Duende is Perth’s first and original Spanish tapas bar, bringing authentic Spanish flavours to Perth since 2003.
We are positioned on the fringe of vibrant Leederville, just a short walk from the train station, in a location that could easily leave you wondering if you were in Barcelona, Seville or San Sebastian. Duende essentially means ‘having soul’, a feeling that you’ll experience with every bite of our signature paellas and traditional tapas.
Open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday, we’re the perfect Leederville restaurant for that casual catch-up, an important business lunch, group dining and private functions with family and friends to celebrate… well, anything.
As well as our extensive list of local and imported Spanish wines, we offer a great choice of craft beers and killer cocktails. Our team at Duende look forward to seeing you soon, whether for a first-time visit or returning to us again.
Book your table at Duende Leederville today to secure your spot!
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✔ Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice 2020
✔ Rated Best Romantic Restaurant – Restaurant Guru 2019
✔ Entertainment Card 18-19 Gold Award Winner
Our open kitchen is the focal point of our Leederville restaurant, delivering a sumptuous array of authentic Spanish tapas. We pride ourselves on blending traditional Spanish flavours with the finest Western Australian produce. We proudly cook with Frankland River Extra Virgin Olive Oil and feature premium local ingredients like Harvey Beef, alongside seasonal highlights such as Amelia Park Lamb and fresh WA Octopus.
Available for lunch and dinner from Wednesday to Sunday, our menu offers a true Spanish dining experience. If you can’t decide, let us take you on our signature ‘Journey to Spain’ set menus. Embark on a 4-course journey for $75 per person or the ultimate 5-course feast for $95 per person. We also offer dedicated vegetarian menus and can easily accommodate most dietary requirements and allergies.
Elevate your meal with our curated wine pairing option, featuring a hand-picked selection of authentic Spanish wines perfectly matched to your ‘Journey to Spain’. Pairings are available at $45 per person for the 4-course menu and $55 for the 5-course option.
Looking for the ultimate Spanish celebration in Perth? Join us for our Bottomless Fiesta, available every day from Wednesday to Sunday. Enjoy 2 hours of rolling tapas and free-flowing drinks, with a boozeless package for $59pp or a boozy option for $85pp. Starting times run every 30 minutes from midday until 2:30 pm.
Our wine list at Duende is a carefully curated combination of quality imported Spanish wines, alongside a selection of hand-picked Western Australian drops from renowned estates. You’ll find Margaret River favourites like Domaine Naturaliste and Cullen, Mount Barker’s 3drops, and Frankland River’s Castelli Estate. We actively seek unique wines to perfectly complement all aspects of our authentic tapas menu.
Our range of beers includes great Spanish favourites along with a rotating selection of Western Australia’s best locally brewed craft beers, featuring Perth’s own Nail Brewing, Eagle Bay, and Margaret River’s Colonial.
If it’s cocktails that take your fancy, our inspired bar team are constantly developing exciting new concoctions. Gin lovers will be delighted with our extensive list featuring premium local Western Australian distillers like West Winds and Giniversity, while our Spanish sherry offering covers the full gamut from dry white to sweet dark.
Drop into Leederville’s favourite Happy Hour spot any day from 4-5pm, and you’ll enjoy $8 beers, house wines including bubbles, and our signature Spanish sangria.
For coffee lovers, our choice is based on a small-batch Perth blend from local champions, Little Owl Coffee Roasters, and expertly served by our talented baristas.
The Duende management team is dedicated to making your visit memorable each and every time you dine with us. To find out a little more about them just click on their mug shot.
Every day is Duende day with our super specials. Join us Wednesday to Sunday to experience any or all of these fabulous offers. We think you’re worth spoiling.
If you’re living or working around Leederville,or even if you’re within 20kms, drop in for this super special offer. You’ll get our chicken & chorizo paella served up and ready to go for just $10. Add another $1 and you’ll get your choice of softie too. Available between 11.30am and 1.30pm Wednesday to Friday.
