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Australia's Longest Running Irish Pub The Mercantile Hotel in The Rocks is Australia's oldest Irish Pub.
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Built in 1914 and opened in 1915, The Mercantile was established to replace the old Mercantile Rowing Club Hotel. The rowing club's lease on their old site down by the water's edge expired in 1911 and so they moved their club to Mosman, becoming the Mosman Rowing Club that we know today. The Mercantile has traded continuously since 1915 on the site at 25 George St. Located adjacent to the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge in the historic 'Rocks' precinct, the pub has welcomed people from all over the world to experience its famous hospitality and good times. Over almost 100 years The Mercantile has earned a reputation as the home of Irish music in Australia and a place where unforgettable memories are made.

27/10/2026

Crispy, golden and exactly what you’re after.

Our Chicken Schnitzel is a Mercantile classic, best enjoyed with a cold drink and good company.

See you at The Merc.

26/10/2026

Live music, seven nights a week at The Merc. Check out this week’s lineup and find your next night out.

22/10/2026

A little look around The Merc.

Start with a bite in the bistro, head up to the rooftop for a drink, soak up the atmosphere, then settle in upstairs when the night is done.

Good food, cold drinks, harbour views and a place to stay in the heart of The Rocks.

See you at The Merc.

20/10/2026

Got a reason to celebrate? Bring it to The Merc.

From birthdays and Christmas parties to work functions and everything in between, we’ve got the food, drinks and space to get everyone together.

Your next celebration starts at The Merc.

Enquire now.

19/10/2026

Your week at The Merc, sorted.

From midweek sessions to weekend sounds, we’ve got live music to keep things going all week long.

Take a look at who’s playing and plan your next visit.

18/10/2026

Out of office looks a little different around here.

The emails can wait. The drinks can’t.

17/10/2026

Monday plans? Sorted.

POV: You walk into The Merc and stumble into a session worth staying for.

Live trad music, cold pints and a proper Monday night atmosphere. We’re kicking things off from 6pm every Monday at The Merc.

Round up the crew. We’ll see you there.

16/10/2026

Two nominations. Two reasons to celebrate.

We’re finalists in the AHA NSW People’s Choice Awards for Best Outdoor Experience and Best New Redeveloped Hotel.

A huge thank you to everyone who voted and helped get us here. We’re proud to be recognised and even prouder to have your support.

Now, let’s bring it home!

14/10/2026

It’s almost that time of year again…

Spring Racing is here.
Dress up. Pick a winner.
Settle in at The Merc.

Melbourne Cup Day, Tuesday 3 November.
Contact us for tickets; https://www.themercantilehotel.com.au/contact/

12/10/2026

The Rocks is worth exploring before dinner - and luckily, The Merc is right in the middle of it.

Wander the laneways, take in the harbour views, browse the markets, then make your way up to the rooftop for a drink and a few share plates.

And once you’re here? You may as well stay for dinner.

11/10/2026

$20 lunch? Yep, you read that right.

Three weekday favourites. One very easy lunch decision.

Chicken Schnitzel. Irish Chicken Curry. Roast Vegetable & Black Quinoa Salad.

All just $20, weekdays at The Merc.

Your lunch break just got a whole lot better.

11/10/2026

Live music, good company and a few pints at The Merc.

We’ve got another week of live music lined up, bringing the soundtrack to your after-work drinks and weekend catch-ups.

Check out this week’s lineup and join us at The Merc.

06/10/2026

The Mercantile: The Musical 🎶

Featuring:
Good food.
Cold drinks.
Live music.
Sydney Harbour views.
And a cast bringing plenty of energy to the dance floor.

05/10/2026

Another week of live music at The Merc.

03/10/2026

Spring is here

Longer days, rooftop drinks, good food and Bridge views.

If you’re stopping by, make sure you try our corn ribs

See you at The Merc.

02/10/2026

Some places just become part of your story.

From first dates and catch-ups to big celebrations and late-night laughs, The Merc has been the backdrop to plenty of good memories.

Now we want to hear yours.

Fill out the form; https://www.themercantilehotel.com.au/love-at-the-merc-form/

28/09/2026

MELBOURNE CUP AT THE MERC

Tuesday, November 3. The race that stops the nation, and we’re making a day of it at The Mercantile.

$149 per person includes:
🥂 2-course meal
🍻 3 hour drink package
🏇 Sweepsteaks
🎶 + more

Get dressed up, grab the crew and settle in for all the Cup Day action at The Merc.

Contact us directly to book.

28/09/2026

Share your favourites - ours are the beautiful bruschetta and house burrata

Perfect for the table, even better shared.

28/09/2026

Your Live Music lineup is here. Make a night of it and catch your favourite acts this week.

25/09/2026

October Long Weekend starts here.

Three days, plenty of plans and one very good place to spend them.

Good food, cold drinks, live music, Sydney Harbour views and all the NRL Finals action on the screens.

Make a day of it at The Mercantile this October Long Weekend.

24/09/2026

Doesn't get much better than this.

23/09/2026

Your 4pm plans are sorted.

From Monday to Friday, join us in the Main Bar for $11 pints and $9 wines between 4-6pm.

Round up the crew, grab a drink and call it a day at The Merc.

Address

25/27 George Street, The Rocks
Sydney, NSW
2000

Website

http://www.themercantilehotel.com.au/

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