Perth's Five Hidden Treasures According to Peter Bibby
Take a bonafide local's tour through Perth with the 'Hates My Boozin'' yarn-spinner.
Peter Bibby might be based in Melbourne, but this spinner of VB-soaked yarns calls Perth home. Having recently returned from the USA (seems like Americans have a thing for earnest, self-deprecating Aussie guitarists at the moment — see Courtney Barnett), the hugely hyped crooner is about to kick off his first national tour. You can expect a damn fine show from the 'Hates My Boozin' singer — not for nothing has he played Sydney Festival, Laneway and SXSW already.
Releasing his debut album Butcher/Hairstylist/Beautician in November last year, Bibby named his first release for a hidden Perth gem that brings all three businesses under one roof. So we thought we'd put his local knowledge to the test, asking Bibby to unearth five hidden treasures only Perth locals would be able to recommend. From pubs filled with kangaroo regulars to go-to guitar shops and super glam petrol station cafes, let's take a bonafide Bibby tour through Perth.
MOJOS BAR
"The best bar in Australia in my opinion, besides maybe Dan's Pub in Tasmania. Pool, beverages and live music on offer every night of the week."
237 Queen Victoria St, North Fremantle
STRUMMERS GUITARS
"To my knowledge, the best second-hand guitar dealer/repair shop anywhere near Perth. Huge range of rare guitars and equipment at very reasonable prices and run by two very lovely fellows."
811 Beaufort Street, Mount Lawley
MIDLAND GATE SHOPPING CENTRE
"Everything you could ever hope for in a shopping centre. Likely to see some of Midlands finest scumbags on every visit."
274 Great Eastern Highway, Midland
JOHN FORREST TAVERN
"This little tavern is a great place to get a bit merry before you walk around a pretty beautiful part of the world. They have a resident kangaroo and there is usually native birds just hanging out inside the pub. It’s pretty legit."
Park Rd, Glen Forrest
VIBE CAFE
"Situated on Charles Street in North Perth, the Vibe Cafe offers a range of fine delicacies at affordable prices. You can also buy petrol there."
427 Charles Street, North Perth
Peter Bibby is currently touring in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane this week and next.
By Jessica Surman and Shannon Connellan.
Top image: Matt Sav.
Images: Mojos, Strummers, Caputi Enterprises, Publocation, Vibe.
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