Subiaco is an absolute delight for anyone who loves an elevated lifestyle, but let’s take it up a notch with a fun and professional guide to 10 must‑visit spots with recommendations from our western suburbs local, Chelsea Lansdown.
ONE: Community Coffee Co
Worth adding to your brunch hit list, this spot is hailed by Urban List as serving up the best egg sandwich and coffee in Subiaco. If you’re café-hopping your way through the area, make sure it’s on your radar.
TWO: Lums Wine Bar
CHELSEAS TOP PICK: Tucked into a beautiful 1920s heritage terrace on Hay Street, Lums is perfect for sipping wines from its curated list of around 60 labels (20 available by the glass) while grazing on share‑style tapas and cheese boards. With cosy heritage charm and character-filled vibes, it’s ideal for after-work drinks that feel like home.
THREE: Shuì
CHELSEA’S TOP PICK: Pronounced “shway,” Shuì is modern Asian dining by hospitality legends Leigh Power and Benny Tua. With romantic lighting, comfortable seating and a menu to die for, this gorgeous restaurant should be the top of your dinner date night list.Their menu features playful dishes like prawn crumpets, hot hoisin duck air‑doughnuts, beef tataki, sticky ox cheek, tempura broccoli and dan dan noodles, plus inventive sushi‑rice bread with black garlic and chilli butter. Fresh, fun, flavourful & slightly theatrical.
FOUR: Juanita’s
CHESLEA’S TOP PICK: The quirky, eclectic heart of Subiaco – filled with mismatched chairs, snowglobes and knickknacks. A welcoming wine‑and-tapas bar run by the Bivouac Canteen crew, it’s a community favourite. Expect house‑made terrines, duck‑liver parfait, salumi, chorizo croquettes, salt‑and‑vinegar fries and a rotating wine list of naturals, pet‑nants, orange wines and quirky gems. A perfect spot to “come as you are and drink what you like”.
FIVE: Il Locale
A popular pizzeria serving bold, pink-and-yellow boxed pizza in the heart of Subiaco, famous for its La Locale pie topped with roasted potatoes, Italian sausage, onions and basil. Big on flavour and big on personality this is such a fun spot for a slice!
SIX: La Condesa
Spicy modern Mexican with margaritas, tacos, quesadillas and corn ribs dripping in jalapeño yoghurt. A lively and colourful dining spot, complete with a tequila-packed bar next door (Bar Banter) for post‑dinner fun on any night of the week!
SEVEN: Intuition Wine & Kitchen
This cosy modern Mediterranean spot blends soulful cooking with French flair. Think Stirling Ranges eye fillet with truffle jus or mulled‑wine crème brûlée with surprising warmth and elegance.
EIGHT: Lulu La Delizia
Fine‑tuned Italian comfort food located in the Forrest Walk Precinct with standout pastas like tagliatelle with veal and pork ragu and orecchiette with king prawns and zucchini. Perfect for pasta purists with a passion for heaped plates of authenticity.
NINE: Yiamas
CHELSEA’S TOP PICK: Not strictly Subiaco, but on the border: Ancient Greek flavours with Turkish and Lebanese influences. Mezze platters, smoky dips, tart dolmades, they truly bring tradition to share‑plate style with big bold flavours and great company.
TEN: Subiaco Hotel or Bark
For relaxed bar vibes, the Subi Hotel is a historic favourite with steak, drinks and footy on big screens. Or check out Bark where locals say they’ll know your name (and your dog’s) and the hot‑chip halloumi wrap is legendary!
Bonus Tips
- For quirky tapas and wine with character, Juanita’s is unbeatable.
- Craving bold modern Asian? Shuì delivers flavour theatre.
- Looking to unwind with wines and grazing? Lums fits the bill in style.
In Subiaco, every brunch, bite and sip tells a story, whether it’s old‑world charm at Juanita’s, modern artistry at Shuì, or neighbourhood vino goals at Lums. Perfect itinerary? Start with flat white and brunch, wander to Il Locale or Lulu for lunch and finish with dinner and drinks across these gems. Cheers to discovering Subi’s delicious side!