Norfolk Hotel, Redfern NSW

What has happened!!?? The Norfolk used to be such a great bar and cosy courtyard with individuality, flair and patina .. hadn't been for about 6 years but wanted to take a friend visiting from out of town there.. won't be doing that again!! The whole courtyard has been stripped bare and you can't sit indoors as the music at 5.30 pm on a Sunday was pumping so loud you can't hear anything other than it ( including the bartenders!). Then we get to the food. I have had Rico's in the past, but not here and when I had it elsewhere it was good... here, very very very bad and out of the 'special' at 5pm?? Food served on plastic plates and just 'slop'.. for want of a better word. Tacos sitting in 2mm of liquid and just a soggy tragedy. Thank heavens La Salut which is the old public bar and is amazing ( but closed last Sunday) otherwise I'd never visit this corner ever again, just so so SO sad.. the Norfolk used to be the best!!

If you like Tacos you need to check out the Norfolk! Fabulous selection of Mexican food. Very reasonable prices. Great service. Super, modern atmosphere and Mexican decor. Big selection of beers & drinks. Loved it. Thank you Rico,

Ordered a Tooheys - it was flat and terrible, and expensive. The ordered guacamole and corn chips - got a very small amount of guacamole (for $13) and loads of corn chips - way out of proportion. We were there for dinner but decided to move on. Hopefully the offering gets better in time - we loved Rico's in Chippendale.

This place is deceiving from the outside. It looks really nice inside and has been renovated recently. They have a tree courtyard rye area too. The food is nice. Went for a Wednesday night schnitzel special here which was great value. They had drag bingo too which was fun

autumn day lunchtime visit - had heard of the venue makeover months back.
i'd agree with some other comments that bar interaction was a bit weak (may be just one staff member)
eating spaces inside and at lovely rear courtyard; food delicious and served by friendly staff. understand that food operations are expensive, hence the prices aren't a bargain.