The Montague: Dual-Venue Destination opens in Marrickville
The Montague Hotel – a two-storey hospitality destination that blends the charm of a local modern pub with the energy of a late-night lounge – has just opened right in the heart of Marrickville.
At street level, The Montague – affectionately known as The Monty – is a new take on the classic Australian pub. Inspired by its location, it is community-focused, welcoming, diverse and proudly local. Set to become a defining venue for the inner west, it’s open seven days a week and proudly serves everyone from families and footy fans to Friday knock-off crews.
Upstairs, Harriet’s is where chaos flirts with class. A refined oasis with a playful twist, it’s an all-in-one hotspot for long lunches, golden hour cocktails, late-night DJs and everything in between. Open Thursday through Sunday, Harriet’s seamlessly shifts from laid-back afternoons to high-energy evenings, with private dining available for birthdays and intimate celebrations. Then, come Saturday, things get bolder as BAD Harriet’s takes the reins.
BAD Harriet’s is your wildly elegant best friend. Part bar, part lounge, part late-night escape. Think velvet textures, cosy booth seating, marble bar tops, disco balls and DJs spinning as the lights go low. She’s bold, a little chaotic, and always ready to dance.
Menus at The Montague are led by PHMG (Public House Management Group) Group Executive Chef Scott Greve (Hatch) and Head Chef William Lesmana (formerly of Hatch and 6HEAD). The duo delivers a modern Australian approach to pub and bar dining: fire-cooked, generous, ingredient-led and deliciously creative.
At The Monty, you’ll find the essentials done right: parmis, dry-aged steaks and schnitties (their Chicken Schnitzel is a definite crowd-pleaser – beautifully golden, crispy and packed with flavour). Other delectable offerings include Charred Prawns with chilli butter, Tuna Tartare with soy, yuzu and flatbread, and a standout Chargrilled Pork Chop with caper butter, jus and smashed potato salad.
For the sambo fans, there’s an appetising House Burger with brioche bun, burger cheese, house sauce, pickles and fries; and a Steak Sambo with focaccia, garlic aioli, wild rocket, confit onion and fries. There are salads to explore too such as the Chicken Noodle salad, Charred Beef Rump salad or the standout Tuna Poke Bowl with brown rice, soy dressing, edamame, coriander and carrot. So fresh, filling and absolutely scrumptious!
Upstairs at Harriet’s, Greve and Lesmana have turned the dial up, with dishes like wagyu beef tartare with pani puri and black garlic; 800g pork tomahawk with burnt apple and herb salsa; and wagyu skewers with sous vide pineapple. A rotating brunch menu features elevated classics like crab benedict and fig & ricotta hotcakes, plus a bottomless to boot on Fridays and Saturdays from $85pp.
Behind the bar, Harriet’s serves up a delicious cocktail menu bursting with bold flavours and cheeky personality. Signature drinks include the Watermelon Sugar High – a vibrant blend of vodka, ginger liqueur, lime, watermelon syrup and pineapple juice; Casa Rosa mixes with Espolon Reposado, strawberry liqueur, coconut and lime, while the After Hours offers a smooth combination of Hennessy, cab merlot, dark chocolate, almond, orange, cherry and lemon.
The Montague is a fantastic new local for those in the inner west with two distinct yet connected experiences. The Monty is familiar and unpretentious – whilst upstairs – Harriet’s is chic and unexpected. With its tasty offerings, friendly staff and great vibes, The Montague is a place you’ve got to check out!
The Montague
252-254 Illawarra Rd, Marrickville
www.themontaguehotel.com.au