South Street

Best known for its family-owned pubs, bars and eateries, South Street once made up a significant section of Perth's old Pub Mile.

South Street is known for its strong independent spirit, with a varied mix of family-run pubs, bars, restaurants, cafés, and specialist shops giving the street a warm and welcoming feel. From relaxed dining and traditional favourites to modern flavours and creative independent businesses, it offers something for every taste, all within a street that retains a distinctly local character and a sense of long-established community.

Just a short walk from the city’s main shopping areas, South Street offers a slightly different pace making it one of Perth’s most distinctive and well-loved streets.

Independent Retail

For the shoppers, excellent specialists make up the retail mix. Miss Forsyth has been fitting ladies into swimwear, sleepwear, bras and knickers for almost three decades, Bonnie Moon Crystals who offer a great choice in alternative gifts, and Fancy Dress Essentials who provide wigs, hats, fancy dress and a variety of Scottish souvenirs.

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Miss Forsyth

Perth

A smiling woman with brown hair wearing a pink and black patterned shirt stands outside a shop painted blue

Bonnie Moon Crystals

Perth

A smiling man with white hair stands with his arms crossed next to printed pictures in a doorway outside a shop

Fancy Dress Essentials

Perth

Restaurants, Cafes and Bars

Whatever happens to be tickling at your tastebuds you’re sure to find it at an Indie on South Street; from a Chateaubriand to a Thai curry, a proper full breakfast to a bistro-style burger, it’s all right here.

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Greyfriars Cocktail Bar

Perth

The Auld Hoose

Perth

A black building with square windows and a white sign which says 'Slainte Bar'

Slàinte Bar

Perth

A smiling man wearing a grey jumper with his hands behind his back stands in front of a stone doorway

The Bunker Lounge and Bar

Perth

The Silvery Tay

Perth

Smash Bros.

Perth

Oh La La Cafe

Perth

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Moonlight Cafe and Bistro

Perth

Cardo Restaurant

Perth

A brick building with white accents, on the window in purple letters it says 'Mae Ping Thai'

Mae Ping Thai Restaurant

Perth

A large brown sign with a yellow font sits above a bakery window displaying an assortment of baked goods

Murrays Bakers

Perth

The Salutation Hotel

The Salutation Hotel is one of Perth's most iconic and historic buildings, and is widely recognised as one of the oldest continuoisly operating hotels in Scotland, welcoming guests since 1699.

The hotel is famoulsy linked to Bonnie Prince Charlie, who stayed there during the Joacobite rising of 1745, highlighting the significanace of the hotel in the heritage and history of the early modern Perth.

Its long-standing presence on South Street makes it a striking reminder of Perth's laayered history where centuries of visitors and their stories have all passed through the same doors.

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A lavish white hotel with very large windows between two pillars with a statue of a Scottish Highland soldier on either side

The Salutation Hotel

South Street FAQ's

South Street is known as one of the most atmospheric and characterful streets in Perth city centre, where historic surroundings meet a lively mix of everyday city life.

Unlike the city’s more retail-focused streets, South Street is particularly associated with food, drink, and social life. Traditional pubs sit alongside modern bars, cafés, and independent restaurants, creating a street that feels vibrant throughout the day and into the evening.

Historically, it would have been home to a mix of tradespeople, small businesses, and residents living above and behind shopfronts, creating a busy but close-knit urban environment. This blend of working, living, and social activity helped establish the street’s enduring community feel.

Today, South Street still reflects this layered history. While its role has shifted towards hospitality, dining, and social spaces, the historic street pattern and architecture remain clearly visible, offering a tangible link back to Perth’s medieval origins and later periods of city development.

Yes. South Street is known for its range of pubs and bars, making it one of the city centre’s key areas for evening hospitality and socialising, alongside its daytime cafés and restaurants.

South Street stands out for its strong sense of local character, where historic buildings, long-standing businesses, and social venues come together to create a lively but relaxed atmosphere that reflects everyday life in Perth.

South Street stands out for its strong focus on hospitality and social life, combined with its historic setting. It has a more relaxed, community-led feel than the main shopping streets, with an emphasis on food, drink, and local independent businesses.

No. Historically, South Street would have been a much more mixed-use street, with homes, small trades, and everyday businesses. Its current reputation as a hospitality hub has developed more in recent decades.

South Street