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At Merivale, we aim to bring a little magic into the everyday. We are driven to deliver unique and memorable experiences to every person who steps into one of our venues. Owned and run by the Hemmes family for over 60 years, Merivale began as an iconic fashion house started by John and Merivale Hemmes. Merivale’s fashionable beginnings were soon followed by a venture into hospitality, opening a Thai tea café within their Sydney CBD fashion building in 1970. From here, Merivale’s hospitality roots were firmly planted. Merivale is now led by CEO Justin Hemmes, whose creativity and knack for pushing the boundaries has made Merivale what it is today. Hemmes has become a pioneer within the Australian hospitality industry, growing the ever-expanding Merivale portfolio to over 90 brands and venues.

Welcome to The Boathouse Group! The Boathouse Group is a collection of unique and iconic hospitality venues located in picturesque locations around Sydney and on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia. The Boathouse journey began in 2008 with the opening of The Boathouse Palm Beach café, the group now comprises of ten beautiful venues with offerings including dining, accommodation, weddings, events and homewares. Our mission at The Boathouse has always been to create experiences that people love. From great coffee, high quality fresh food, friendly service and inspiring interiors including an abundance of plants & flowers that have started many a great conversation. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cafe Sydney is a quintessential Sydney dining experience, capturing the essence of the harbour city with breathtaking views of the Harbour Bridge and Sydney Opera House from its rooftop location at Customs House. A thoughtfully curated lunch and dinner menu showcases the finest seasonal produce, perfectly complemented by an awarded Australian wine list. The Lounge is a sophisticated space to sit back and enjoy an expertly crafted cocktail and light bite. From business lunches to intimate dinners and grand celebrations, Cafe Sydney offers a vibrant, contemporary dining experience delivered with the timeless hospitality it is renowned for.