Theatre Tastes & Tipples
There’s nothing worse than being hungry during a show and your stomach grumbling during a ‘quiet’ scene!
The State Theatre Centre of WA bars
The State Theatre Centre of WA features a number of licensed bar and function facilities, offering snacks and beverages to patrons attending performances. The Heath Ledger Theatre and the Studio Underground bars are open 1 hour before, during interval and after each major performance. For more details, visit www.statetheatrecentrewa.com.au.
Save Time and Jump the Queue
Relax and enjoy the whole interval without the queues! Pre-order your drinks for interval and have them waiting for you. Simply print your Interval Drinks Pre-Order Form, fill it out and take it with payment to any bar before the show. Or ask any of the friendly bar staff to complete a form at the venue.
Dining Deals
Black Swan has partnered with several dining venues to bring you special deals! Simply present your ticket for a Black Swan performance on that day or night and receive the following:
Aisuru Sushi is offering Black Swan patrons 10% off all main size sushi dishes.
Of of the newest place to places to open up on William Street, Aisuru Sushi offers fresh made to order Japanese.
(08) 9328 8578 208 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Tues - Sat Lunch 11.30am - 2.30pm, Dinner 5pm-10pm
Distance: 200m or 1 mins walk
The Quarter
The Quarter is offering Black Swan patrons 10% off their total bill!
Whether it be a pre-show cocktail or an indulgent 3 course meal, the team at The Quarter on Hay would be delighted to welcome you. They offer modern European contemporary fine dining with a strong French and English connection, and have been awarded yet another 1 Star rating in the 2012 WA Good Food Guide and a prestigious Chef Hat in the Australian Good Food Guide Awards! Bookings are essential and can be made online. Click here to view the menu.
(08) 9322 2424 Shop 10, 93-95 William Street, Perth (just behind the Wesley Church on the corner of Hay and William Streets)
Opening Hours: Mon 7am-3pm, Tues to Fri 7am-late, Sat 6pm-late, closed Sun
Distance: 400m or 5 mins walk
Jus Burgers is offering Black Swan patrons any beef or vegetarian burger for only $10 (excluding wagyu, organic or govnor beef options)!
'Voted Australia's favourite burger 2009/10' using only the best local produce they can source, cooked and served by real chefs, Jus Burgers is trying again at another record to take out the gong for ‘I love food’ awards 2012, winning the last two previous award years. They've been tooted to have "great burgers, fair dinkum about producers and local growers" and have some of the best vego options available. Click here to view the menu.
(08) 9227 0668 189-199 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 11.30am-10pm, Sun 12pm-9pm
Distance: 50m or 1 mins walk
The Brass Monkey is offering Black Swan patrons 15% off all food purchased per person in the GrapeSkin Lounge and Restaurant! For evening performances, this offer is only available before the show. Discount not available on daily specials.
The Brass Monkey offers modern Australian food and pizza in an iconic heritage listed building. Bookings are preferred and can be made by phoning (08) 9227 9596. Click here to view the menus.
(08) 9227 9596 209 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Sun 11am-10pm, Mon to Tue 11am-12am, Wed to Thurs 11am-1am, Fri to Sat 11am-2am
Distance: 50m or 1 minute walk
The Bonsai is offering Black Swan patrons 10% off the total bill when you come in for dinner before the show!
Why not indulge in some authentic, gourmet Japanese tapas! The Bonsai is situated on Roe Street just a 2 minute walk from the State Theatre Centre. Bookings are essential and can be made online. Too easy!
(08) 9227 5756 30 Roe Street, Northbridge
Distance: 100m or 2 minute walk
Just for Black Swan patrons, Govinda’s will stay open 30 minutes longer during week nights!
Well positioned directly on William Street just spitting distance from the State Theatre Centre, Govinda’s is the perfect ‘get in and go’ place to eat. Dishing out platefuls of their delicious vegetarian meals of rice, dahl, vegetable curry of the day, salad and dessert at a low cost of just $10.00, you can’t go wrong! Dine-in/take-away Mon to Fri 11.30am-2.30pm and 4pm-7.30pm - extended hours just for Black Swan show nights.
(08) 9227 1684 194 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Weekdays 11.30am–2.30pm and 4–7pm
Distance: 20m
Around the State Theatre Centre
With Northbridge being home to the city’s most vibrant and diverse range of eateries, there is a delectable selection of dining options around The Centre. There are a number of new bars and restaurants due to open on William Street in 2012 (just metres from the State Theatre Centre!), so make sure to keep checking back here for more options and the latest updates.
