Meet Misfits, Redfern's Eclectic New Bar

Redfern's seen its fair share of change in the past few years, with new(ish) residents like Bart Jr, Moya's Juniper Lounge and The Noble Hops riding a wave of small venues setting up shop in the history-proud inner city suburb. And from Tuesday, August 8, there's a new kid on the block, a new drinking and dining joint from the W. Short Hotel Group called Misfits.

As full of personality as the suburb it calls home, Misfits is in a good position to make its mark on Redfern — it's taken over the site of the former Mr Mary's Hotel next to Domino's Pizza and doors down from sandwich haven Scout's Honour. Follow the neon sign inside and you'll find a collection of '60s and '70s-inspired spaces — a public bar, cocktail lounge, eatery, private dining room, and rooftop terrace, all pulled cleverly together under one vibrant design.

From the same minds that brought us drinking institutions like The Australian Heritage Hotel, The Glenmore and The Tudor, it's no surprise that Misfits' booze offering is rather wide-ranging — with magnums on the menu. There are plenty of local craft brews on tap, a strong representation of single malt whisky, and a cocktail list bursting with sophisticated twists on the classics (haven't ordered a Paloma in a while?). Meanwhile, a global-reaching wine selection ventures beyond simply glass pours and bottle serves, going large with a hefty range of magnum (1.5L), jeroboam (3L), and imperial (6L) wines and Champagnes.

With group executive chef James Privett on the pans, the food situation seems relaxed but versatile at Misfits. Treats like crab rolls, empanadas, and a smoky beef tartare lend themselves to snack-happy sessions perched at the bar; while confit pork belly with house-made blood pudding, and charred WA octopus are the stuff of heartier feeds.

Misfits opens Tuesday, August 8, at Level 1, 106 George Street, Redfern. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday, Saturday and Sunday 3pm-late, and Friday 11.30am – late.

Images: Alana Dimou.