Where

Calvert St Carpark, Illawarra Rd, Marrickville


When

Sunday 13 April 2025

5pm-9pm

Sing, sip, and savour at Marrickville Sunday Session—where karaoke, local craft drinks, and culinary delights create the perfect Inner West night out.

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Join us for the Marrickville Sunday Session, a unique evening celebrating local culture and community. On Sunday 13 April, from 5 PM to 9 PM, head to the Calvert St Carpark, on Illawarra Rd in Marrickville for a vibrant community gathering in the heart of Sydney's Inner West.

The evening revolves around three fantastic experiences: show off your vocal talents with karaoke hosted by CLIPPED, featuring a diverse song list where you can step up to the mic and perform your favourite tunes.

Sample exceptional drinks from some of the best brewers and distillers in the Inner West, who will be showcasing their locally crafted beverages for you to savour.

While there, explore the fantastic selection of local restaurants along Illawarra Rd, including a range of delicious Vietnamese food options.

Marrickville Sunday Session promises a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere for the entire community—mark your calendars for an unforgettable night in Marrickville!

Come along and check out some amazing beers from local bars, brewers and tipples from talented distillers.

What to explore

Illawarra Bars on site

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Thirstville

Thirstville Marrickville is a vibrant, community-focused bottle shop & bar located in the heart of Marrickville, catering to craft beverage enthusiasts and casual shoppers alike. Known for its curated selection of local and international wines, craft beers, and artisanal spirits, Thirstville celebrates quality and diversity in every bottle.

Thirstville is more than just a bottle shop—it's a hub for tastings, events, and connecting with like-minded individuals who appreciate the finer things in life. Stop by to experience the perfect blend of craft and community.

SERVING TBA

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Titus Jones

Welcome to Titus Jones, a small but vibrant bar nestled in the heart of Marrickville. Since opening our doors in 2015, we've become a beloved local spot where great drinks, delicious food, and good vibes come together.

We pride ourselves on crafting the best margaritas in the Inner West, and our extensive range of tequila and mezcal will satisfy even the most discerning spirits enthusiast. Our menu features mouthwatering Mexican-inspired dishes, perfect for pairing with one of our signature cocktails, uniquely inspired by our vibrant local Vietnamese community.

Titus Jones is a safe and inclusive space where everyone is welcome. Come by and discover why we’ve been a local favourite for nearly a decade.

SERVING Spicy Margaritas and Watermelon Margaritas

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Pepito's

Bold flavors, handcrafted cocktails, and the vibrant spirit of Peru. Pepito's is all about great food, good vibes, and creating unforgettable moments. We are a family-run venue that has become a culinary destination, drawing food enthusiasts and locals alike. Whether you're here to savor, sip, or celebrate, expect an electric atmosphere, warm hospitality, and a dining experience celebrated as one of the best in Sydney

SERVING: Pisco Sour and Pepito's Chela

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We Three Bar

We Three is your favourite little local bar. Serving Australian and European wines, delicious cocktails and local craft beers. Try our wonderful all day and night bar menu or stop in during the evening for our delicious pasta dinner menu. We Three hosts an array of spaces to cater for all sizes of groups. Hang in our cozy front bar or check out our downstairs lounge and upstairs lounge for larger groups. Dog Friendly in the front bar.

SERVING: Negroni cocktails and Choc, Rum and Raisin cocktail

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Inner West Brewers and Distillers on site

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The Grifter Brewing Co

For over 10 years, The Grifter Brewing Co. has been peddling beer from our corner of Sydney’s Inner West. Growing from humble beginnings to a thriving brewery, we’re still 100% independent and majority owned by our founders. Today, we quench thirsts across the state and beyond, with a focus on where we come from. Whether you find us in the CBD, the Hunter, the ACT, Byron Bay, Moruya or Melbourne, you’ll know that every keg and every can was hand-brewed and packaged by us in Marrickville – where we’ve been since 2015. We even deliver ourselves Greater Sydney-wide, making sure to take care of our own backyard with the same love the community has shown us.

SERVING: Serpent Kiss Pilsners and Grifter XPA

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Willie the Boatman

Willie the Boatman is a laid-back pub and craft brewery, nestled in Australia’s Craft Beer capital; the Inner West. One of the first craft breweries to open in Sydney, Willie the Boatman has built an award-winning reputation for delivering high quality, flavourful and unique brews which are available on tap or in cans.

Founded in 2012 we have been paving the way of craft beer within the inner west. Locally made & made for the characters of our backyard. Enjoy with friends & family & don’t forget to #grabawillie

SERVING: Albo Pale Ale and Rogue Draught IPA

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A bottle of Unexpected Guest gin

Unexpected Guest

Conceived in 2018 Unexpected Guest Distillery opened it’s playful cellar door and gin bar in Cadogan Street Marrickville in 2023, just metres from Sydenham Station and many of the Inner West’s much loved breweries.  Pouring inventive, fun cocktails in our revamped warehouse that previously served as a mechanic’s workshop our vibe is intoxicatingly fun. We’re proudly 100% independently owned, have a strong commitment to supporting our local community and continually strive to meet our sustainability targets. Keep an eye out as Unexpected Guest starts to pop-up in local venues, cinemas and bars across Sydney.  If you haven't dropped in to see us yet, you're missing out on a lot of fun stuff....... Seek the Unexpected.

SERVING: Classic GnT

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Food on Illawarra Road

236 Juice bar and Sugercane

Alex N Rolls Vietnamese Street Food

Bánh Cuôn Bà Oanh

Breadtop

Café Nhô

CÔBA Viet Street Food

Eat Fuh

Gia Dinh Marrickville

Hello Auntie

Kami Japanese Restaurant

KHÓI Vietnamese Eatery

Kin

Kreamu Gelato

Lox in a Box

Marrickville Pork Roll

Nguyen Garden Vietnamese Noodle House

Noodle and Co.

Pepitos

Phó Viêt Xúa 1919

Share Tea

Tea Struck

The Ds Bar and Dining

The Ritz

Thirstville

Thúy Húóng

Tita

Titus Jones

Viet Noms Pork Roll

VN Street Foods

We Three Bar

NOTE: Opening hours are decided by each business. Inclusion in the list above does not grantee the business will be open during Marrickville Sunday Session

 

Food and other drinks on site

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Aunty's Ginger Tonic

Aunty’s Ginger Tonic is the vibrant flavours of West African villages and the fresh, natural goodness of Australia in a bottle -  a real mix of cultures, representing what Australia is today - and what healthy eating and drinking should be! It's the perfect mix. The new way to refreshment that’s as good for you as it is fun to drink.          

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Halloumi Me

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Yan Asian Caterer

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While you're in Marrickville check out the Hop Harvest Festival from the Inner West Ale Trail

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The fresh hop beer fest is back this Friday with 11 awesome breweries pouring exclusive new beers to celebrate.

They've got dark ales, hazy pales, experimental IPAs and more - all made with Galaxy hops picked fresh off the farm and brewed the next day.

SCORE A FREE FESTIVAL T-SHIRT!
Try each fresh hop beer, collect stamps in your passport and score a limited-edition tee designed by local legend @sindysinn. Normal RSA rules apply - take your time and enjoy the event.

The Hop Harvest Fest is free, family/dog-friendly. Breweries include: Batch, Future, Kicks, Mixtape, Philter, Sauce, The Grifter, Wayward, White Bay, Wildflower and Young Henrys.

Check our website for individual brewery opening times and see maps, menus, booking info & more.

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Celebrate Illawarra Rd businesses, local brewers and distillers in a laid back, relaxed environment.

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