The best Whiskey Sour in Perth | Sluurpy updated in June

The Cabin Small Bar

87/100 (1989 ratings)

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Australian

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Australian

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Vegetarian Friendly

Gluten Free Options

Dinner

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Quail

Squid and Pepper

Bao Bun Snapper Fish

Roasted Lemon

Pull Lamb Nachos

Lamb

Fish

Brie

Whiskey Sour

Rose Wine

Wings

Sparkling Wine

Scallops

Buttermilk Fried Chicken

Mulled Wine by the Glass

Roast Potatoes

Snickers Milkshake

Tapas

Spicy Potatoes

Tacos

Halloumi

Meatballs

Rice Lager

Chicken Wings

Spanish Ham Croquettes

Sit down

Australian

Bar

Outdoor Seating

Live Music

Reservations

Seating

Table Service

Serves Alcohol

Full Bar

After-hours

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"Mulled wine in winter in this upstairs hideaway is well worth it. Food is decent, staff are great. Get involved..."

Harsh But Fair

"The food was mostly amazing, the portions were just very small for the price unfortunately, and we gave it a go, but pumpkin puree doesn’t go with..."

Shoey Kay

"Canadian ski lodge meets sunny ole Perth. I can’t stop coming back to this venue with their ever changing menu and delicious cocktails. Also in the..."

Pushka

"Hard to fault the food and service at The Cabin. Service staff are very friendly and accommodating; tapas style food is easy to eat. Also great..."

Hadrian

"Came here with friends for Sunday tapas and wine. Thankfully we booked a table because the place was very busy, especially towards the end of the..."

S

"I was so impressed with the food at Cabin today. It was thoughtful, in season and beautifully presented. The beetroot salad was a riot of colour with..."

Rebecca Wood

"We came here for dinner and I really enjoyed it. The food was nice, but the cocktails were even nicer. Loved all 3 that I had. The setting was good,..."

FineDiners

"Loved our dinner here last night. Service, food and wine were all excellent. We started with a glass of wine each, and then the food started to..."

Jenjenjenjen

"Nothing really to fault here, but conversely nothing really stood out as being a cut above. We had a special which was fried chicken and brussel..."

Big Trev™

"I've been to The Cabin a number of times & it's always excellent. The staff are friendly & helpful (especially for food or wine decisions!) but not..."

J-in-Perth

"Great food and deco. Not the cheapest but well worth it. Fish fingers was yum and the potatoes are to die for. Wings are tasty and meatballs are..."

Dave Seah

"A nice spot for a girls get together. The 5 of us hung out here tonight with a fair crowd of other folk. Lucky we booked (through Zomato). Finding it..."

TheSoloAvocado.com

"One of the cutest interior. Was expecting tapas serving but dishes were surprisingly a lot bigger and delicious. My ultimate favourite was the nachos..."

KAlTa

"Excellent meatboard and pickled vegetable. Followed by Buffalo meatballs that are wholesome and full of flavour. GSM from McLaren Vale was full..."

Sugnet

"Have been here a few times - never disappoints. Free chicken wing Sundays are a big hit if you can make it down there. I recommend their quail..."

It'skuks

"Easily one of my favourite places to dine in Perth. The atmosphere is fantastic, second to only the food and wine on the menu. This cosy tucked away..."

Dave Bullen

"Dropped in for an early dinner lastnight and manged to catch the last half hour of the sun sitting outside on the balcony. I was tempted for their..."

Nicole Tissott

"Great place for a girls night out especially in winter. Warm and cosy atmosphere reminiscient of a european ski lodge. Love their mulled..."

Rosie Watson

"What a great little find. Arrived at 5 so it was quiet and we got a table on the balcony whet we could enjoy the gentle breeze. The staff were very..."

Geraldine Thomson

"Great warm ambience with the choice of alfresco dining. Good music inside. Very chilled out. Awesome food. Staggered the dishes so perfect to go out..."

Fagoli Bean

"First time tried this place.came with a group of friends.They have a fantastic lunch offer $25 for 3 course.So among 4 of us we..."

Asian's Taste

"Highly recommended for a catch up with friends. It's reasonably quiet, so you can actually have a conversation. The food is gonna turn your brain..."

