The Marlborough Hotel
145 King Street
Newtown
Percentage of surveyed men who were single: 77%
Percentage of surveyed men in a relationship who have single friends: 100%
Meat-o-metre: A true meat-market. Slip on your sexiest outfit and have fun. (weekend nights), A good venue for some light-hearted flirting over a glass of champagne. (weekdays, afternoons)
Prime time: Friday and Saturday nights
Crowd: Blokey, live music lovers. Younger crowd upstairs. Student nights during the week.
Wing-girls: As many as you like. The space is big enough for all your friends.
Wears: Casual downstairs, sexy casual upstairs
Top tip: Chat to guys before the music starts so you’ve got a reason to dance with them during the set.
The Marly is layered with possibilities. At street level, the boys are ready to appreciate live music over a beer. It might be too loud for conversation but bonding over a favourite song is a great way to make new friends. Venture upstairs to the Level One cocktail bar for more sophistication. If someone takes your fancy, lead the way downstairs to The Cellar where the lighting’s low and the leather couches are perfect for getting better acquainted. Check the website for events like State of Origin screenings. They’re sure to bring in the boys!
Manography
Ages of single men:
<20: 10%
20-30: 50%
31-40: 40%
41+: 0%
Professions: Sports industry, media defence, engineering, finance, IT, community services
Interests and hobbies: Socialising; sport; drinking/sex/watching Foxtel
Clubs men belong to: various sports clubs
Values: Sport (47%); work (40%); family and friends (33%)
Cross Pollinate: The Rose of Australia (Erskineville); Clock Hotel; AB Hotel
Best ‘burbs: Kings Cross; Newtown
Tags: inner city, inner west, man drought, single ladies, single men, singleton
