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Pubs - Around Perth

Applecross - The Raffles

On the west side of Canning Bridge in Applecross. The original hotel goes back to 1896 when it was called The Canning Bridge Hotel. In 1937 it was refurbished and renamed the Raffles after the famous hotel of the same name in Singapore. It underwent further renovations in the mid 2000's. Photo - January 2008

Armadale - Narrogin Inn

On Albany Highway near the junction of the South Western Highway, the Narrogin Inn was apparently the first building to be constructed in Armadale - in 1853. These days it is known as Ye Olde Narrogin Inne. Photo - January 2009

Armadale - Fox and Hound

Quite an attractive looking pub on Jull Street done up in mock-Tudor style, and right next door to the Tudor shopping arcade. Photo - January 2012

Bassendean - Hotel

On Old Perth Road right in the town centre. This pub would go right back to the time Bassendean was established back into the late 1880's or 90's? Good solid pub - my old local! July 2008

Bayswater - Hotel

Built as far back 1898 this is the Bayswater Hotel situated on the south end of Beechboro Road, corner of Railway Parade, in Bayswater. The pub has survived a one-time demolition threat and has had renovations in the 1960's and 1990's, and so it survives to this day. September 2010

Bicton - The Leopold

Rather impressive looking hotel on the corner of Canning Highway and Point Walter Road. Don't know when it was built but its been here far longer that I remember! Photograph October 2010

Bullsbrook - Chequers Hotel

This is the "pub" section of the hotel on Great Northern Highway. The accommodation section and restaurants etc appear to be adjacent, up the side street. July 2011

Carine - Tavern

1970's/1980's style tavern on Beach Road next to the Carine shops. That's when this area was first developed. Nice beer garden out the back! October 2011

Carlisle - Hotel

On Rutland Avenue near Archer Street, Carlisle, is the Carlisle Hotel. The hotel is more or less opposite the railway station and was built over 100 years ago. January 2012

Chidlow - Inn

Attractive looking old pub with its high-pitched iron roof and wide verandahs. It is on Thomas Street near the corner of Northam Road. No matter now small some of these communities are, they all seem to have a pub or tavern and Chidlow is no exception. September 2010

Claremont - Highway Hotel

This is now a Medical centre but I feel sure this is the old Highway Hotel that traded as such here until at least the 1980's. It is on Stirling Highway on the corner of Bay Street. January 2012

Claremont - Hotel

Originally called the Claremont Hotel but spent a bit of its life as the Continental Hotel. It sits rather grandly on the corner of Bay View Terrace and Gugeri Street. It was built in 1900 and has recently reverted to its original name. Feb 2008

Cottelsoe - Albion Hotel

Constructed around 1880, this pub was an important stopping point for travellers on the then arduous route from Perth to Fremantle when the road was naught but a rough track.  It's on Stirling Highway near the junction of Napoleon Street and still a good stopping place on the same journey. June 2008

Cottesloe - The Cottesloe Beach Hotel

Gleaming white Cottesloe Beach Hotel right on the beach-front on the corner of John Street. January 2012

Cottelsoe - Ocean Beach Hotel

The Ocean Beach Hotel - this is the residential portion of the hotel. The bars etc are off to the left. Long time favourite venue for many. June 2008

Duncraig - Glengarry Tavern

On Warwick Road near Glengarry Drive is the 1970's/1980's style Glengarry Tavern. Very nice inside. This area of Perth was established in the mid-1970's. October 2011

East Fremantle - Royal George

At the east end of George Street is the Royal George Hotel. The hotel was built in 1902 and has been a distinctive landmark in East Fremantle ever since. The building is no longer a pub and is currently used as an arts and community centre. December 2011

East Fremantle - Tradewinds

Not a very flattering view of the Tradewinds Hotel which sits between Hubble and Sewell Streets on Canning Highway. The hotel used to be called (Jack Sheedy's) Plympton Hotel. August 2010

Ellenbrook - The Brook Hotel

The very modern Brook Hotel in Ellenbrook which doesn't look much like a pub but then why should it? July 2011