Tam P

"his place scores a 4 because i exclusively go there during Winter, and the place is so cozy and warm. Great ambiance on a cold winters evening. I..."

JC

"Came here for the first time with my wife last Friday. Although I heard about this place a number of times over the past few years and have driven..."

Chris

"Was just walking by abs say this place and thought I'd stop in for a quick bite to eat with my wife. We were pleasantly surprised with the menu. It..."

Danny G

"The Cabin Small Bar is an inconspicuous place hidden upstairs on Scarborough Beach Road. It was a hard to find place but it was worth the search...."

Foodieperth

"Fantastic venue! Staff are always friendly and the food is amazing every time. Its one place I am always coming back to in Perth :)We went last..."

Sarah.hunt92

"Love it. Fun, eclectic decor. Good service, though a little rough around the edges, delicious share plates and a great range of drinks. The..."

Dough Nut

"We went last night, when it was super busy, and I must say, the lady who I'm guessing was the floor manager was amazing. She was pleasant and helpful..."

Michelle

"When I think of a small bar in Perth that is cosy, intimate and perfect for a date night, The Cabin in Mt Hawthorn definitely springs to mind. It..."

Rhianna

"Be transformed to your favorite snow capped mountain top where The Cabin awaits you. Cosy, relaxed and familiar, The Cabin will please all your..."

Damo

"The service was friendly and promt, the food was delicious and came out quickly, and the prices are reasonable. We will definitely be..."

Amanda

"A nice mix of tapas offerings and a good drinks list. Prices average for Perth. The spicy potatoes were a stand-out! We were surprised that the..."

Pennae

"The Cabin has become a favourite spot for Saturday lunches. The service is always friendly and the food tasty. This week we shared three dishes...."

Gmanandjose

"It had been many a year since I'd been to The Cabin after a lacklustre experience with poor service and average food. I'm glad my sister dragged me..."

Natasha Guerinoni

"We had a lovely mid-week dinner here last Wednesday. The staff were very attentive and friendly, very accommodating with wine tasters before the..."

Geri Adams

"A good place to eat and drink with good company. food was delicious, cocktails on point and wine super smooth. all of this topped off with good..."

Naomidanfield

"Great atmosphere, and works well as a wine bar. Don't go there expecting any beer or cider on tap. Everything is bottled. They do have a cool deal..."

Robyn

"I often find most Tapas food to be overpriced, hence not great value for money. Although the food menu at The Cabin is somewhat on the pricey side,..."

Too Munch To Handle

"I love love love the Long Island iced teas here. After the first drink, there's no need to remind wait staff that I like it with lime instead of..."

Vivifoodiediva

"Love it but can be pricey. The tapas is amazing and the atmosphere is great. Would be great to have some alternatives in price for a casual drink and..."

Hayley Rhodes

"Very romantic little bar to grab some food with your partner. Would recommend the pulled lamb nachos don't bother going for the cold meat platter,..."

TraceFace

"So glad the cabins new menu is awesome. Heaps of gluten free options, great service and delicious food. Only negative would be the popcorn chicken..."

Mary T-soon

"Ze cabin. It's an interesting spot filled with my fav taxidermy friends. I did honestly feel as though I was in the alps or more realistically in..."

LittleGirlBigFood

"For the very first Perth Food Underground dinner, a mix of our regulars (that did not know each other previously - which is kind of the point of the..."

PerthFoodBlog

"Yum! Popped in for a quick farewell lunch and. Had the $25 lunch special and ate like kings! 3 little courses of deliciousness and the service was..."

Cake Face

"We went there a couple of weeks ago. The food was excellent, as was the placing. Service was fast and friendly. Only down side was food didnt arrive..."

Rob Damhuis

"Have visited twice in the last month and both times the food has been outstanding. Standouts.....Brisket Croquets w/ potato pancake, smoked pork..."

Dave Dymond

"Fantastic lunch service and menu. Wow. We just went to the Cabin Bar for a lunch special - we had a fast and polite call back from our booking (a..."

Jane.p.turner

"Had a mid week casual work dinner for 15 people on the balcony. Great location. Great vibe. Great wine. Every food dish was delish and service was a..."

Chanbalam

"Presentation and so much more.. Have just arrived home from a long Sunday lunch at The Cabin. Relaxed ambience outside on the balcony with a warm..."

