Lucy's Love Shack
Perth CBD, Perth
Bar in Perth, Australia
Book with PearlWhy go
Lucy's Love Shack at 104 Murray St is Perth's unpretentious late-night option in the CBD bar corridor — easy to book, low on formality, and best suited to second-half-of-the-evening visits. If you want considered cocktails, Bar Rogue or Alabama Song Bar are stronger picks. Lucy's earns its place as the venue you finish the night at, not the one you plan around.
About Lucy's Love Shack
Perth's Late-Night Dive or a Considered Choice?
If you're weighing up where to finish a night on Murray Street, Lucy's Love Shack sits in different territory from the craft-focused rooms nearby. Where Bar Rogue and Bar Vino lean into considered pours and a slower pace, Lucy's pitches itself as the louder, less precious option — the place you end up rather than plan for. That distinction matters when you're deciding where to go.
The address at 104 Murray St puts it squarely in Perth's CBD bar corridor, which means it's genuinely walkable from most of the city's dinner options and hotels. If your evening already has a venue for the early part — say, a dinner nearby, Lucy's works as a low-friction next stop. You won't need to plan around a taxi or a tram.
The late-night angle is where this venue has the clearest identity. Perth's CBD quiets down earlier than most Australian capital cities, so a venue that stays in the game after 10 PM earns practical points by default. For a comparison point, Alabama Song Bar handles the late shift with a stronger cocktail focus; Bivouac Canteen & Bar is a better pick if you want food alongside drinks. Lucy's carves out a niche closer to the dive end of the dial, lower stakes, higher energy.
If you've been once and are deciding whether to return: this is the kind of venue where the second visit is easier than the first. You know the room, you know the energy, and you're not expecting fine-bar polish. That expectation-setting matters. Regulars tend to find their rhythm here faster than first-timers do.
For a broader picture of where Lucy's sits against Perth's bar scene, see our full Perth bars guide. If you want to explore beyond bars, our full Perth restaurants guide, Perth hotels guide, Perth wineries guide, and Perth experiences guide cover the full city. Further afield, 1806 in Melbourne, Bowery Bar in Brisbane, and Bar Leather Apron in Honolulu set a useful benchmark for what a destination cocktail bar can look like at its ceiling.
Booking & Practical Details
Booking difficulty: Easy. No current booking data is confirmed, but the venue's positioning and style suggest walk-ins are the norm rather than the exception. Arrive early on weekends if you want space to settle in before it fills. Dress code and pricing details are not confirmed in available data, budget for a mid-range bar tab and dress accordingly for a casual CBD venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 104 Murray St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
- Website
- instagram.com/lucys_love_shack
- Phone
- +61 401 684 263
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Lucy’s Love Shack presents itself as a playful, warm pocket of Murray Street’s evolving bar corridor. The name and visual identity telegraph a deliberately loose, whimsical temperament, while the independent, cocktail-forward approach keeps the room considered rather than purely loud. The venue reads intimate and cozy — atmosphere is generated by intent rather than by square footage — so it feels like a characterful stop among larger, more neutral blocks. Overall the bar leans into approachability and fun without sacrificing a coherent point of view, making the vibe familiar, confident and distinctly local.
Best For
This is a late-night, come-as-you-are drinking room that suits after-work detours, casual hangouts and group outings along Murray Street. Its position in the city’s central bar corridor and emphasis on an inviting cocktail programme mean it functions well as a social spot for colleagues or friends who want something more considered than a volume venue. The tone is relaxed and convivial rather than formal, so it’s a good pick for evenings when the goal is good drinks, easy conversation and a characterful space that rewards repeat visits.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the cocktail programme: the bar’s editorial stance prizes a coherent, approachable list rather than a scattershot menu. Expect drinks that favour drinking pleasure and personality over technical display; ask the bartender for recommendations if you want something playful or easygoing. For groups, share tastes and let the team suggest a few signature or showpiece cocktails to set the tone. Above all, treat the menu as the room’s argument — choices will reflect the venue’s point of view, so follow that through rather than ordering only familiar standards.
Venue details
Ambiance
Energetic rock 'n' roll atmosphere with live bands, DJs, and a nostalgic vibe laced with old-school charm.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Format
At the Bar
- Bar Category
- Lounge
- Late Night
- Open Until 4am
- Music
- 70's, 80's, 90's Tunes and Rock 'n' Roll
- Live Music
- Yes
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 104 Murray St, Perth WA 6000, Australia
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- Bar Rogue, Notable alternative
- Bar Vino, Notable alternative
- Cherubino City Cellar, Notable alternative
- Madalena's Bar, Notable alternative
- Nieuw Ruin, Notable alternative
Bar context
How Lucy's Love Shack Compares
Against the more polished end of Perth's CBD bar scene, Lucy's Love Shack is the easiest choice to walk into without a plan. Bar Rogue and Cherubino City Cellar both demand more from the guest, a slower pace, a willingness to engage with the list, and ideally a reservation or at least an early arrival. If that's not the mood, Lucy's removes all friction.
Madalena's Bar and Bar Vino are stronger picks if you're eating and drinking in the same room, both carry food programs that Lucy's doesn't appear to match on current data. Nieuw Ruin sits closer to Lucy's energy level but with a more deliberate aesthetic. For late-night momentum and low booking friction, Lucy's is the practical call, just don't expect the drink quality ceiling that Madalena's or Cherubino can reach.
The bottom line: book Cherubino City Cellar or Madalena's Bar if the drinks are the point. Go to Lucy's Love Shack when the night has already started somewhere else and you need somewhere to keep it going without overthinking it.
Explore Perth
Around this place
Discover more on Pearl
Unlock the full Lucy's Love Shack guide in Pearl, including awards, comparisons, FAQs, planning details, and nearby places.
Compare Lucy's Love Shack
| Venue | Awards |
|---|---|
| Lucy's Love Shack | No published awards |
| Bar Rogue | No published awards |
| Bar Vino | No published awards |
| Cherubino City Cellar | No published awards |
| Madalena's Bar | No published awards |
| Nieuw Ruin | No published awards |
How Lucy's Love Shack stacks up against the competition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a reservation at Lucy's Love Shack?
No reservation needed. Lucy's Love Shack on Murray Street operates as a walk-in venue, which suits its late-night, casual format. If you're planning a larger group on a weekend, arriving early in the evening gives you more options for space, but booking ahead is not part of the experience here.
What's the signature drink at Lucy's Love Shack?
Specific menu details for Lucy's Love Shack aren't confirmed in available data, so a named signature drink can't be pinned down. Given its dive-bar positioning on Murray Street, the drinks list skews toward crowd-pleasing, accessible options rather than the craft-focused menus you'd find at nearby Bar Vino or Cherubino City Cellar. Go for the atmosphere, not a curated cocktail program.
Where is Lucy's Love Shack located?
Lucy's Love Shack is located in Perth, at 104 Murray St, Perth WA 6000, Australia.
