Drinks & Nightlife
James Street Northbridge is the premier location for the entertainment scene of Perth. Listed here are but a few of the popular spots to enjoy a drink and, if it suits, carry on until the wee hours of the morning.
Rosie O'Grady's
205 James StMy favourite watering hole, Kilkenny or Guinness?
Connections Nightclub
81 James StMore for those who like it on the other side
Brass Monkey Hotel
James StreetVery, very popular pub, more your Aussie style.
The Court
50 Beaufort StLGBTQI
Mechanics Institute Bar
222 William StThe Bite
57 Aberdeen StNorthbridge Brewing Company
44 Lake StParamount Nightclub
163 James StUniversal Bar
221 William StParks & Nature
Within a short walking distance of Northbridge Pearl you can find relaxation away from a hustle and bustle in several leafy parks, some of which also have water features.
It is just 2km to Perth's premier Kings Park, a walk or accessible via the free Central Area Transit bus system.
Russell Square, Northbridge
Right next door!
The park and garden jewel of Perth. Sweeping views, huge lawned areas, native trees and bird life with various restaurants including the renowned Fraser's.
846 locals recommend
Kings Park and Botanic Garden
Fraser AvenueThe park and garden jewel of Perth. Sweeping views, huge lawned areas, native trees and bird life with various restaurants including the renowned Fraser's.
Quiet out of the rush park for walking, sitting and just watching the world go by.
108 locals recommend
Hyde Park
William StreetQuiet out of the rush park for walking, sitting and just watching the world go by.
Harold Boas Gardens
162 Colin StreetNumerous water features within a seclude leafy park land.
Arts & Culture
Perth Cultural centre, a short walk from Northbridge Pearl, is where arts, culture, knowledge and community come together: Art Gallery of WA, Western Australian Museum, State Library of WA, Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts, Blue Room Theatre and State Theatre Centre.
Fringe World is an annual multi arts fringe summer entertainment festival.
Art Gallery of Western Australia
The name says it all.
So much on, Russel square becomes The Pleasure Garden, but you need to be here about mid January to mid February.
8 locals recommend
FRINGE WORLD Festival: FRINGE Central Box Office
So much on, Russel square becomes The Pleasure Garden, but you need to be here about mid January to mid February.
Perth Cultural Centre
William StreetJust down the other end of James Street.
Cinema Paradiso
164 James StTop movies, often with a difference, just 2 blocks away in James.
Entertainment & Activities
A selection of sport, fitness and general entertainment venues are within an easy walk of Northbridge Pearl.
Beatty Park Leisure Centre
220 Vincent StFor your swimming exercise and much more.
Robertson Park Tennis Centre
176 Fitzgerald StFancy a hit on the court?
A relatively recent addition to the Perth/Northbrridge entertainment scene also with numerous restaurants and bars.
57 locals recommend
Yagan Square
William StreetA relatively recent addition to the Perth/Northbrridge entertainment scene also with numerous restaurants and bars.
Two blocks away along James, wander down, there's usually something on! See http://visitperth.com.au/events/
25 locals recommend
Northbridge Piazza
142 Lake StTwo blocks away along James, wander down, there's usually something on! See http://visitperth.com.au/events/
Free Yoga /Pilates organised by City of Perth: http://www.cathedralsquare.com.au/events/yoga-on-the-lawn
Cathedral Square
Free Yoga /Pilates organised by City of Perth: http://www.cathedralsquare.com.au/events/yoga-on-the-lawn
This huge events centre is just on the other side of the railway line. Check on the web to see what's on.
118 locals recommend
Perth Arena
700 Wellington StThis huge events centre is just on the other side of the railway line. Check on the web to see what's on.
Getting Around
A car is by no means a requirement for your stay in Northbridge Pearl. There is ample free public transport via the Central Area Transit bus system that services the City and nearby suburbs. For extended exploration the public bus and trains provide excellent access to all extended suburbs including beaches, the Port City of Fremantle, bushlands and nature park reserves. Of course you also have the choice of Uber, Ola, Didi and the formal Taxi system.
Train lines run roughly North, South, East and West, plus a couple of other just for good measure.
Wellington St Perth Station
Train lines run roughly North, South, East and West, plus a couple of other just for good measure.
Two major city busports, Perth and Elizabeth Quay, as well as several through the city stops provide excellent up to date public transport.
20 locals recommend
Perth Busport
557 Wellington StTwo major city busports, Perth and Elizabeth Quay, as well as several through the city stops provide excellent up to date public transport.
Food Scene
There is an abundance of restaurants, ranging from fast food to sophisticated dining all within just a couple of hundred meters of Northbridge Pearl. Truly the quantity and diversity is far too great to fully list here.
Sauma
200 William StAisuru Sushi
208 William StSorrento Restaurant
158 James StTruly great Italian, my favourite for pizza
I just love this place for dim sim lunch, but you may have to queue.
13 locals recommend
Canton Bay Northbridge
20 Roe StI just love this place for dim sim lunch, but you may have to queue.
Royal India Restaurant
1134 Hay StBest Indian in Perth, I love it.
P'tite Ardoise Bistro
283 Beaufort StVoted Perth's best French restaurant, I recommend
Shopping
A fifteen minute walk or free CAT bus ride gets you to the central Perth shopping precinct spread over 4 pedestrian only City blocks.
Perth shopping has all the diversity you can imagine from low cost tourist nick-knacks right through to sophisticated high end European specialty fashion brands.
Kakulas Brothers
183 William StNuts, cereals, coffee, and much more
Watertown Brand Outlet Centre
840 Wellington StForrest Chase
200 Murray StRaine Square
300 Murray StThe King Street Precinct is the jewel in the crown of Perth’s West End. Nestled between Murray and Hay streets, the precinct marries the sophistication of Europe with cosmopolitan Western Australia. Born of the natural beauty and evocative history of Western Australia, Perth’s pre-eminent heritage precinct and its surrounding area have evolved into one of Australia’s most unique and desirable shopping experiences
10 locals recommend
King Street
King StreetThe King Street Precinct is the jewel in the crown of Perth’s West End. Nestled between Murray and Hay streets, the precinct marries the sophistication of Europe with cosmopolitan Western Australia. Born of the natural beauty and evocative history of Western Australia, Perth’s pre-eminent heritage precinct and its surrounding area have evolved into one of Australia’s most unique and desirable shopping experiences