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Where to eat in Perth: All the new bars, restaurants and breweries set to open in WA in 2023
Perth’s dining and drinking scene didn’t just wake up after pandemic-related restrictions were lifted — it leapt out of bed, put on its big boy pants and got super busy. Here’s what to expect from 2023. → Read More
The Flour Factory to close and be replaced by new South-American inspired venue with ‘real attitude’
After eight years, the popular Queen Street gin joint will close its doors in April and be replaced by a South American-inspired venue. → Read More
Dingo Brewing Co: Fremantle residents say no to proposed brewpub on Packenham Street
The iconic century-old Dingo Flour logo was due to pop up in Fremantle’s West End with Great Southern Flour Mills, but the team behind the “flagship venue” have now withdrawn their development application. → Read More
WA beer news: Melbourne brewery 3 Ravens unveils plans for its new Perth brewpub
We have beery good news: One of Australia’s most popular breweries has unveiled its plans to open a venue in Perth. → Read More
PerthNow’s food reviewer search: Vote for your top five from our amazing citizen food critics
We’ve been overwhelmed with candidates to be our Citizen Food Critic. Now we need your help to prune the Top 10 down to a final five. Watch the videos and vote for your favourite. → Read More
Tinnie of the Week: Cheeky Monkey’s Cupcake Beer
Think about this one as Boost Juice for boozers, or as its creators describe it themselves: ‘by far our dumbest beer yet’. BYO own spoon. → Read More
State of Origin: Grinspoon to rock half-time entertainment during game two at Perth’s Optus Stadium
The anticipated half-time act has been announced for game two of the NRL extravaganza at Optus Stadium. → Read More
Dingo Brewing Co. set to open pub in heart of Fremantle’s West End
The iconic century-old Dingo Flour logo could soon pop up in Fremantle’s West End with Great Southern Flour Mills, which owns successful WA beer brand Dingo Lager, planning to open a pub. → Read More
Hot Ones: Fremantle’s Dingo Sauce Co stars in latest season of hugely popular US series
Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown and rapper Post Malone are among the big names testing their mettle against Fremantle company Dingo Sauce Co.’s scorching new hot sauce. → Read More
The West Australian’s food reviewer search: Do you have what it takes to join our eating and drinking A-Team?
Introducing WA’s food and drink A-Team — five experts set to bring you the most unmissable reviews from across the State. And we’re on the hunt for a sixth — could it be you? → Read More
Tinnie of the Week: Shelter Bonfire Stout perfect while swapping yarns around a fire
Through the use of smoked malt, Shelter has delivered a super roasty, cola black stout emitting coffee and dark chocolate notes. → Read More
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50
Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins has died at the age of 50, his heartbroken band members have announced. → Read More
Live music venue Freo.Social closes doors for month due to WA’s Level 2 COVID restrictions
The popular live music hub says it is impossible to trade with 150-person cap. → Read More
Austin Powers cast reunites for General Motors’ Super Bowl commercial
Dr Evil drives electric vehicles to world domination in shagadelic General Motors commercial. → Read More
Tinnie of the Week: Eagle Bay 90 Day Pilsner
Eagle Bay’s debut Single Series release took 90 days from first brew day to filtering, with a staggered triple Australasian dry hop to create a well-balanced, super crisp beer with depth of flavour. → Read More
Rock icons KISS postpone entire Australian tour so they can play Perth
Rock icons KISS have pushed back their entire Australian tour so that they can perform to Perth fans. → Read More
Gage Roads new brewpub set to open in Fremantle next week
Fremantle’s reputation as being the crucible of craft beer will be reinforced when Gage Roads Brewing Company officially opens. → Read More
Tinnie of the Week: Beerfarm’s Royal Standard
Beerfarm’s Royal Standard manages to lower the booze of Beerfarm’s chart-topping Royal Haze without sacrificing too much flavour. → Read More
Popular regional music festival Groovin the Moo snubs Bunbury
The popular regional music festival will skip Bunbury for its 2022 comeback. → Read More
WA’s top 50 best beers revealed by True Brew editor Simon Collins
Attention beer lovers. True Brew editor Simon Collins has whittled down close to 200 WA-made beers to a hit-list of 50 — in order — to help you find your next cold frothy. → Read More