Choice is the name of the game at this grand old dame of Perth pubs.
With several bars, al fresco, rooftop and balcony areas, you might need directions to navigate your way through this juggernaut. As befits its locale and the hotel’s generations-old place in the local community, the venue is stylish and well maintained, drawing locals and no doubt shoppers from Claremont Quarter in need of sustenance before a fresh round of retail heaven or hell. The drinks offering won’t leave you stumped with a safe but quality-focused list across beer, wine and cocktails. Food is a big draw here and the general vibe is next-level pub fare that leans on quality produce. There’s a great eye for presentation, whether it’s the fish tacos with red cabbage slaw or the chicken parmi with several options for toppers – your chance to add garlic prawns, blue cheese and pear, or go Hawaiian. If you want to step things up a little, the Bay Lounge has its own, more refined menu showcasing the grill, best enjoyed with those cornerstones of the South West (and possibly the western suburbs) – chardonnay and cabernet.
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