Lovely experience. Had a good time with family. Friendly, peaceful and food was just too good. Had beer, fish and chips.. loved it. Can't wait to get back...
I’ve been the this bar a few times now - some with Groupons - some without. I love this place for its great atmosphere and music!! Always a great place to go for lunch or a few drinks with a great view! Definitely recommend.
Came here for a work gathering. We ordered some snacks to share. We had the seafood platter; bag of chips with lime aioli and tomato ketchup; polenta chips; nachos, trio of baked and char grilled bread with labneh and fava; and the backyard barbecue board. Really enjoyed the music and the atmosphere at the rooftop bar.
I have always liked this place as the location is superb... I’d always tend to have seafood here but last time I came prob two years ago it was not as good. I believe they have listened to people’s recommendations and it has improved quite a bit since I tried last time. I rarely see a seafood platter with two big pieces of octopus and this one had them, sardines with a citric marinade, 2 battered fish and 1 not fried, squid, chilli mussels, two oysters, prawns... the funny thing is it doesn’t come with chips which is unusual so you would have to order some on the side if you like. We couldn’t finish it all, it was pretty big... I think 3 people not too hungry can share one of these.
Great atmosphere on a sunday and 8 years since I had been here last. Was pretty packed but good layout and the food was good. Not brilliant but not bad. Nice place for a beer in the Sun.
We must've had a great time because 4 hours went by in a flash! For a wintry public holiday it was pretty packed. The sun came out at just the right time and the fries were crispy and well salted. What more could you ask for?! The pizzas were good, the service was spot on and vibes were perfectly relaxed.
Great seafood platter and pizza. We would have preferred the burger patties to be more cooked. If you don't ask they're medium rare. Great service and nice to be outside on the river.
Awesome first date spot. Out the back on the deck the view and atmosphere are sensational. Prices slightly above normal pub value but sip slow and the view more than makes up for it 👍
The Lucky Shag is pretty iconic in Perth. It's got to have one of the best views for a drinking hole, situated on the Swan River. have come down to the Shag for a fair few drinking sessions over the years and have always had a good time. Finding a table can always be a pain, so probably best to avoid peak times.The food is your typical 'pub food', so don't go expecting a gourmet spread.
There are few better places to have a sneaky Friday lunch than the shag. Good pub food by the river - glorious. Handsome bar staff too... with real diamond earrings 😘
Love this pub, always a great place for a drink and catch up. Can sometimes be difficult to get a seat as it's always busy but I think that is a good sign of a popular place. Summers out on the deck are awesome. Great spot to take ppl visiting Perth too and they always have the footy on!
Swan River views
The outdoor area of The Lucky Shag is a great spot for a beer, food and views of the Swan River. They have a great selection of beers on tap and the food is good (although I thought my nasi goreng was too oily).
Good location and vibe! The food was ok and well presented. The bar service was friendly enough with a decent array of drinks to choose from.
Lovely water front bar with reasonably good food. The seafood platter have shrunk in portion over the years but it's still tasty enough. Relaxing place as well.
Took my mum who was visiting from over east here to sit in front of the swan. Lovely location, just took so long for the food like really long! Pizza was yummy and exactly what we ordered. Staff were friendly.
This pub is great for what it is. But wear Wedges ladies, the decking makes for some uncomfortable walking if you are in a stiletto!
The foods not great, but it comes quickly and it tastes good. The drink variety is good, few on the tap options, and they do stock Drambuie (thank goodness!)
The ribs are good and generous serving, the seafood platter is deep fried and great with a pint of beer or cider. I love the view, I love the casual vibe, and its a great place to start your night.
On a balmy autumn evening I cannot think of a better way to wind down. Glass of Margaret River SSB, a platter to share, live music and fantastic service.
My favourite summer haunt in Perth. The beers on tap are a nice selection. The service however can be a bit distant and unfriendly. The seafood they serve though I find very good value for money.
