BEARS PUB CRAWL 

CALLING ALL BEAR BARDS, BREW KNIGHTS & ALE MAGES! 

Gather your party for a legendary quest through the enchanted laneways and hidden alehouses of Olde Marrickville! 

On Saturday 6 December, at 11:30am we set forth from the gates of Sydenham Station, to break bread and feast on the meats of Marrickville before embarking on a merry crawl through backstreet breweries and taverns. Expect strange concoctions and local lore, while the brews flow like enchanted potions. 

Our final destination is the fabled gay bar of the realm, Miss Wolf!  There the radiant show wench Felicity Frockaccino shall perform her dazzling arts. Further imbibing encouraged, as it will make her appear more comely! Shenanigans guaranteed. 

Dress in your finest bear tavern garb and bring your thirst and your charisma modifier. It will be an afternoon of revelry, and bear beer quaffing. 

PLEASE RSVP to let us know you will be part of our valiant company, so we may forewarn the tavern wenches and brewmasters the number in our merry band. 

Where: Meet outside Sydenham Station
When: 11:30 on Saturday 6 December 2025
How much?: Free, but please RSVP so we have accurate numbers for the pubs.

It's going to be a very hot day, so make sure you have water at each stop!

If you get lost, you can call the bear hotline on 0491 679 628 to find out where the group is up to.

Here's the itinerary:

• 11:30am to 1pm General Gordon Hotel,

Address: 20 Swain St, Sydenham NSW 2044, Opposite Sydenham Station

Catch the train or Metro to Sydenham Station and the hotel is next door. Great place for lunch to start the day.

Come early to grab a table in the bar or in the courtyard for lunch https://generalgordonhotel.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/GG_WebsiteMenu_SEPEMBER2025_Food-1.pdf

10 minute walk to Bob Hawke however optional beer at Batch Brewery 44 Sydenham Rd Marrickville on the way and maybe grab a Portuguese burger or fana at the food truck https://www.thebifanalab.com/

• 1:15-2:30 pm The Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre,

Address: 8-12 Sydney St, Marrickville NSW 2204.

Try their signature prawn toast if you can. Lunch option but would have to book well in advance for the restaurant area but seating upstairs and in the back in the Bob Hawke memorial room as well as out front and at the bar. https://hawkesbrewing.com/pages/the-bob-hawke-beer-and-leisure-centre#lucky-prawn

 5 minute walk

• 2:45-3:45pm Philter Brewing,

Address: 92-98 Sydenham Rd, Marrickville

https://philterbrewing.com/home

Then either a 10 minute walk to Marrickville Hotel with an optional stop at Gasoline Pony 115 Marrickville Rd for a quick bevvy and maybe some live music or straight on to Marrickville Hotel.

Those wanting a less strenuous option can catch the 423 or 426 bus on Victoria Road around the corner from Sydenham Road and get off on the second stop out front of Marrickville Hotel.

10 minute walk

• 4:00-5:00 pm The Marrickville Hotel,

A very mixed hotel with $12 Spritzs. Plus you can order food at the bar from Pho PhD

Address: 244 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204

5 minute walk across to the other side of the road

• 5:00- 6:00-pm Man On Marrickville

Gay friendly live music venue on two levels. Great pizza and cheap burgers  

Address: 185 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204

5:30-5:35pm 5 minute walk

• Ending at 6:00-6:15pm at Miss Wolf,

Address: 285 Marrickville Rd, Marrickville NSW 2204

Enjoy Felicity Frockaccino performing shows at Marrickville’s own little gay bar all through the night.