Boasting an indoor courtyard with a retractable roof and a beer garden perfect for a drink on sunny days, the Guilford Hotel is versatile for all weather. This 19th century landmark is a marvel to wonder through, with the hotel keeping much of the features and old charm of its heyday. But when it starts warming up there’s only one place you want to be, out enjoying the sun.
The Hiscox courtyard is stunning, boasting a large bar, festoon lighting and brick wall facade, there’s plenty of bench seating throughout. With a retractable roof, you can be sunning yourself by day, and gazing at the stars by night. For something a bit more intimate, there’s also a verandah space where you can enjoy a drink and some fresh air on the first level overlooking Johnson St.
The kitchen dishes up pub classics with a modern twist, but what people come for the most is the smoked meats, made using the pubs in-house smoker. Be sure to book their bottomless BBQ sessions, running from 6pm to 8pm on the first Friday of every month.
The Victoria Park Hotel is perfect for a family day out with a large outdoor patio and fun play area for the kids. You can even bring your dog along for the fun. The newly renovated beer garden, known as The Park, offers a great spot for families, sport watching, functions and social gatherings.
With the iconic black swan mural watching over the beer garden, grab a drink and enjoy the reliable Perth weather. The bar offers plenty of local and imported beers on tap as well as a great wine menu and delicious pub classics from the kitchen. So sit back and relax as you watch the kids play. If you’re planning an event, the beer garden can also be booked out for functions and makes an ideal spot for birthdays, engagements, and much more.
The Vic offers plenty of weekly specials, with free pool Tuesday, Pub trivia on Wednesday, live music on Sunday, Parma night Thursday and happy hour from Monday to Friday. So drop in and enjoy the best of what the Vic has to offer!
Sitting on Old Perth Road the Bassendean Hotel has just as much charm as the day it opened back in 1930. With the sun shining down there’s no better place to be than out in the beer garden with the locals.
The Basso boasts a large outdoor space with big communal benches and intimate tables, all with retro umbrellas for some shade if it gets too hot. It’s a family friendly affair here with a playground to keep the young ones busy while you take it easy. To mix it up, why not head up to the balcony, where you can grab a beer at the bar and watch on as the town goes by.
If you’re feeling peckish, the kitchen serves up great grub. With ingredients sourced from local suppliers in Basso and the surrounding region, they use goods from local faves including Ethos, Last Crumb Cake Co, and great Southern Olives, making this place a truly locals spot!
Situated in the heart of Mandurah, this pub has a great outdoor space overlooking the town’s eastern foreshore. The beer garden offers a relaxed experience offering stunning views of Mandjar bay. The tree lined garden and enclosed glass wall area is affectionately known as the Vergola, and plays host to locals and visitors looking to enjoy an afternoon in the sun.
The Pen is an essential waterfront stop for a few cocktails or a laid back dinner with family all year round. With local entertainment over the weekend, sports across the screens, and beautiful food, there’s something for everyone at The Pen.
The kitchen offers a delicious range of signature dishes, daily specials and full table service so you can kick back and take in the beautiful views of Mandjar Bay. The beer garden is open for casual walk-ins and things get busy, so make sure you get here early to secure a table and soak up the best of the day.
There’s no better way to enjoy Western Australia’s beautiful sun than in one of its many great beer gardens. Australian Venue Co is making sure you get to make the most of it with a nice cold drink in hand. So organise some friends this weekend and check out some of the best beer gardens Perth has to offer!