1. Hula Bula Bar || 1/12 Victoria Ave, Perth. Ph: (08) 9225 4457. hulabulabar.com.au.

Who could resist a visit to Australia’s best Tiki Bar? With palm leaves, bamboo and ceramic monkey heads adorning every wall, this is true dedication to the theme. Oh, and the cocktails are as deliciously unique as the decor.

2. Rubix Bar Cafe // 334 Murray St, Perth. Ph: (08) 9214 4353. rubixbar.com.au.

Situated in the West End of the CBD, this bar has an exciting and fun cocktail list, all at affordable prices. The vibrant atmosphere is the perfect place for a post work cocktail on a weekday or the place to get your weekend off to a great start.

3. Universal Bar || 221 William St, Northbridge. Ph: (08) 9227 6771. universalbar.com.au.

One of Perth’s best night time hot spots. Enjoy some live Blues music and let one of the talented bartenders mix you up a cocktail from their extensive list. Our picks are the reasonably priced Red Devil or the namesake The Universal.

4. Helvetica || 101 St Georges Tce, Perth. Ph: (08) 9321 4422. helveticabar.com.au.

Sure it’s only a small cocktail list but when the drinks are this good, does that really matter? This quaint lane way bar hidden away in the centre of the business district may be a small but it really packs a punch with many of their great cocktails including whisky.

5. Niche Bar || Off Oxford St, Leederville. Ph: (08) 9227 1007. nichebar.com.au.

Everything you could want in a cocktail bar and more! Fabulous, contemporary and fresh cocktails in a fun and vibrant venue with exceptional service. Check, check and check! Oh and another cocktail, please!