Far from an everyday alehouse, The Bearded Tit is a vibrant local hangout and creative hub that loves to think outside the box and attracts an equally colourful crowd.
Perhaps the name is a bit of a giveaway, but The Bearded Tit most certainly isn’t your everyday alehouse. When it set up shop in 2014, the very first art exhibit that featured in its front window consisted of crocheted penises hanging from various heights. That sure got people talking, but so too did the premise – neighbourhood bar meets gallery and creative space, with a slightly elevated pub-like offering – and the unapologetically kitschy fit-out.
This is a place that goes out of its way to spread good vibes – “Free Love Not Free Beer” is emblazoned on the awning – and it clearly values a seize-the-day state of mind (note the phrase “In Memory of Now” stencilled on the front door). Over the years, it has developed a fiercely loyal fan following and, together with nearby Arcadia Liquors, helped establish what is now a thriving drinking and dining scene in Redfern. And it has never wavered from its commitment to self-expression or tried to be anything other than exactly what it is.
