What Stories does

Stories is a multi-venue hospitality precinct that opened in 2024 in Yagan Square, Perth, Western Australia, between the Perth CBD and Northbridge and immediately adjacent to Perth Train Station. Operated by Nokturnl under the legal entity Stories Perth Pty Ltd (ACN 662 216 891, also referenced as Stories (WA) Pty Ltd), the venue spans five storeys and encompasses nine bars, three full-service restaurants (alba for modern Italian, KARLA for modern Asian cuisine cooked over flames and coals, and Ugly Baby for Middle Eastern and Mediterranean share plates), a pop-up taco bar (Pink Taquito), an inner-city pub with live music (Stories Pourhouse), the CBD's largest beer garden (Stories Front Yard), a two-level open-air rooftop nightclub (Stories Rooftop), a hidden train-themed speakeasy (Fat Controller), and a takeaway coffee window (ground.). The precinct targets four overlapping customer segments: local diners and families, corporate and business groups, nightlife and social seekers, and tourists and visitors to nearby State Theatre, WA Museum Boola Bardip, AGWA, and RAC Arena.

The business generates revenue through three principal streams: food and beverage sales across the restaurants, bars and beer garden (transaction-based with à la carte, 'Feed Me' set menus, and bottomless brunch and Yum Cha packages typically priced at $89 boozy / $65 boozeless per person); functions and events (private dining, corporate events, weddings, birthdays, group bookings handled by a dedicated Functions Team); and gift cards and experience vouchers sold via the third-party nowbookit.com platform and valid across all venues for three years. Operational technology is supplied by SevenRooms (reservations and group bookings), with the precinct holding a Tavern Restricted License under the Liquor Control Act 1988 (WA), wheelchair accessibility throughout, halal-certified protein supply for Ugly Baby, and Responsible Service of Alcohol compliance across venues. Distribution combines walk-in trade (Front Yard, Pourhouse, Rooftop, Fat Controller), online reservations (alba, KARLA, Ugly Baby, Pink Taquito), and direct sales via the Functions Team and gift card storefront. Marketing runs across Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, a blog and What's On calendar, and the 'Dispatches' email newsletter, with brand authority reinforced by six major 2025 industry awards (AHA WA Best Hospitality Venue and Best Restaurant for KARLA, WA Gold Plate Best New Restaurant and Best European/Mediterranean Casual Dining for alba, Property Council Best Tourism and Leisure Development, and Master Builders WA Entertainment and Recreation Facility Over $10 Million) and a 2026 WA Good Food Guide Gold Star for KARLA.

Name

Stories

Legal name

Stories Perth Pty Ltd

Website

https://stories.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stories is a multi-venue hospitality precinct in Perth CBD operated by Nokturnl, spanning five storeys with nine bars, three restaurants (alba Italian, KARLA Asian, Ugly Baby Middle Eastern), a speakeasy, rooftop nightclub, and the CBD's largest beer garden, serving local diners, corporate groups, tourists, and nightlife seekers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-venue Hospitality Services

NAICS

Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (7224), Restaurants and Other Eating Places (72251), Drinking Places (Alcoholic Beverages) (722410)

SIC

Retail-Eating & Drinking Places (5810), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Special Occasion & Destination Restaurants (THAFACAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Neighborhood & Sports Bars (THAFAEAA), Rooftop Bars & Beach/Pool Bars (THAFAEAJ), Cocktail Lounges & Speakeasies (MPAGAIAD)

Keywords

• Multi-venue hospitality precinct
• Restaurant and bar operations
• Private dining and events
• Food and beverage service
• Nightclub and entertainment venue

Headquarters

HQ city

Perth

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Food and Beverage Sales: Revenue from nine bars, three restaurants (alba Italian, KARLA Asian, Ugly Baby Middle Eastern/Mediterranean), rooftop bar, speakeasy, and café. Walk-in and reservation-based dining with à la carte menus, set 'Feed Me' menus, and bottomless brunch packages.
2. Functions and Events: Private dining rooms, corporate events, weddings, birthdays, and group bookings. Includes dedicated Function Team for custom event coordination.
3. Gift Cards: E-gift cards and experience vouchers sold online, valid across all venues within the precinct for three years.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Stories operates a five-storey multi-venue hospitality precinct in Yagan Square, Perth, encompassing nine bars, three full-service restaurants (alba Italian, KARLA Asian, Ugly Baby Middle Eastern/Mediterranean), a pop-up taco bar, a speakeasy, a rooftop nightclub, a beer garden, and a takeaway coffee window. The precinct serves walk-in guests, reservation-based diners, and private functions/events, with revenues from food and beverage sales, functions, and gift cards valid across all venues.

