Guidebook for North Fremantle
Food Scene
The best coffee, lunches and goodies. So close to the place. 5 min walk
23 locals recommend
The Black Truffle
82 Stirling HwyThe best coffee, lunches and goodies. So close to the place. 5 min walk
Great cafe/restaurant on Leighton Beach with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Owned by our very own Eamon Sullivan, former Australian Olympic swimming star.
75 locals recommend
Bib and Tucker
18 Leighton Beach BlvdGreat cafe/restaurant on Leighton Beach with spectacular views of the Indian Ocean. Owned by our very own Eamon Sullivan, former Australian Olympic swimming star.
good local little cafe for early breakfasts and good coffee. Opens at 6.45am. Owners name is Chris.
20 locals recommend
Bruce Town
259 Queen Victoria Stgood local little cafe for early breakfasts and good coffee. Opens at 6.45am. Owners name is Chris.
Best burgers in Freo. 5-10 min walk from the house. Great young trendy vibe, especially the staff.
32 locals recommend
Flipside Burgers
239 Queen Victoria StBest burgers in Freo. 5-10 min walk from the house. Great young trendy vibe, especially the staff.
Small little coffee place in Freo. Great attic type setting. Say hi to the owner, Daniel. Nice guy.
10 locals recommend
Hush Specialty Coffee
68 High StSmall little coffee place in Freo. Great attic type setting. Say hi to the owner, Daniel. Nice guy.
IL Cibo
2 Market StI would say they best coffee in Freo. They do excellent breakfast also.
I think the best restaurant in Freo. 2 storey and the most popular amongst locals. Great pizza and seafood. Always busy. Try Dolce Vita Gelato across the road for the best ice-cream in Freo.
16 locals recommend
Sandrino Cafe & Pizzeria
95 Market StI think the best restaurant in Freo. 2 storey and the most popular amongst locals. Great pizza and seafood. Always busy. Try Dolce Vita Gelato across the road for the best ice-cream in Freo.
Great Pizza option in Freo. Has been there for as long as I can remember and is always busy.
8 locals recommend
Pizza Bella Roma
14 South TerraceGreat Pizza option in Freo. Has been there for as long as I can remember and is always busy.
The burgers are sooo good here and in a great location on the cappuccino strip. Say hi to the owner, Nick. Really friendly guy. The sweet potato chips are the best.
Grill'd Fremantle
Collie StreetThe burgers are sooo good here and in a great location on the cappuccino strip. Say hi to the owner, Nick. Really friendly guy. The sweet potato chips are the best.
My favourite for a cheap meal. A food hall with different asian cuisine options. I'll invite you along if interested as I'm a regular. Head next door to the Sail&Anchor for $5 local comedy Thursday.
22 locals recommend
Old Shanghai
6 Henderson StreetMy favourite for a cheap meal. A food hall with different asian cuisine options. I'll invite you along if interested as I'm a regular. Head next door to the Sail&Anchor for $5 local comedy Thursday.
Very popular cafe/restaurant in Cottesloe. Is always very busy. Some of the food here is exquisite. Awesome coffee too. The staff are always very pleasant.
73 locals recommend
Vans
1 Napoleon StVery popular cafe/restaurant in Cottesloe. Is always very busy. Some of the food here is exquisite. Awesome coffee too. The staff are always very pleasant.
I love this place. I go here often with friends for excellent coffee and breakfast. The breakfast wraps are just the BEST.
35 locals recommend
Cimbalino
16 Napoleon StI love this place. I go here often with friends for excellent coffee and breakfast. The breakfast wraps are just the BEST.
A fantastic small wine bar located on the popular Napoleon st. Cruise on over after finishing dinner at vans for a quiet vino.
39 locals recommend
Elba
19 Station StA fantastic small wine bar located on the popular Napoleon st. Cruise on over after finishing dinner at vans for a quiet vino.
Another awesome restaurant/cafe in Cottesloe. Breakfast is only served on weekends but is well worth it. Excellent views of Cottesloe Beach.
106 locals recommend
Il Lido Italian Canteen
88 Marine ParadeAnother awesome restaurant/cafe in Cottesloe. Breakfast is only served on weekends but is well worth it. Excellent views of Cottesloe Beach.
Beaches Cafe
122 Marine ParadeAnother good breakfast option whilst in Cottesloe.
A little expensive, but well worth it. A restaurant in North Cott perched right on the ocean. Obviously breathtaking views.
