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 Convivial pub, superb seafood |
51 Cantonment Street Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 (0)8 9335 1351 http://www.clancysfishpub.com.au |
Take the friendliest country pub add a city chef's panache, fresh local seafood and fine acoustic sounds. Mix them with the charm of the Irish and you might get a place like Clancy's. The dining area has quirky seashore motifs and the homey back verandah, shaded by gum trees, is a family space where children play. Sunday afternoon music sessions are the height of conviviality. Great live music on weekend nights too! To eat? Seafood of course. Everything from fish and chips to a laden seafood platter. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Gallery and picture framing |
34 High Street Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 0 8 9430 5533 / +61 0 412 222 949 |
The friendly staff at Finishing Touch offers professional and creative framing advice. The store also boasts a good range of competitively priced picture frames. Services include laminating, block mounting, quality color processing, as well as black and white, sepia and slide developing. Finishing Touch sell mirrors, a selection of fine art, an extensive range of prints and original works by local artists. Delivery and installation at competitive corporate rates can be arranged. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Unique entertainment venue |
Parry Street (First Floor) Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 (0)8 9430 5976 http://www.flybynight.org/ |
The "Fly" has been around since 1988 and has become a reputable alternative venue. Although originally opened as a club for musical performances, it is now also the venue for a host of activities, ranging from theatre to comedy. Past performers include Michelle Shocked, Luka Bloom, Janis Ian, Long John Baldry, Jungle Funk, Donovan and Dave Hole. It is usually opens about four nights per week, depending on performance bookings. The venue is licensed, smoke-free and open until late. Admission varies. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Feeding body and soul |
1 Finnerty Street Perth, WA 6959 Australia +61 (0)8 9432 9555 http://www.fac.org.au |
In these imposing limestone buildings visitors will find contemporary art exhibitions, Fremantle's local history museum, superb crafts, a tempting bookshop, shaded lawns and a sunny courtyard cafe. Originally built as a lunatic asylum in the 1860s it is now listed by the National Trust. The centre hosts popular Sunday afternoon concerts, art courses and festival performances in its spacious grounds. The cafe offers indoor seating (with warm fires in winter) and a delightful garden courtyard. The blackboard menu always includes a vegetarian option. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Fabulous Carnival Week |
Kings Square Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 (0)8 9431 7878 http://www.fremantlefestivals.... |
A wonderful sense of carnival takes hold of Fremantle for 10 days every year. An evening concert opens the event and the Lotteries Parade takes place the following day. From then on, a feast of concerts, exhibitions, performances, and activities showcase both local and overseas artists. Highlights include a lunchtime street theatre program, yacht racing in the inner harbour, and a kite flying extravaganza. Admission is determined by the event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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East meets west |
94 Stirling Highway North Fremantle Perth, WA 6159 Australia +61 (0)8 9336 6231 http://www.galleryeast.com.au |
Gallery East exhibits a range of traditional and contemporary Asian and Western art in a number of mediums. This one-of-a-kind gallery presents unique pieces by prominent as well as lesser-known artists. The gallery space relies on a minimal design concept that proves particularly affective as a viewing space. A courtyard area, attached to the gallery space, contributes nicely to the creative ambiance. Prices for art pieces vary from exhibit to exhibit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Quaint streetscape and more |
George Street Fremantle Perth, WA 6158 Australia +61 8 9431 7878 (Tourist Information) |
This area combines heritage, arts and cafes. George Street provides a wonderful place to enjoy a delicious breakfast before wandering through the galleries, antique shops and surrounding streets. The precinct boasts a charming streetscape lined with terraced houses in the free classical style. The George Street area emerged in the early 1900s and reflects a variety of styles from that period. Do not miss zany Hubble Street or a visit to the arts and crafts centre in the Old Royal George Hotel. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Leading Aboriginal fine art gallery |
47 High Street Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 (0)8 9335 8265 http://www.japingka.com.au |
Japingka Gallery specializes in paintings, limited edition prints and exhibitions of the works of major and promising artists. Regular exhibitions adorn the walls of this two-storey gallery with an array of eclectic pieces. The Sand, Spinifex and Salt was the largest exhibition ever mounted by Japingka. It featured the artwork of six renowned artists, including Walala Tjapaltjarra who wandered out of the desert in 1984 with eight other family members. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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World cultures smorgasbord |
1st Floor, 13 South Terrace Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 (0)8 9336 4544 http://www.kulcha.com.au |