Nice food good atmosphere and great view. Nice for a Sunday lunch and to have a couple drinks. It's also on the river front so lots to look at.
Chill area. Great service. Friendly staff. Good selection of food, wine and beers (24 beers on tap). Nice view. Good food. Definitely recommend.
I come here a lot to watch the dolphins. Awesome venue. Food is average pub fare - nothing outstanding-mainly deep fried. But for traditional pub fare it's not too bad- a little on the pricey side but that's Perth. Great spot for a drink in the sunshine.
Best quinoa salad ever. Try it!
Parmagiana. Beautiful dish. One of the best parmas I have ever had in WA.
Good spot, good food and service.. Boys over from Melb and enjoyed it.. Nice cold beers...be back again..good to get of the boat from Rottnest and straight into this place...
Bought a scoopon because it was only $45 for a seafood platter and bottle of wine. We were expecting the platter to be smaller than the usual serve we get but it wasn't, it was the one off the menu! And it tasted absolutely amazing! Just like every time we go there! 2 pieces of battered fish, 1 piece of grilled fish, prawns, lots of salt n pepper squid, octopus, smoked salmon, chillie mussels... Salad... And CHIPS!!
All I can say is wow! 10/10 indeed.. Normal cost is around $58.. Can feed 3 ppl :)
Lunch review. Came here with a few girlfriends for lunch on a busy Saturday, after reading the reviews on here I expected services to be pretty average at best and some staff were quite rude & short, in particular one male bar staff was getting quite frustrated and inpatient, most staff however were patient, kind and prompt to serve! The food was okay, my girlfriend ordered a caeser salad & asked for the anchovies to be removed, however they weren't which was quite a let down. Cocktails were also good & presentation was well done. Was overall good for a hot Saturday afternoon, just a shame they have rude staff working at such a beautiful place.
Came here for lunch with my family from holland. Ordered 4 mains and 2 starters and all were fantastic. Service was prompt and staff are friendly. Thanks guys :)
Average food and service. Nothing spectacular about it except for the view.
The Hungry Dietitian
+4.5
Good lunch spot. Enjoyed a sunny lunch sitting outside. Relaxed pub food. Ordered the ploughmans plate and was pretty happy with it apart from the pork pie where the pastry was quite doughy. Prices were very resaonable. It gets very busy on a hot day so try scope out a table before you order or you can sit along the the bench facing the water. All in all a good experience
Decent pub view in the best location on a beautiful summer day! Well priced, bar service a little slow and the tables are nailed down which makes it hard for large groups to be seated comfortably!
Lunch here was great. The inside has really nice wood tables to sit at but we went outside on the decking. The views are amazing and so was the food. The burgers were so tasty and came with these little buckets full of chips and onion rings. They have a great cocktail menu and I can definitely recommend the 'shag by the river'.
It's a reliable option with great location. Took a work colleague after some quick tapas elsewhere. The Lucky Shag is a reliable option for quick pub grub with awesome views. Seafood basket was a feast that could not be finished. Crunchy batter with juicy seafood inside. Chilli mussels were good but I could have gone for much more heat. Staff friendly but do tend to get busy so a wait at the bar is to be expected. Reasonable choice of wines by the glass and great beer choices. Great place to catch up on your sports with many large LCDs around the venue.
4 meals ordered and 4 fabulous meals eaten. The only disappointment was that one meal was almost too early and was nearly eaten by the time the others were to the table
Busy waterfront bar. Attracting locals and tourists ,
Good menu options , not many seafood options . Disappointing as were on the water. Sunday roast was sold out ..
So decided in steak . No option for vegetables . Served on mash with salad . Steak was cooked as I asked .
Enjoyable meal. Over good company
Nachos by the Swan. Every time I come here I never regret it. I usually always get seafood but I tried the nachos this time. Was still good! Amazing view, music and food.
