Petition

Brilliant bar in the State Buildings with an everchanging list of 18 beers on tap all announced on an electronic display above the bar. Raffishly decorated with exposed boards rubbed back walls and offering a small menu of snacks and meals this is one of best beer bars around… and they have some pretty good wines too. Definitely a place to go.

We went to Petition for dinner with a couple of colleagues, because of this I didn’t take many photos. We had the liver parfait with pickled rhubarb, octopus, broccoli and fish of the day, pearl perch with salad. All the dishes were tasty but very small, even for tapas. For example the octopus was 1 tentacle sliced into 10 pieces.
I ordered a chocolate dessert but it didn’t arrive. After about 20 minutes we asked about it and we were told that it had been sent to another table. We were asked if we wanted to cancel it and we did because others on the table had finished their dessert — Montenegros.
Our bill came to $ 290+ but we were not full. Our waiter was really lovely and friendly and the food was good but I won’t be rushing back.

This is now officially my favourite restaurant in Perth. They can do no wrong! From their delightful and modern interior [ which also comes with sufficient lighting so I know exactly what I’m putting into my mouth] to their fabulously designed menu, petition kitchen has just hit all the right notes for me.
Now onto the food, the flavour was well balanced and perfectly executed, the portion was just right, the desserts were to die for!
The duck liver parfait was perfect in every single way, from the creamy texture, to the substantial size that was great for sharing, and to the sweet and salty flavouring. Two slices of bread was not enough to mop up all the goodness, but our waitress came and gave us a refill.
The organic beef tartare was a missed hit however, with spicy and sour being the main component in terms of the flavouring and the absurd addition of chunky radishes. It was just not to my taste.
The heirloom tomato was definitely a surprise, the tomatoes were of exceptional quality, bursting sweetness on our taste buds, and the whipped tofu dressing was just gorgeous!
In terms of the main dishes, the market fish and chicken breast were both lovely but the lamb dish was slightly bizarre in the taste component, but tolerable. Will try the Margaret River beef shin next time I visit.
We have tried their special Chinese New Year banana soufflé, I don’t even like banana, but it was heavenly! A single slice of iced banana was hidden at the bottom of the soufflé which gave the dessert an extra kick!

The hype surrounding the opening of this new dining destination within the State Building complex has been on overdrive. We visited Petition Kitchen on Saturday night to see if it was worth it and we weren’t disappointed.
The décor is soft industrial with exposed ceilings and bare concrete yet lined with comfy banquette seating. Being a Saturday night the place was overflowing but the staff all handled it with aplomb. They were all exceptionally polite, friendly, patient to all our questions, and knowledgeable about their menus. They were also unfailingly good looking and very well dressed in their spiffy uniforms. They were only matched by the clientele, which were some of the best dressed that I have seen here in a long time.
The menu is concise, with everything meant for sharing between two people. From ‘Smalls’ we ordered the Fremantle octopus with Pernod aioli; from ‘Raw’ the kingfish with beetroot and ginger vinaigrette; from ‘Comestibles’ the chopped broccoli, puffed grains, walnut, sheep’s feta, plus the roasted mushrooms, salted ricotta, warrigal greens & potato; and from Meat & Fish the chicken breast with whipped potato, leek & brioche. All the dishes were beautiful and very good. Our favourites were the kingfish, the mushrooms and the sensational broccoli — all of them were a taste and texture explosion in our mouth. Broccoli has never been so good.
We did have some gripes though. We were thrilled their was an actual rosé wine list, however, after several tastings we didn’t think they hit the mark, being overly dry and lacking in the red fruit characters we’ve come to love and expect.
The music was quite hectic, and wasn’t really conducive to a relaxed meal.
But the biggest bug bear was the toilets, or should I say toilet. There was ONE for the ladies. This one toilet was out of paper and a filthy mess by 9pm. Six more toilets were later discovered downstairs, but given that ONE toilet was for two bars and one restaurant it is completely inadequate. What was the architect thinking? Oh wait, they weren’t. For a complex with a luxury hotel attached and premium restaurants it’s not good enough.

I just wanted to say thank you for such a lovely experience today! We came in as a group for lunch, and I didn’t realize we were getting a set menu. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to eat because I am vegan and most restaurants are unable to accommodate decent vegan food (usually end up eating plain salads or hot chips). The servers were so nice and spoke to the chef, who said no problem, we can bring you out vegan dishes for your menu. Every single dish was amazing! To whomever the chef was working today at lunch, wow is he/​she ever talented! I loved every bite and the dessert was fabulous! Coconut nice cream on warmed figs with blackberries and some other unknown delicious ingredients in there. Big kudos to the chef, thank you for accommodating my vegan diet. It is really difficult to go anywhere with decent vegan food, so it truly means a lot to have someone be thoughtful enough to actually put out 5-​star quality vegan food, when he/​she just as easily could have said no. It is nice to feel included, and to be able to eat real food with my colleagues, rather than just plain salads like most other restaurants give out to vegans. I am recommending to all of my vegan, veggie and omni friends and telling them about this awesome experience. I’ll be back soon! Kudos to the chef!

