Japanese Slippers and spring rolls, Daiquiris and satays – the 1980s share-house vibes are strong at this Redfern newcomer, making it a perfect spot for time-warp drinks with mates.
They’ve laid the nudge-nudge, retro vibes on thick at this new bar in the sizzling Wunderlich Lane precinct in Sydney’s Redfern. Everywhere you look there are framed pics of ’80s and ’90s pop culture refs: Hey, Hey, It’s Saturday, It’s a Knockout, Life, Be in It and Crocodile Dundee, and prime ministers Bob Hawke and John Howard, so everyone feels welcome. One room involves a ceiling covered in upside-down trophies, presumably to transport you back to your school athletics carnival era.
But while all of that might sound a bit twee (and a bit of a knock-off of Marrickville’s Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre, if we’re frank), it somehow works. The cheesy decor feels cute. The nubbly Sydney trains-style upholstery on the banquettes is comfy and familiar. Patrons seem to leave any attitude at the door (or perhaps they’re obeying the sign that says ‘Give Us a Big Smile!’ as you enter) and the short, sharp drinks and food menus mean everyone gets watered and fed with pleasing efficiency. The bar’s “Established 1981” tagline is a bit of a stretch for something that opened its doors in February 2025, but who doesn’t want to feel like they can leave the 21st century bin fire behind for a few hours and down some time-warp drinks with mates.
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