Floreat - Hotel

On this site was the old Floreat Hotel - a barn-style affair where patrons queued several deep at the bar to buy their jugs of beer at the Sunday session (the good old days)! Like the Floreat Forum, the hotel has undergone changes over the years and was closed for renovations when this photo was taken.  September 2010

Fremantle - The Esplanade

Constructed in 1897, the Esplanade is one of the finest looking hotels around the area. It is located on Marine Terrace in Fremantle, between Collie and Essex Street. This view peeps up Essex Street. May 2008

Fremantle - Norfolk Hotel

On the corner of South Terrace and Norfolk Street is the Norfolk Hotel. This pub used to be called the Oddfellows hotel (it was in 1972 when I used to go there) and the site as a pub goes back about 100 years. January 2012

Fremantle - Commercial Hotel

Now Sun Dancer Backpackers, this grand old building on High Street (near Packenham Street) is the former Commercial Hotel. At one stage (at least in the 1980's) this was called the New Orleans Hotel. There is still a bar in those doors but only available to live-in guests. January 2012

Fremantle - Cleopatra Hotel

Another hotel which is no longer an hotel. "Cleopatra Hotel" is emblazoned across the top of the building. In at least the 1980's this was known as "The Auld Mug", referring, or course, to the America's Cup. It's on High Street, near Mouat Street. These days the building is owned by Christian Brothers and used largely for their community programs. January 2012

Fremantle - Clancy's Fish Bar

Fremantle's Clancy's Fish Bar (I have seen another in Applecross too). This is next to the Theatre and old Education building in Princess May Park, on Cantonment Street, near Parry Street. January 2012

Fremantle - The Flag and Whistle

This used to be a wharfie's pub and simply known as "The Australia Tavern". Now it's the Flag & Whistle and looking decidedly in need of attention as a few back-packer hostels do. It's right across the road from where the bridge across the railway lines comes out at the end of Parry Street. March 2009

Fremantle - The Fremantle

The "Hotel Fremantle" cuts a fine figure on Cliff Street. These days it's part of the Notre Dame University as is just about everything this end of town. Notre Dame has restored many buildings at this end of town, including the Fremantle, and reinvigorated the district. May 2008

Fremantle - The National

This fine hotel sits on the corner of South Terrace and High Street. It was boarded up for several years due to severe fire damage. The restoration is magnificent. Buildings like this are the heart and soul of Fremantle. July 2010

Fremantle - The Newport

This is the Newport Hotel on South Terrace. The was originally called the Newcastle Club Hotel when it was built in the 1800's. March 2012.

Fremantle - Terminus Hotel

Fabulous old Terminus Hotel on Packenham Street. No longer a pub as such, it is now used by South Metropolitan Personnel (SMP Lifeskills to Work) who assist people with disabilities achieve their goals. March 2012.

Fremantle - The Orient

The Hotel Orient - "The Family Hotel Orient" on High Street, corner of Henry Street.  May 2008

Fremantle - P&O Hotel

The P&O Hotel on High Street still looks glorious and it continues to be a popular thirst-slaking establishment. May 2008

Fremantle - Rosie O'Grady's

Now Rosie O'Grady's, doesn't this building look quite resplendent? This is on William Street just up from the Town Hall. The pub used to be a simple worker's corner pub called the Federal Hotel. 2007

Fremantle - Sail and Anchor

Formerly known at the Freemasons (up until 1984), the Sail & Anchor Hotel sits on the corner of South Terrace and Henderson Street. The hotel was built in 1903 and has a rich history. July 2010

Gosnells - Hotel

Built in 1907, a fabulous surviving example of post-federation hotels. It is right on Albany Highway. July 2008

Greenwood - Tavern

Probably constructed when this area was opened up in the early 1970's. The Greenwood is on Coolibah Drive, just off Warwick Road. I think this used to be called The Greenwood Forest  back in the 1980's. January 2011

Guildford - Hotel

This photo was taken in 2007. In September 2008 the hotel was gutted by fire and still today remains unrepaired. The hotel is probably the most iconic building in the townsite. It was built in the 1880's. 2007

Guildford - Stirling Arms Hotel

The Stirling Arms Hotel on James Street, right across from the Meadow Street railway crossing. January 2012

