A morning at South Beach, brunch or a burger at Roasting Warehouse, and an Indian dinner at Saroor on South Fremantle's end of South Terrace.
Everyone knows the Fremantle end of South Terrace, but keep heading south and you hit South Fremantle, which is quieter and more local. It’s got one of the nicest city beaches in Perth and a handful of places along South Terrace that are worth the walk. Here’s how I’d spend a day there.
Quick facts
- Beach: South Beach, off Marine Terrace, South Fremantle
- Cost: Free
- Kids: Shaded playground at the southern end of the reserve
- Dogs: Off-leash dog beach at the northern end
- Brunch: Roasting Warehouse, 312 South Terrace
- Dinner: Saroor, 396 South Terrace (from 5pm)
South Beach
South Beach is the local city beach for South Freo. The reserve runs from just south of the Fremantle Sailing Club down towards North Coogee, with a big grassed area, Norfolk Island pines for shade, and a shaded, boat-themed playground at the southern end. There are cafes right on the reserve for a coffee or takeaway.
The northern end is a dog beach, so if you’ve got a four-legged mate with you that’s the end to head for. If you’re coming without a car, the free CAT bus stops on Marine Terrace close by.
Brunch or a burger at Roasting Warehouse
Roasting Warehouse at 312 South Terrace opens from 6am on weekdays and 7am on weekends. It’s rated 4.2 on Tripadvisor from nearly 150 reviews, and the food gets a lot of love, the burger in particular.
“Probably one of the tastiest and best burgers I have ever had.”
Phil L, Tripadvisor review
“Try the eggs Benny. It’s a twist but oh so good.”
Tracy K, Tripadvisor review
Dinner at Saroor
Further down at 396 South Terrace, Saroor is one of the best-rated restaurants in South Fremantle, at 4.4 on Tripadvisor from about 150 reviews. It’s Indian, open for dinner from 5pm, and the portions are made for sharing. Reviewers single out the lamb cigar and the chicken tikka. One recent review did mention a long wait on a busy night, so book ahead or go early.
“the food was fantastic and filling and just delicious”
Donaldboy, Tripadvisor review
If you’re making a weekend of it, the East Fremantle Saturday wander and the Omeo snorkel trail at Coogee are both close by.
Featured image: South Beach from the groyne by Sam Wilson, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons, cropped.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. There’s a shaded, boat-themed playground at the southern end of the South Beach reserve, plus lots of grass and Norfolk Island pines for shade.
