Perth at night - which bars to check out

Ready to paint the town red?

Postcard-perfect paradise by day, Perth transforms into a spirited party town after the sun goes down.

The streets come alive with music and colour as droves flock to pumping clubs and pubs. Following a recent change in licensing laws there has also been a big rise in the number of small bars and this is really captivating the imagination of the Perth nightlife cognoscenti.

Main places to go include:

Perth CBD (particularly the West End)
Swan River (South Perth)
Northbridge (Perth’s cultural hub)
Subiaco (10 minutes west of the Perth CBD)
Fremantle (a bustling port city is about 30 minutes drive south of Perth City)
Victoria Park (just across the river from the CBD)

However, as this video shows, don’t forget to check out the night delights of Mount Lawley, about 10 minutes north east of the Perth CBD, where you’ll find a precinct jammed with a selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants.