Live gigs, giant nachos, beer and daiquiris are the main attractions here. Sink into a cushy booth or venture onto the dance floor.
Some people think this place is the home of jazz in Perth, but look a little closer at the gig schedule and you'll see that all sorts of genre associates get a look-in here, from acoustic rock to soul, funk and blues; from Latino tunes to smooth R&B.
Universal Bar is all about the music. Live performances dominate the event schedule five nights a week and most of the bands who hit the stage here are made up of homegrown Perth musos.
Beer fans, take note. You won't find any beloved tap beer behind the bar, but there's more than 40 bottled varieties to smooth any ruffled feathers.
The cocktail list is detailed and features both classic drinks and original concoctions. Order up a vanilla blueberry daiquiri or a Caribbean Soul (42 Below vodka, pineapple and passionfruit). Thursdays are the cheapest night for budget boozing, with specials such as $10 cocktails and $5 Red Stripe beers.
Grab your drink of choice, check out the band, hit the dance floor or just kick back into a low booth with chicken pizza or some nachos made with massive corn chips.
Lulu Benson