Guildford - Rose and Crown Hotel

Nice image of the Rose & Crown Hotel which is on Terrace Road. This pub was dry for years. It's a very popular wedding venue and a good spot to enjoy a fine meal. July 2010

Guildford - Woodbridge Tavern

On the corner of Swan and East Streets, a mere stone's throw from East Guildford station, is the Woodbridge Tavern. The pub is of 1902 vintage. The name Woodbridge is taken from a nearby area which was named after Governor Stirling's wife's home in Surrey, England. October 2010

Henley Brook - Mash Brewing

A popular pub on West Swan Road in the Swan Valley. It is a brewery and also a bar. Other Mash's can be found in Bunbury and Rockingham. July 2011

Highgate - Queens Hotel

On Beaufort Street in Highgate is the ever-popular Queens Hotel. The Queens was built as far back as 1889. It had a significant facelift in 1986. January 2011

Hillarys - Breakwater Tavern

Hillary's Boat Harbour aka Sorrento Quay. It started life around 1987 as a result of America's Cup activities. This is the popular Breakwater Tavern which sits wholly above the water. January 2009

Inglewood - Civic Hotel

The Civic was built in 1940. It's on Beaufort Street, Inglewood. January 2011

Inglewood - Inglewood Hotel

The Inglewood on the corner of 5th Avenue and Beaufort Street. January 2011

Kalamunda - The Best Drop

On Haynes Street, Kalamunda is the Best Drop, formerly the Last Drop. It has been here since 1973. A most distinctive building designed in mock-Tudor fashion. February 2011

Kalamunda - Old Kalamunda Hotel

The old part of the Kalamunda Hotel on Railway Road. The "new" part is right next door, off to the left. The old hotel pictured now serves as a bottle shop. It was built in 1902 and was the first pub in Kalamunda. January 2012

Kalamunda - New Kalamunda Hotel

And the "new" Kalamunda Hotel on Railway Road. A rather grand building but hard to get a good picture due to all the trees along the front. January 2012

Karragullen - Rock Inne Tavern

Set on Brookton Highway on the corner of Herbert Road is the Rock Inne Tavern. This is a few kilometres east of the Canning Road intersection. Not sure when it was built but certainly was here in the 1980's with the same name. Famed for live music concerts. January 2012

Kelmscott - Inn

The Kelmscott Inn is on Albany Highway, Kelmscott, a little north of the main townsite and railway station. July 2008

Kewdale - Hotel

The Kewdale Hotel is on Kewdale Road right next to the western end of the Kewdale Freight Terminal and rail marshalling yards. The signage makes these quite attractive looking premises. This is the bottle-shop entrance. July 2011

Leederville - Hotel

Doesn't the Leederville Hotel look good on this day? This is just around the corner from Oxford Street on Newcastle Street. January 2009

Leederville -  Oxford Hotel

Up in the northern reaches of Oxford Street, on the corner of Anzac Terrace, sits the Oxford Hotel. January 2012

Maddington - Tavern

Next to the shopping area up Helm Street, off Albany Highway. I'm sure it's fine inside but the outside is pretty bland, still, that's the way they build them these days, I suppose construction budgets prevailed. January 2012

Maddington - Attfield Tavern

The Attfield Tavern on Attfield Street. An improvement on the Maddington Tavern but hardly a building worth marvelling at in 100 years time (nothing personal, neither will 99% of any of the other modern ones). January 2012

Mahogany Creek - Mahogany Inn

The Mahogany Inn on the corner of Great Eastern Highway and Homestead Road has recently undergone renovations. This is how the Inn looks today. Some of the original brick structure has been retained which is out of picture on the right. December 2011

Manning - Mt Henry Tavern

Right at the western end of Manning Road is the Mount Henry Tavern which used to be known as simply the Manning Hotel. January 2012

Maylands - Hotel

The old Maylands Hotel, no longer an hotel. I actually think this might have originally been known as the Peninsula Hotel built in 1906? The new Peninsula Hotel is right next door. June 2010

Maylands - Peninsula Tavern

Not a very flattering picture of the Peninsula Hotel which is right next door to the old Maylands Hotel (see above). Architecturally they are like chalk and cheese but both serve (or did serve) a good cold beer! September 2010