Not bad. Don't know if I would rush back for the food. Nice place to have a drink. Seafood platter was ok, loads of chips on it. My partners steak was very good though. 6.5/10
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Gorgeous views and tasty food. We dined on a Sunday for our daughters 16th birthday lunch. There were 13 of us and we arrived at 11.30am to beat the crowd. As the restaurant is walk in only with no reservations we felt very relieved there were loads of tables to choose from. We chose a huge table with a view of the river and room enough for all of us, 5 children included.
The menu has over 30 choices and lots of variety. We tried the prawn skewers and salad, steak sandwich, chicken burger and chicken vodka. Delicious... An affordable restaurant with mains averaging at $23 and kids menu $12.50. Our group paid individual accounts at the bar which was so much easier than having to work out the money for the group to pay in one hit as a lot of other restaurants do. The girl who served us was lovely and very helpful.
Our meal and drinks arrived so quickly and the servings were very impressive. Our food was very tasty and good value for money. The chefs forgot one of the kids meals, which could have been resolved quicker if the wait staff bringing the last meal had asked if we were waiting on anything else. We were quite impressed with the ambience and it was a great choice for her 16th birthday, after researching for days on urban spoon to find a great value restaurant with water views.. This is it!!! How lovely that when we were singing happy birthday with candles on the cake, the groups around us joined in too. Thank you Lucky Shag for a gorgeous lunch and what a bonus that three dolphins were swimming and playing in the river too. Can't wait to come back to try the other menu choices.
The 2 person seafood platter is value for money and tasty. Much, much better than the rubbish some outlets in Fremantle or Hillarys serve. Good food, great atmosphere.
Great seafood that tastes even better when you're not the one paying for it!
Fabulous Staff and Great Food. We had lunch at The Lucky Shag. All the meals were beautiful and great value. One of the meals required dietary restrictions and the staff couldn't have been more helpful. It was really appreciated.
What you see is what you get!. I personally really like this place but don't get me wrong, its no fine dining or exquisite flavors.. its pub food in a great location!!
If you go here expecting a big reasonably priced pub lunch/ dinner then I think you'll be very happy! Service isn't amazing but again its a pub not a restaurant, it's certainly not terrible.
I'm a big fan of the fish and chips here, the serving is huge and they do really good aoili for the chips :) nothing better than a big plate of fish and chips and a cider overlooking the river with a few friends on a sat or sun arvo :)
JULY 2017
The shag is a bit hit and miss with food. Chicken Parmi ($26) a win, Beef Cheeks ($30) a fail. The cheeks one of the most expensive dishes was served on a small entree looking plate! It also tasted very salty. See pics. This pub is awesome though for drinks!!!
JAN 2014
Awesome seafood platter for 2! Lovely bbq'd prawn skewers, delish chilli mussels, lemon pepper calamari, grilled and battered fish, cold chilli marinated octopus, smoked salmon and salad, and of course plenty of chips. We couldn't finish it! There was also a side serving of 3 different sauces.
It's a pub on the water. What you see is what you get. A little silly that they have a doorman walking around enforcing the unnecessary dress code, but otherwise the atmosphere is good and who can complain about that view!
Best salad ever. Now im not normally just a salad kind of person, however the lemon pepper prawn salad was amazing, massive sizing and wonderful flavours. The food didn't take long to come and right by the water on a Summers day... A must try for anyone.
Fire lanterns!. Went on a Sunday evening after a concert. Great atmosphere (especially with the fire lanterns) and food. Meal portions were a decent size for price and staff were friendly. Recommend it for sure!
Ticked all the right boxes!. Great food - Check
Good Selection of beer and cider - Check
Friendly staff - Check
Beautiful location - Check
I was very impressed by everything at this place and to say most places on the water charge you ridiculous prices The Shag does not, also has a really good kids menu!
Beautiful venue, friendly staff and great menu varierty. Expected higher pricetag for such a location. Only downfall was food arrived cold.
