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of music, comedy and theatre.
Lovers of culture will feel at home
in Subiaco. The Subi Farmers Market
holds a sense of nostalgia for
many locals who faithfully source
the freshest fruit and veg from its
exhibiting farmers and producers.
Held every Saturday from 8am to
12pm, make a morning of it and
explore the explosion of colours,
tastes and smells as you peruse
artisanal stores featuring baked
goods, handmade soaps, and
serving multicultural cuisines.
TIP // Discover Subi’s own
mesmerising sculptural giant,
Bille Bob, somewhere among
the streets — part of the
Giants of Mandurah outdoor
exhibition by Danish artist
Thomas Dambo.
A hotspot for foodies, book
in at one of the many notable
restaurants for an evening of
delicious dining. At Shui (like feng
shui), you can expect to dine on
moreish Asian-fusion share plates,
exploding with flavour. Lulu La
Delizia is renowned as the go-to for
high quality yet comforting Italian,
with fine wines to match; while
Dilly Dally nearby is another Italian
favourite, beckoning with its relaxed
vibe. Missing Europe? Yiamas Greek
Restaurant is the new kid on the
block and justifiably buzzing.
There is no shortage of
respectable drinking dens in Subi
to hop your way through either.
From the high-class Cherubino
City Cellar, tucked away intimately
upstairs; to the neighbourhood
favourite hangout, Bark; to the chic
Bar Amelie with its comprehensive
but carefully curated drinks list
plus morsels to match; to the cool,
heritage-haven, Lums, where wine
is the word on the street — there’s
an option for all occasions.
just three kilometres to the west.
Vic Park really is a melting pot
of multi-cultural cuisines, so hit
Albany Highway and let your nose
lead the way. From Asian fusion
Neho Asian Tapas and ramen
at multiple corners; to Burmese
diner Mango Café; to authentic
Middle Eastern all around, including
premium Lebanese food at The
Prophet — diversity of fare floods
the streets.
Time for a beverage? Hailing
from Denmark in the South West,
Boston Brewing Co. has become
TIP // In Lathlain nearby, Laika
is a cult café favourite for those
in the know, while by night,
soak up the sophisticated
ambiance of Italian-inspired
wine bar, Cosy Del’s, next door.
CERUBINO CITY CELLAR, SUBIACO
VICTORIA PARK
A ‘south of the Swan River’ gem, you
can reach Victoria Park — or ‘Vic’ Park
as the locals call it — by train, bus or
foot from Perth city, which resides
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a hotspot for grabbing a fresh
brew and gastropub fare; while
you can’t look past Victoria Park
Hotel as an iconic institution with
polished heritage. If you’re a beer
connoisseur, The Dutch Trading
Co is ‘the’ place within the beer
community — with 22 rotating
taps profiling a range of brews
from around the world. Venturing
beyond the suburb of Vic Park,
Blasta Brewing Co. in Burswood
is another beer hall worthy of
attention.
VIC PARK LARDER, VICTORIA PARK
Across the Swan River, to the
east of the city, Optus Stadium is
the world’s most beautiful sporting
facility and a multi-purpose venue
for entertainment events, offering
behind the scenes stadium tours.
Immerse yourself in Aussie culture
as you become one with the crowd
watching AFL, roaring with every
goal scored. It’s a revered ground
for international cricket too, another
national favourite. When the sports
stars take a break, blockbuster
concerts take centre stage as the
