Wine bars, Italian, Japanese and heritage pubs. Here's my guide to eating and drinking along Beaufort Street in Mount Lawley.
Beaufort Street’s best bites
Beaufort Street, running through Mount Lawley and Highgate, is one of Perth’s great dining strips. It’s home to everything from heritage pubs to intimate tasting menus, plus some of the best Italian in the city.
Here’s my guide to the best places to eat and drink in Mount Lawley.
“Beaufort Street has a real neighbourhood feel. It’s my pick for a long dinner with friends, followed by a drink somewhere you’d never find unless someone showed you.”
Alex Hamilton, Editor
Italian
- Threecoins and Sons: a family-run Beaufort Street favourite for house-made pasta, pinsa and antipasti.
- Si Paradiso: a buzzing courtyard with pizza and a dance floor, plus a wine-focused dining room.
- Testùn Bar: a relaxed neo-Italian osteria, open Wednesday to Sunday.
- Solo Pasta: pasta sold by the metre, with your choice of pasta and sauce.
Wine bars
- Bar Vino: more than 100 wines by the glass, open from morning coffee through to dinner.
- Le Rebelle: a three-level venue with a bistro, wine bar and intimate dining room.
Japanese
- Hanami: a long-running neighbourhood favourite for sashimi and sushi.
- Mame Japanese: simple, home-style dishes including tofu, onigiri and obanzai.
Southeast Asian and Mexican
- Lotus at The Beaufort: a share-style menu of Southeast Asian flavours.
- Goreng Goreng: a local favourite since 2005, with vegetarian-friendly options.
- Don Birria: crispy quesabirria tacos and street-style Mexican food.
Classic pubs
- The Queens Tavern: operating since the 1880s, with a beer garden, bar and restaurant.
- The Elford: a heritage 1934 building with weekly specials and a Sunday roast.
- Molly’s Irish Pub: on Beaufort Street, known for Guinness and its Sunday roast.
- The Beaufort: three venues under one roof, including the hidden Cypher cocktail bar.
A night to remember
For a special occasion, Twenty Seats serves a ten-course tasting menu to around 20 guests each night. Book well in advance.
Make a night of it
Mount Lawley is also home to the heritage Astor Theatre, so it’s easy to pair dinner with a show or film. For more great food, see our guide to Leederville’s Oxford Street and Perth’s top restaurants.
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s one of Perth’s great dining strips, with heritage pubs, wine bars, Japanese, Southeast Asian and some of the best Italian in the city.
