Flour Factory – Bakery – Butchery – Bar

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The Flour Factory, 16 Queen Street, Perth WA 6000, Phone 9485 1711.

Bakery and Butchery … Had heard good things about the Flour Factory so we decided to visit. Must say the building is really impressive and it is surrounded by impressive buildings. Queen Street architecture is actually really something. I haven’t walked down the street for a while and felt a renewed sense of old Perth.

The Flour Factory

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Rosemount Hotel – Bar – Food – Live Bands

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Rosemount Hotel, 459 Fitzgerald Street, North Perth WA 6006, Phone 9328 7062.

Fabulous Alfresco … Looking for somewhere to watch the Melbourne Cup we headed off to the Rosemount Hotel in North Perth. Or, the Rosie, as the locals call it. We joined a crowd of people in the lounge bar to watch the race.

Rosemount Hotel

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Choux Cafe Patisserie Francaise – Coffee Bar

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Choux Cafe Patisserie Francaise, 93 Shenton Rd, Swanbourne WA 6010, Phone 9385 4227.

Elusive Eclairs … A friend mentioned that I had to go to Choux Café Patisserie Francaise for their éclairs. So off we went to Swanbourne but sadly, they were already sold out by the time we got there. The waitperson explained that Tuesday mornings were a good time to snag an éclair.

Choux Cafe

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New Norcia Bakeries Mount Hawthorn

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New Norcia Bakeries, 163 Scarborough Beach Road, Mount Hawthorn WA 6016, Phone 9443 4114.

Like Jack Horner, In The Corner … New Norcia Bakeries Café in Mount Hawthorn has been open since the 1990’s. It’s a cheery café loaded with bread and baked goods of all kinds. Oh, and Chicken Pies.

New Norcia Bakeries Mount Hawthorn

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The Garden – Restaurant – Beer Garden

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The Garden, Leederville Hotel, 742 Newcastle Street, Leederville WA 6007, Phone 9202 8282.

Great Ambience … Was dragged along with Xena on a visit to The Garden in Leederville. This lovely restaurant is part of the Leederville Hotel. And, is housed in a seriously revamped old building.

The Garden - Restaurant - Beer Garden

Great Old Building

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Balmoral Hotel – Pub – Bar – Cocktails

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Balmoral Hotel, 901 Albany Highway, Victoria Park WA 6101, Phone 9355 4533.

Vibrant Victoria Park … Firstly, was very impressed with the night version of the Vic Park Café Strip. There was a definite hustle and bustle and lots of cafes and bars to choose from. Hence we were spoilt for choice on where to eat and drink.

The Balmoral Hotel

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Bassendean Hotel – Pub – Pub Food – Cocktails

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Bassendean Hotel, 25 Old Perth Road, Bassendean WA 6054. Phone 6278 1436.

A Grand Old Dame … Rushed up Old Perth Road to meet a friend for a drink at the Bassendean Hotel. But I had to pause and take a moment to appreciate the grandeur of this classic old hotel. Oh, and take a photo, of course.

Bassendean Hotel

The Grand Old Dame of Old Perth Road

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The Terrace Hotel – Restaurant – Hotel – Bar

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The Terrace Hotel, 237 St Georges Terrace, Perth WA 6000, Phone 9214 4444.

High tea … A family gathering at the Terrace Hotel for their famous high tea was perfect for a sunny Sunday afternoon. The hotel is gorgeous, built in 1892 and formerly called Bishop’s Grove, then St George House. The hotel is dwarfed by the office towers around it but it warmed my heart to know it’s still there, Perth has lost so many great buildings. They have 15 guest rooms and suites, as well as the restaurant and bar.

The Terrace Hotel High Tea

the secret to a good high tea …

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Bread in Common – Restaurant – Bakery

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Bread In Common, 43 Pakenham Street, Fremantle WA 6160, Phone 9336 1032.

Small Plates … Always up for a place that serves small plates of delicious food. And, Bread in Common is one of those places. We were reminiscing about our childhood and decided catching the train to Fremantle would be  a great way to do “brunch” in the Old Port Town.

Bread in Common - Restaurant - Bakery

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Sandrino Cafe Pizzeria – Italian Restaurant

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Sandrino Cafe Pizzeria, 16 South Terrace, Fremantle WA 6160, Phone 9335 4487.

Wood Fired Pizza … On a lazy Sunday afternoon in Fremantle walking along the cafe strip we discovered Sandrino Cafe Pizzeria. Actually, it was the pizza that two young ladies were sharing in the outdoor area that caught our eye. That pizza lured us into the cafe.

Sandrino Cafe Pizzeria - Italian Restaurant

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