The Marrickville Hotel

The Marrickville Hotel is a small-bar pub on Marrickville Road, Marrickville, with a snug bar at the front and a covered courtyard at the rear. Come for the music, a broad beer selection and a glass of house white, described as both tasty and affordable. The courtyard has long communal tables and a retractable skylight; indoors, vintage pictures and kitsch ornaments give the rooms an eclectic feel. There’s bar food for a snack alongside your drink, though the venue suits a casual stop more than a full meal.

A small-bar pub on Marrickville Road

The Marrickville Hotel occupies a former discount shop on Marrickville Road. Its name recalls an earlier neighbourhood pub that traded under the same name before losing its registration in 1979.

The pub sits between the feel of a neighbourhood local and a small bar. The front room is compact, with sepia-toned decor and framed images; the courtyard at the back opens up the space. Long tables make it a practical spot for groups, while the front bar offers a closer setting for a drink.

Beer, wine and the courtyard

The drinks list spans familiar beers such as VB and Reschs alongside local brews from Grifter and Waywards. House white wine is another option, and the bar also serves spirits and cocktails. Bar food is available if you want something to eat with your drink.

In the rear courtyard, a retractable skylight brings changing light into the covered space. Inside, look for framed vintage photographs, faded still-life and landscape pictures, and small porcelain ornaments. The music and the choice between the snug front bar and the roomier courtyard shape the visit.