The Merton Hotel

The Merton Hotel is a locally Irish owned and run pub just 3km from Sydney city in the Balmain Rozelle area. We are proudly POKIE FREE.

Enjoy views of the harbour bridge and city skyline from the bar or spend a sunny afternoon relaxing in the beer garden with a glass of wine and delicious food from the bistro.

The Merton Hotel Rozelle Balmain is an Irish pub offering quality accommodation minutes from the Sydney CBD. The hotel features an excellent Bistro and is a popular venue for functions and events.

The Merton Hotel Rozelle also offers free live music on the weekend where you will see some of Sydney's best musicians.

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The Specialties 8pm

  • The Merton Hotel 38 Victoria Road Rozelle NSW 2039 Australia (map)

The Specialties are a five piece band specialising in the genre's of Blues, Jazz, Soul, Funk and Alt Country.

Out front you have one of the best vocalists in the country Shannon Carswell and one red hot rhythm section with the amazing Shawn Supra (USA) slapping that Double Bass and the rhythmic stylings of the always in demand Willem Van Ekert on Drums.

Nic Lewis on Lead Guitar brings his slick jazz & blues sounds to the group and Wayne Rigby on Saxophone and Flute brings his own unique sound and experience having played at over 30 music festivals around the country. The Specialties recently picked up 5 nominations from the Sydney Blues Society 2023 Blues Awards.