The Montague Hotel

pub

local feelgood for groups

A renovated Marrickville pub with a sports bar downstairs and upstairs cocktail venue Harriet's, serving fire-cooked pub classics and $6.50 happy hour schooners.

4.3

(55 reviews)Google

Happy Hour Deals

Happy Hour

$6.50 house schooners, $6.50 house wines

Monday – Friday

4:00pm – 6:00pm

Happy Hour

2 for $20 spritz

Friday – Saturday

9:00pm – 11:00pm

Best For

PubTakes ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleBar FoodBarSports Bar

252-254 Illawarra Road, Marrickville 2204

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Opening Hours

MondayToday10am – 2am

Tuesday10am – 2am

Wednesday10am – 2am

Thursday10am – 2am

Friday10am – 2am

Saturday10am – 2am

Sunday10am – 10pm

The Vibe

Physical space: Two distinct levels define The Montague Hotel - downstairs operates as a classic sports bar with pool tables, big screens for live sport and a laid-back afternoon atmosphere. Upstairs at Harriet's shifts into a chic bar with a playful edge, designed for late-night energy with DJ sets and live music.
Crowd and timing: The sports bar draws a buzzing crowd of fans and friends, particularly during match days when the atmosphere centres around icy pints and the pool room action. Upstairs attracts a different demographic seeking cocktails and nightlife, with the mood transitioning from relaxed afternoons to energetic late nights.
Energy levels: Downstairs maintains that classic pub atmosphere with constant sport on screens, while Harriet's upstairs operates more like a nightclub venue with regular DJ sets creating a completely different vibe under the same roof.

What People Love

Happy hour deals: Monday to Friday 4-6pm brings $6.50 house schooners and house wines, plus $25 burger and drink combos that locals consistently mention. Weekend spritz hour (Friday-Saturday 9-11pm) offers two spritzes for $20 including Hugo, Limoncello and Aperol.
Food quality: The kitchen operates a charcoal grill for fire-cooked pub classics and expertly dry-aged cuts, with schnitzels, burgers and steaks getting strong mentions alongside rotating seasonal specials. Share plates are designed for group dining.
Flexibility: The venue works across different occasions - families during the day and early evening, sports fans for match viewing and night owls heading upstairs to Harriet's. Regular trivia nights and live music events keep the weekly programming varied.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sitting at 252-254 Illawarra Road, The Montague Hotel anchors itself in the heart of Marrickville with easy access from the main strip. It's a short walk from Enmore Road and the train station, making it accessible across the Inner West.
Transport: Street parking surrounds the pub, while public transport connections via train and bus bring people from across the area. The venue positions itself as easily reachable from anywhere in the Inner West, sitting 25 minutes by car from Surry Hills.
Local context: The pub represents Marrickville's authentic mix of grit, culture and good taste, operating as both a neighbourhood local and a destination venue. Its renovation reflects the area's evolution while maintaining the classic pub atmosphere that locals expect from their corner boozer.

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The Vibe

Physical space: Two distinct levels define The Montague Hotel - downstairs operates as a classic sports bar with pool tables, big screens for live sport and a laid-back afternoon atmosphere. Upstairs at Harriet's shifts into a chic bar with a playful edge, designed for late-night energy with DJ sets and live music.

Crowd and timing: The sports bar draws a buzzing crowd of fans and friends, particularly during match days when the atmosphere centres around icy pints and the pool room action. Upstairs attracts a different demographic seeking cocktails and nightlife, with the mood transitioning from relaxed afternoons to energetic late nights.

Energy levels: Downstairs maintains that classic pub atmosphere with constant sport on screens, while Harriet's upstairs operates more like a nightclub venue with regular DJ sets creating a completely different vibe under the same roof.

What People Love

Happy hour deals: Monday to Friday 4-6pm brings $6.50 house schooners and house wines, plus $25 burger and drink combos that locals consistently mention. Weekend spritz hour (Friday-Saturday 9-11pm) offers two spritzes for $20 including Hugo, Limoncello and Aperol.

Food quality: The kitchen operates a charcoal grill for fire-cooked pub classics and expertly dry-aged cuts, with schnitzels, burgers and steaks getting strong mentions alongside rotating seasonal specials. Share plates are designed for group dining.

Flexibility: The venue works across different occasions - families during the day and early evening, sports fans for match viewing and night owls heading upstairs to Harriet's. Regular trivia nights and live music events keep the weekly programming varied.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Sitting at 252-254 Illawarra Road, The Montague Hotel anchors itself in the heart of Marrickville with easy access from the main strip. It's a short walk from Enmore Road and the train station, making it accessible across the Inner West.

Transport: Street parking surrounds the pub, while public transport connections via train and bus bring people from across the area. The venue positions itself as easily reachable from anywhere in the Inner West, sitting 25 minutes by car from Surry Hills.

Local context: The pub represents Marrickville's authentic mix of grit, culture and good taste, operating as both a neighbourhood local and a destination venue. Its renovation reflects the area's evolution while maintaining the classic pub atmosphere that locals expect from their corner boozer.