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The Bird

Bar Live music venue

Hip live music venue, bar and art space with exposed-brick walls, featuring rock bands and DJs. People often mention great, music, live, Great, drinks, atmosphere, venue, staff, good, service,


Address

181 William St, Northbridge WA 6003, Australia

Website

www.williamstreetbird.com

Contact

+61 8 5117 3373

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (704 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Tuesday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Wednesday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday: 4 pm to 12 am
  • Friday: 4 pm to 12 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: great (14) music (13) live (11) Great (9) drinks (9) atmosphere (9) venue (9) staff (9) good (9) service (8)
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  • 3/5 Dara K. 1 year ago on Google
    Depends on the type of vibe you're into. Wasn't my type of music but that's not to say that other people wouldn't really enjoy it. Had a great vodka soda lime though!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Fabio H. 4 months ago on Google
    Great place for live music and some drinks (beer, wine, spirits). Not much in food choices but the environment is really nice, with a garden on the back where you can chill out and socialise (if indoors with the band on is too loud) They house made mulled ginger beer (warm) was excellent. Give it a try this cold winter while it is still there!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tammy W. 1 year ago on Google
    I was just walking by the other night and was enticed into this small bar by live music. I had an awesome time. Cool local original bands, nice drinks and a lovely atmosphere. Will be coming back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth M F. 2 years ago on Google
    AMAZIMG live bands, lovely venue. Beautiful indoor and outdoor areas, affordable drinks and loads of options, no entry fees and gorgeous art throughout. My favourite bar in Perth.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 imallout o. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant venue! Friendly staff and lots of cute little nooks to sit in. Drinks were a decent price too. My only note would be that the seating isn't very comfortable as I have back issues, but that's a very minor issue. I also really loved the graffiti on the bathroom walls. :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Travis B. 1 year ago on Google
    Has a very poor time with staff very incompetent , charged 10 dollars and then not be served, with lady at front reading a magazine and not thoughy checking IDs also with one of my friends suffering injury due to the chairs, then being “cut off” Will be reporting further due to disorderly conduct

  • 5/5 Brezerk 5 years ago on Google
    Went there for drinks on Sunday night, fantastic! The venue is deceivingly big but cosy. Bar tender was friendly and there was a great atmosphere, love it!!!

  • 4/5 Rodney S. 1 year ago on Google
    We dropped in to chill after work. Good drink specials and food options. Very tasty bao buns, arancini. The service was great. Very helpful bar staff. Too early for the entertainment but that didn't matter.

  • 4/5 Ry 1 year ago on Google
    Good little venue in Northbridge. Went on Thursday night. Doesn’t look like much when walk in but there is outdoor seating in back with DJ or band playing.

  • 5/5 Thomas C. 1 year ago on Google
    Still one of the top venues in Northbridge, good drinks, good prices and good atmosphere. Always has some entertainment going

  • 4/5 Nelson C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great lively bar with friendly service and tasty bar food. Needs to play more jazz to be the best jazz bar in Perth

  • 5/5 Ayan S. 9 months ago on Google
    This is an amazing place, Junior was an awesome guy, he provided such amazing service and hospitality. Meg and Kaylee also helped with the service and were excellent. Great music and atmosphere I recommend going here 100% personally i will definitely go again.

  • 3/5 Jade K. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a vibey venue! Seriously great atmosphere to catch up with mates… 3 stars because something seemed off with the bar staff. Got the impression they were annoyed I ordered a cocktail… or I was dressed too nice? Not really sure what happened but one girl couldn’t mask the judgemental look on her face 😅

  • 4/5 Philip K. 10 months ago on Google
    Thick smell of smoke, so warning for the sensitive. Tiny cozy indoor with bar and live stage, almost always having live performances. Even cozier outdoor seating under a big tree with cute lights. A lot of candles but the outdoor is not heated. Bring an extra jacket and enjoy.

  • 1/5 ian k. 10 months ago on Google
    Went there happy hour drinks last night because i knew they do everyday happy hour 5-6pm but did not know what they actually offer. However, later on i found out the blond curly hair bar man didn’t give me discount somehow. Felt uncomfortable to go and talk to them as it looks so patty and tiny. Their system should automatically give discount between 5-6 to avoid this. And their 13bucks chips took more than 20minutes and were soggy and no flavour what so ever, couldn’t eat more than half of them. Very poor quality.