The home of Multicultural Arts of Western Australia is comfortably located above the Dome coffee shop in central Fremantle. Kulcha fosters world cultures, showcasing a diverse range of cultural talent (local and visiting artists) and audiences. Bands, vocal groups, dance troupes, choirs, dramatic performers and visual artists are all part of the impressive mix. Most performances are on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays(see the website for upcoming events). The venue is smoke-free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Medieval emporium |
7 High Street Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 8 9430 4460 / +1 800 68 4460 (Toll Free) http://www.swords.net |
Visitors only need to wander around or read the guest book to know this place is extraordinary. To truly experience the wonders on offer at Millenium, spend time with one of the sales assistants who will explain the origins and history of every piece. Even the ceiling has a history, while the dining suite in the main room is handcrafted with each chair featuring a different back. This emporium houses medieval swords, axes, furniture, ornaments, candelabras, helmets, paintings, tableware and Japanese swords. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Music Mania at Mojo's |
237 Queen Victoria Street Perth, AU 6159 Australia +08 9430 4010 |
Mojo's is a must for anyone on the lookout for the cutting edge in Austrailian music. The club's policy of promoting new and emergent, obscure or otherwise unknown bands via their informal CD marketplace allows customers to access sounds they might not discover otherwise. As the longest running venue for live music in Perth, Mojo's sells artists' CD's with no commission charge, but requires a free CD for the bar to play during business hours. Help support Australia's local bands and enjoy the live shows! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Friendly local pub |
2 South Terrace Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 (0)8 9335 2428 |
The Newport offers a great venue to enjoy a drink and catch up with friends. By day it plays host to a handful of devoted beer drinkers, but at night this place really comes alive. There are two bar areas and a beer garden. The front bar features pool tables, pinball machines, Daytona and Virtual Cop. DJ's Jong and Jason mix Fremantle's best dance on Friday and Saturday nights. Live music is also a regular feature at the Newport, particularly local alternative music. Spirits and beers, including the usual range of Emu bitter, Emu draught and Swan gold. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Great atmosphere, delightful courtyard |
47 South Terrace Fremantle Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 (0)8 9335 5405 |
This is the place to quench your thirst and indulge your appetite. The delightful courtyard proves particularly popular and offers the perfect gathering spot for both session drinkers and family groups. The decor is casual and comfortable, with good protection from the sun (in summer) and large outdoor heaters (in winter). Pizza is the speciality. Other options include a tasting plate and a good selection of salads. The bar offers 13 beers on tap. Enjoy live jazz on Saturdays. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Great entertainment with Irish flavour |
23 William Street Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 (0)8 9335 1645 http://www.rosieogradys.com.au |
In January 1995 Perth's second Rosie O'Grady's opened in Fremantle. Originally the Old Federal Hotel, built in the 1880s, it has been tastefully remodelled with the front balcony reinstalled. Rosie's caters weddings, twenty-first birthdays and business seminars. It boasts three function rooms and four separate bar areas. The main bar features live music every Friday night, there is also the Curragh and garden bars as well as a brasserie for a la carte dining. Wine costs around AUD5 per glass, beer from AUD2.80. Food includes garlic mushrooms (AUD10.50), Thai squid salad (AUD11) and Fremantle seafood platter (AUD14.90). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Fremantle favourite |
64 South Terrace Fremantle Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 8 9335 8433 http://www.sailandanchor.com.au/ |
This landmark brasserie has long been a favourite place for a quiet weeknight beer or playful weekend session with friends. The Sail and Anchor features an onsite brewery that has won several beer awards. The pub boasts numerous rooms and a beer garden (perfect on balmy summer evenings). Sample the pub brewery beer tasting tray and tap beer. The upstairs restaurant and beer garden eatery offer a range of meals including pizza, Ploughman's Lunch, Steak Burger, Club Sandwich, Salmon Ravioli, Candied Pumpkin Risotto and Spicy Lamb Rump. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Where history becomes art |
57 High Street Perth, WA 6160 Australia +61 8 9430 6447 |
Visit this gallery in the west-end of Fremantle, an area renowned for Edwardian architecture. The Staircase Gallery boasts a reputation as a premier gallery for fine art and fine woodcraft. A magnificent sculptural staircase created by the Battersea Studio leads to the second floor. The staircase, crafted from recycled materials and large Sheoaks, features steps made from the boilerplate of the old whaling station at Carnarvon (a town north of Perth). The gallery specialises in exquisitely carved Jarrah, a durable hardwood unique to Western Australia. Admission is free. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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