Redfern

No place comes without history, and Redfern certainly has its tales to tell. Dating all the way back to the 1850’s, and more recently in the 20’s, when there were big numbers of Aboriginal people who migrated to Redfern from remote areas for employment opportunities on the railways, Redfern has always been an urban meeting place for Indigenous Australians from all over the country. Sure, it doesn’t take much Googling to find some dark facts on the place, and there are reasons why some Sydney-siders feel a little hesitant to walk through some streets. Well, they can keep their tan lines, teeth whiteners and Aperol Spritz. Let us walk you through a few of our favourite places in this beautifully misunderstood neighbourhood called Redfern.

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House Of Crabs

Address
305 Cleveland Street
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House of Crabs is a hip Louisiana inspired seafood boil, that lives upstairs at The Norfolk. Mess is encouraged here, so perhaps skip this one if you're scouting for suitable first date venues. When it comes to the food, it's serious biz. Tables come lines in butchers paper and bibs and surgical gloves are provided on arrival. All non seafood menu options can be are best pushed aside, cos let's be honest you're here to demolish some serious amounts of crab, right? The crabs come served in 500g bags, and are drowned in a sauce of your choice- creole butter, Cajun (our pick), garlic pepper, Singapore and lemon pepper. We're not going to lie, it's a messy affair but that's half the fun. Photography- House Of Crabs website.

House Of Crabs
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House Of Crabs
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House Of Crabs
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House Of Crabs
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House Of Crabs
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House Of Crabs
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The Norfolk

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