Missy

"Loved the sunset. Caught a great sunset the other night. It's great being on the second floor, removed from the cars and the regular..."

Mypublicsports

"Great spot. I like this place. But sometimes they forget about you so you have to keep going inside to request service which is annoying. Good..."

JMB

"Great food, terrific atmosphere but some items are a bit pricy. Don't know about going away hungry though?Surely the days of veal parmi hanging over..."

Gabriel Tana

"We dropped into the cabin for a late dinner on a Saturday night, the vibe of the place was cosy and enough people to make it buzz. We were seated..."

Teebo

"Pretty Good!. I've been here twice now and I've got to say I like the joint. They really got the atmosphere right in that you really feel like you're..."

Pepper

"Great service & tasty food. Visited The Cabin last night for the first time with a couple of friends. We were all extremely impressed with the..."

Jennifer Woods

"Cozy and comfortable. I visited The Cabin for the first time with some friends on Saturday 9th August. Was impressed with the cozy and comfortable..."

C_C

"YUM. YUM. YUM!. Cosy, awesome atmosphere, great service and brilliant food. A bit on the expensive side considering the portion sizes, but the food..."

Lucky Bags

"Winter Drinks. The good - sitting by the fire on the lounges, the wine, brussel sprouts, Snickers in a glass. The atmosphere is great for a cold..."

MMc

"Great food and atmosphere. Perfect spot on a winters night! loved the decor, cosy couches, fire place and raw wood tables! food was great!..."

Jemma

"Had a wonderful night out here. Food was great, cocktails were gorgeous and the vibe was exactly what I love. I had an awesome birthday here and..."

Nikki

"The food, staff and drinks were 100% spot on! What a beautiful cosy little place to enjoy fantastic food! Definitely a new favourite. For anyone with..."

Ju

"Cute cosy and friendly atmosphere, food that excites the eye and palette. Staff are very attentive and accommodating. I highly recommend this venue..."

Sbandm

"Great local spot for wine and meals. Have had several birthdays here happily. The food is beautiful, and space is..."

Mojitoricca

"Hidden gem. Dined here tonight and have to say, it was delightful. From the moment we stepped inside, the service was attentive but not over bearing..."

Hungerpangs

"Really enjoyed dinner here. Three of us dined outside and given a torch to read menu as quite dark but I like the ambience. Good gluten free options..."

Jemma Cauchi

"Lovely!The food we had on Saturday was just gorgeous!Southern fried rabbit on a steamed bun.....sensational!Lamb neck tacos & a..."

Charlie

"Funky, friendly and a great atmosphere. Food was outstanding especially the squid. Wine is a little pricey with no the cheapest bottle of red being..."

Jen Pryor

"Very friendly staff and nice atmosphere although food is very pricey for portion..."

Chazo

"Thank you for having vegan options. Ridiculously delicious food!!! :-) This was my old review from 2 years ago: Best New Year's Eve ever...."

Lisa

"Very unique interior. Food were different than usual, but tasty. Didnt order dessert coz they dont sound appealing. It was a good night after..."

OnePointFive

"Had dinner here on a Friday night. Staff were super friendly, kept topping up water, prompt & generally chatting to myself and my friend.The..."

Claire281

"Ladies lunch. Perfect for lunch with the ladies. The $35 lunch offer is very good value. Everyone picks three savoury dishes and a dessert. The small..."

JMc

"Great service. Food possibly overpriced.. We found on a Saturday night to have fantastic service, for a group of about 10. A great vibe and friendly,..."

Bree Marsh

"A local favorite... Love the atmosphere, best pimms ive had in perth, friendly staff and very attentive in regards to accessibility needs- thumbs..."

H

"Excellent spot. Either for a romantic dinner or drink with mates. Great food and good friendly..."

James

"Absolutely amazing.... Had the pulled pork pancakes, beef shin tacos, soft shell crab slider and duck dog, it was all very tasty.... Best meal I've..."

Duffy

"Good food, hard to get it. This was the first time I've been here. Cosy dining room, tasty food and the mulled wine was very good. Only complaint was..."

Maggiecity

"What can I say? Some of the best tapas style food in..."

BurgerD

"Great Tapa's. Love Love Love the food at The Cabin - there tapa's are amazing! however the service has been a bit hit and miss, We have either..."

