Must See Marrickville!

Factory Theatre, Victoria Road, Marrickville

Voted by TimeOut as one of the world’s ten coolest neighbourhoods, the lifestyle on offer in Marrickville is unrivalled, and its live music and theatre scene is no exception. With its wealth of funky venues and playhouses, you will be spoiled for choice when looking for the best places to party.

First cab off the ranks is the Factory Theatre. This venue hosts incredible live events from an array of performance genres, from standup comedy to sketch, live music and more. On Wednesday 27th September at 8pm, UK hip hop star ArrDee, who’s had an explosive rise to the top with 2022’s most-streamed hip hop records, returns to our shores following a sold out run last year. And kicking off at the start of November, The Life of Bryon is an extraordinary play filled with laughter and pathos. A heartwarming exploration of family and the challenges of love, responsibility, and growing up. The play sees the world through the eyes of one man as he struggles with his past and the critical decision he must make. And after the Factory, pop across to Poor Tom’s Gin Hall for a great cocktail.

Poor Toms Gin Hall, Chalder Avenue, Marrickville

The Flightpath Theatre is the ideal spot to catch emerging acts and rising stars in an intimate venue, or to witness more experimental work than the larger theatres generally offer. Following a performance here head around the corner to much-loved neighbourhood pub, The Henson. This dog-friendly, Art Deco watering hole has an honest working-class bar and great dining with a focus on quality, seasonality and sustainability. With its leafy, child-friendly beer garden, The Henson is a playground for all to enjoy.


Noel Hodda. In This Light at Flightpath Theatre. Photography © Robert Catto

Lazybones Lounge is known for serving up quality live music in the heart of Marrickville seven nights a week. Across its two floors you’ll find up to 15 bands playing each week spanning a variety of genres including R&B, jazz, afrobeat, soul and more amid its decadent Bohemian décor. Camelot Lounge is Sydney’s favourite boutique music venue and home to fantastic singer songwriters, World Music, Jazz, Folk, Blues, Cabaret and Comedy. A friendly venue for young and old alike, coming acts include Johnny G and the E Types, a tribute to Fleetwood Mac, Bowie Unzipped, Johnny G and the E Types, Evil Gal Blues and much more.


Lazybones, Marrickville Road, Marrickville

Another pup-friendly locale is Vic on the Park, Merivale’s Marrickville gem that hosts live music showcasing a spectrum of local talent, along with street murals, creative pub fare and a dance floor that allows you to get down. Pop along to The Grifter Brewing Co for its bright and refreshing range of beers, then just a quick walk away, we can’t go past the iconic Enmore, with outstanding upcoming acts including Belinda Carlisle, The Doors Alive and Deacon Blue.

The Enmore, Enmore Road, Newtown

Marrickville’s largest live music venue, The Great Club, with its 300 seats, is an appropriate pitstop for large touring acts featuring styles ranging from pop and jazz, to acoustic and experimental. While the stage and sizeable bar are undeniably the venue’s main attractions, the small museum of Greek artifacts from the 1950s building’s Greek Macedonian Club incarnation are worth admiring. Upcoming acts include Ash Grunwald and a fab lineup from the USA including Satsung, Jenny Don’t & The Spurs and The Pink Stones.

The Great Club, Livingstone Road, Marrickville

Other great venues include Gasoline Pony which has live music Wednesday to Sunday with Community Choir & Sea Shanty Club on a Tuesday. Then there’s the Marrickville Bowling Club with upcoming gigs featuring Sundogs, a classic rock and roll band compared to Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Pulley, a Punk Rock band from California. And to keep up the good spirits, head across to The Bob Hawke Beer & Leisure Centre, replete with 80s nostalgia, Australian-Chinese food and plenty of beer.

To live close to all the amazing live action in this greatest of Sydney suburbs, contact the Cramer team today and learn about the divine apartments at Wicks Place on the Park.

Emma Chappell

Head of Sales & Marketing

Tel 02 8302 1500

emma@cramerproperty.com

The Best of Marrickville 2023

Marrickville's popularity continues to soar - there's always something new to discover. We've updated The Cramer Guide to the Best of Marrickville for 2023 and we've got some fabulous new additions - with heaps of new eateries, breweries and leisure spaces - here's our top 5 new places to discover!





1. Messina HQ
Messina’s new headquarters in Marrickville is four times the size of their previous home at Rosebery and took more than two years to create, is a factory, decor wonderland and one-stop creamy-things-in-cones shop.

2. Alex n Rolls
The owners of this inner-west hole-in-the-wall begin preparing its succulent pork at 3am each morning. Their banh mi has been compared to one in Vietnam that Anthony Bourdain called the best in the world with many believing it to be better.



