Influx of new Subiaco eateries and retailers

The last few months have seen some very exciting venues from renowned Perth restaurateurs pop up right in here in Subi. We’ve also welcomed a few unique retailers – here’s all you need to know about Subiaco’s newest offerings.

Serving up ‘Tulum-meets-SoCal Mexican’ cuisine, notable restaurateur Clint Nolan’s La Condesa officially opened its doors on Hay Street in late September. If you don’t know Clint by name, you’ll definitely know of his other Perth venues; Henry Summer, La Cholita, and Toots, to name a few.

On the menu you’ll find seasonal fruit cocktails, a variety of delicious tacos and plenty of locally sourced seafood. Inside, you’ll find a modern, resort-inspired interior with a quirky bar that displays its 160-bottle tequila collection.  

Just down the street you’ll find Lums Wine Bar at 433 Hay Street. Owned by the team behind Bark, also on Hay Street, the bar’s name is a nod to its predecessors Emily and Charles Lums, who owned the EA Lums Grocery & General Store in the 1920s.

The cosy bar, which opened in August, offers a range of quality, artisan wines, and a share-style food menu with items like charcuterie boards and tapas.

If you’re hunting for home goods, The Rug Establishment opened their latest luxury rug showroom on Hay Street in September. Here you’ll find a collection of quality handcrafted rugs, and plenty of custom rug options.

Up on Station Street, newcomer Quinn Eyeworks offers a curated gallery of the world’s leading eyewear designs. Stop in to browse their collection, including some limited edition pieces.

One of Subiaco’s newest arrivals is Koba, an Asian fusion restaurant located at 71 Rokeby Road. Its owner, Paul Truong, also operates the popular U&I café in Northbridge, famed for its pho which is available 24/7.

Koba is open seven days a week, from 10am to midnight, and is serving up a range of delicious dishes including umami fries, flaming prawns, bao sliders and matcha soba noodles. Their signature cocktail list is also worth a try, featuring a ‘foggy negroni’ and Japanese margarita. 

Another new arrival is Shui, which opens today, Wednesday 7 December. Located at 12 Rokeby Road, diners can expect modern Asian cuisine with a twist.

Expect delicious dishes like wood roasted pork belly, hot hoi sin duck air donuts, miso butter roast shallots and schichimi spiced tempura okra.