Belerina

"Cosy and intimate bar with homely yet classy decor. Great place for a wine and a bite to eat. Generally friendly staff although I have had the..."

Wemblacross

"Amazing. Recently went for my second visit. Had a Duck Dog. Now I want to go back just to have another 10 Duck Dogs - they are that good. I don't..."

Sbot1101

"Wow!! what cool little find this place is. My fiancé booked to come here and from the minute I stepped in, we felt warm and relaxed! The service was..."

Pedro

"Such a pleasant place! The food is delicious and service very friendly. Will definitely..."

Gabi Herlin

"Perfect!. Perfect spot for lunch on a cold day. Great atmosphere, warm, comfortable and very welcoming.Hubby and I brought our 4 month old..."

Jess Windram

"Big glass of red wine, snickers in a glass and a game of Connect 4 on a couch. Enough said. This place is perfect. I regularly go here and will..."

Pdiggs

"The cabin small bar is amazing!! The wait staff are so friendly and know there stuff, always there to awnser any questions about wines food or beers...."

Mickey

"Brilliant. I love this place, dine there regularly. Great service, wonderful, interesting, fresh food prepared with love and a fantastic wine list...."

Shasara

"This place is amazing! Great drinks and food. Great atmosphere. Highly..."

Simon

"A good evening at the cosy Cabin. Visited The Cabin last Friday evening and expected it to be fairly full and was suprised that it was reasonably..."

Daynesy

"We really enjoyed it under new ownership. Food was good (great menu), service was great. We would return. The only put off is we've noticed is there..."

YuMMM.com

"Great service and delicious food. Too many faves - yabbie popcorn was divine, as was crab slider (tastes better than it sounds - mini burger with..."

Sue Viskovic

"Small bar with big heart. Found the cabin six months ago and its amazing , have been breakfast... great!!! great bloody mary too been for..."

Miss Chef

"Came here tonight for team function and had a great long table under the stars. So impressed with food in particular smoked duck breast with fresh..."

Blah

"Thank Goodness. Thankfully, the Cabin has new owners since the last time we went. The menu is great, the atmosphere is convivial and the value is..."

Garagemahal

"Amazing food, great atmosphere. Would highly recommend getting a group of friends together, head to the cabin and graze the day away. Will definitely..."

Kelli-Anne

"Tapas satisfaction. Have now been 4 times to the cabin, with the most recent being last wednesday with another couple. love the cosy atmosphere,..."

Lanipants

"Great atmosphere. Love the cosy and intimate vibe, the food is always great and the staff friendly. Please never close, we love having you as our..."

Perth Foody

"Some great food. Go for the cherry cola ribs - $30 for 3, which some may say is pricey, but the meat comes right off the bone and tasted..."

Michelle Jarvis

"We ventured into The Cabin not realizing that not only is it a bar, but a amazing restaurant. The food is top quality and extremely creative and..."

Rb29

"Enjoyable evening!. I'm a Mt Hawthorn resident so love seeing our eateries develop...The Cabin certainly has evolved lots of character + style..."

Khucki

"Food portions are small and at first look disappointing but are delicious. I recommend the cherry cola ribs. Service was a bit poor don't bother with..."

Georgi Powers

"The food at the cabin was beautiful! My favourites would be the boneless chicken and the quail kievs. The only negative would be the dishes are quite..."

Joe Chivers

"Fabulous. Popped in here Saturday afternoon for a late lunch which turned into an early dinner (we ordered WAY too much). Our server was lovely,..."

Shum

"Atmospheric place. Good staff. Nice mulled wine. Fabulous little dumplings. Overall 9/10. Minus one for occasional bad art and misplaced trinketty..."

Maureen

"Great service, amazing food may be pricey but well worth it..."

Jen Holl

"Great place to come with friends - would come..."

Bettyboo

"Fantastic small bar. I have been to the cabin many times and standard of food is always high. I recently had the pork belly and a tasting plate. Both..."

Kasia

"Very nice little place. Service was good, nice people. Nice food and very nice wine. Would recommend...."

Luna02

"Nice duck. Had a New York potato dish - like a warm salad - plenty of vinegar - but it was just like I make at home.The crispy duck was good,..."