I’ve only been to the drinking holes at Petition so far (Beer Corner, wine merchant and their attached Halford 1950’s themed cocktail bar) but it’s been a very positive experience. The brains behind Petition have managed to recruit a fantastic handful of young, wise, incredibly passionate Perth food and drink nerds with decades of accumulated knowledge (and beards) so, if you’re after a well rounded beverage experience, GO HERE.
Petition Beer Corner offers 18 taps of craft beer, pork scratchings, smoky chips and aioli whilst also having a designated board games corner near the entrance (with Settlers of Catan, for those in the know). They also have a cool, comfortably semi-​industrial fit out which makes for easy sitting. What more could you want on a Friday night? Actually, speaking of Fridays: this place becomes standing-​room-​only after about 4pm. Being within the cathedral precinct, it’s in perfect walking distance for many office ‘suits’ after they finish work for the week, to the point where other patrons can’t even make it to the front bar. This isn’t an incredibly bad thing (particularly if you’re a city professional) but if you’re after a relaxed evening of drinking and sitting, probably choose a weeknight rather than TGIF. It’s also rather pricy for those with moderate incomes, so it’s not a cheap place for a ‘few drinks’ on a night out.
As for Halfords… whoa baby. It’s a little bit like walking onto the set for Austin Powers. There’s velvet, gold gilded mirrors and massive vases, all of which (despite requiring a double blink) offer a refreshing alternative to the saturation of hipster décor in Perth these days. The drinks are fabulous, particularly their range of well-​balanced martinis and the traditional mint julep (AMAZING. Probably one of the best in Perth). Recommended.

BEER! Is there anything you can’t do?
Petition is the new kid on the Perth block, being only a few months old. Interestingly, more than one local had used the word ‘fancy’ to describe it to me, so you can imagine my surprise when I discovered it was practically a beer bar! BEER AS FAR AS THE EYE CAN SEE.
Being a die-​hard Moondog fan I went with a pint of their Imperial Redskin Stout (which tastes exactly like you think) while my brother went for a local WA craft beer.
This is a pretty cool place to catch up on your craft beer however the atmos definitely needs a bit of work. We went in late on a Saturday night and were still easily able to find a table. The feeling is a little sterile however the lighting and chalkboard beer menu above the bar is certainly trying to make the mood a little more comfortable. The blindingly bright and oversized TV playing the cricket definitely seemed out of place.

Petition is a great addition to the city. Amazing interior, like a cross between shabby chic and warehouse, I feel like I could just sit in there all day.
I have the picklets and they were tasty, but some extra sauce wouldn’t go astray.
The coffee was yummy and they didn’t charge me extra for soy which is awesome!
It would be really nice to see some vegan options on the menu, but there was a good range of regular meals.
I’ve heard this place is good for drinks and I’m keen to come back and give it another try !

Nice place to catch up with friends and you can book online in advance. Has a chilled feel about it and I personally love the interior.
They provide free sparkling and still water on arrival. The menu was a great assortment of dishes to choose from but would not recommend it for people who are looking for big servings.
Loved the flavours and the plating of the dishes. Great place for a client lunch. Will definitely be going for another visit soon

LOVED dining at Petition! I have eaten a lot of ‘pretty’ food in Perth made for instagram (ie a sprinkling of edible flowers on everything) but apart from Restaurant Amuse this is the only time I have had food with depth to the flavours in Perth.
The trout was smoked and torched similar to Japanese style and was a flavour explosion. The chorizo was perfect and the hash was like a giant up-​market hashbrown full of flavour (it’s the blood sausage). The pikelets were delicate in size and flavour and nice to have a savoury sweet option.
The price point was also good value considering the quality of food, venue and location. I just wish the meals came with a bit more sides.
The restaurant is centrally located in the city and in the beautiful Treasury building and in the same building as Post, the new Como hotel and soon to open Long Chim and Wildflower.
The service is attentive, friendly and helpful. Our waitress didn’t seem like a morning person, but Helen saved the day and picked up the slack.
I can’t wait for the other Como venues to open, Perth needs more solid dining experiences like this!
TIPS:
— They offer complimentary still /​sparkling filtered water. Waitress never mentioned or explained it but it’s in fine print on the menu.
— Make sure you check out the bar next door and the building. It’s stunning!

