A traditional British pub is returning to Perth’s CBD with the opening of The Queen’s Arms in a heritage-listed, three-level building on Queen Street. The 500-capacity venue features two bars with more than 30 taps, multiple dining areas, an elevated beer garden and rooftop terrace, with a menu centered on British pub classics alongside Australian favorites. The opening marks the return of a traditional British pub to the heart of Perth after nearly a decade.

The project comes from hospitality group Nokturnl, whose portfolio includes venues at Yagan Square, and gives the city’s evolving dining scene another large-scale social destination. Its combination of historic architecture, pub culture and multiple indoor and outdoor spaces is designed to make it as much a gathering place as a restaurant.

The Curated Take:
The Queen’s Arms is an interesting example of how a city can embrace a familiar cultural idea while giving it a distinctly local setting. The heritage building, Australian ingredients and Perth location keep the concept from feeling like a replica transported wholesale from Britain.

Render Credit: Courtesy of Tourism Western Australia, The Queen’s Arms