Articles

  • 1 week ago | theurbanlist.com | Danielle Davies

    If you grew up near City Beach, chances are you’ve heard of the original Bert’s — the iconic surf kiosk that was a local hangout from the ’50s to the early ’60s. Now, it's making a comeback, and ready to serve a whole new generation of sandy-footed surfers and locla grommets as it takes over the old Odyssea spot in late August. Bert’s isn’t just for one kind of visitor — it’s designed for everyone.

  • 1 week ago | theurbanlist.com | Danielle Davies

    PSA sports lovers: your game-day plans just levelled up. Say hey to The Backroom — the CBD’s new go-to for cold beers, big screens and competitive chaos. Round up your crew, rep your team colours, and settle in for a night of sports, sips and seriously good eats. Whether you’re watching the action live or chasing high scores on the retro arcade lineup — we’re talking Pac-Man, NBA Jam, Big Buck Safari, SEGA Racing, and pinball classics — the vibe here is all about friendly fire and big energy.

  • 3 weeks ago | theurbanlist.com | Danielle Davies

    Skincare lovers are in for a treat, as Adore Beauty gets ready to launch its very first brick and mortar Perth stores later this year. What can you expect? Everything you love about the online store, with so much more (and yes, that includes Tim Tams). While we’re waiting on official opening dates, a little birdy tells us stores are set to open at both Westfield Carousel and Westfield Booragoon, with Adore Beauty aiming to open 25 stores across Australia.

  • 3 weeks ago | theurbanlist.com | Danielle Davies

    A taste of the Mediterranean has landed on the shores of Scarborough at Little Wave, a morning espresso meets evening wine bar. “Everything started because we love wine,” says co-owner Ali Karcher. “Me and Feddie wanted to open a wine bar. He’s from Italy, I'm from the south of France, and we wanted to bring home here.

  • 1 month ago | theurbanlist.com | Danielle Davies

    The Oxford Steet lunchtime lineup is set to get a little more compelling as Earl's, a new home for gourmet sandwiches and great coffee, prepares to open it's doors next week. While details are thin on the ground, they've breadcrumbed us with a few mouth watering looking sandwiches, and we're intrigued to say the least.

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