First, the hotel review. The place is old and dated and could use some updating. We booked an ensuite room that faced the street. There are quite a few stairs to climb up to reception especially when lugging suitcases. The bathtub needs to be replaced as there were several rust stains. The rooms are small and spartan but clean and the bed was relatively comfortable. You might not want to stay here over the weekend as the band in the pub plays until after midnight. The street was closed when we were leaving the hotel because of the Saturday markets resulting us having to lug our luggage up the street to catch a taxi to the cruise terminal. Breakfast is not included.
Now the pub. We enjoyed eating lunch and dinner in the pub. Be sure to ask what their specials of the day are if you did not see them on the chalkboard when entering the outside seating area. We enjoyed the schnitzel, fish and chips and shepherd’s pie. Pints of cold Guinness were good too. There is live music inside the pub that was enjoyable. No complaints with any of the meals. The outside tables as well as inside were filled with locals and tourists alike.
Location, location, location. The Mercantile is located within walking distance of many of Sydney’s attractions such as the Harbor Bridge and Sydney Harbor. It’s located on George Street. Recommend. The room price is affordable, and the pub food is good.

I just wanted to write a message to say that the staff in the Mercantile went above and beyond to accommodate my friends and I after we were scammed tickets by a third party for their NYE bash. They listened to us and couldn’t have done more to help us. We are forever grateful to Charlene and Mick.
Happy New Year everyone ❤️