Cs

"Sensational Citrus Martini, gorgeous hosts and lovely..."

Lana Kalis

"We’d booked for when they opened and settled in for a leisurely Sunday brunch with a couple of friends. Every weekend they offer a select few..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"Finally, espresso martini in hand, I found myself in the cosy ski lodge style cabin. You can sit indoors on a Chesterfield sofa (whilst being..."

The Chefs Wife

"I've eaten here a few years ago when it had a different owner (apparently?) and the menu was the likes of things such as slow cooked rabbit pasta. I..."

Queen Of Bad Timing

" Love the décor and general feel of The Cabin. The music wasn't blasting so it is great place to catch up with friends, as you're not limited to..."

Taste Test - Food.Life

Varnish On King

82/100 (2108 ratings)

Restaurants

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Gluten Free Options

Australian

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Gluten Free Options

Dinner

Lunch

Drinks

After-hours

Whiskey Sour

IPA beer

Lemon Sour

Roasted Potatoes

Leg of Lamb

Roast Potatoes

Lamb Neck

Beef

Bacon and Whiskey Tasting Plate

Flight of Scotch

Wings

Maple Bourbon Chicken Wings w Lime & Scallions

Whiskey Bacon Flight

Beef Tendon Crisps

Bacon Whiskey Flight

Ribs

Berkshire Pork Prime Rib Sweet Leeks & Adobo

Prawns

Fresh Apple Juice and Rye Whiskey Sour

Bourbon & Cocktail

Bourbon Ice and Soda Deconstruction

Lamb

Bourbon & Pineapple

Sit down

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Full Bar

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Mid-range

"This place is a hidden little jewel on King street! The food, drinks and service is exceptional! We have gone twice now and will definitely go..."

Surekha Gomez

"Absolutely amazing experience. We had such a good night coming to Varnish for dinner with a friend from Sydney, so much so he wants to come back..."

Steph McKay

"Had a great night .. the staff were awesome ... had the best whisky sour in town. No dance floor but there was dancing ... And best of all they..."

Robyn Smith

"Excellent! Absolutely excellent! Huge choice of drinks - not just dark spirits - excellent informative knowledgeable staff, excellent dinner menu,..."

Anthony Paynter

"The staff was friendly and very attentive, food great, drinks were just how we loved . We interact with the lovely people in the next booth. Music..."

Joan Douzals

"Fecking AWESOME place! Great atmosphere, service is like a 6 star restaurant and so nice to see your wine glass always topped up, staff know the food..."

Marcus Elizabeth Good

"Went late on Saturday night, had a selection of different whiskey different ways, the music sound track was eclectic and had most of the bar singing..."

Steve Ball

"Excellent service, superior knowledge about all things bourbon and delicious food that will bring you back time and time again. Loved every second of..."

Thomas Murdoch Mcmulkin

"Great place with a themed atmosphere. Fantastic staff and great food made for an enjoyable..."

Craig Windebank

"Fantastic place, very friendly staff, great variety of Whiskeys and Bourbons. Discreet entrance, great..."

Cheryl Denton

"We love Varnish! Every time we go into the city we always pop into Varnish, great atmosphere friendly staff. A must have is the bacon and bourbon..."

Kirsten Lindley

"What a super cool place..... the whiskey & bacon board is a must!! The whole place is full of..."

Steve Dyson

"Was an amazing night was invited for a friends birthday and omg the guy that served us went above and beyond I would like to say thank you it was..."

Rashela Faulkner

"Amazing place...please go & be educated on whiskey. .best place EVER!! Staff are awesome too. Thanks..."

Carrie Salter

"Fabulous night! Food was amazing so fresh & just yum drinks were amazing & the waitperson was great sorry I didn’t get her name knew her stuff &..."

Debi Hewitt

"We went last night for dinner last night and from the moment we walked in the service was impeccable and the food was even better!! Thank you..."

Kirsty Pulsinelli

"Atmosphere great - staff amazing - alcohol - pricy but so good (thats Aussie market prices). Great night. Will go back for..."

Sharmalie Ranjithkumar

"Went here with a group of 13 for a casual gathering (i called beforehand to ensure our large number was suited to the night going) Very impressed..."

