Opening date set for Rocky Ridge's big new Burswood venue

Plus what's on around Perth this long weekend, and more.

September 24, 2025

The seasons are changing – and with the sense of renewal in the air, a few venues are undergoing exciting changes to their kitchen lineups, along with plenty of new venues opening their doors.

Read on below for a couple of examples of each, along with quite possibly our biggest ‘what’s on this week’ of the year — in case you were wondering, spring has indeed, sprung.

Troy Mutton, Editor-In-Chief, Perth is OK!

EAT & DRINK

Chef Kyo Kim takes the reins at Beaconsfield Wine Bar

Most recently, BWB was the setting for a series of fortnight-long residencies from chef Glenn McCue (AKA Jujube Dining), but before that, the venue also hosted chef Drew Dawson’s Off Licence pop up (Drew has now taken the reins at Freo café The Cool Room), as well as Bac Pham’s North 54 and Shauna Shapiro’s Polly’s Bagels.

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EAT & DRINK

Opening date set for Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.’s new 500-cap Burswood venue

After christening their northern home in Duncraig earlier this year, Rocky Ridge’s newest Perth venue is just over a week away from being ready to welcome you!

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Still got footy fever? Get your team together for AFL Nines this spring!

While Grand Final week means the end of one season of footy for the year, that doesn’t mean you have to pack away th boots just yet – the AFL Nines tournament is kicking off once again.

NEWS

Deaf Space Perth event celebrates Deaf culture this October

To coincide with National Week of Deaf People (Sep 22-28), Deaf Connect has released a landmark Deaf Space Report — the first of its kind to document the lived experiences of Deaf Australians.

EVENTS

UK Garage don, Sammy Virji, is headed to Perth

One of the biggest names in UK Garage right now is heading back down under – and he’s doing it on his biggest headline run yet that includes a massive Perth show in March 2026, and tickets go on sale today.

TODAY/TONIGHT

VHS Tracking Presents... The Brand New Testament (2015) at Goolugatup Heathcote

The program, curated by critic Tristan Fidlar, invites local artists to present films, and in this edition, artists Ella van Leeuwen and Tahlia Dunne present The Brand New Testament - entry is free.

WHAT’S ON

Here’s what’s on around Perth over this spring long weekend

These weekly what’s on guides are getting longer and longer, and this week’s might just about be the biggest of the year…

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‘Gram of the Week

The Kings park Everlastings Festival is on now, welcoming spring blooms and over 70 events taking place throughout September.

The festival will run until September 29 – and this year, the annual celebrations will coincide with the Western Australian Botanic Garden’s 60th birthday!