Get your friends together and take over our chef’s table. Adjacent to our kitchen, you’ll see it all magically happen and we can also pair up an amazing selection of wines to make it a truly memorable dining experience.
Bookings well out are essential.
We were thrilled & excited to win the Gold Award for the western region. It reflects the efforts of our awesome team and their focus on ensuring our guests have that memorable experience each and every time they dine with us.
Join us on Thursday 29 October for this exclusive event. Five award-winning wines from Margaret River’s Domaine Naturaliste perfectly matched to a classic 4 course dinner with the night compered by the man himself, Bruce Dukes.
Whether you’re a wine connoisseur or simply looking for an unforgettable night out, this event is a must. To check out the menu click here. Tickets are $125pp and strictly limited so to avoid disappointment hit the BOOK NOW button above now.
Join us for 2 hours of rolling tapas and free-flowing drinks with a boozeless option at $59pp and a boozy option at $85pp. Starting times are midday & then every 30 minutes through till 2.30pm. Click here. to find our menu and all the information you’ll need for the best time or simply hit the BOOK NOW button. Vegetarian and gluten free options available
We love our dogs, big & small, and will always have a place for them in our alfresco area … and a bowl of (filtered) water of course. Just let us know when you want to come down and we’ll find a spot for you and your beloved pooch.
Wanna be kept in the loop for upcoming events? Leave your contact name and email address and we’ll flick you the occasional reminder when stuff is goin’ on.
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Buying gifts can be tricky, but with a Duende Tapas Bar Gift Card you’re giving your friends, family, colleagues or customers the opportunity to get something they’ll truly enjoy.
We have options of specific value cards or dining experiences, the choice is yours. Just click on the button to get started.
Your gift card will be emailed directly to you to simply print off or use straight from your mobile device. If it’s a gift you’re giving just forward it on to the lucky person.
Gift cards can also be ordered over the phone or by just popping in.
Bookings are always recommended but you can always try your luck and just pop in. If we can get you in, of course we will.
For bookings over 4 guests we require a credit card pre-authorisation. Nothing is charged to your card when making the booking however if you cancel within the 24 hours leading up to your booking time, or are a no show, a cancellation fee of $25 per person applies.
(The Place to Gather)
Whatever it is you’re celebrating, Duende is the place to gather.
We have a variety of seating options from our plush booth area to the chef’s table that seats 12, or outside in our covered alfresco space.
Enjoy the flavours of Spain with our Chef’s Selection menu covering 6 shared plate dishes that includes dessert. This menu is required for all bookings of 10 or more at our busiest times, these being our Friday & Saturday dinner services.
Our extensive wine list has an Iberian focus but also incorporates some amazing drops that are primarily local with a selection from other parts of our great country. You’ll be spoilt for choice.
Combine all that with a great selection of beers and cocktails and we know you’ll be in for a top time.
Please note for dinner bookings of 10 or more on Fridays & Saturdays, credit card details are required to secure the booking. We reserve the right to charge a cancellation fee of $25 per person in the event of cancellation or a significant reduction of guest numbers within 48 hours of the scheduled booking time.
Ready to book? Phone us directly on 9228 0123 or email us at duende@duende.com.au.
Duende has a culture of giving its guests the best possible experience whenever they choose to dine with us.
This can only come from having a dedicated and committed team in both the kitchen and service areas.
We offer a fun and lively working environment along with structured training to ensure the skills of our team are constantly tuned.
If would like to register your interest with us just email your CV along with a short covering note to duende@duende.com.au
In the event of a position arising that aligns to your skill set and experience we will contact you.
Applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.
Normal opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Midday till late |
| Thursday | Midday till late |
| Friday | Midday till late |
| Saturday | Midday till late |
| Sunday | Midday till late |
Public Holidays – opening hours will be advised in advance of the date.
Kitchen Hours – our kitchen closing time varies with demand however we’ll always do our best to ensure you are fed & watered.