Chloe Bader

"Love, love, love...funky little basement bar and restaurant, the food is delicious without been pretentious, the staff are amazing in an industry..."

Melissa Thomas-Hall

"Brilliant place .. great food, great drinks, great..."

Astrida Rumbens

"Great service, great food, great drinks and great company...."

Simone Papa-Adams

"Love this place! Great music atmosphere and drinks of..."

Diane Atkinson

"Fantastic customer service with a vibrant vibe. The food was incredible too. I will be back again..."

Michelle Smith

"Great night. Service and good were good and the serves were generous, arrive there hungry Nice whisky cocktails and music...."

Tim A

"Fantastic small bar on King St, that is fun to hang out in and has delicious cocktails and great staff. While expensive, the bourbon and bacon..."

Steve Doherty

"We went here last night for New Year’s Eve, and had the special “Last Supper” which was $75 pp including a glass of champers and 4 courses. The..."

Eatingismyhobby

"We stopped by in the late afternoon and the bar was quiet with two other groups. We initially walked past the entrance as there is just an..."

Trevor Johnston

"Amazing place! Had drinks and dinner here and I must compliment on the creativity of their nibbles. The beef tendon crisp is so tasty, crunchy,..."

Ricky Emilius

"Great ambience, friendly and knowledgeable staff and amazing drinks. My whiskey loving hubby tried the whiskey and bacon flight whilst I stuck to..."

Michelle86

"Tried Varnish as part of the “two feet and a heartbeat” whiskey bar tour. Good fun being a tourist in your own town and I recommend them...."

Adrian Jameson

"Amazing, amazing, amazing! Awesome atmosphere. Bartender Matt whipped up some incredible whiskey cocktails for us on the spot - great service and..."

Megan Zoghby

"Visited Varnish on a busy Saturday night for my partners birthday and was very impressed. Everything from presentation to service, everything was..."

Rebecca Taupin

"We came in here especially for drinks and in particular the Bacon Flight tasting plate. We shared between two and while neither of us are big whiskey..."

Sonya

"Came to varnish for lunch to celebrate our wedding anniversary and was thoroughly impressed. We ordered the "chefs choice" for $55 each which..."

Gem

"Great atmosphere, great location and very good food and wine. What more could you ask for. Perth is a place to be with restaurants such as this it..."

Steve

"This place has a great vibe, excellent music, A broad selection of good whisky and well matched food options. The service while a little slow was..."

Lexy O

"Really great venue with amazing food. Bring your own lighting if your a foodie like me though because it's kinda dark.I had the Beef cheeks as a..."

Food Blogger Perth

"Went here Saturday night and found the place a really great little bar , something different from the norm , although personally not a big fan of..."

Aninjuredcow

"Great experience at Varnish. Friendly and efficient service. Empty plates were never on the table for more than a couple minutes and we..."

CholoEats

"Stepped in on a Wednesday night for the famous bacon flight. Very cool setting down a single discrete doorway on King Street. Very attentive staff..."

Geri Adams

"Great little downstairs bar which would be easy to miss as you walk past. The service was brilliant and attentive despite being chockers. Love..."

Renato

"Lovely place to pop in for a quick drink and even better for a delicious meal! Dave the head chef is amazing with his seafood. The mackerel and tuna..."

Casey

"Worth a visit for the Bacon Flight alone. Matched Bacon and Spirits, no wonder I like this place. No more than 1 a night though - word from the wise...."

Big Trev™

"Beautiful whiskey lounge serving the widest variety of whiskeys I have ever seen on a menu. Food was good, particularly the ribs and lamb. There were..."

Stuninho

"Venture down a set of stairs leading from a nondescript door at the Wellington End of King Street and you'll find an impressive range of whiskey at..."

FatCat

"Amazing looking bar hidden away on King St with a serious collection of mostly American whisky. The staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Try the..."

The Round Eye

"We hadn’t had our Varnish fix for a while and after finding nothing on the menu at a nearby place we had picked for lunch we knew that Varnish..."

Food And Wine Ombudsman

"Great food and drinks! service was better then expected.. good atmosphere, ect. drinks like could be improved but I'm just being picky...."

Janus

"Amazing spot. Whisky lovers listen up!!! I do not live whiskey but never the less they make a mean cocktail here. No complaints. Except the fact I..."

