Ezra Pound

About this place Ezra Pound

Ezra Pound is one of Northbridge's most appealing small bars — a compact, character-rich venue on William Street that has become a go-to for Perth's LGBTQ+ community seeking something more intimate than the large venue experience of The Court or Connections. The bar operates within the legislative framework of Western Australia's small bar licences that transformed Perth's nightlife landscape in the 2010s, and its success represents the best of what that reform produced: a space with personality, a quality drinks list, and the atmosphere of a neighbourhood bar that actually knows its neighbourhood. The cocktail list at Ezra Pound is well-regarded; the wine selection is thoughtful and focuses on interesting producers from Western Australia and beyond. The bar's queer-friendliness is the organic variety — not marketed, but felt — and it draws a mixed crowd of LGBTQ+ regulars and broader Northbridge patrons who appreciate a bar with genuine character. The William Street location, within the Northbridge entertainment district, makes it an easy stop at the beginning or middle of an evening before moving to larger venues. For visitors who want to experience Perth's bar culture at the smaller, more personal scale, Ezra Pound is the correct recommendation.