More than a few times Burswood Bar and Bistro has been likened to the hugely popular sit-com Cheers, set in a bar where locals from every walk of life rub shoulders, drink, socialise and solve the problems of the world.

Three Bs, as it’s better known, offers a similar home away from home vibe. It’s the kind of place where the residents of The Peninsula Burswood can wander in, on their own, with their partner or a group of friends, and feel right at home.

Krystal and Jack Tighe opened Three Bs five years ago. It was the couple’s first hospitality venture although Krystal had plenty of experience growing up in her parents’ country pub outside Geraldton, before qualifying as a chef and later working front of house.

The former fine dining space overlooking the lake, was replaced by a more relaxed bar and bistro that the couple hoped would be embraced by the community, dropping in any day of the week, not just on special occasions.

It’s been a slow build but Three Bs is now firmly part of the community and Krystal and Jack, who also live at The Peninsula to better balance family and work life, know every one of their regulars by name. Milestone moments continue to be celebrated and Three Bs has been the backdrop to many birthdays, anniversaries and retirement parties.

“Having the convenience of a bistro and café within the community adds enormously to the experience of living at The Peninsula Burswood,” says Elysa Anderson, Mirvac’s General Manager Residential VIC & WA.

“When we create a community from scratch as we have at Burswood, every detail that makes life more enjoyable is considered; beautiful luxury apartments are only one part of the lifestyle package.

“We typically support placemaking activities in the early stages of a development, helping people get to know each other, but it’s the provision of well-considered amenity that enables residents to take charge and make their own social connections.

“The friendships that have formed at Three Bs and Darren’s Small Bar tell us that our place creation is working and this community has found its mojo.”

If food is the great socialiser, so too is footy, and with Optus Stadium just a short walk from The Peninsula Burswood, game day when the West Coast Eagles and Fremantle Dockers play at home is big. Loyal locals are out in the Eagles’ blue and gold or Dockers’ purple and white but a kaleidoscope of other club colours reflects the diverse origins of the resident fan base.