Midland - Commercial Tavern

Right next to the railway line on Railway Parade is this fine old pub. There used to be another pub just a block east of here called the Stockman Hotel but I didn't see it this day so perhaps it's gone? October 2010

Midland - The Darling Range

Right up at the east end of Midland, on the corner of Great Eastern Highway and Horace Street is this fine looking old pub, the Darling Range Tavern. Or at least it used to be. It is just the Ranges Inn now. This side is the Bayleaf Indian Restaurant. The pub is around the back. December 2011

Midland - Eastern Tavern

The Eastern Tavern on Great Eastern Highway. Before this name it was known as the Junction Tavern and before that the Freemasons Hotel. Nothing like a name change and bit of paint to re-invent yourself, and they do it well. It was built in the 1890's. October 2010

Midland - Council Club Hotel

This fine old pub, the Council Club Hotel was built in 1901. You can find it more or less behind the Midland Town Hall on Old Great Northern Highway. January 2012

Mosman Park - Hotel

The Mosman Park Hotel as such ceased trading a number of years ago but the building remains albeit shrouded in cool greenery, and here it is. Now a fine set of apartments, it is on Glyde Street, on the corner of Monument Street. January 2012

Mount Hawthorn - Paddington Ale House

Once upon a time known as simply the Mount Hawthorn Hotel this is now the famous Paddington Ale House on Scarborough Beach Road is quite well patronised today. July 2010

Mount Helena - Tavern

The Mount Helena Tavern  on Keane Street. This is sort of a rear view. A very popular place on the weekends with live music and a happy crowd. The hotel was constructed over 100 years ago. December 2011

Mount Lawley - Flying Scotsman

The Flying Scotsman pub on Beaufort Street. This is located in the 1934-built Clarke's Buildings (originally merely a "retail" building). From 1938 this building apparently was a wine saloon so has a long history of providing a wee tipple for the locals. April 2011

Mundaring - Hotel

This grand building sits on the corner of Jacoby and Nicholl Streets, obviously in Mundaring. It has recently had some exterior changes particularly to the upper verandah area. September 2010

Mundaring Weir - Weir Hotel

Cutting a fine figure in the bush is the Weir Hotel which is on Weir Village Road, very close to the C. Y. O'Connor museum and, of course, Mundaring Weir itself. January 2012

Naval Base - Hotel

Nestled in the heart of heavy industry country is the Naval Base Hotel. It is on Rockingham Road. I'm sure this place used to have a bigger road frontage? Perhaps as some stage the road has been widened. January 2010

Nedlands - Captain Stirling

On Stirling Highway on the corner of Stanley Street is the famous Captain Stirling Hotel. Plenty of greenery on the road side makes it hard to photograph. This is a front view, looking slightly west. January 2012

Nedlands - New Steves

This new-ish building is in Nedlands, on the corner of  Broadway and The Avenue, down at the river end of Broadway anyway. Odd that there is a pub in there as this building is right next door to the old Steve's Pub which the neighbours didn't like because of all the pub noise. So old Steve's closed (you can even see a bit of Steve's in the photo) but then this one opened. February 2010

Nedlands - Old Steves

The original Nedlands Park Hotel aka Steves, towards the east end of Broadway, Nedlands. Long time favourite of University students but the bane of locals life due to noise. It closed a few years back now. This building has been turned into 4 very up-market apartments.  February 2010

Northbridge - Impact Bar

The Impact Bar on James Street looks colourful. I think it's on the corner of Lake Street. August 2009

Northbridge - Hotel

The fine old Northbridge Hotel on the corner of Brisbane and Lake Streets, Northbridge. Constructed in 1897-1898, this pub was originally called the Royal Standard Hotel. December 2011

Northbridge - Brass Monkey

On the corner of James and William Streets is the impressive Brass Monkey Hotel. This used to be known as the Great Western Hotel. January 2012

Northbridge - Brisbane Hotel

Looking like a slice of cake, the Brisbane sits on a wedge-shaped parcel of land on Brisbane and Beaufort Streets. The moody paintwork works well in daylight and is probably a bit eerie in the dark. It actually is really eye-catching. January 2012

