Housed in an old cottage, Nieuw Ruin manages to combine old world charm with laid back cool. Fairy lights are strung across the rimming veranda, while inside, dark wood and rows of wine bottles delivers an elegant mood. The winelist is 300-bottles strong, while cocktails are as unique as they are polished.

With its French-leaning menu, an expansive 300-bottle wine list and cool laidback atmosphere, it's all too easy to spend a coupla hours wining and dining on the verandah of this gorg little heritage cottage in Fremantle. Put your trust in chefs Blaze Young and Stephen Chen, and fill the table with shares like wagin duck parfait, handmade terrine, wagyu bresola and those iconic curried fries or go all in on one of Nieuw Ruin's signature pies (right now it's a cauliflower and cheddar number doused in French onion gravy). The four-course chef's menu with matched wines is always there if you want to keep things simple.

Wrapped by the breezy verandah of a charming cottage with nearly 150 years of history, the award-winning small wine bar and eatery, Nieuw Ruin has quickly cemented itself as a Fremantle favourite. Brought to you from the team behind Foxtrot Unicorn, you can expect dreamy high ceilings, three tonnes of reclaimed jarrah, two charcoal grills, and more independent, small-batch booze than you can poke a stick at. The impressive wall of wine features more than 300 bottles from boutique producers near and far — many of which won’t be found on standard wine menus.

Nieuw Ruin in Freo are self proclaimed weird wine lovers, and their 300 bottle wine list covers fizz (hello three pages of pet nat), textured whites, lifted reds and everything in between. The space is draped in three tonnes of repurposed jarrah and there are small-batch wine bottles covering every inch of the space. Head chef Blaze Young (formerly of Propeller, Billie H and Madelena’s) has designed a menu that invites guests to move from snacks at the bar to a full dinner at the communal tables.

If you’re unsure what the focus at Nieuw Ruin, take a look around at the wine bottles occupying every spare bit of shelving. The team behind Foxtrot Unicorn, known around the land for its cheese toasties, has delivered a Fremantle fave in the form of Nieuw Ruin, which has a focus on wines you’re unlikely to find anywhere else. It can be daunting to make a choice when you have a 300-strong wine list, but the friendly staff are happy to make suggestions.

Business Hours: Wednesday – Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM, Friday – Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM. Nieuw Ruin is a must-go if you’re looking for a new dining experience, whether you’re looking for a satiating meal or a fun night of wine mixes and cocktails. They have an interesting take on the dining experience, and instead of having individual tables, they have communal tables for different guests to be able to interact with each other.

The cauliflower cheese pie, encased in filo pastry and served with a rich pool of French onion gravy, is a classic, elevated by the addition of curry fries. The offerings are kept simple, like deboned, butterflied whiting or trout grilled over coals, but the execution is spot on, flesh moist, skin crisp. There’s energy in the place, too, thanks to a floor team who know their stuff and seem genuinely excited to be there.

Devoted to “good food, good cocktails, weird wines”, Nieuw Ruin sources their bottles in small quantities from independent producers, so you’re sure to find something unique on the menu – which comprises literally hundreds of options, forming walls of wine inside. Their food focuses on local and sustainably sourced ingredients and leans towards the unusual. It’s all tucked into a charming 150-year-old heritage cottage.

The fanfare that followed Nieuw Ruin’s 2021 opening has proven to be warranted. While the star of the show is arguably their “weird wines” and standout cocktails – their food is certainly vying for the spotlight. With a kitchen helmed by rising star, Head Chef Stephen Chen under the guidance of Executive Chef (and certified star) Blaze Young, the menu is part bar snack, part European comfort, all delicious.

Nieuw Ruin beautifully blends Fremantle's rich history with a sophisticated French-inspired flair, making it a noteworthy contender among Perth’s best dining experiences. This lively bar and eatery highlights hyper-local produce with a menu that balances refinement and approachability. Indulge in the Wagin duck parfait with spiced prunes or the comforting cauliflower pie paired with rich French onion gravy.

Broadfield mentions the new Jetty, Nieuw Ruin, Angel’s House, Republic of Fremantle, Ethos Deli, Emily Taylor Manuka Woodfire Kitchen, Madalena’s Bar, Bread in Common, Strange Company and Young George and writes; “Don’t you love it when a plan comes together. If the trend continues, Fremantle will, hopefully, become a hot restaurant precinct with more to offer than budget burgers, pasta, pizza and kebabs.

More like safeguarding old classics, or at least in the kitchen where the Nordic and CWA focus of menus past has been replaced by a rekindled love of old-school Europe. Sometimes chefs Blaze Young and Stephen Chen keep it classic: an elegant pork, duck and chicken pâté en croûte, perhaps, or textbook gateau Marjolaine. Other times, liberties will get taken.

It’s a Freo Bar and it’s noisy and full of cool kids who all look like bass guitarists or baristas. But there’s something very sexy about this place. Sit at the bar with your bestie and order the best espresso martini in town, followed by a grazing dinner of some of the finest bar food you’ll eat in WA.

A new restaurant in Fremantle, Niew Ruin, launched last year, quickly becoming a local favorite. It was brought to us by the same amazing team that brought us Foxtrot Unicorn. A killer crew of local champs behind the bar pours one-of-a-kind pours from the 250-plus wine list.

Masquerading as a cute cottage in Norfolk Street, Nieuw Ruin is a bar whose dark timber and lamp light are a beacon on winter nights (there are braziers on the terrace, too). A short dash from the Luna on SX, its wine list is inspiring and the food is a treat.

Head to Norfolk Street to visit the award-winning bar Nieuw Ruin. The heritage bar will woo wine aficionados with over 300 bottles of wine from boutique producers. If you're not into grapes, choose a cocktail weaving native produce and specialty spirits.

For a unique culinary adventure, Nieuw Ruin is a great choice, known for its innovative and decadent dishes. With its cozy neighborhood bars and fine dining establishments, Fremantle's culinary scene is sure to delight both visitors and locals.

Another gem in Freo, Nieuw Ruin’s extensive wine selection won’t give you a break - sip-wise. This award-winning bar and eatery offers over 300 bottles to choose from. Not to mention, the fantastic food by Head Chef Blaze Young.

In short, the wine is as much a design feature of Nieuw Ruin as the framed interwar real estate maps, vintage crockery and other ephemera that beautify this transformed, welcoming cottage.

Another of the best Fremantle food spots, Nieuw Ruin is an upscale eatery focusing on fresh local ingredients and small-batch beverages.

Their wall is stocked with over 300 bottles of wine, so you are likely to find a new favourite vino.