Swallow Bar - Maylands

Great little spot. Small shopfront but it reaches a fair way back with booths as you walk in, a little dining room in the middle and an open courtyard in the back. Nice for cocktails at night and for an afternoon coffee or drink. The nibbles were really tasty too. Smoked salty almonds, arancini balls, bruschetta. All goes well with a cocktail or wine. Definitely worth a visit!

When someone says Perth's small bar scene is alive and well, the first place I always think of is Swallow. Little ol' Swallow on Whatley Crescent. This is what a proper small bar looks and feels like. You could walk through any city in Europe, from Dublin to Lisbon and you would find a Swallow on every good corner. It's a small bar that feels like a small pub, it feels lived in, the staff are warm, welcoming and friendly. They take their craft seriously and their knowledge of good booze is second to none. It holds just the right amount of people to give the whole place an intimate vibe and the music direction is always a treat.There is a little open bar kitchen where a very talented chef turns out some very tasty bar menu snacks and each week there is always a twist on a well-known dish, perhaps reinterpretation of a French classic using whatever is fresh and local at the time. Yes, it is a tad expensive, but you don't mind paying the little bit extra here. The attention to detail is there and the passion shines through. Can't recommend enough.

Apparently a jazz bar, though didn't feel like it. Pretty crowded and difficult to find a seat, but eventually found one. Nice beers on tap and friendly staff. Does get crowded though.

Cute little place but overpriced imho. Visited for coffee and dessert. Ordered Beignet - at $16 was very poor value for 4 seriously small pieces. Kudos that it's house made and not store bought but still poor value. Boozy Rum Balls at $8 was two small balls. Staff were very friendly.

A place with character, seating is old railway carriage seating. Small tables and not much room with 4 around the table. But the place oozes character and friendly staff. I should call the place cosy, because it was. Food good, good wine selection and the few beers were great. Enjoyed the experience, enjoyed the evening. So if you want a casual social evening then great.