What's open around Perth this Anzac Day

Plus one of our fave Lebanese restaurants opens a second location.

April 24, 2025

We often joke around the office about how public holidays seem to have their own special kind of stress these days. The mad rush to get everything squared away before one or - heaven forbid - two extra days off; the sense of dread that comes with an inbox filling up over that same period; the pressure to simultaneously make sure you get in some relaxation time over the holidays while also organising to catch up with all the friends and family you’ve neglected since the previous holiday experience… It’s all a bit mad, isn’t it?

With that in mind, as we turn the bend towards to the end of the school holidays, we really do hope you do get to enjoy the last long weekend for a little while. Whether that’s through some reflecting on those who’ve served as the sun comes up tomorrow morning, chucking the footy on the TV and putting your feet up on the couch, or one last hurrah with the kids before they go back to school next week.

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

EAT & DRINK

Little Lebanon’s charcoal chicken (and that intensely garlicky toum!) is one of our all-time death row meals – and has often been the salve to a late-night hunger. We’ll be indulging even more with the imminent arrival of Little Lebanon’s Vic Park outpost…

THE LATEST FROM PERTH IS OK!

WHAT’S ON

Murray's largest, free community event, is set to entertain the whole family with an exciting line-up of acts, activities and attractions including live music, market stalls, food trucks, free activities and roving entertainment.

SPONSORED

There’s something for everyone from the wine tasting novice to the at-home sommelier across multiple sessions from May 16-17, when you can work your way through endless wines, craft beers and bespoke spirits from over 50 vendors.

NEWS

The City of Canning has revealed their experimental new treatment designed to fight off the invasive polyphagous shot-hole borer is showing promising early results.

EXPLORE

Running from May 23-25, there is a wide range of activities available for book lovers and aspiring writers alike. From intimate conversations with authors to book launches, storytelling exhibitions and workshops, there is something for all.

Reb

TODAY/TONIGHT

To help bring their new E-Shed homebase to life, Freocast is throwing a dance party fundraiser at Clancy’s tonight!

D-floor opens at 7.30pm, with tunes from Josh Grainger, Dan Dalton, Reb, Denny, UK Hun and Miss Estonia.

WHAT’S ON

If you’re going to dawn services or taking it easy on our last public holiday for a while, you may be wondering where’s open for a coffee, bite to eat, or a drink to toast those who’ve served…

CFORGOTTEN PERTHD

Throwback Thursday

Perth’s first ANZAC House, built in 1934.

Heralded as a 'monument to the men and women who served their country in a time of great crisis’, the original house featured a ballroom, rifle range and the first ANZAC Club.

Image Credit: State Library of Western Australia