46 locals recommend
The Blue Duck
151 Marine ParadeA little expensive, but well worth it. A restaurant in North Cott perched right on the ocean. Obviously breathtaking views.
This is a new addition to Freo and not too far from the house. Old warehouse setting. Houses several restaurants, a cocktail bar, an incubation kitchen and a collaborative working space. Very trendy.
31 locals recommend
The Mantle
1 James StThis is a new addition to Freo and not too far from the house. Old warehouse setting. Houses several restaurants, a cocktail bar, an incubation kitchen and a collaborative working space. Very trendy.
For the best views in Freo. A 2 storey Bar/cafe/restaurant. Always busy because of the views, the service and the food. Watch the sun go down in style, but head down early to get a good spot.
125 locals recommend
Bathers Beach House
47 Mews RdFor the best views in Freo. A 2 storey Bar/cafe/restaurant. Always busy because of the views, the service and the food. Watch the sun go down in style, but head down early to get a good spot.
Tasty Fish and Chips and huge selection of seafood. Very popular amongst tourists and locals alike. They have a massive aquarium inside with different species of fish from all over the world.
59 locals recommend
Cicerello's Fremantle
44 Mews RdTasty Fish and Chips and huge selection of seafood. Very popular amongst tourists and locals alike. They have a massive aquarium inside with different species of fish from all over the world.
Best fish and chips in Freo. Not as popular as its neighbours but should be. A must for fish and chip lovers.
22 locals recommend
Sweetlips
115A Brighton RdBest fish and chips in Freo. Not as popular as its neighbours but should be. A must for fish and chip lovers.
Shopping
Great guys at the shop. Very helpful. Hire a Stand Up Paddle board for the day to cruise along the river or beach.
Stand Up Surf Shop
82-84 Stirling HwyGreat guys at the shop. Very helpful. Hire a Stand Up Paddle board for the day to cruise along the river or beach.
Fantastic healthy vegan organic cafe in Freo. Extremely popular amongst locals. Very busy everyday for lunch.
52 locals recommend
The Raw Kitchen
181A High StFantastic healthy vegan organic cafe in Freo. Extremely popular amongst locals. Very busy everyday for lunch.
Everything Else
A must if in the area. An iconic beach of Western Australia and probably the most photographed. Grab some Fish n Chips and sit on the grass embankments to watch the sunset.
492 locals recommend
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
104 Marine ParadeA must if in the area. An iconic beach of Western Australia and probably the most photographed. Grab some Fish n Chips and sit on the grass embankments to watch the sunset.
Great little bottleshop with great knowledgeable service, only 3 min walk from the house.
The Wine Mine
28 Thompson RoadGreat little bottleshop with great knowledgeable service, only 3 min walk from the house.
An iconic Fremantle establishment. A must while in Freo., especially for beer lovers. Very popular amongst tourists but also locals. Comedy saturday night. Watch the sun go down in the beer garden.
286 locals recommend
Little Creatures
40 Mews RdAn iconic Fremantle establishment. A must while in Freo., especially for beer lovers. Very popular amongst tourists but also locals. Comedy saturday night. Watch the sun go down in the beer garden.
I have down the tour twice throughout my life and don't know why I haven't been more often. You get a real sense of history. Night tours not for the faint hearted. ;)
339 locals recommend
Fremantle Prison
1 The TerraceI have down the tour twice throughout my life and don't know why I haven't been more often. You get a real sense of history. Night tours not for the faint hearted. ;)
Another fantastic bottleshop close by with knowledgeable friendly staff. Have a huge selection of wines.
11 locals recommend
Old Bridge Cellars
221 Queen Victoria StAnother fantastic bottleshop close by with knowledgeable friendly staff. Have a huge selection of wines.
A popular Fremantle park. The council have recently made a skatepark within the park that is extremely popular. Take a stroll through after finishing up at Little Creatures which is next door.
13 locals recommend
The Esplanade station
A popular Fremantle park. The council have recently made a skatepark within the park that is extremely popular. Take a stroll through after finishing up at Little Creatures which is next door.
The pristine secluded beaches on the island and the relaxed community atmosphere make Rottnest a must while in Freo. Great surf on the island also. Catch a ferry and be there in 30 mins.
466 locals recommend
Rottnest Island
The pristine secluded beaches on the island and the relaxed community atmosphere make Rottnest a must while in Freo. Great surf on the island also. Catch a ferry and be there in 30 mins.
