Restaurant
The Leadlight
165 Beaufort St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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165 Beaufort St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
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A sunlit Beaufort Street local pairing craft taps and sharp cocktails with unpretentious pub ease. Settle into the spacious, pram-friendly beer garden with a pint of Found's Super ale or retreat indoors for booth seating that keeps conversation easy. Regulars drop in for the prompt kitchen tempo—think blistered Margherita pizzas, fish goujons, and a packed Tuesday steak special. Order a house-crafted sour or a crisp lager, grab a side of hot fries, and watch the afternoon stretch out.
- Sunlit Beer Garden: Spacious outdoor seating offers ample room for groups and easy pram access under the afternoon sun.
- Tuesday Steak Special: A weekly twenty-dollar steak deal that delivers reliable char without the weekend price tag.
- Craft Taps & Cocktails: Balanced signature sours and classic pours served alongside local craft beer on tap.
What's On at The Leadlight
Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.
No events or specials listed right now.
The Leadlight Advantage
Why locals choose The Leadlight for weeknight dinners, sunny catch-ups, and craft drinks
Exceptional $20 Tuesday Steak Special
Tuesday nights feature a dedicated $20 steak special cooked to order, offering outstanding dinner value matched with fresh local tap beers.
Came in for the $20 steak night and it was seriously so good. The steak was cooked perfectly, super tasty, and amazing value for money.
Pauline Laval Prompt Service for Easy Pre-Event Dining
Whether stopping in before a game at HBF Park or catching dinner on a busy evening, the kitchen and bar deliver attentive and speedy service.
The service was speedy and the food came quick.
Fran Cormack Genuine, Unpretentious Neighborhood Warmth
Guests enjoy a relaxed, unhurried vibe where authentic hospitality replaces corporate sales pressure and guidelines.
The vibes are there and the staff are real, by that I mean that there's no corporate interference or specific guidelines or up-selling they're being told to shill
Connor Henderson Elevated Food and Drink Standards
The thoughtful kitchen menu and crafted cocktail offerings exceed ordinary pub expectations with nuanced flavors and inventive recipes.
Awesome concept. Very interesting, well constructed menu - Clever - Chef is clearly passionate and engaged.
Robbie Bretherton Effortless Social and After-Work Gatherings
With generous indoor booths and tables alongside an open garden, the venue makes meeting up with friends or colleagues easy and comfortable.
Good place to come for casual after work drinks or meet with friends - can't go wrong.
J Nab Pram-Friendly Sunlit Beer Garden
The outdoor beer garden combines sunny, open-air seating with easy pram access, welcoming family catch-ups and daytime groups.
The new outdoor seating is a game-changer—perfect for soaking up the sun with a drink in hand. The food is spot-on (especially for a pub), and it’s become our go-to for meeting friends and family. Bonus points for making it super pram-friendly
Declan Jackson
Most popular items
Guest favourites and pub staples from our kitchen
Tuesday Night Steak Special
Came in for the $20 steak night and it was seriously so good. The steak was cooked perfectly, super tasty, and amazing value for money.
Pauline Laval Steak Sandwich
Steak sandwich was lovely and not too heavy.
Karen Allan Margherita Pizza
Excellent Margherita pizza and sides of fish goujons and fries.
Fran Cormack Pork and Veal Ragu
For a place that’s not an Italian restaurant, their pork and veal ragu is phenomenal, so much meat for a pasta dish, left very happy.
Alexandra Antonas
Frequently Asked Questions
Does The Leadlight offer any weeknight food specials?
Yes, The Leadlight runs a popular $20 steak night special on Tuesday evenings, which pairs well with fresh tap beers. It can get busy, so expect slight waits during peak hours.
Is there outdoor seating, and is it suitable for families?
Yes, the venue features a large outdoor beer garden alongside indoor booths and tables. The open outdoor area is pram-friendly and well-suited for relaxing in the sun, though note that patrons may smoke in parts of the beer garden.
What kinds of drinks are available besides beer?
Alongside standard tap beers and wines, The Leadlight features an inventive cocktail program with nuanced signature drinks—such as twists on standard sours—as well as carefully crafted classics like an Old Fashioned or Martini.
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