The PICA Bar & Cafe at 51 James St Northbridge , in the Cultural Centre opposite the Central Library,
is a hidden gem . It is part of the PICA Art Gallery complex, with an in door & lovely outdoor area ,with wooden tables and benches under a beautiful old Moreton bay fig tree, which provides much needed shade & coolness during the hot Perth Summer.
The Menu is extensive but not at all expensive . Their "big breakfast" at $19 is the best value in Town .Their steak sandwich $18 is the best that I have ever eaten.. They have an excellent Bar with local & overseas wines & beers & the best "Espresso Martini" that I have had the pleasure of drinking. Their coffee is marvellous & very well made . They are open for Breakfast ,Lunch & Dinner and attract a young and vibrant crowd especially on Fridays . if you are looking for a terrific place in the City, to relax with wonderful food, great atmosphere , and very reasonable prices ,then look no further than this fabulous Bar & Cafe .
Pretty chill atmosphere in a convenient location. The food is like fancy pub grub meets cafe and there's a great range of drinks from beers and cocktails to tea and coffee.
Fantastic espresso martinis and friendly staff make PICA bar a great option for a drink with friends. It's great people watching out the front or secluded out the back with big tables and an alternative vibe. Great nibbles too!
We come to PICA regularly. It's a great central pub with a nice inclusive feel. Decent cocktail menu, friendly staff and a modern but casual vibe. The food is typical pub grub, but there's some yummy healthy options for those so inclined. They have beer/wine combo deals with a burger ($20) or steak sandwich ($25). It's consistently good tucker.
I needed a burger for lunch on a rainy Saturday and came here. Found the place was busy and the two guys were struggling to keep up. It took a while before someone took my order as they were serving food and coffee to everyone who had already ordered. Ordered at the counter the steak sandwich which was a scotch fillet, bacon, cheddar, lettuce, tomato, butterscotch onion and garlic aioli on toasted Turkish bread with glass of wine; a reasonable $25 total. I sat down at the table, which unfortunately still had old dishes as did the table next to it. It also needed a clean. But once my food and wine arrived, which didn’t take too long, the waiter cleaned around my plate. Love the sandwich and the butterscotch onions made the dish extra special. Love the venue, and the food and wine was good. Staff despite being run off their feet were helpful.
A great little bar and place to meet when visiting the Cultural Centre. Get the bartenders to recommend something for you - they know their stuff.
I love this place, it has a cool chilled vibe to it without being pretentious.
I was so happy to find that they did mulled wine which was perfect. It was like a Mince Pie in liquid form - yum!
Best steak sandwich I've had in a while at a very reasonable price. Chicken schnitzel was fab and only $15. Top ambience - not too noisy and just right with the music volume - I could still talk and hear. Give this place a go!!!
Nice to sit outside with the laneway atmosphere around you. Great cocktails although they're limited but you can always ask the staff to make you something different and theyre pretty onto it
Excellent food and drink range in a beautifully restored old bar. Love sitting out the back in the beer garden or going for breakfast and a coffee with friends in the morning. Coffee is great too. Keep returning here and for good reason. When I came for breakfast the other morning we got a share plate with some beautiful cheeses and cold meats, the baked eggs were tasty and the brisket was phenomenal, highly recommend. You can tell they put pride into what they do here.
Mel Scott (Melscottyy)
+4
Food was a bit small in sizing vs the price but flavours were good. The salt and pepper squid was a little rubbery and disappointing. The cocktail tailored for me by a female staff member was awesome! She really listened to what I wanted and created something delicious. The sour beer on tap was very average. It was packed but good, calm vibes.
Really cozy and enjoyable establishment, right in the heart of the cultural precinct. Great range of beers, and some of the friendliest, knowledgeable, chatty hospos you'd ever want to meet.
Great to sit out in the sun on a mild autumn afternoon and while away a few hours with a mate and a few local brews.
Stopped in for a quick beer and snack with the kids after a trip to the museum. Nice atmosphere, good beer on tap, chips and decent chicken pieces instead of nuggets for the kids (well done!). Service was friendly and prompt.
Great Urban bar near the WA Museum & State Library. Great service, range of drinks, interesting moody decor & seating options.
Didn't try any food.
Nice spot for a Friday lunch break . Shady seating out back of bar. Culture Club lunch after gallery visit. Delicious mushroom burger and warm roasted cauliflower on menu , quick friendly service
This place was absolutely fantastic food was fantastic customer service 10/10 drinks were great ( It was only water but it was good) Great music was nice. Perfect place to go for lunch. I recommend this place to go if your hungry right next to a great museum. Fantastic!
As of Thursday 16th September 2021 at 2:22pm
I had the watermelon juice, orange juice and apple juice it is just so refreshing and delightful and I enjoyed it every drop of this mixture of juice worth it for just $5.00. The atmosphere here is just great and staff are just magnificent, marvellous, spectacular and wonderful. It is very clean, thanks very much appreciated for your service and time.
As of Thursday 16th September 2021 at 2:45pm
Just has the Steak Sandwich was just delightful, delicious, cooked to perfection, mouthful with so many ingredients and I am full. Worth every money of $18.00, highly recommended if you haven't eaten for more than 7 hours.
Kind regards,
Steve Chong.
This is the only picture I have of the mushroom burger because it was that good. A lovely lady with dark short curly hair served me with excellent service and even an aoli with no fuss or paying extra nonsense.😂
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