep. Cycle along the foreshore or enjoy a leisurely walk.
18 residents recomanen
Parc de Sir James Mitchell
Mill Point RoadThis wonderful park is on your doorstep. Cycle along the foreshore or enjoy a leisurely walk.
Drinks & Nightlife
This was my favourite place for late-night snacks and drinks when I was much younger. It's cozy and I have so many fond memories there.
43 residents recomanen
The Moon
323 William StThis was my favourite place for late-night snacks and drinks when I was much younger. It's cozy and I have so many fond memories there.
Arts & Culture
Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA)
51 James StArt Gallery of Western Australia
See some art.