Bertie

Wine bar vibes and a British-inspired menu in the north eastern suburbs. The arrival of Bertie in Bassendean really upped the game for local lovers of food, wine and cocktails. While sunny days see the bottomless lunch crowd gravitate to the leafy patio, anytime is a good time for a drink here, or a meal, or an above-average snack for that matter. It’s hard to go past their Scotch egg with housemade brown sauce, resplendent with gooey bright orange yolk and an almost fast-food appeal. Focaccia at Bertie could be a star in its own right but it’s the supporting act to the wonderful, silky and slightly sweet circle of mushroom parfait that accompanies it. With owner and celebrated bartender James Connolly overseeing the drinks list, you’re in for a treat: cocktails are subtle tweaks on classics and there’s interesting drops from near and far, including beers from local Bassendean brewers and wines on the strong, lengthy list from Western Australia as well as Italy, France, Germany, the US and Argentina.