Top Small Bars in Perth
Some of Perth's best nights happen in the kind of places you could easily walk past. Small bars in Perth include hidden cocktail spots, cosy wine bars, and intimate venues perfect for birthdays, after-work drinks, and private celebrations. You'll find options tucked away in the CBD, around Northbridge, and throughout neighbourhoods known for their food and nightlife. A smaller bar often creates a more relaxed atmosphere and keeps everyone close to the action. Browse the listings and find your next favourite spot.
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from $300
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityModern Small Bar
70 guestsBe MerryNorthbridge, PerthBBrianna C.
“Would definitely hire this venue again.” -
from $36
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityThe 1852 Lounge Bar
100 guestsThe Stirling Arms HotelGuildford, PerthBBrad J.
“Food was outstanding and all in all a perfect venue for my 40th Birthday.” -
from $60
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Dining Area
70 guestsHemingway & Co.PerthHemingway & Co. is a cocktail-focused small bar that stages regular live-jazz and blues nights and presents a compact, music-led hospitality offer. Venue highlights: The bar provides an adaptable, intimate layout that suits
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from $29
per person / per dayCheck availabilityChelsea Social Bar
120 guestsIbis PerthPerth CBDChelsea Social Bar is a semi-private bar area in Ibis Perth characterised by bright, contemporary finishes that create a relaxed, functional social space.
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from $55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Hall
128 guestsBeerpouriumFremantle, PerthMMichelle
“Great 21st venue. Staff were amazing, food was great! We all had the best time” -
from $45
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityUpstairs Exclusive Area
120 guestsMilky Lane CurrambinePerthUpstairs Exclusive Area is a private space in a Bar defined by a compact, neon-lit club style interior that separates it from the main ground-floor service areas.
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from $2500
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityMain Dining
80 guestsAmbassador BarNorthbridge, PerthMain Dining, a Dining Room in Ambassador Bar, is an intimate lounge-style dining space centred on live music and conversation. Design: The room combines deep forest-green curtains, vintage leather sofas and bentwood chairs
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from $30
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityWhole Venue
100 guests399 BarPerth CBDThe venue is a neighbourhood bar organised along a narrow front-to-back layout that creates an intimate, social room. Design: The interior combines exposed timber floors, a long timber bar counter, leatherette booth seating
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from $40
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityMajor Tom's
200 guestsPlanet RoyaleNorthbridge, PerthMajor Tom's is a Cocktail Lounge in Planet Royale and is defined by a compact, bar-focused layout centred on long communal tables and a continuous seating run for drink-led private bookings.
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from $10000
minimum spend / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
100 guestsBar VinoMount Lawley, PerthThe front of Bar Vino is lined with planters and striped awnings. Inside, wine bottles stack behind the bar, and soft light falls through the windows. The tables are round and close, set with glassware and olive oil.
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from $85
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityBar
30 guestsBig Swing Golf BooragoonBooragoon, PerthBar at Big Swing Golf Booragoon is a counter-style social space that directly overlooks the indoor golf simulator bays. Design: The bar pairs exposed brick walls and timber flooring with pendant lighting, high counters and
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from $55
per person / per sessionCheck availabilityEntire Venue
192 guestsBeerpouriumFremantle, PerthBeerpourium is a family-run bar dedicated to Australian craft beer, presented as a casual taproom focused on a broad selection of brews. Design: The interior pairs heritage proportions and high ceilings with polished timber
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FAQs about Top Small Bars in Perth
Booking costs of small bars average $50 per person. Costs vary depending on guest capacity, popularity, location, and amenities like sound systems or bar services. Extra charges may apply for custom catering, decor, or event planning services. Packages with add-ons, such as DJs, photo booths, or other entertainment services, can also increase the overall cost. Check out the typical price ranges in Perth, based on Tagvenue data:
| From $36 | to $65 | per person |
| From $500 | to $3000 | minimum spend per event |
| From $110 | to $1012 | hire fee per hour |
Based on the popularity and user ratings on Tagvenue (updated October 2026), the best options include:
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Modern Small Bar at Be Merry in Northbridge - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff, we had the whole space to ourselves for a block of time.’ -
The 1852 Lounge Bar at The Stirling Arms Hotel in Guildford - rated 4.9/5
Our user said: ‘Fantastic venue, great staff and atmosphere...’ -
Chelsea Social Bar at Ibis Perth in Perth CBD - rated 4.8/5
Venue said: Features: The Chelsea Social Bar includes a staffed service counter and a layout of small round tables and stools that can be reconfigured. The space has air conditioning, hotel Wi‑Fi, abundant natural light, step-free guest...
These are the venues within 1 km from central Perth, available to book on Tagvenue:
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Jarrah & Mallee Combined at One Two Five by Hub
on 125 Saint Georges Terrace Brookfield Place - 1 km from centre.
Venue said: A long, adaptable carpeted conference space arranged in linear rows, finished in neutral tones and lit by integrated ceiling lighting and daylight from one side. -
HQ Bar + Kitchen at HQ Bar + Kitchen
on 18 The Esplanade - 1 km from centre.
Venue said: Perfect for corporate events, weddings, and social celebrations, the space accommodates up to 70 seated or 130 standing with a flexible layout and full on site bar. -
Outdoor Piazza at Parmelia Hilton Perth
on 14 Mill Street - 1 km from centre.
Venue said: Ideal for: Small corporate teams and social groups will find the layout suited to relaxed, informal standing receptions or casual seated gatherings.
Cheap small bars in Perth start from $300 hire fee per event or $200 minimum spend per event. Check out these budget-friendly spaces you can book through Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
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Modern Small Bar at Be Merry, from $300 hire fee per event (up to 70 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘Friendly staff, we had the whole space to ourselves for a block of time.’ -
Lounge Bar 2 at Niche Bar, from $200 minimum spend per event (up to 50 guests standing)
Our user said: ‘We liked how easy the venue were to deal with before and during the event.’ -
The Meeting Space at Rydges Perth Kings Square, from $100 hire fee per hour (up to 40 guests standing)
Venue said: At Rydges Perth Kings Square, you’re always our top priority. You're invited to host your next event in our Meeting Space, which can be set-up for cocktail, classroom, theatre or boardroom style.
In Perth, small bars are most commonly booked for 15 to 50 guests. Here are some popular kinds of events people have hosted at these spaces on Tagvenue, as of October 2026:
| Birthday Party | Usually between $300 and $950. |
User who booked Modern Small Bar at Be Merry for 30 guests
said: ‘The place was really cute with games and light up beer pong. Would definitely go again.’ |
| Meeting | Usually between $250 and $550. |
User who booked Meetings + Workshops + Events at Subi Space for 15 guests
said: ‘Awesome space - light and relaxed and great communication from the owner...’ |
| Corporate Event | Usually between $200 and $1,100. |
User who booked Level 6 Squadron Room at Anzac House for 30 guests
said: ‘The venue was excellent, the team were well prepared for our arrival.’ |
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Page last updated in October 2026
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