LittleGirlBigFood

"I'm gonna be pretty honest. I've inly been here once and I was pretty drunk. What I do remember is a tasting board of different types of whisky..."

Cake Is My Weakness

"It is overwhelming walking through the Perth CBD and noticing all the changes in the seven years since I left. Places that had stories I attach to..."

Ben Lee Kong

"Very efficient and professional training floor staff. Average food nothing special. Amazing Chocolate mousse very good mixture. Good cocktail. If..."

B & M

"Great decor funky feel good Whisky. Nice feel with multi age groups. Food is meat only without any sides or sauces really. Feels like it's lacking a..."

Paul

"The great thing about Varnish is they know about service! If only other restaurants would understand that the occasional so so dish will always be..."

Food Nazi

"Great service however strange smell when it's busy and very noisy and I didn't rate the food much although I didn't try many dishes. I will give it..."

Sybarite

"The staff provided excellent service - right from being greeted at the doorway and taken to your table, through to the taking the order and being..."

Chantelle Hiley

"Amazing, unique dishes and quality whiskey drinks without the hipster pretension that follows these kinds of places like white on rice. This place..."

Kerry Holland

"A whisky specialist bar that was recommended to me and I was amazed at the collection and how cool this little place was. A nice place to have drinks..."

M.elisa

"Difficult to find (look for the door staff - the signage isn't clear, especially on a wet wintery night!). Packed on a Saturday night with cramped..."

Pennae

"Compliments to the Chef and team! Great evening with very efficient friendly service. The restaurant part to this whiskey bar is only small..."

Foodrinkperth

"I loved the vibe of this underground bar, it was packed for a Friday night but the service was fantastic. The crunchy chicken wings and the mac..."

Perth Food Explorer

"Varnish is one of our favourite small bars, and we dropped in during the week for lunch – Lady FWO was stocking her dress shop from the various..."

Food And Wine Ombudsman

"Besides having a ridiculous range of whiskeys, Varnish on King, an underground bar located on King Street, serves up some real delicious & comforting..."

Joshgetsfat

"Food you can't fault but the potion v price needs to be sorted. We ordered the biggest dish which was supposed to be for four people and when it came..."

Hungryhenry

"A flight of whisky paired with bacon.....I am in heaven! What more could I possibly ask for?!? Great staff...check....Delicious food.....Check!..."

Grace McGurk

"Had some drinks before Motley Crüe, cool little whiskey bar, really like the fit out and the spread of whiskey a. The food was dude food and easy to..."

Teebo

"Cool Cool Cool. Went for dinner for the first time on Saturday night and we were greeted with a beautiful happy smiley faced lady on the door who..."

Heldawg

"Great Watering Hole. Whilst I haven't tried the food, the drinks here are fantastic. Cocktails compliment their whiskeys well and the barman has..."

Student Cravings

"Pretty sure it's not called Varnish anymore. But this bar is awesome. The guy with the black (golf-like) cap is so helpful. Great..."

Foodie From The North

"Not for sharing. Had a table for two booked on a busy Saturday night and the place has great atmosphere and service was great too. The menu is in the..."

Little Chef

"Bacon and Wisky Wow!. Great atmosphere and the bacon and wisky pairing is bang..."

Jimmytttaylor

"Best bar ever. Great atmosphere. Good service. Excellent food. Very laid back and..."

Lucky Bags

"Great ambience. I really liked the ambience of this place and that it was tucked away and climb downstairs to get to it. The service was..."

Melaustra

"GREAT!. Great food, drink and atmosphere. It's like a little bit of New York on King Street! Will definitely be..."

Skinnycap14

"Love it! Great food interesting drinks reasonable prices great atmosphere. Honestly Perth what more could you ask..."

Trencherman

"Best chicken wings ever! Great food, great service, great atmosphere. Music is cool too, can't fault this..."

Bootsy

"Great atmosphere, fab fun service and food.... We met friends here for the first time on sat night & had a great night. Our waitress "Feisty" was..."

Travel Trish

"Oh. My. God. Those ribs! When my friend said to me that the food was awesome I smiled and nodded, knowing that he obviously was not as big a foodie..."

Lizziedizz

"Absolutely Fantastic! You must order the ribs and the duck breast and put some of the citrus salt on the duck! My husband also have the chocolate..."

