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This Maylands small bar has been voted the 2019 bar of the year by the people, offering delicious food and a cozy atmosphere. While some reviewers found the prices to be a bit high for the portion sizes, the quality of the food and drinks were praised. The live jazz music and vintage decor add to the charm of the place, making it a perfect spot for a cozy night out with friends. The small space may get crowded, but the staff are knowledgeable and friendly, providing a great experience overall. With a range of cocktails and wines to choose from, this bar is definitely worth a visit for a delightful evening of good food and drinks, generally, Swallow Bar receives a rating of 4.4 on average.

Overall Total Score
4.4 out of 5
Impressive | 1208 reviews

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Menulist
4.8 ★ from 5 reviews
Sammy
29.04.2023 - 09:33

Delightful small bar and restaurant. Beautiful wines , and food with a French flavour. Cheese board and cocktails on a Sunday afternoon is the perfect place to...

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Chester
29.04.2023 - 09:33

What an amazing experience! Best cocktails, bartenders, wine and food, especially the Custard Donuts! YUM. Can't wait to come back! Can no longer recommend.

Naomie
29.04.2023 - 09:33

Simply put, excellent. The mood is small, but cozy. The food is exceptional, with perfect spices and interesting flavors. I would definitely recommend the Beine...

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Wessel
29.04.2023 - 09:33

Interesting little bar. You can say that many of the locals like it there and find sitting on the window after work or a quiet conversation in one of the stands...

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Zoey
29.04.2023 - 09:33

My favorite bar in Perth, the best croquettes in the world. Service is 5 stars and its as cozy place as nothing else.

Yelp
4.1 ★ from 27 reviews
Nathanial
20.06.2024 - 13:00

Swallow is simply neighbourhood dining at it's best! So many times these days I wander in to a new establishment with anticipation that halts 3 feet in. Not so...

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Catherine
20.06.2024 - 13:00

This is a great place to come for drinks if there's only 2 or three people, but not the right place for bigger groups. The atmosphere was great and the service...

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David
20.06.2024 - 13:00

I discovered this small bar while doing a little trainspotting on Friday morning (and not the type of trainspotting that the movie, and the book, refers to I wa...

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Kristy
20.06.2024 - 13:00

We dropped by Swallow Bar to try their new Sunday brunch menu. Deliciously called 'The Elizabeth David ' $18.00), their omelette was piping hot when it arrived...

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Emma
20.06.2024 - 13:00

A charming spot in downtown Maylands. The interior is cool with booths up cycled from old train carriages. I would recommend booking as there is not very much s...

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Tripadvisor
4.1 ★ from 69 reviews
John
26.07.2023 - 11:39

It 's very cramped so get there early. There 's a limited range of 'finger ' food, which is all very good, but it has the most WONDERFUL ATMOSPHERE AND MUSIC!

Claude
26.07.2023 - 11:39

This is a wonderful little suburban wine bar. Quirky space, great bites to eat, and live music. One day I will get to one of their champagne tasting events.

Salma
26.07.2023 - 11:39

Stinking hot and no relief in this stuffy bar I'm afraid.....if it weren't for the jugs of Mojitos and reasonable food I wouldn't have stuck around. The staff w...

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MustDoTravel
26.07.2023 - 11:39

My wife and I dropped in for a drink here, as we were staying up the road in an Airbnb. It was a cosy little bar. The bar staff were a little aloof, but the coc...

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Lila
26.07.2023 - 11:39

Well our first impression was not great. Purely because it was too busy and we could not get a seat. There were empty tables but they were reserved.. Reserving...

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INT Restaurants
4.4 ★ from 622 reviews
Brian
01.02.2024 - 11:59

Beef hot toastAnd beef involtini are giddy up good and bar is 2019 bar of year voted by the people. Get in early, get a booth and eat and drink yourself to happ...

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Lakmonsta
01.02.2024 - 11:59

Excellent and friendly bar staff, great choices for drinks and very interesting share plates. The croquettes were a highlight, followed by the green beans and t...

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Madeleine
01.02.2024 - 11:59

As recommended, the omelette was fantastic. It's a bit on the pricey side, but this bar is very welcoming and with a talented bartender that can make almost any...

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Jimmy
01.02.2024 - 11:59

Being a small bar, this place should be approached with restraint when on a night out with friends. Don't get me wrong, the food, service and atmosphere of the...

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Billylamb
01.02.2024 - 11:59

Great little spot. Small shopfront but it reaches a fair way back with booths as you walk in, a little dining room in the middle and an open courtyard in the ba...

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Facebook
4.8 ★ from 1 reviews
Google
4.6 ★ from 330 reviews
Zomato
4.3 ★ from 224 reviews

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