Northbridge - Court Hotel

The Court Hotel - or wine bar now? The pub got its name and used to be well frequented from staff across the road in the Police Courts building. It's at the southern end of Stirling Street. January 2012

Northbridge - Elephant and Wheelbarrow

A rather British looking pub with a very British name. The Elephant and Castle on Lake Street in Northbridge. January 2012

North Fremantle - Railway Hotel

The Railway Hotel is adjacent to the North Fremantle wharf and the container terminal and container storage areas, big fuel tanks and other port-type stuff. Situated on the corner of Pearse Street and Tydeman Road this hotel has been here since 1894! Bit noisy now with all the container semi-trailer trucks thundering by. June 2008

North Fremantle - Rose Hotel

This rather splendid building is the Rose Hotel. No longer a hotel though, it still sits majestically on Queen Victoria Street. This road used to be Stirling Highway until it was re-routed over the Stirling Bridge back in the '70's. December 2010

North Fremantle - Swan Hotel

The Swan Hotel on Stirling Highway, just a bit north of the Fremantle traffic bridge has been here for ages. A peek inside reveals a treasure-trove of history. June 2008

North Perth - Fitzgerald Hotel

On Fitzgerald Street, at the corner of John Street is this old hotel. it's no longer a pub - there are offices here now. June 2010

North Perth - Hyde Park Hotel

This is the Hyde Park Hotel on Bulwer Street. This was always a hang out for those following some of Perth's rock bands - a good music venue. A recent renovation has reclaimed a lot of its past glory. Looks fabulous.  December 2011

North Perth - Charles Hotel

On north Charles Street is the Charles Hotel. This is the bottle shop area plus a bit of accommodation is visible. I think the main pub entrance is around the corner on Ellesmere Street. January 2012

Osborne Park - Hotel

Fair dinkum working blokes pub by the look of it, with a group of happy fellows enjoying a few around 11.00am in that "dug-out" under the red canopy! January 2012

Osborne Park - OP's Tavern

OP's Bar and Cafe on Scarborough Beach Road not far from Hutton Street. July 2009

Parkerville - Hotel

Looking across Owen Road here is the front of the Parkerville Tavern in all its glory. Once noted for its fabulous Sunday Sessions when (in the 1970's), pubs where not allowed to open on a Sunday within a certain radius of Perth city! I'd bet the Sunday trading here is still good though. April 2009

Perth - Fenians Pub

Fenians Pub is a colourful Irish-style pub on the corner of Adelaide Terrace and Hill Street. April 2011

Perth - City Hotel

This used to be called the City Hotel. It's now called the Belgian Beer Cafe Westende (which is apparently a chain of pubs across the country). The Perth version is on the corner of Murray and King Streets. November 2010

Perth - Melbourne Hotel

Here is the fine Melbourne Hotel on the corner of Milligan Street. Unlike quite a few hotels around the metropolitan area, this pub has retained the same name for decades. November 2010

Perth - Moon and Sixpence

The Moon & Sixpence pub is right next door to the Wentworth Plaza Hotel on Murray Street, a little east of William Street. The pub/bar is immensely popular - you can sit out there nursing a pint and watch the world go by. November 2010

Perth - Palace Hotel

Once the popular lunch venue for Terrace lawyers, accountants and financiers, what's left of the old hotel turned into a bank and now perhaps just office space. Bondy's building (behind the hotel) mostly displaced the hotel. This hotel was built in 1896. May 2010

Perth - Carlton Hotel

The Carlton Hotel sits on Hay Street near Bennett Street. Not the most up-market hotel in Perth nevertheless the architecture is characteristic of its period. Looks pretty good inside. October 2011

Perth - Grosvenor Hotel

On the corner of Hay and Hill Streets sits the resplendent Grosvenor Hotel. October 2011

Perth - Wentworth Hotel

Right on the corner of Murray Street and William Street is the Wentworth Hotel, established in 1928. Today it continues to trade as such. For what seems like years this building has been obscured by construction work on William Street. August 2011

Rockingham - Hotel

Set a little bit back from Rockingham Beach Road and extending through to Kent Street is the Rockingham. This is a view from the "beach" side. And the chair says "No Parking" so don't sit there. The pub looks very 1960's in design. January 2012