Another iconic Freo establishment. Also a must while in Freo. Get cheap fresh fruit and veg or just stroll through and check out stalls on offer. Can always manage to round up a tasty treat within.
527 locals recommend
Fremantle Markets
Henderson StreetAnother iconic Freo establishment. Also a must while in Freo. Get cheap fresh fruit and veg or just stroll through and check out stalls on offer. Can always manage to round up a tasty treat within.
Great hipster shoe store in Freo. They have a huge selection. I Buy all my shoes from here. Say hi to Sam the owner.
Mi-Life
2 Cantonment StGreat hipster shoe store in Freo. They have a huge selection. I Buy all my shoes from here. Say hi to Sam the owner.
Fantastic old traditional barber in fremantle. The store has a very vintage setting. If male and you're looking to get a trim, this is the place.
Norm wrightson hairway
138 South TerraceFantastic old traditional barber in fremantle. The store has a very vintage setting. If male and you're looking to get a trim, this is the place.
Great local surf shop with a nice surf board selection and a huge range of independent brands as well as all the populars. Staff very friendly. Say hi to the owner Mik, top bloke.
Three Stories
105 High StGreat local surf shop with a nice surf board selection and a huge range of independent brands as well as all the populars. Staff very friendly. Say hi to the owner Mik, top bloke.
Another Iconic West Australian Pub. A must if in the area. Huge beer garden out the back. Again, watch the sun go down in style with a quiet beer.
16 locals recommend
Ocean Beach Backpackers
1 Eric StAnother Iconic West Australian Pub. A must if in the area. Huge beer garden out the back. Again, watch the sun go down in style with a quiet beer.
For people looking to unwind and relax or for yoga enthusiasts, this is the place. I would recommend taking a nice 15-20 min scenic walk to get there. Really helpful staff. Very historic location.
Fremantle Yoga Centre
For people looking to unwind and relax or for yoga enthusiasts, this is the place. I would recommend taking a nice 15-20 min scenic walk to get there. Really helpful staff. Very historic location.
The Fishing Boat Harbour is an icon of Fremantle. Littered with restaurants and cafes, especially of the fish and chip variety. Experience Fremantle's working port up close. A must for explorers.
13 locals recommend
Fishing Boat Harbour
The Fishing Boat Harbour is an icon of Fremantle. Littered with restaurants and cafes, especially of the fish and chip variety. Experience Fremantle's working port up close. A must for explorers.
My favourite beach by far. I grew up on this beach from which I have very fond memories. Not as popular as Cottesloe which can sometimes make it pleasantly uncrowded. Absolutely pristine waters.
70 locals recommend
Leighton Beach
My favourite beach by far. I grew up on this beach from which I have very fond memories. Not as popular as Cottesloe which can sometimes make it pleasantly uncrowded. Absolutely pristine waters.
Drinks & Nightlife
One of my faves. Great live music venue that has hosted some internationally recognised acts. A bit raw, but this just adds to the atmosphere. A must for live music enthusiasts.
76 locals recommend
Mojo's Bar & Cafe
237 Queen Victoria StOne of my faves. Great live music venue that has hosted some internationally recognised acts. A bit raw, but this just adds to the atmosphere. A must for live music enthusiasts.
My local watering hole. ;) Excellent wine and sprit bar with a unique relaxing setting. Great beer garden out the back. Why not head next door and grab a burger and chips to eat there.
60 locals recommend
Mrs Brown
241 Queen Victoria StMy local watering hole. ;) Excellent wine and sprit bar with a unique relaxing setting. Great beer garden out the back. Why not head next door and grab a burger and chips to eat there.
A very popular bar/cafe/restaurant with spectacular views of Cottesloe Beach. The sunday session gets very busy. I strongly recommend having a quiet drink here at sunset.
492 locals recommend
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
104 Marine ParadeA very popular bar/cafe/restaurant with spectacular views of Cottesloe Beach. The sunday session gets very busy. I strongly recommend having a quiet drink here at sunset.
This place is just my favourite pub in Freo. I know most of the staff there and frequent it regularly. Great selection of drinks and the seafood here, well, all the food actually is just awesome
139 locals recommend
Clancy's Fish Pub
195 Challenger ParadeThis place is just my favourite pub in Freo. I know most of the staff there and frequent it regularly. Great selection of drinks and the seafood here, well, all the food actually is just awesome