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Whisper Wine Bar

Unit 1/15 Essex St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

Recommended by 28 people

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Unit 1/15 Essex St, Fremantle WA 6160, Australia

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+61 8 9335 6113
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: 3:30 – 10:00 PM Friday: 3:00 – 10:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Whisper Wine Bar

Tucked just off the main strip in Fremantle, this cozy spot brings an authentic French apéro to life with regional wines, crusty baguettes, and rich duck terrine. Regulars treat it as an easy retreat before dinner—a place to settle in with a glass of crisp Loire Valley white or red Bordeaux while conversation flows without blaring sports or background noise. Up on the second floor, a glass-fronted wine room opens to a quiet balcony overlooking the street below, while down on the pavement, tables fill with generous cheese fondue and charcuterie boards.

  • French Apéro Dinatoire: Regional French bottles by the glass paired with warm baguettes, terrines, and charcuterie.
  • Multi-Level Perch: A glass-fronted wine room opens to a balcony overlook, with pavement seating below.
  • Intimate Setting: An unhurried space tailored for wine and conversation without competing screens or loud music.
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Why Whisper Wine Bar Fits Your Evening

Why patrons choose Whisper Wine Bar for authentic French apéro, relaxed grazing, and easy conversation in Fremantle.

  • Authentic French Apéro & Wine Pairings

    Guests come specifically for genuine apéro dinatoire pairings, enjoying French wines by the glass paired with traditional baguettes, terrines, and charcuterie platters before heading out.

    The best platters and the terrine is AMAZING. All served with proper baguette too. And the wines are superb. Love that you can get a well priced Loire valley white wine or a red Bordeaux by the glass

    Shush Ingram

  • Casual Grazing Over Formal Dining

    Rather than serving full dinner courses, the venue focuses on cheese platters, snacks, and wine whether seated inside or out on the pavement.

    Not a lunch or dinner restaurant but for a lovely snack and a tasty glass, this is where to go

    Pippa Wepener

  • Uninterrupted Catch-Ups & Conversation

    Patrons can connect easily and hold unhurried conversations without loud soundtracks or sports screens interrupting their time together.

    For when you just want to chill out with a good glass of wine, cheese and meats. And just talk without music or sport blaring in the background.

    Peter Rogers

  • Welcoming Setting for Gatherings

    The intimate layout and attentive hosts make it a welcoming destination for friendly gatherings and evenings out with friends.

    Gorgeous wine bar for a girls night out, nice little outdoor area, good vibes and amazing staff.

    Alana

  • Effortless Afternoon Drop-In

    Tucked off the central Fremantle thoroughfare, it serves as a spontaneous haven for travelers and locals stumbling upon a quiet drink.

    Stumble across this place while looking for an afternoon snack after checking into our hotel.

    Penny Gaffney

  • Balcony Views & Multi-Level Charm

    The multi-level heritage building features an upstairs wine store and a tucked-away balcony ideal for watching the street below.

    There is an upstairs which is a bit hidden, but has a great balcony to people watch from.

    Richard Ramshaw

Traditional French grazing fare to pair with your wine

  • Meat terrine

    We ordered a cheese fondue and meat terrine. The food is very good size and tastes fantastic.

    Penny Gaffney

  • Cheese and charcuterie

    Perfect wines to go with the cheese and charcuterie on offer

    Gillian Hatton

  • Cheese fondue

    We ordered a cheese fondue and meat terrine. The food is very good size and tastes fantastic.

    Penny Gaffney

  • Dry saucisson

    The dry saucisson was particularly amazing!

    Sébastien Danet

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful details that define the authentic French apéro experience at Whisper Wine Bar

  • Personalized Parisian Travel Recommendations

    The owner curates personalized local travel notes for guests heading abroad, including tailored Paris tips not found in guidebooks.

  • Authentic Baguette Accompaniment

    Traditional French charcuterie and cheese platters are accompanied by authentic fresh baguette slices.

  • Custom Wine & Fondue Pairings

    Staff curate bespoke pairings such as red and white wines matched to cheese fondue and meat terrines, finished with dessert pours like sparkling wine with Chambord and nectarines.

  • Hidden Upstairs Balcony Perch

    A secluded upper level features an upstairs balcony and glass-fronted wine room, offering an unhurried perch for watching the street below.

Before you head over

How to get the most out of your visit to Whisper Wine Bar

  • Plan for Grazing Rather Than Full Dinner Courses

    This venue focuses on apéro grazing—platters, terrines, and baguettes—rather than full scheduled dinner courses. Plan on stopping by for a pre-dinner drink or sharing plates, and book a full meal elsewhere if seeking standard dining.

  • Explore Seating from Pavement to Upstairs Balcony

    Seating is arranged across the pavement, downstairs, and an upstairs area with a balcony. If you want a specific spot like the outdoor pavement or the quieter upstairs balcony for people-watching, arrive early or ask staff upon arrival.

  • Seek Host Recommendations for French Pours

    Staff and owners are deeply knowledgeable about regional French wines by the glass. Ask for recommendations to pair French pours with duck terrine, cheese platters, or saucisson.

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