Local Bloke – Tim Hughes

By Dan Hutton on September 6, 2016 in

Originally from the Old Dart, Coogee resident Tim Hughes has spent the best part of three decades living in the Eastern Suburbs. These days he’s best known as the passionate Pom who owns Coogee’s X74 Café/Restaurant. Tim shares his local favourites with The Beast…

How long have you lived here? I’ve lived here in Coogee for 14 years and before that I lived in Bondi for 14 years.

What’s your favourite beach? Coogee is my favourite beach. On a still, sunny day the north end is one of the most beautiful places on the planet. I also love Wylie’s Baths .

What’s your favourite eatery? I know I own it, but I love the food at X74 and I love being part of creating something for the local community. I also love The Little Kitchen on Arden Street. Their business runs on similar principles to mine.

Where do you like to have a drink? I like to drink at he Coogee Bay Hotel. Good, cold tap beer, footy and a punt – what more could you want?

Do you have a favourite sporting team? I love Liverpool Football Club and the Sydney Roosters, as well as whichever local soccer club my boys are playing for.

What music are you into at the moment? I’ve been listening to a lot of Drake lately with my boys – you’ve gotta love a good bass line!

Who is your favourite person? My wife Janine’s my favourite person – massive heart and no bullshit. And of course my two boys, Henry and Oliver.

What do you get up to on the weekends? If I’m not working, I like watching my boys’ soccer, swimming in the ocean, listening to live music, spending time with friends and family, and indulging in good food and wine.

What do you do for work? I own X74 Café/Restaurant in Coogee. We opened four years ago and we’re trying to give the community great food and friendly, professional service. Everything is made from scratch.

What’s your favourite thing about work? I love seeing people enjoying what we create and I enjoy surrounding myself with people with a similar vision.

Do you have a favourite quote? “Try to be the lead husky or the view never changes.”

Any other words of wisdom for readers of The Beast? When all is said and done, more will be said than done. Never trust a man who won’t have a beer with you. It’s only a rort if you’re not in it. Why not come down to X74 for a glass of wine and a bite to eat and hear some more words of wisdom?