3. 12 Taps
12 Taps Beer Bar, is a gathering place for beer explorers & food lovers alike. So find great conversation, drink the best craft beers, cheer on your favourite team, and start making memories!



4. Creative Corner Studios
From Kids Classes to Hens Parties - just down the road in Dulwich Hill, this Art Studio has a range of classing from drawing and painting or making your own resin cheeseboard or coasters - perfect for your new pad!

5. Mobius Distilling Company
This one didn't quite make the map as they currently don't have a cellar door - but the finest of Gins, mixers and liquors are created in Marrickville - find a selection of their range at Titus Jones purchase online here to enjoy at home!

Contact Emma Chappell emma@cramerproperty.com.au to learn more about Wicks Place in Marrickville and to obtain your Cramer Guide to Marrickville printable PDF so you can explore the neighbourhood today!

Live Like a Marrickvillian!

Live Like a Marrickvillian!

Marrickville Springs Rooftop Terrace at Philter Brewing, Sydenham Rd

The locals have known it for a long time, and now it’s gone international, with Marrickville voted by Time Out magazine as one of the World’s Top Ten Coolest Neighbourhoods. This vibrantly pulsating suburb is gaining more and more residents who want to become full time Marrickvillians. 

Fantastic Lifestyle

Marrickville Metro, Smidmore Street

Marrickville is a foodie fun-lover’s heaven and village life here offers everything from some of the best cafes, restaurants, bars and boutiques in Sydney to a fantastic arts and entertainment scene. Add to this the abundance of green spaces and excellent public transport system, you will be hard pressed to find a Sydney suburb that beats it.

Multicultural Food Scene

Hello Auntie, Illawarra Rd

A huge factor that contributes to Marrickville’s liveability and lovability is its multi-cultural population that creates a melting pot of all that is great about the individual cultures and shows Australia functioning socially at its best. This diversity means the best cuisines of the world are on offer here. Try Baba’s Place, Lazza, Hello Auntie, Barzaari, Pizza Madre, Valentina’s Baby Rey’s Burgers and Brooklyn Boy Bagels Drive-Thru.

Café Culture

Two Chaps, Chapel St

Marrickville is famous for its great coffee, and as a Marrickvillian, you will be spoiled for choice. The Wood Roaster will live up to any coffee aficionado’s standards. Also outstanding are Ona, Matinee, Roastville, Post or Stix, and while you’re there, try the food as it is as good as it gets. And Two Chaps has a vegetarian based menu and is also open at night for pasta and Italian style desserts. And don’t go past Goodwood Bake Shop for the best baked goods you’ll have had in a long while.

Best of Beer


Where's Nick, Marrickville Rd

The pub culture in Marrickville is becoming world-renowned and its craft beer halls arguably the best in the country. Sauce Brewing Co, Batch, Stockade, Wildflower, Bucket Boys Crafty Beer Co and Bob Hawke Leisure Centre have the best beer and Where’s Nick Wine Bar and Shop, for sublime wine. Great pubs are Pepito’s, The Henson, Poor Tom’s Gin Hall, and The Vic on the Park lets you bring the dog and even play some basketball.

Gorgeous Groceries

Panetta Mercato, Marrickville Metro

You’ve got your groceries covered with the Paesanella Food Emporium, Panetta Mercato, Vietnamese green grocers, and Whole Beast and Feather and Bone Butcheries. Then for certified organic, super-fresh produce, the Sunday Marrickville Organic Markets have everything you need and more.

Amazing Arts and Luxe Library

There are so many artist studios located around Marrickville that the council runs Creative Trails annually in August. Or year round pop into Scratch Art Space, Makers Space, Hypmotive Hub and Lil’ Crafters for the kids. Then check out the brand new, award-winning, architecturally superior Marrickville Library and Pavilion. Again, if you have little ones the library has a great Rhyme Time, then after take the tiny tots for an excellent adventure at the playground in Marrickville Park.

Plenty of Parks

Cooks River, Marrickville

Get your own Vitamin D fix with relaxation or workout in any one of this suburb’s great parks. Take a book and/or a picnic to your choice of Marrickville, Henson or Enmore Parks. For great cardio and water views, try the Cooks River Foreshore Walking and Bike Track.

Terrific Transport

Artists Impression of Marrickville Station - renovations due for completion in 2024

As a Marrickvillian, Greater Sydney couldn’t be more easily accessible. The neighbourhood’s two train stations – Marrickville and Sydenham – take you direct to the CBD and the buses connect easily to other popular Inner West suburbs such as Newtown and Enmore. 

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