Rockingham - Zeldas

On the corner of Kent Street and Railway Terrace is Zelda's occupying a slice of a retail centre which opened in the late 1970's. Is this a pub or a night club? It's only open nights, Wednesday through to the weekend. January 2012

Rottnest - Hotel

The Hotel Rottnest, formerly the Quokka Arms. A fabulous mid-1800'a structure which was originally built as a majestic summer residence for past Governors of Western Australia. Photograph January 2009

Sawyers Valley - Tavern

The Sawyers Valley Tavern and Leather Green Restaurant on Great Eastern Highway. May 2009

Scarborough - White Sands

Very popular pub back in the 1970/1980's - I don't know how they are faring now - well, I hope. This is the only view you can get of the White Sands as the other side is built out now. January 2012

Scarborough - Indie Bar

Part of the Indian Ocean Hotel complex is the Indie Bar Live. This is the view from Hastings Street. January 2012

Shenton Park - Hotel

On Nicholson Road, the old Shents is no longer an hotel. It is now used for accommodation and a government office. It was built in 1907 and closed its doors (as a pub) in 1999. January 2011

South Fremantle - Moondyne Joe's

Formerly known as the Beaconsfield Tavern, Moondyne Joe's is on the corner of Hampton and Wray Avenue, which is probably more White Gum Valley than it is South Fremantle. Moondyne Joe was a notorious W.A. bushranger. July 2011

South Fremantle - Newmarket Hotel

This building used to be the Newmarket Hotel. It's on the fork in the road where Hampton Road branches south into Rockingham and Cockburn Roads. It's for sale and despite some added structural support, it looks in pretty good condition! July 2011

South Fremantle - Seaview Tavern

This is the Seaview on South Terrace. It's been here since 1897 (and probably has a few name changes along the way) but whatever the name may be, as long as the ale is cold. January 2009

South Perth - Windsor Hotel

Here is the Windsor Hotel on Mill Point Road and Mends Street. The pub was built between 1895 and 1898 and designed by the same fellow who designed the old Swan Brewery on Mounts Bay Road.  January 2009

Subiaco - Hotel

The fine Subiaco Hotel is diagonally opposite from the Regal Theatre, on the corner of Hay Street and Rokeby Road. It was built in 1896. There used to be a turret on the top of the front tower but that was removed in 1968. Jan 2008

Subiaco - Victoria Hotel

On Hay street but well east of the Subiaco, is the striking looking Victoria Hotel, or "Vic". It is very close to Ellen Street. January 2012

Swanbourne - Hotel

These apartments "The Beaumont" are on Claremont Crescent and a little to the south of the shops. On this site, up until about 15 years ago, was the Swanbourne Hotel. January 2011

Thornlie - Tavern

The Thornlie Tavern on Spencer Road adjacent to the main shopping centre. January 2012

Two Rocks - Tavern

The local Tavern perches high on this hill over looking the boat pens and the ocean. September 2009

Victoria Park - Broken Hill Hotel

This is the Broken Hill Hotel on Albany Highway. As usual, pubs always look great in photos and in real life, inside and out! January 2012

Victoria Park - Victoria Park Hotel

On Albany Highway 2-3 kilometres south of the Broken Hill Hotel is the amazing-looking Victoria Park Hotel. It was constructed in 1927. January 2012

Wanneroo - Sneakers

Next door to the Wanneroo Central shops near Dundebar Road, and set up on a bit of a hill, is the local tavern. This is one of the entrances. March 2011

Wembley - Hotel

The Wembley Hotel on Cambridge Street, near Alexander Street. Annoying difficult to photograph on this day. Such is this aspect that it hardly ever gets full sunlight. January 2011

West Leederville - JB O'Reilly's

If you fancy a pint of Guinness, this pub on Cambridge St is the place to go. The big JB O'Reilly's shingle has been removed and the pub has undergone a recent facelift. There is a tiny JB sign there now but if you don't have sharp eyes you'll miss it. Still all fabulously Irish. January 2011

Yanchep - Inn

The Yanchep Inn viewed across its front gardens. That is the main entrance. The Inn is in the Yanchep National Park and looks a picture. September 2009

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