MUST Winebar on Hay Street in Subiaco has been one of Perth's most respected wine bars since it opened in 2002. The format is classic bistro-bar: a long wine list weighted toward WA and French labels, a charcuterie and cheese menu, and a kitchen producing proper French-influenced food — terrines, duck confit, steak frites — that takes the wine seriously as a companion rather than an afterthought. It is the kind of place that has maintained its reputation through consistency rather than fashion, which in the restaurant business is rarer than it sounds.
The wine list is the draw, covering Margaret River Cabernet and Chardonnay in depth alongside French regional bottles that suit the food. The staff know what they are talking about and are generally happy to help with recommendations, whether you want something by the glass or are building a dinner list. The atmosphere is convivial without being loud — this is a place for conversation, which means it works well for both dates and business dinners. Subiaco is easily reached by train from Perth station (Subiaco station is a short walk from Hay Street), making MUST accessible without requiring a taxi budget.