Armanda Capelli

"A favourite!. This place is one of the best establishments in town. Very few places have the whole package in Perth (food, service, atmosphere) -..."

Evonne

"I am speechless... I am without speech.. I have no speech. This may well be the greatest establishment in Perth. I think I've said this before,..."

Ericd3nholm

"Has The WOW Factor. Our mid week venture to the city, down a quiet & secluded lane way (King St) we came across VARNISH.A drink at the bar..."

Matt

"A swanky little underground whiskey bar with great food, great atmosphere and even better whiskey! Love this place, I've been here 3 times and..."

Skybee

"Delicious. I love this place, it feels like a little underground cabin in the snow! The service is really good and the waiters know what their..."

Lanaac

"Having read about this place a few months ago I finally made it there last night, Saturday. Despite having no booking the friendly, bouncy staff were..."

Martin Davies

"Divine food, clever drinks, suave decor and smooth..."

Ausbite

"Loved it! Out waiter was lovely and super attentive. The food was delicious. The servings were a decent size for tapas/sharing. Highly recommend...."

Mary

"Fantastic. Lots of whiskey! Let the chef decide for $55 pp and you get 5-6 courses of random tapas - you will not be disappointed. Loved..."

Belinda

"Absolutely Charming!. Loved it! I love the secretive entrance that takes you into a wonderfully ambient bar/restaurant area which is cosy and luxe at..."

PerthieGeorgie

"Superb.. Very good whiskeys, very good food, very good..."

RyeWay

"Nice little find - delicious!. We felt like we were going into some secret bar - what a great find on King St!The staff were welcoming and..."

Violet Dress

"Called into Varnish on a Thursday night around 8.30. Were greeted by staff on arrival and showed to a table, the menu was explained to us an we..."

Feed Me

"Amazing !. Food was great, loved the Ribs & cauliflower side dish. Staff were friendly and new their stuff. The atmosphere is really cosy. My..."

Fi O'Brien

"One to watch. A great selection of American whiskies paired with some very tasty food. You really can't go past the short ribs. The house made..."

Pwr1978

"Great little spot. Friendly and helpful service and fantastic whiskey selection. Good ambiance for a drink or..."

Alex

"Cool vibe. I really love this place - it's got a great atmosphere, a yummy selection of drink and really knowledgable staff. I have had dinner here a..."

Kateo

"Expensive but Hidden Gem!. Came down with workmates on a friday afternoon for lunch. Its on the lower end of King Street and as you walk in the doors..."

Rena Chung

"Whiskey!!. Food was delicious but the portions were small. The whiskey selection was extensive. Only downside of this place is the music, it didn't..."

Jess

"A must try!. We had a table booked for dinner saturday and came with high expectations - we weren't disappointed. The food was amazing - the whisky..."

Billiesmamma

"Drinks and Dinner. Attended Varnish on King on Friday night for a quiet drink after work.....well after being so impressed with attentive staff and..."

Myraville

"Could become the lunch local!. An awesome long Friday lunch. Recommend the ribs, falling off the bone. Pork Cheek..totally not what we expected, it..."

Amanda

"Great food and the whiskey..."

Samuel

"I wandered into Varnish the other day, following some meetings in town. This little bar, recently awarded the Best Small Bar in Australia award, is..."

Food And Wine Ombudsman

"This is the kind of food I want to go out and eat all the time - food that is informed by the best that fine dining technique has to offer, but..."

Donovan De Souza

"The staff are attentive and you’ll be quickly catered to for both food and drinks, with an extremely long list of whisky’s to..."

Frenchtoastandindiepop

"As far as a good bar goes, Varnish has earned it's stripes. The drinks are great, the menu is creative and everything ties in nicely with their..."

Littlelofts.com

"My favourite dish for the night is the sweet potato with goats curd, brussels sprouts, burnt butter and maple. I love every ingredient on the plate,..."

Queen Of Bad Timing

"There was quite a strong timber smell when we first walked in through the heavy wooden doors and down the stairs into the bar area. Definitely..."

Perth Munchkin

"The twice cooked ribs were ridiculously tender. A very generous serving of tender, juicy, succulent meat, with a lovely flavour of rosemary to..."

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