The drive to Margaret River has always been worth it for a fresh Cheeky Monkey pint. From July, the South West comes to St Georges Terrace.
Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co, the award-winning brewery that’s been pulling crowds to Caves Road since 2012, has announced it will open a venue in Perth’s CBD at Brookfield Place. The new venue combines the spaces formerly occupied by Bar Lafayette and Grill’d into a single, larger footprint. It’s the brewery’s fourth location and its biggest bet yet.
From Caves Road to St Georges Terrace
Founded in 2012 as a brewpub in the Margaret River Region, Cheeky Monkey built its reputation the old-fashioned way through great beer and local WA pride. The brand has grown steadily since, with the Rockingham location acquired from Sound Brewing in late 2023, bringing the brewery closer to Perth’s southern suburbs.
The move to the CBD follows a broader pattern among some of WA’s best independent breweries, establishing their footprint in Perth metro locations. Rocky Ridge now operates venues in Duncraig and Burswood alongside their original South West brewery, while FOUND., Campus, Running With Thieves, and Froth are all taking a multi-venue approach across the metro area.
Two spaces, one big new venue and what to expect
The new Cheeky Monkey venue combines two sites that once housed Bar Lafayette and Grill’d. Bar Lafayette traded from 2012 through to late 2025, spending 13 years as one of Perth’s favourite cocktail bars, and when it closed, the CBD lost one of its genuine after-work institutions.
The venue will feature 24 taps pouring Cheeky Monkey beers alongside wines from the brewery’s neighbours in the Margaret River region. The kitchen will serve elevated pub food consistent with their other locations, perfect for a long Friday lunch, knock-off drinks, or a casual dinner.
For Perth drinkers who’ve been making the Margaret River pilgrimage to enjoy a pint of Cheeky Monkey’s Hazy IPA, July can’t come soon enough. Soon you’ll be able to pull up a seat on the terrace and pour one without leaving the city.
Further details on the opening, keep an eye on cheekymonkey.com.au and @cheekymonkeyperthcbd for updates.
