The Mercantile Hotel in The Rocks is Australia's oldest Irish Pub. 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.

Situated in the heart of The Rocks beneath the iconic Sydney Harbour Bridge, The Mercantile provides function space with an authenticity like no other venue. Whether your event is for business or pleasure, give us a call to discuss your needs and let us tailor an option to suit your needs.

The bistro at The Mercantile is the ever-popular Hungry Hewer. A Hewer is the name for someone who cuts coal and removes it from a coalmine, one of the toughest jobs there is. So regardless of how big your appetite is, the Hungry Hewer has a hearty meal to satisfy you.