I really love the brunch menu at the petition. Simply put it, it’s different. delicious and «light» in a healthy sort of way. There are healthier options for those who still want to go out but keep their waistline in check.
i love the exposed kitchen and watching the chefs do their thing. The staff are lovely, but i feel as though they still don’t know their menu well enough.
Coffees are well made with great beans.
looking forward to trying their dinner menu soon.

New addition in Perth City.
Having stopped here for a refreshing bite to hide from the atrocious heat during after Christmas sales in the city, Susan and I gave some of the lunch menu a try. For drinks we went with a Mojito and a iced coffee. Both were exceptional in flavour and very refreshing given the weather. We did note however there was quite a lot of ice in Susan’s mojito.
As we only needed a small bite to eat we went with the duck liver parfait, and a mushroom dish from the «small» part of the menu. Both dishes were excellent and definitely delivered on flavour.
Pricing is at a premium here however service, quality and presentation of food are also.

I’ve been to both Petition Beer Corner and Petition Kitchen for breakfast, so will review them separately.
Petition Beer Corner is a great big space, with that industrial feel décor and probably the best selection of beer on tap. Upon approaching the bar, I asked for a recommendation, which the staff was unable to provide me with as they told me they changed the kegs every few days and there are 18 taps! He did try help the best he could. There is definitely a wide selection of beers on tap, and also another counter, where you can peruse the beer fridge for other beers to try and take home with you. The only downside to this bar would have to be the price of some of the beers, with some ranging to $ 20 for not even a pint, but thats what you get for such good beer and an obscure collection.
For Petition Kitchen, I came here for breakfast recently with some friends. It was in the Christmas /​New Year period so I think they were busier than expected but the service was great. I ordered a flat white, which was a little too strong for my liking but still good and had the Chorizo, Fried Egg and Hash for breakfast. It was so good! Serving size was about right and the prices were pretty decent of a Perth café too. Will definitely have to come back and check out for lunch and dinner.

Petition is one of the first food ventures at Cathedral Square, with its home at the State Buildings. There’s three spaces; the beer corner, the wine bar and merchant and the bistro, Petition kitchen. Elwyn and I have heard so much about Petition kitchen and was excited to give it a try on a Friday evening. When we arrived, the restaurant was not too busy as we were there early in the evening hoping to catch some natural lighting before it gets dark. It’s a lovely set up and I adore the atmosphere and ambience of Petition. It’s light and airy and the interior, simple and modernistic with an open kitchen to watch the live action.
To start off, we had the roasted mushrooms, beancurd, warrigal greens and brazil nut ($ 22). It was a dish pack full of flavour from the crisp textures of the fine strands of potato to the earthy flavours of the mushrooms complementing well with a crunch from the brazil nuts and beancurds.
We shared the Margaret River beef shin with tarragon sauce and lemon ($ 65) which comes with a refreshing serve of radish salad on the side. Our first impressions of the beef shin dish — «Damn, that’s a big bone!». The radish complimented the beef shin well as this combination of radish and beef in the mouth created a good mixture of texture and flavors. The first thing that was noticed was the tenderness of the beef mixed with the crunch of the radish. Soon after, the flavors of the lemon and tarragon cuts in and what was left was a soothing, fresh herb texture. It was the dish of the night. Hearty and yet deliciously good.
We managed to demolish the beef shin dish and still have room for dessert. We shared the lemon leaf rice pudding, with strawberry, pistachio and lavender ($ 14) as recommended by our waitperson. It’s bright, bursting with colour and shouts summer. I love all things lavender and the lavender ice cream was a standout for me, giving a soothing texture. Elwyn was a big fan of this dessert as there was a combination of different flavours and textures from sweet to creamy.
After a great dinner at Petition Kitchen, we decided to have a quick look around. We passed by the beer corner and wine bar which was happening and full of life with office workers celebrating the end of the week with after work drinks. With upcoming restaurants opening soon such as Wildflower, The Post and Long Chim, Cathedral Square is going to be the new place to be and definitely a hub for all foodies. There’s also vendors like the Honeycake, Sugarplum Sweets and Sue Lewis Chocolate. It’s a must visit.

