In 2025, following a celebrated stint as Cafe Freda’s in Darlinghurst, Freda’s returned to its original home suburb of Chippendale. This time, it’s Bar Freda’s, and it’s a part of The Abercrombie, the 24-hour licensed club.

The two-storey space is a charming trio of conjoined terraces. The Freda’s disco ball now spins in the stairwell, the neon red bar lighting now glows in the bay windows downstairs.

Upstairs there are three different vibes. In the middle room is a red-lit bar, where easy-drinking wines and Grifter beers join classic cocktails and a bunch of creative plays (think matcha-laced Pina Colada slushies). On one side is a dining room with funky banquettes and a small kitchen pumping out Euro snacks, like sunflower dip with crisps, zesty little Gildas and pickled veggies. The third space is where the dancing happens – facilitated by the Danley sound system from the original Freda’s.

Groove here or scoot next door to The Abercrombie, to party in the club or on the rooftop.