Fine Dining
1907 Restaurant and Cocktail Bar www.1907.com.au
(08) 9436 0233 26 Queen Street, Perth
Opening Hours: Lunch Tues to Fri from 12pm, Dinner Tues to Sat from 6pm
Distance: 650 or 9 mins walk
Casual Fine Dining
The Aviary http://theaviaryperth.com.au
Modern Australian restaurant and rooftop bar
(08) 9226 0259 Level 1, 140 William Street, Perth
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 11am-midnight, Sun 11am-10pm
Distance: 500m or 6 mins walk
The Chimney www.thechimney.com.au/
Modern Australian and Italian
(08) 9328 6870 171 James Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 11:30am-late, closed Sundays
Distance: 450m or 5 mins walk
Mez Mediterranean Cuisine www.mezcuisine.com.au/
Modern Australian and Mediterranean
(08) 9227 9933 1/182 James Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Lunch Thurs to Fri, dinner Tues to Sun
Distance: 500m or 6 mins walk
Ridolfo’s Italian Restaurant www.ridolfos.com.au/
Traditional Italian cooking
(08) 9328 3314 71 Francis Street, Northbridge
Distance: 450m or 6 mins walk
Oliver's www.oliversonjamesstreet.com.au/
Casual fine dining with an International/European style
(08) 9228 8725 160 James Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs 4:30-10pm, Fri to Sun 11am-10:30pm
Distance: 450m or 6 mins walk
Casual Dining
Bivouac Canteen & Bar http://bivouac.com.au/forage/
Hearty food and peasant fare from handed down recipes born at home in the Mediterranean.
(08) 9227 0883 198 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Tues to Sat 10.00am-10.00pm
Distance: 30m or 30 sec walk
Arigataya Ramen
Japanese
(08) 9227 7901 62 Roe Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Mon to Sat 11.30am-2.30pm and 5.30-9.30pm, Sun 11am-5pm
Distance: 220m or 2 mins walk
The Moon Café www.themoon.com.au/
Late night café
(08) 9328 7474 Shop 2, 323 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Mon to Tues 6pm-1am, Wed, Thurs & Sun 11am-1am, Fri to Sat 11am-3:30am
Distance: 450m or 6 mins walk
Billy Lee's
Chinese
(08) 9328 4003 66 Roe Street Shop 15, Northbridge
Opening Hours: open everyday for dinner
Distance: 400m or 5 mins walk
Quick Eats
What the Pho Noodle Bar
Noodle bar
(08) 9228 1180 57 Aberdeen Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Daily 11.30am-9.30pm
Distance: 350m or 4 mins walk
Dragon Palace www.dragonpalace.com.au/
Chinese restaurant specialising in Dim Sum
(08) 9228 2888 66 Francis Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Lunch weekdays 10.30am-3pm & weekends 10am-3pm, dinner 6pm-late
Distance: 400m or 5mins walk
Viet Hoa Vietnamese Restaurant www.viethoa.com.au/
Vietnamese restaurant
(08) 9328 2127 Shop 1, 349 William Street, Perth
Opening Hours: everyday 10am-10pm
Distance: 550m or 7 mins walk
Cafes
Urbanistar
Urbanistar is a great cafe offering coffees, sandwiches, cakes and more!
0402 007 003 (you can text your order!) Shop 7, Arcade, 189 William Street, Northbridge
Distance: 50m or 1 min
Tiger Tiger Coffee Bar www.tigertigercoffeebar.com/
(08) 9322 8055 Shop 4, 329 Murray Street, Perth
Opening Hours: Mon 7am-5pm, Tues to Wed 7am-8pm, Thu to Fri 7am-10pm, Sat 7.30am-6pm, closed Sunday
Distance: 700 or 9 mins walk
CNR
Coffee, breakfast/brunch and diner
(08) 9228 8861 Corner of James & Lake Streets, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Mon to Thurs 7am–6pm, Fri 7am–10:30pm, Sat 8am–10:30pm, Sun 8am–6pm
Distance: 300m or 4 mins
Frisk Espresso www.friskespresso.com.au
Café and cupcake store
(04) 0396 0642 Shop 31, 103 Francis Street, Perth
Opening Hours: Mon to Tues 7am-3pm, Wed to Thurs 7am-10pm, Fri to Sat 7am-12am, Sun 7am-10pm
Distance: 550m or 7mins
Little Willy’s
From the owner’s of The Dancing Goat in Cottesloe
(08) 9385 5000 268 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 6am-3pm
Distance: 300m or 4 mins walk
Bars/Tapas
The Bird
Wine bar and live music venue
(08) 6412 3513 181 William Street, Northbridge
Distance: 10m
Ezra Pound
Wine bar
(08) 9328 9005 Shop 17, 189 William Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Tues to Thur 4pm-12am, Fri to Sun 2pm-12am (subject to change)
Distance: 36m
399 Bar www.399bar.com/
Tapas, breakfast/brunch and wine bar
399 William Street, Perth
Opening Hours: Mon to Fri 10am-12am, Sat 10am-12am, Sun 10am-10pm
Distance: 600m or 8 mins walk
Pubs
The Court Hotel www.thecourt.com.au/
Modern Australian, pizza and tapas
(08) 9328 5292 50 Beaufort Street, Northbridge
Opening Hours: Sun to Thurs midday-midnight, Fri to Sat midday-2am
Distance: 400m or 5 mins walk
Belgian Beer Café www.belgianbeer.com.au/
(08) 9321 4094 Corner of King & Murray Streets, Perth
Opening Hours: Sun to Mon 11am-10pm, Tues 11am-11pm, Wed to Sat 11am-12am
Distance: 400m or 12 mins walk