Product overview

Stories is a multi-venue hospitality precinct operated by Nokturnl, spanning five storeys between Perth CBD and Northbridge. The portfolio comprises nine bars, three restaurants, a pop-up concept, a speakeasy, a rooftop nightclub, and the city's largest beer garden. The three core restaurant brands are: alba (modern Italian), KARLA (modern Asian cuisine over flames and coals), and Ugly Baby (Middle Eastern/Mediterranean share plates). These are complemented by nightlife venues including Stories Pourhouse (pub with live music), Stories Rooftop (two-level nightclub), Fat Controller (train-themed speakeasy), and the casual Stories Front Yard beer garden. Additional offerings include Pink Taquito (taco and tequila pop-up) and ground. (takeaway coffee window). The venues share common functions infrastructure (private dining, events) and a unified gift card system valid across all locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Stories Hospitality Precinct Five-storey multi-venue hospitality precinct combining nine bars, three restaurants, a pop-up taco bar, a speakeasy, a rooftop bar, private dining, and the city's biggest beer garden, serving walk-in guests, reservations, and private functions in Perth.
• alba Modern Italian restaurant featuring contemporary Italian cuisine with indoor and alfresco dining, showcasing dishes like Vodka Rigatoni and Tiramisu, open for lunch and dinner Wednesday to Sunday. Awarded Best European/Mediterranean Casual Dining at the 2025 WA Gold Plate Awards.
• KARLA Modern Asian cuisine restaurant cooked over flames and coals, using fresh locally sourced produce and native Australian ingredients. Awarded Best Restaurant (AHA WA 2025), Best New Restaurant (WA Gold Plate 2025), and a Gold Star in the 2026 WA Good Food Guide.
• Ugly Baby Middle Eastern and Mediterranean share-plate restaurant with vibrant cocktails, colourful share-friendly plates, and an unapologetic fun dining experience. Hosts popular bottomless brunch on weekends.
• Pink Taquito Pop-up taco bar featuring street-style tacos, margaritas, Patrón-fuelled cocktails, and mezcal, with bright pink neon décor and a cheeky, fun atmosphere.
• Stories Pourhouse Inner-city pub featuring 20 taps, a 15m bar, glass keg room, and an industrial vibe with giant murals. Hosts live music (DJs and local bands) Thursday to Saturday nights and houses the Fat Controller speakeasy.
• Stories Front Yard Perth CBD's largest beer garden with a natural Australiana theme, family-friendly atmosphere, adventure playground, alfresco bar, and sports screens. Dog-friendly during daytime and transforms to a lively hotspot after dark.
• Stories Rooftop Perth CBD nightclub across two levels with an open-air dance floor, Level 2 sunset bar, and Level 3 clubbing experience. Features resident DJs, rainbow roof lights, retracting roof, and panoramic skyline views from Elizabeth Quay to Northbridge.
• Fat Controller Secret speakeasy hidden within Stories Pourhouse, offering an exclusive cocktail range with classics shaken, stirred, or built to taste. Features a train carriage façade referencing the adjacent Perth Central Train Station.
• ground. Takeaway coffee window at the front of the Stories precinct offering coffee, hot and cold beverages, house-made pastries, and posh toasties, targeted at commuters, tourists, and city workers.
• Functions and Events Private dining rooms, corporate events, weddings, birthdays, and group bookings coordinated by a dedicated Functions Team, with custom quotations across all venues within the precinct.
• Stories Gift Cards E-gift cards and experience vouchers sold online via nowbookit.com, with customer-chosen amounts, valid across all Stories venues for three years.
• Bottomless Decisions at Stories Rooftop Saturday day-party experience at Stories Rooftop featuring two hours of bottomless cocktail jugs, bubbles, and wine plus share plates, live DJs, and free access to the rooftop nightclub.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NokturnlcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNokturnl is the hospitality operator behind Stories, managing the precinct and overseeing culinary direction. Stories is part of the Nokturnl group which also operates The Old Synagogue (Fremantle) and The Beaufort (Highgate). Kullanat 'Kya' Arrunnapaporn was appointed as Head Chef of KARLA, marking Nokturnl's first female Head Chef.
• SevenRoomscoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party reservation and booking management platform used for restaurant reservations, function bookings, and special event ticketing across all Stories venues.
• Development WAminorOthersGovernment development authority responsible for the Yagan Square redevelopment where Stories is located. Stories is featured on Development WA's project page.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stories.au
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/storiesau
• Instagraminstagram.com/stories.au
• TikToktiktok.com/@storiesperth

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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