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Strange Company

5 Nairn St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Recommended by 53 people

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5 Nairn St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

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HoursMonday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Tuesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Wednesday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM Sunday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Strange Company

Tucked just off the Freo strip, this modern street-side bar pairs serious kitchen chops with unpretentious neighborhood charm. It hits that sweet spot: lively and social, yet never rowdy. Post-footy spectators and boutique wine seekers drop in for an unhurried perch away from the tourist crush. Out of the kitchen, share plates arrive with genuine technique—seared scallops with XO, lardo, and lemon verbena, crisp pork belly, and bottarga-topped calamari. Service remains relaxed and attentive behind the wood counter, where bartenders offer taste pours of Emmalene Sauvignon Blanc, shake up Amaretto sours, or pour local guest taps well past nine o'clock.

  • Late-Night Dining: High-detail share plates—including scallops with XO and lardo, duck breast, and bottarga calamari—served well after standard kitchens close.
  • Street-Side Character: A relaxed, dim wood-panel bar pulling in both afternoon post-footy crowds and evening date nights without tourist rush.
  • Attentive Pouring: Bartenders pour wine samples before pouring a full glass, alongside shaken Amaretto sours and curated taps.
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Why Strange Company Stands Out

Why locals and late-night diners choose Strange Company for drinks, dining, and culture.

  • Late-Night Gourmet Dining

    Strange Company keeps kitchen service running with high-detail culinary share plates like scallops with XO and bottarga calamari well after surrounding venues stop dining service.

    It was great to be able to have dinner after 9pm, while the rest of places would not serve any more dinner.

    Javier Lapiedra

  • Effortless Post-Event Celebrations

    From post-theatre wind-downs to movie nights and intimate celebrations, the venue provides welcoming late hospitality and refined snacks when other spots are unavailable.

    The pate divine and quite simply a marvellous way to finish our theatre night out.

    Jennifer van den Hoek

  • Attentive, Personal Hospitality

    Bartenders and floor staff offer personalized, generous touches such as curated wine tastings, proactive table service, and attentive recommendations.

    Bartender was super friendly and helpful, even allowing me to sample a wine to ensure I’m happy with what I ordered.

    Olivia

  • Calm Neighborhood Retreat

    Set tucked away on Nairn Street, the dim, vintage-cool interior creates a restorative sense of calm retreat away from typical tourist crowds.

    A beautiful quiet street away from the regular tourist crowd and the place instills a feeling of tranquility and calm; even when it’s busy.

    Martin Lawrence Douthwaite

  • Live Jazz Atmosphere

    Regular live jazz performances, acoustic bands, and Sunday sessions seamlessly integrate into the intimate, cozy bar environment.

    Especially when the live musicians started and we got to enjoy their "jazz".

    Amber Celeste

  • Inventive Cocktails & Share Plates

    Inventive mixology featuring distinctive house reductions and garnishes pairs with carefully selected independent craft beers on tap and elevated share plates.

    Cocktails were inventive—mine had a fino reduction and dried saltbush leaf garnish.

    Marco Ballard

Inventive, restaurant-grade tapas and share plates

  • Scallops

    very delicious scallops with xo, lardo and lemon verbena

    cavaillon81

  • Calamari

    Shared plates of bottarga-topped calamari packed a savoury punch.

    Marco Ballard

  • Duck Breast

    Duck breast with blueberry was Fantastic.

    Hana Mara

  • Lamb Shawarma

    I had the Lamb Shwarma, brilliant!

    Jesse Searls

Beyond the menu

Attentive hospitality and curated environmental touches that elevate your visit

  • Chilled Table Water Welcome

    Staff proactively welcome guests with a bottle of chilled table water and fresh glassware upon arrival to settle them in comfortably.

  • Pre-Pour Wine Tastings

    Bartenders readily pour wine samples before serving so patrons are completely confident in their glass selection.

  • Botanical & Audio Bathroom Design

    The venue integrates ambient sound design and unique botanical design elements, such as a mini indoor forest and curated tunes, into the bathroom spaces.

  • Passionfruit Vine Canopy Dining

    Outdoor patio dining is nestled directly beneath an overhead passionfruit vine, creating an immersive garden retreat.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you get dinner or food late in the evening?

Strange Company serves a full food menu late into the evening, with guests noting food service continues after 9:00 PM and accommodating orders even right up to kitchen close. Dishes range from tapas and share plates like scallops, bottarga calamari, and pork belly to substantial plates like steak, duck breast, and lamb rump.

Does Strange Company have live music or jazz?

Yes, the venue regularly features live music, with patrons noting live jazz trios and acoustic performances on Sunday afternoons and special evenings.

What are the seating options like?

The venue offers both indoor and outdoor street-side seating. Seating under the outdoor passionfruit vine provides a quieter, breezy setting, while inside has varied seating options and vintage-cool bar ambiance.

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