Located in the historic State Buildings that once again shines brightly on the corner of Barrack St and St Georges Terrace thanks to some careful restoration work, Petition is a gorgeous new venue that is comprised of three parts, each with their own character — wine bar, kitchen and beer corner. This review is about Petition Kitchen, and more specifically breakfast.
I’ve been there twice for breakfast now, and been very impressed by the food both times. The menu is not your stock standard breakfast fare — with interesting options like watermelon salad with strawberry, pomegranate and labneh and pikelets with grilled peach, blackberry, ricotta and burnt honey there is loads of fun stuff to sink your teeth into here.
On my first visit I played it a bit safe and tried the florentine eggs (slow cooked), with hollandaise, grilled asparagus and warrigal greens (a type of spinach). I also got some bacon on the side because, well, bacon. This was before the World Health Organisation came out and said it’s bad with a capital B, but I stand by my decision. I have a special place in my heart for slow cooked eggs, and these ones certainly didn’t disappoint and that thick cut bacon was devilishly delish.
The second time I had the grilled peach pikelets — I thought the dish was a bit on the small side, but I suppose I should have figured it would be so when I ordered pikelets! The dish packed a mighty big punch thanks to the flavours on the plate — that perfect combination of sweet and tart that gets your tastebuds tingling! On this occasion, one of my friends ordered the egg white omelette with kale pesto, pinenut and sheeps feta which was also one seriously good looking dish.
I was also very impressed by the friendly staff, and the complementary sparkling water! I think next time I visit the building it will be to try one of the many craft beers on offer in the beer corner.

Overly priced breakfast menu
We tried the Petition Kitchen last Saturday morning after all the hype of their opening and photos of food start popping up on instagram. The sitting layout was too close and squishy for me, no privacy what so ever.
The breakfast menu sounded elegant and pleasing but I was utterly shocked at the size of the dishes when they came out. The dishes were simple and did not compliment the price tag that came with it and to make matters worse, our meals came before our coffees.
The bacon that came with my chorizo was the highlight of my dish, it was a decent cut, not too salty and packed with flavors not like your everyday bacon that you get from your supermarket. The chorizo was pretty average though, would be better with perhaps some acidity on the plate.
I wasn’t taken away by their dishes but will be back to try their lunch/​dinner menu. Hopefully their serving size improves! (might be wishfully thinking here)

We were seated on a table for two and I chose to sit on the good comfy sofa. The spacing between tables was quite small and sitting on the inside part wasn’t a good idea if you needed to go out a lot, especially when there was another person sitting next to you. I can imagine that this could be a negative to some people who would prefer a bit more privacy as it was easy to listen in to other people’s conversations. However we did notice that some patrons didn’t mind engaging in some light conversation with others next to them.
The Fremantle octopus was a perfect choice for entrée especially with the chewiness and freshness of it. The leaves that came with the dish had a crunchiness to it too. We also ordered the stracciatella roast mushrooms, watercress and potato and this turned out to be our favourite meal of the night. Hubby wasn’t even a big fan of mushrooms but this dish turned him around and if allowed he’d order another portion of it! We left nothing on the plate and was really happy with this dish, highly recommend.
Last dish for our evening was the warm lemon leaf rice pudding. The creamy texture was really good but we only took a few spoonfuls before we stopped. The strawberry sauce tasted really good with the rice pudding and delivered sour flavour into it, but the whole thing tasted too musky.
We were quite fortunate to make a friend with a solo diner, Laki, who sat next to us.
Our chopped broccoli was served with puffed grains, walnut and sheep’s feta, and the dish came together with our lamb. The succulent medium rare lamb was perfectly cooked in pink and served on a bed of chermoula. The lamb was tasty but we would preferred more of chermoula. This dish was still enjoyable and well presented. I sprinkled the chopped broccoli on top of my lamb and it was so delicious.
Laki offered me a try on his huge beef shin and a glass (or two) of his Clos du Tue-​Boeuf Cheverny Rouillon wine. The beef with tarragon sauce was put along the bone that had also retained creamy bone marrow.

Sensational food and coffee! Set in the renovated historical mid nineteenth century States Buildings on Barrack st, this is a place to visit when in the city.
Oh and there is free wifi available

Petition is made up of 3 areas. The kitchen, beer hall and wine bar. You can walk between venues particularly if not everybody in your group drinks beer.
The kitchen has great food. My top picks (so far) are:
baby qukes (cucumber) & carrots with onion cream
Beef tartare
Chicken fillet with Brussel sprouts
The beer hall has an amazing variety of beers on tap. The tressle tables they serve you across really opens up the service area and feels welcoming. I did try the cheeseburger and was disappointed. It lacked flavor and texture.
The wine bar has a great variety of wine and you can take a bottle home too. The service was a bit lacking on the night I went but I’m sure they will fix that up. It’s still early days.

Petition really needs three entries in Unilocal as each of the venues is so different!
This review is based purely on the Kitchen Bar; firstly the venue is delightful they have an interesting blend of the old highlighted with drops of new; the staff are well trained and knowledgable though that can come across a little forced while they are new in time I expect this to be more natural.
The menu is amazingly well thought out; dishes that are both familiar and yet made very distinctly; never quite what you expect, but you can taste the quality of the ingredients — made my way through half the menu and looking forward to completing the journey.
If you into beef I highly recommend trying the steak tartare!!!