🌞 Sundowners & Nightlife: A Summer in Northbridge, WA 🍸

Northbridge pulses with energy in the summer months with sun-soaked afternoons, breezy courtyards, laneway hideaways and a nightlife scene that stretches into the early hours. Whether you’re chasing fresh cocktails, cool beers, vinyl vibes, live music, or festival buzz, Northbridge has a spot waiting for you

🍹 Classic & Signature Cocktail Spots

Ambassador Bar  – Festive Flair with Refreshing Drinks

Ambassador Bar is a standout this summer, not just for its elegant interiors but also as an official Fringe World venue hosting live performances, comedy acts, cabarets and intimate music sessions alongside a stellar cocktail menu. Its new Limoncello Spritz has become a summer favourite with it being ideal for warm evenings when you want something light, citrusy and a little bit effervescent.

Frisk Small Bar – Boutique Cocktails With Style

A polished cocktail destination with a curated list that changes with the seasons. Expect creative concoctions, artisanal spirits and a vibe that’s perfect for both early evening tipples and late-night sipping.

The Standard – Garden Oasis & Mediterranean Flavours

Great for a summer afternoon or evening, The Standard’s leafy outdoor garden and rooftop provide a relaxed backdrop for cocktails and share plates. Its well-balanced drinks list incorporates citrus and herbal elements, ideal with a skyline breeze.

Mechanics Institute Bar – Alfresco Creativity

Hidden down a laneway, this industrial-styled bar twists seasonal flavours into its cocktails. Regular updates to the menu make each visit fresh and surprising, perfect for those who love a drink with personality.

🍷 Wine, Chill & Laid-Back Lounges

Astral Weeks – Vinyl & Vibes

This intimate bar combines candles, vinyl and conversation. Pick a wine or sake from the chalkboard list and settle in as mellow tunes and dusk-lit interiors, or warm summer evenings. Set the tone for a slow, social drink.

Ezra Pound – Laneway Discovery

A beloved Northbridge speakeasy tucked off William Street. Known for solid

classics like negronis and seasonal serves, this bar’s moody, intimate vibe is great for date nights or a quieter start to a big night out

Fu Lu Shou – Elegant Asian-Inflected Drinks

Tiny and polished, this bar blends Eastern influences into its cocktails and small plates, a cosy choice after summer dinners.

Winston Small Bar – Quiet Corner Gem

A newer favourite for those who prefer smaller crowds and thoughtful drinks, ideal for pre-dinner wine or late evening digestifs.

🍻 Social Spots, Live Music & Pubs

Picabar – Iconic Northbridge Hangout

The outdoor courtyard and beer garden vibe here is quintessential Northbridge. Locals flock here for cold pints, easy vibes, long conversations under fairy lights and an energetic crowd that spills out into the Cultural Centre.

The Bird – Live Music Hub

A local staple for live music and good-time energy, The Bird hosts acts most nights and has become synonymous with Northbridge’s live scene, perfect for a spontaneous night out.

Johnny Fox's – Classic Irish Pub

Bring the crew for hearty pints, sports on screens, and laid-back pub banter, great for cooling off with a beer after a long day in the summer heat.

Mustang Bar – Sports & Beats

Equal parts sports bar and live music venue with big-screen action, local band nights and a relaxed American-style vibe, perfect for daytime matches and late nights.

Alabama Song Bar – Whiskey & Country Energies

A bar with a fun, honky-tonk soul, great for when you’re after something a little louder and energetic into the late hours.

Sneaky Tony's – Speakeasy Rum House

Hidden and atmospheric, this late-night spot is perfect for adventurous cocktail lovers, enter the alley, find the secret door, and enjoy inventive mixes late into the evening.

Be Merry – Interactive & Fun

For something different, Be Merry adds playful energy with beer pong tables and social games, a lively pick for group summer nights.

🍸 Summer Strategy: How to Bar-Hop in Northbridge

• Start Early (5-7pm): Kick off with cocktails at Frisk, Winston Small Bar or Astral Weeks.

• Golden Hour (7-8:30pm): Head to The Standard or Picabar’s courtyard for sundowners.

• Night Vibes (9pm-late): Catch live music at The Bird or Mustang Bar, then seek out Sneaky Tony’s for late-night glamour - or settle in at Ambassador Bar for a fringe show-and-sip experience.