The McCarthy Mercantile is a ‘retail speakeasy’ full of indie shops and services in a historic building on the corner of main and main in downtown Syracuse, NY. They are a underground destination that promote the independent makers, collectors, and artists of Central New York and fosters creative collaborations, as well as providing the most unique underground shopping experience available in the heART of the Mighty Salt City. With an emphasis on showcasing homegrown, handmade and uniquely Salt City businesses - the mercantile hosts many eclectic events and pop-ups. At the centerpiece of the Mercantile is a high ceiling industrial event venue surrounded by vintage dealers, jewelry sellers, rare and exotic snacks shop and even an vinyl den and DIY fragrance bar. The six modern lit architectural columns at the center of the space make for an epic scene mixing nostalgia and modern vibes making for one of the most unique spots to explore in all of Central New York.
