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Wines of While

458 William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

Recommended by 41 people

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458 William St, Perth WA 6000, Australia

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+61 401 851 379
HoursMonday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Wines of While

Perth’s natural wine hub pours low-intervention bottles and Swan Draught on tap in a warm room that feels like a mate’s kitchen. Regulars fill the terrace pavement under afternoon light, sipping pet-nats while staff bring bottles directly to the table to taste before you commit. The pour list rotates with each empty bottle, matched by unpretentious sharing plates—warm sourdough with cultured butter, saucisson, and shifting pasta dishes.

  • Tableside Wine Sampling: Staff guide your pour by bringing open bottles to sample tableside, with the glass list rotating as soon as a bottle runs dry.
  • Produce-Forward Plates: The kitchen keeps things grounded with warm sourdough, cultured butter, saucisson, and seasonal handmade pasta plates.
  • Low-Key Neighborhood Energy: Low-intervention bottles sit comfortably alongside ice-cold Swan Draught on tap in a relaxed, softly lit setting.
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Why Choose Wines of While

Why guests choose Wines of While for wine exploration, intimate evenings, and welcoming company

  • Guided Tableside Wine Sampling

    Knowledgeable staff bring out multiple bottles tableside so guests can taste and compare before deciding, rotating selections continuously as each bottle is finished.

    They can bring out 2-3 different wines they think you’d like and what would pair well with the food you’ll eat.

    Andrew

  • Curious Exploration Without Pretense

    Staff take the time to share deep knowledge of low-intervention bottles and produce, turning unfamiliar pairings into accessible explorations.

    It made the night an experience rather than just a meal and we were able to confidently try wines we wouldn’t normally have .

    Katrina O’Grady

  • Intimate Date Night Ambience

    Ambient terrace lighting, twilight views, and an intimate dining room create an unhurried, romantic backdrop for sharing wine and small plates.

    With the twilight and the warm yellow lights, we got lost glass after glass, eating what our lovely waiter, Ruby, very wisely recommended to us.

    Mayte Perejon Barrios

  • Cozy Neighborhood Evening Setting

    The warm, softly lit room and attentive hospitality provide an easy, comfortable setting for couples to unwind and connect over drinks and dinner.

    I highly recommend for a nice drink and lovely dinner; the perfect date spot!!

    Niamh McLean

  • Reliable Showcase for Visiting Guests

    A go-to destination for introducing interstate food and wine enthusiasts to Perth's contemporary culinary culture with effortless confidence.

    There’s something about the atmosphere that is so special I love showing it off to the people I love, I have taken my sister, partner and now best friend who was visiting from Melbourne. It got the Melbourne tick of an approval!

    Lucy Gaskell

  • Relaxed Social Gatherings

    Welcoming service and a relaxed atmosphere pair alongside artisanal natural wines and local Swan Draught on tap, making gatherings easy and unpretentious.

    A quality place to loosen your collar, lean in and be guided by the vibe.

    Tristan Ceddia

Guest favorites and standout dishes from the kitchen

  • Handmade sourdough bread

    The handmade sourdough bread and the saucisson were a real surprise.

    Mayte Perejon Barrios

  • Saucisson

    The handmade sourdough bread and the saucisson were a real surprise.

    Mayte Perejon Barrios

  • Crab risotto

    Highly recommend the crab risotto and mushroom pasta.

    Louise Dewar

  • Mushroom pasta

    Highly recommend the crab risotto and mushroom pasta.

    Louise Dewar

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and hospitality details that elevate a visit beyond an ordinary wine bar

  • Tableside Wine Guidance & Sampling

    Staff guide by-the-glass wine choices by bringing multiple bottles directly to the table for guests to sample before committing, continuously rotating selections as bottles empty.

  • Personal Chef Engagement

    Chef Vince actively engages with diners directly during their meal, creating an intimate culinary connection beyond standard dining room service.

  • Complimentary Amaro Discoveries

    Staff proactively introduce guests to uncommon aperitifs by offering complimentary samples and discussing different styles, such as Amaro tonic.

  • Attentive Dietary Accommodation

    The team accommodates extensive dietary requirements with dedicated care and detailed guidance on food and wine pairings to ensure all guests dine comfortably.

Before you head over

Practical advice on wine sampling, rotating pours, and kitchen timing

  • Sample Bottles Tableside

    Tell staff what styles you enjoy or what you are eating; they will bring out multiple bottles tableside so you can sample before choosing your glass.

  • Expect Rotating Glass Pours

    By-the-glass selections rotate continuously as individual bottles empty throughout service, giving you fresh options each round.

  • Order Food Before 9pm

    Make sure to place your share plate and bar snack selections earlier in the evening before the kitchen finishes service around 9pm.

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