Local Redfern spots
Essentials
A slightly larger supermarket than the local IGA, this one has a larger selection of fresh fruit veg and cold cuts, along with meats and anything else you could want.
117 locals recommend
Woolworths Redfern
261-265 Chalmers StA slightly larger supermarket than the local IGA, this one has a larger selection of fresh fruit veg and cold cuts, along with meats and anything else you could want.
This Chinese-run fruit market is the cheapest place around for fruit/veg. I never go anywhere else. You save money on the lack of air-con and occasional bit of spotty fruit, so it's just like a real fruit market. They also do fresh juices and pre-packed Chinese meals.
17 locals recommend
Redfern Fruit Market
193 Regent StThis Chinese-run fruit market is the cheapest place around for fruit/veg. I never go anywhere else. You save money on the lack of air-con and occasional bit of spotty fruit, so it's just like a real fruit market. They also do fresh juices and pre-packed Chinese meals.
Australia Post
50-58 Macleay StThe closest post office.
The closest supermarket, it's a little more expensive than Woolworths and Aldi.
33 locals recommend
SPAR
9 Gibbons StThe closest supermarket, it's a little more expensive than Woolworths and Aldi.
ALDI Waterloo
20 A Danks StThe cheapest supermarket in the area. It's a little bit of a walk
Food Scene
Place for beautifully crafted artisanal bread and tarts. Makes a mean chocolate croissant as well.
10 locals recommend
Wildcockatoo Bakery
30 Botany RdPlace for beautifully crafted artisanal bread and tarts. Makes a mean chocolate croissant as well.
McDonald's Waterloo
183 Botany RdThe closest McDonalds, if you're into that sort of thing.
My go-to cafe. The decor leaves much to be desired, but the food is amazing. Sandwiches are generously delicious, but the salads are worth writing home for.
29 locals recommend
Scout's Honour
118 George StMy go-to cafe. The decor leaves much to be desired, but the food is amazing. Sandwiches are generously delicious, but the salads are worth writing home for.
The local ramen place. Expect at least a 30min wait for a table, but it's worth it if you can't be bothered going into the city for ramen.
21 locals recommend
RaRa
66b Regent StThe local ramen place. Expect at least a 30min wait for a table, but it's worth it if you can't be bothered going into the city for ramen.
Little fern and co - breadfern organic bakery
66 Regent StThe local artisanal bakery
Redfern Continental
180 Redfern StFantastic Italian food and aperitifs at this local favourite.
My go-to for local pizza. Great space to dine in and watch the people walk by.
19 locals recommend
La Coppola
152 Redfern StMy go-to for local pizza. Great space to dine in and watch the people walk by.
Only open on Saturday mornings until midday, this farmer market features a lot of locally grown produce and items like cheeses and the like. It also has locally famous chefs producing food on the spot!
33 locals recommend
Carriageworks Farmers Market
245 Wilson StOnly open on Saturday mornings until midday, this farmer market features a lot of locally grown produce and items like cheeses and the like. It also has locally famous chefs producing food on the spot!
Getting Around
The closest train station into the city, two stops into Town Hall. To get to the airport change at Central.
25 locals recommend
Redfern Station, Gibbons St, Stand A
The closest train station into the city, two stops into Town Hall. To get to the airport change at Central.
McEvoy St at Wyndham St station
The 370 bus which stops here will take you to Coogee beach.
Drinks & Nightlife
Officially named 'The Bearded Titan', this LGBTQI friendly bar oozes charm, and for many epitomises the local area. Get in early for a booth.
139 locals recommend
The Bearded Tit
183 Regent StOfficially named 'The Bearded Titan', this LGBTQI friendly bar oozes charm, and for many epitomises the local area. Get in early for a booth.
The local public bar and bottle shop. On weekends they have a burger & beer special for $20.
12 locals recommend
Glengarry Castle Hotel
182 Lawson StThe local public bar and bottle shop. On weekends they have a burger & beer special for $20.
Arcadia
7 Cope StNice downtempo bar fitted out with antique artwork
Arts & Culture
This local art gallery also has a performance space and a bar. New exhibitions bi-weekly, along with cool little installations and classes regularly. Walk by to see their 'what's on' board.
17 locals recommend
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107 Redfern StThis local art gallery also has a performance space and a bar. New exhibitions bi-weekly, along with cool little installations and classes regularly. Walk by to see their 'what's on' board.
Shopping
This homewares store is anything but normal. Featuring an eclectic range of beautifully crafted and aesthetically appealing pieces from local an international makers, this place is perfect for souvenir/gift giving. There are a few chic interiors shops along this street.
7 locals recommend
The DEA Store
146 Regent StThis homewares store is anything but normal. Featuring an eclectic range of beautifully crafted and aesthetically appealing pieces from local an international makers, this place is perfect for souvenir/gift giving. There are a few chic interiors shops along this street.
Parks & Nature
The local dog park is also a great place to catch a bit of turf and some sun, or for a quick afternoon picnic.
32 locals recommend
Alexandria Park
10 Buckland StThe local dog park is also a great place to catch a bit of turf and some sun, or for a quick afternoon picnic.
This park is the local hang-out for families and couples wishing for an oasis in the city.
59 locals recommend
Redfern Park
Redfern StreetThis park is the local hang-out for families and couples wishing for an oasis in the city.