Friday and Saturday nights come alive in Northbridge. Perth's cultural and entertainment centre, Northbridge is just a few minutes walk north of Perth's CBD. The area is home to a number of pubs, nightclubs, bars, cafes, shops, galleries and one of the biggest concentrations of restaurants in Australia.
Perth's ethnic diversity is represented in an assortment of restaurants and cafes, especially around Lake and James Streets. There are literally hundreds to choose from, all within about four blocks of each other. Enjoy a Thai, Chinese, Indian, Greek, Egyptian or Italian meal before heading out to one of the premier Northbridge nightspots.
William Street is the centre for all your budget travel and touring booking agents, with an array to chose from.
The Western Australian Art Gallery houses a great collection of state, national and international art and the Alexander Library is excellent. In Arts House The Photography Gallery of Western Australia displays creative images from leading artists that change each month.

The Perth Institute of Contemporary Arts (PICA), near the Art Gallery and Library, houses a diverse range of contemporary art and performances in a grand old heritage building.

Perth now has its own central city markets each weekend with the opening of the Markets at Perth Cultural Centre. Thirty stalls selling fresh farm produce and flowers, art and craft, kitchen goods, fashion, and organic foods.
The market runs on public holidays and every Saturday, 8.30am - 5pm, the market is Perth's first permanent CBD market.
The Perth Cultural Centre is located in the State Library, Art Gallery, Blue Room Theatre and PICA area near Perth Train Station.
There is ample budget accommodation in the Northbridge area, a district favoured by young international visitors to Perth.