Mercure Sydney - Local Secrets: Weekend Rituals

Local Secrets: Weekend Rituals

Wondering how Sydneysiders spend their weekends? We’ll let you in on some local secrets, from farmers markets to iconic brunch spots, so you can spend your weekend exploring, tasting and unwinding like a local.

The Grounds of Alexandria

A rustic‑industrial warehouse turned café, bakery, bar and weekend market, a vibe that feels both lively and grounded. We love its all‑day brunch, garden vibes, and even a little animal farm, ideal for families, friends, or anyone chasing the comfort of good coffee and fresh food.

Edition Roasters

Edition Roasters is a refined, minimalist cafe, with a Japanese influence in their dishes. It’s close to the city centre, ideal after shopping and exploring Sydney. We love it for it’s great coffees and even better matcha.

Carriageworks Farmers Market

Held in a heritage railway‑workshop precinct, this market draws locals every Saturday for seasonal produce, artisan bread, boutique cheeses, and specialty coffee. A relaxed way to start the weekend: pick up fresh groceries, enjoy small‑batch pastries, coffee, and soak in the local community vibe.

Bills

What is Sydney without it’s brunch? Bill is one of Sydney’s favourite brunch institution, known for creamy scrambled eggs, ricotta hotcakes and great coffees, perfect for a laid-back, lazy Sunday.

Bronte Beach

There’s nothing Sydneysiders loves more than catching the see breeze on the weekends. More relaxed than its famous neighbour, Bronte is a beautiful local beach just 10 minutes away from Mercure Sydney.

Ready to explore?

Staying at Mercure Sydney puts you minutes from Central Station, making it easy to connect to every corner of the city and spend a weekend like a true local.

Pro tip: Ask our front desk team for the latest recommendations – we love sharing our Local Secrets.

Plan your stay at Mercure Sydney today and discover the city’s best restaurants, cafés, and food experiences right on your doorstep.