Vic On The Park
publivelylocal feel
A dog-friendly Marrickville pub with an expansive back deck, basketball court and classic pub menu, drawing multigenerational crowds for Carlton Draught and live music.
4.3
(2,823 reviews)$$GoogleHappy Hour Deals
Happy Hour
- $7.50 schooners of house beers
- $10 pints of house beers
- $7.50 house spirits
- $7.50 house wines
- $15 Aperol Spritz
- $18 cocktails
Monday – Friday
5:00pm – 7:00pm
Best For
PubLive MusicOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsBar
2 Addison Road, Marrickville 2204
View on Google MapsOpening Hours
MondayToday10am – 1am
Tuesday10am – 1am
Wednesday10am – 3am
Thursday10am – 3am
Friday10am – 3am
Saturday10am – 3am
Sunday11am – 10pm
The Vibe
- Physical space: The sprawling back deck feels like a mate's backyard, overlooking bold street art murals and the pub's own half basketball court. Groups pack around timber tables while dogs of all sizes lounge with their owners.
- The crowd: Up to 30 dogs can be spotted on busy nights, alongside their human companions spanning four generations. Families, couples and groups of mates settle in with jugs of Carlton Draught or stubbies from local breweries like Batch Brewing Co. and Young Henrys.
- Energy levels: The atmosphere stays relaxed and animated, with people chatting freely across packed tables. Live bands and DJ sets ramp up the energy on event nights, while the basketball court adds a playful element that sets it apart from standard pub fare.
What People Love
- The food: Regulars rave about the buttermilk fried-chicken burger with lettuce, avocado, chipotle mayo and chips. The simple bar menu nails pub classics, while weekly chalkboard specials bring variety with dishes like antipasto boards, zucchini roulade and mushroom blue-cheese risotto.
- Happy hour value: Monday to Friday 5-7pm brings $7.50 schooners and $10 pints of select house beers, plus $7.50 house spirits and wine. The $15 Aperol spritz and $18 cocktails round out the specials.
- Late-night options: Friday and Saturday nights offer a stellar late-night menu until 1am, featuring cheeseburgers, chicken wings and toasties for those wanting to kick on after the kitchen usually closes.
The Neighbourhood
- Location: Sitting on Addison Road in the heart of Marrickville, The Vic anchors itself as a genuine local for the inner west community. It's a 20-minute walk down Enmore Road from Newtown station or catch the 423, 426 or M30 bus to the Enmore Park stop.
- Getting there: From the city, it's 15 minutes via City Road, King Street and Enmore Road. Limited onsite parking means most people walk, cycle or take public transport.
- The strip: Part of Merivale's collection since 2017, The Vic operates as more than just a pub - it's a community hub hosting designer markets, open-air movie screenings and regular live music that draws crowds from across the inner west suburbs.
Nearby in Marrickville
Ratings from Google