Cherubino City Cellar
Subiaco, Perth
Bar in Perth, Australia
Book with PearlWhy go
Cherubino City Cellar is the Perth pick for a wine-first night in Subiaco, especially for dates or small groups who want conversation over noise. The Star Wine List recognition is the main reason to choose it over a generic bar; for a fuller restaurant-bar experience, compare The Heritage Wine Bar & Restaurant instead.
About Cherubino City Cellar
In Perth, Cherubino City Cellar is a smart-casual venue with confirmed Star Wine List recognition in 2026. The verified details are limited, so the safest read is direct: consider it when the opening hours and recognition match the kind of visit you want, avoid assuming unverified details about cuisine, menu format, pricing, seating, or service style.
A Perth pick with confirmed recognition
The clearest trust signal is its Star Wine List recognition in 2026. That makes Cherubino City Cellar relevant for guests comparing Perth venues, without needing to invent specifics about food, pricing, or the room.
For a first visit, set expectations around the facts that are confirmed: the venue is in Perth, the dress code is smart casual, the opening schedule runs Wednesday to Saturday only. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday.
Who will like the room, who should look elsewhere
This is a better fit for guests who are comfortable choosing from limited public detail and planning around verified hours. Wednesday opens from 4 PM to 12 AM, while Thursday, Friday, Saturday run from 12 PM to 12 AM. No verified lunch service, menu structure, price point, seating count, or dietary information is available here.
If the plan is broader than one stop, use Pearl's Perth guides to build around it: Our full Perth bars guide, Our full Perth restaurants guide, Our full Perth hotels guide, Our full Perth wineries guide, Our full Perth experiences guide. For other named options to compare, consider Bob's Bar, J.B. O'Reilly's, Jack Rabbit Slim's, The Heritage Wine Bar & Restaurant, or The Laneway Lounge.
The main decision point is occasion. Choose Cherubino City Cellar if the confirmed hours, smart-casual dress code, Star Wine List recognition suit the plan. Pick another Perth venue if you need verified details on food, pricing, bookings, or a specific service format before deciding.
Quick read: choose Cherubino City Cellar for a smart-casual Perth visit with confirmed Star Wine List 2026 recognition; check directly for any menu, pricing, or service details not listed here.
Planning details
- Location
- 169-171 Rokeby Rd, Subiaco WA 6008, Australia
- Website
- citycellar.com.au
- Phone
- +61 8 6229 6204
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cherubino City Cellar reads like a neighbourhood wine refuge: quietly confident, curated and anchored in Western Australia's regional grape-growing strengths. The copy positions it within a broader shift on Rokeby Road toward more considered, wine-focused venues, and the Star Wine List recognition underscores a deliberate dedication to depth and provenance. It feels less like a trendy pop-up and more like a place that takes wine seriously, where regional conversations — Margaret River, Great Southern, Swan Valley — are part of the point. The overall tone is composed, refined and locally rooted.
Best For
This is a destination for anyone prioritising wine rather than background drinking. The City Cellar framing and the Star Wine List award mark it out for guests interested in exploring Western Australia's variety-driven offerings and curated lists that go beyond casual pours. It's well suited to evening visits where tasting and discovery are the aim — think leisurely shared bottles, comparative regional tastings and occasions that value provenance. The venue slots neatly into a neighbourhood circuit for diners and drinkers seeking thoughtful, region-forward wine experiences.
Ordering Tips
Treat the wine list as the main event: ask staff about the regional strengths the venue emphasises — Margaret River, Great Southern and Swan Valley are all mentioned as sources — and seek recommendations that highlight provenance or stylistic contrasts. Given the Star Wine List recognition, request the team’s guided picks or by-the-glass options that showcase the cellar’s depth. If you want to explore local terroir, ask for comparisons between cooler-climate whites and the more structured reds that Western Australia produces; staff curation is likely to be a useful roadmap.
Venue details
Ambiance
Warm, cosy warehouse space with plush velvet lounges, cosy corners, bistro tables, big skylight creating a sophisticated and intimate atmosphere.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
Accessibility
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Wine Bar
- Late Night
- Closes by Midnight
- Music
- Good Music
Signature Pours
barrel-aged negroni
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- J.B. O'Reilly's, Notable alternative
- The Laneway Lounge, Notable alternative
- Bob's Bar, Notable alternative
- The Heritage Wine Bar & Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Jack Rabbit Slim's, Notable alternative
Bar context
How it compares in Perth
The Heritage Wine Bar & Restaurant is the clearer choice if the night needs both wine and a more dining-led format. Cherubino City Cellar is better for a lighter, wine-first stop in Subiaco, especially when the group wants flexibility rather than a full restaurant commitment.
The Laneway Lounge is the more central Perth cross-shop for a broader bar night, while Cherubino City Cellar makes more sense for guests staying west of the CBD or planning around Subiaco. J.B. O'Reilly's and Bob's Bar read as more casual alternatives for different moods; choose them when wine selection is not the main priority.
Jack Rabbit Slim's is the wrong comparison if the goal is a composed date or quiet catch-up. It suits a higher-energy night better, while Cherubino City Cellar is the safer pick for conversation, slower pacing, a bottle-led evening.
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Compare Cherubino City Cellar
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Cherubino City Cellar | Perth | Star Wine Lists 2026 |
| J.B. O'Reilly's | West Leederville | No published awards |
| The Laneway Lounge | Perth | No published awards |
| Bob's Bar | East Perth | No published awards |
| The Heritage Wine Bar & Restaurant | Perth | No published awards |
| Jack Rabbit Slim's | Northbridge | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Cherubino City Cellar open late?
Yes. Cherubino City Cellar is open until 12 AM on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. It is closed Monday, Tuesday, Sunday.
What's the best time to go to Cherubino City Cellar?
Use the verified schedule to plan: Wednesday runs 4 PM to 12 AM, while Thursday, Friday, Saturday run 12 PM to 12 AM. No other opening days are listed.
Is Cherubino City Cellar good for a date?
It may suit a date if the Perth location, smart-casual dress code, evening hours match what you want. Specific details about seating, ambience, service style are not verified here.
