Fremantle
Perth, Australia
A historic port city with a strong sustainable seafood scene, including Madalena's seaside bar in South Fremantle.
Places in Fremantle
- Madalena's A seaside bar boasting sustainable seafood and an ever-changing wine list, considered one of the best bars in Perth.
Practical notes for Perth
- Best time to visit
- September to November and March to May bring mild, sunny weather, avoiding Perth's hottest summer months.
- Getting around
- Perth's CBD, Northbridge, and Fremantle are connected by train; Cottesloe and Scarborough beaches are a short drive or train ride from the centre.
- Currency
- Australian Dollar (AUD)
- Language
- English.
- Timezone
- AWST (UTC+8)
- Current trends
- Late 2025 brought a wave of significant openings, including Tigerfish's Southeast Asian-inflected waterfront dining at The Cottesloe Beach Hotel and FARRA's produce-led Greek menu inside the new HYDE Hotel on Pier Street.
Other neighborhoods in Perth
- Perth CBD — The city centre, home to Wildflower atop COMO The Treasury and the new HYDE Hotel's FARRA.
- Subiaco — A popular inner-city neighbourhood with a strong café and restaurant scene.
Read the full Perth guide