  • 1/5 Liam C. 11 months ago on Google
    As the sober driver got denied service because I got my friends to stop harassing the bar staff. Bad acoustics and terrible atmosphere would give 0/5 if it was possible

  • 5/5 Marcus E. 7 months ago on Google
    Really cool joint. Super chill vibes and fun atmosphere in the beer garden at the back. Went to a launch event for a local DJ. Highlights were an RnB singer going by “AJ Lyriq” and a rapper called “Sachiv”.

  • 5/5 selina b. 3 months ago on Google New
    Must visit if you’re in Perth! Heart and soul of local music! Wonderful staff and always a great atmosphere and energy. Can’t recommend enough

  • 5/5 Kerrie H. 4 months ago on Google
    Great evening. I really like the outdoor area, and nice to hear live music. Excellent bar staff.

  • 5/5 Elle K. 2 years ago on Google
    I was served by James today and he was such an amazing bar tender. Made me feel super welcome and helped me pick the right wine to drink. Super friendly and laid back but also professional. Thank you James for a great experience! Also on another note, the messages about safety in the bathroom were so great to see and the information provided was excellent. I'll definitely be coming back for some more relaxed and friendly vibes. Thanks Bird!

  • 5/5 Jay F. 2 years ago on Google
    A great place to listen to some cool tunes, and catch up with friends. Great staff too!

  • 4/5 kiitsch 2 years ago on Google
    Nice cosy vibe for live music and great line up. Could have done with more seating and more bar access but never waited long for anything. Definitely go for the music 👍

  • 5/5 Renee K. 2 years ago on Google
    Top bar in Perth! With stellar service from Greta, she ensures you are being looked after with her extensive knowledge of wines and cocktails. Always working with the warmest smile on her face and welcoming customers, you could not miss her! Hands down, she is one of the best bar tenders about today.

  • 4/5 Lisa O. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little bar with a nice area out the back to sit on warm evenings

  • 5/5 Yanna C. 2 years ago on Google
    Good music, affordable prices e delish food

  • 5/5 XZE V P. 2 years ago on Google
    Staff was friendly as heck, drinks are delicious and the vibe was good. Not much better to ask for.

  • 5/5 Jonathan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Love the place, the live music was simply terrific! Outstanding! Maybe because we went when they were playing 2 jazz groups on the Perth International Festival... anyway it is a great spot! I would definitely check for live music in this place. Good drinks, but check if there is an entrance fee, cash only!

  • 3/5 Corryn S. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice place with good outdoor space. We tried to have a good dance but the band on the day played a pattern of one really good song followed by several terrible ones and couldn't keep the crowd which dulled the atmosphere. Will try again another day.

  • 5/5 Tom C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great crowd, great tunes. +4 indie points

  • 5/5 Justin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good job nurturing local emerging talent team. It's an important job and I'm sure there are a lot or perth artists who are very thankful for the platform that you provide. Keep doing the great work you do ❤

  • 5/5 Grenghis P. 2 years ago on Google
    Great venue with a decent range of crafties supporting local artists, beer garden smoke friendly, decent food that's good value for money.

  • 5/5 Aris O. 2 years ago on Google
    A very nice and cozy live music venue with great drinks and food

  • 1/5 Christian M. 1 year ago on Google
    Manager is an a**hole who has no reason or repsect for it’s patrons. Multiple people were climbing in the trees and slight ledges that were used to gain height over the excessive amount of smoke and when I did so he told me to get down which I did immediately (mind you I wasn’t In the tree but a slight ledge). I complied with his request being sober and of coherence and was forcefully removed even after then manager said we could chat and what seemed to reasonable opportunity to conversation He had zero respect or decorum and neglected to address the countless others who had been doing the same. Don’t ever go here especially if it’s your friends birthday

  • 1/5 Samuel J. 1 year ago on Google
    Zero customer service. The wine I ordered was literally half poured onto the counter. When I pointed it out she told me it was because she was really hungover, and she couldn't top up my glass because she had measured it and it apparently wasnt her fault that most of it missed the wine glass. 😳. Smallest serving of wine I've ever received in my life.

  • 5/5 Justin S. 1 year ago on Google
    Cool venue with a great vibe. Love that local artists are supported here.

  • 1/5 Ryan D. 1 year ago on Google
    Was told I was to drunk to enter, I’d been working all day an drunk 5 bush chooks. I’ve worked in hospitality for over 15 years and never seen such weak customer service.

  • 5/5 Andrew M. 1 year ago on Google
    Interment venue for live music. Great outside area as well. There was s good selection of beer on tap and staff were friendly.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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