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sundowner crowd settle into the sun-speckled courtyard to squeeze the last drops out of
the weekend.
Old Brewery
(
www.theoldbrewery.com.au
;
173 Mounts Bay Rd; noon-late)
Cowhide stools gather around the bar,
gazing towards the shiny copper vats making the magic (ales and wheat beers, actually),
carrying on the tradition of the Swan Brewery, which opened on this site in 1879. It's the
perfect place for a riverside sundowner. Check the website for regular seasonal brews.
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Beaches
Elba
(
www.elbacottesloe.com.au
;
29 Napoleon St; 3pm-late Mon-Thu, noon-late Fri-Sun)
In the swanky residen-
tial part of Cottesloe, not the chilled-out beach strip, Elba has taken its street name as in-
spiration and produced a slick Napoleonic bar complete with a gilt-framed portrait of the
little man. Come dressed for cocktails, although perhaps in flat shoes out of deference.
Small plates (obviously) complete the picture for a worthwhile evening assignation.
BAR
Cottesloe Beach Hotel
(
www.cottesloebeachhotel.com.au
;
104 Marine Pde; 11am-midnight Mon-Sat, to 10pm Sun)
Grab a spot on
the lawn in the massive beer garden, or watch the sun set from the balcony. Sunday is big.
A recent trendy makeover has installed a specialist craft-beer bar downstairs.
PUB
Ocean Beach Hotel
(
www.obh.com.au
;
cnr Marine Pde & Eric St; 11am-midnight Mon-Sat, to 10pm Sun)
Backpackers and loc-
als drink up the beer and soak up the sun at this rambling beachside pub, especially on
Sunday.
PUB
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Entertainment
Live Music
Ellington Jazz Club
LIVE MUSIC
