Built in 1896, this cheery red-brick pub 3km northwest of Mundaring is a surprising find. Pub grub is the main lure (brilliant BLTs, perfect parmas), plus there's a pool table, a blazing pizza oven in the beer garden (weekends only) and a kids' sandpit. All-day kitchen Friday to Sunday; noon to 2.30pm and 5.30pm to 8.30pm Monday to Thursday.
Bonus: rugs for hire ($10) if you want to sit outside on chilly Hills nights.