Arcadia

Those with a pulse on Redfern’s nightlife know exactly where to land. Arcadia. An unapologetically quirky, grungy-meets-sophisticated cocktail den—dimly lit, eclectic, buzzing with a mixed crowd. Sydney’s after-work crew routinely parks here for the immaculate vibes and that phenomenal fairy-lit outdoor courtyard. Top-tier libations only. Refreshing Charlie Chaplin cocktails. Killer Bloody Marys. All shaken to the soundtrack of a brilliantly curated, old-school Aussie music playlist. Feeling peckish? The late-night crowd never skips the legendary sangas—gourmet toasties—or those wildly generous two-cheese picking plates loaded with figs and sun-dried tomatoes. Minimalist yet warm. Unpretentious but seriously good. A masterclass in the relaxed, communal catch-up over craft brews and brilliant pours.