Damn thats good chicken!. Best Shniztel in town, sometimes does take a while to get the food out but the view is pretty good for the wait and food has always been large portions and yummy! Deff one of my favourites for a good pub feed
Awesome steak and steak sandwich. If you're looking for well done pub food then this is the place you have to try. I ordered the 400g rump with mash, side salad and mushroom sauce. My meal was smothered in a beautiful rich sauce with lots of mushrooms which I thoroughly enjoyed. The steak was cooked to a perfect medium rare and the mash was well seasoned and very smooth. My partner and friend both ordered the steak sandwich and both were really pleased with their choice. Nice piece of meat on a decent sized roll with a good amount of filling and crunchy chips.
They also sell Rekorderlig! Will definitely be back here soon.
Shagadelic!. Took the ferry over from South Perth for a quiet meal and a couple of beers at the Lucky Shag last night.
Firstly, best idea ever - newly installed built-in heaters under the umbrellas. Perfect for this sometimes windy location. We wouldve sat inside if it hadn't been for the heaters!
The place itself is well-kept and has plenty of seating out on the deck so everyone can enjoy the great views. Females will be pleased to know you won't be finding a grubby bathroom at this place. Men fear not, I have been advised you can still follow the match when you go off to do your business - tv screens in front of the urinals.
Staff were friendly and efficient. The menu has plenty of options (vegetarian and gluten-free friendly) with a good handful of mains under $20. We had the campagnola pizza - delicious goats cheese pumpkin pizza. Overall a rather pleasant evening.
Cheers Lucky Shag, we'll be back on the weekend :D
Great chicken burgers and service
They have set the location well nothing better than having a nice cold pint on a warm summers day the breeze comes right of the river. Can get a little cool in the winter so wrap up. As for the food the chilling mussels are great so is there tasting plate in fact I've never had a bad meal here yet. Keep up the good work
A nice little surprise on the waterfront. Great value for the money, great location. Generally good pub fair, and well be back for a confirmation. Food 6.5/10 service 6/10 decor 6/10
If you go at the right time and take it for what it is this place will exceed your expectations. A good range of beers, food is ok, but location on the river is it's main draw card. On a clear warmish autumn evening looking back at the city it's hard to knock the place...
I love and hate this place, it seems like it's been undergoing a reno for years which sucks but it was the 1st place we had a meal in Perth so it'll always be kinda special;)
MW Digital Storytelling
+4
We enjoyed lunch and cool drinks here. This was a good place to sit and recover our energy, from walking sightseeing Perth.
There’s a breeze from the river that refreshing on a hot day. We planned our day trip around Perth and decided to visit Rottnest Island too.
Friendly staff and atmosphere. Clean amenities good location.
This is a great session spot and with enough screens you won't miss the game if you are a sports fan. Food can be hit or miss but the view and the vibe more than makes up for it.
Perfect stop for drinks and a great feed overlooking the water and South Perth.
Great vibe with plenty of beers on tap & a pretty good food selection on offer.
Outdoor deck on the water is the popular location but you can also dine inside if you wish.
Great water front restaurant with very tasty meals, views over the river and friendly staff. Nice area for a night out.
I went for a bottomless lunch and it was incredible. Staff went above and beyond to make sure we were accommodated for. The cocktail and mocktail menus were extensive and didn't single anyone out for not drinking. You got far more bang for your buck than other venues with similar events
I entered the establishment, lost and afraid, in search of a land where I would feel safe and could acquire a perfectly poured beer. Once I stumbled up to the bar I was greeted by a man whose warm smile caused me to immediately feel as though I was welcomed home. This man proceeded to pour me the most exquisite beer I have ever received. As this occurred he asked me, “sir, you seem troubled. Are you okay?”. I knew this man could see through the mask I have worn for so many years. I replied, “no. The last few months since my wife left me have been difficult to say the least”. The bartender, whilst pouring this exceptional beer, proceeded to listen to my story and gave me comfort and advice which I believe has left me better off as a man. I will never forget this man, the man’s name was John and since our interaction I have never been the same.
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