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.

Back to All Events

Blanchie's Blues Ensemble 6pm

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

Blanchie’s Blues Ensemble Peter Blanch (“Blanchie”) has been around the traps for more years than he wants to mention. Having written numerous songs and performed solo gigs along the way. The Blues Ensemble is a group of seasoned musos, hand – picked by Blanchie, who are veterans and true lovers of what they call “Classic old school blues and rock”. Mixing a blend of old Chicago style blues through to up - tempo classics. Along with Blanchie’s unique vocals and acoustic guitar playing, the band features the talents of Bryan West on keyboards, Manny Farr on guitar, Sean Bowen on bass, Micky Macintyre on drums and Dave Welch on guitar and vocals.

Peter Blanch – Singer and acoustic guitar

Manny Farr (me) – Lead guitar

Mick McIntyre – drums

Shaun Bowen – Bass

Dave Welch – Rhythm guitar and backup vocals

Brian West - Keyboards

Earlier Event: May 3
The Freeekz 8pm
Later Event: May 18
Kylie and Stuart 6pm