Guidebook for Balmain
Food Scene
A classic Balmain pub, the Riverview offers a great atmosphere and excellent food. A short walk up the hill and you are there.
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The Riverview Hotel
29 Birchgrove RoadA classic Balmain pub, the Riverview offers a great atmosphere and excellent food. A short walk up the hill and you are there.
The best Thai food - very innovative and reasonably priced given the quality of the food and its presentation. Service is excellent.
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Chon Thai
300 Darling StThe best Thai food - very innovative and reasonably priced given the quality of the food and its presentation. Service is excellent.
Great pub food at a good price. The upstairs area is great for functions.
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Royal Oak Hotel
28 Bay StGreat pub food at a good price. The upstairs area is great for functions.
Hungry Bull Co. Balmain
411 Darling StGreat Coffee that is close by
Our 'go to' pizza restaurant. Eat in or takeaway. The best traditional Italian pizzas you can get in the area.
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Il Grappolo Cucina e Pizzeria
41 Terry StOur 'go to' pizza restaurant. Eat in or takeaway. The best traditional Italian pizzas you can get in the area.
Maharajas Indian Cuisine
304 Darling StCheap Indian Takeaway. Convenient and tasty. Great Meal Deals!!
The best Saturday morning bacon and egg roll...... Excellent coffee.
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Bertoni Casalinga
281 Darling StThe best Saturday morning bacon and egg roll...... Excellent coffee.
Great atmosphere and an excellent choice of imported wines.
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Alegrias Spanish Tapas / Currently closed for Renovations. Re-opening September
124 Terry StreetGreat atmosphere and an excellent choice of imported wines.
Parks & Nature
Of a morning you can see the ferries moving out from their overnight berths. Great elevated views of the Harbour Bridge.
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Ballast Point Park
Ballast Point RoadOf a morning you can see the ferries moving out from their overnight berths. Great elevated views of the Harbour Bridge.
Nestled down the end of Louisa Road, a quiet and secluded park with stunning views of the Harbour Bridge
Yurulbin Park
125 Louisa RdNestled down the end of Louisa Road, a quiet and secluded park with stunning views of the Harbour Bridge
Great views from the point, looking across Cockatoo Island down to Birchgrove Point and across to Birkenhead and the Iron Cove Bridge. A very pleasant walk down to Dawn Fraser Swimming Pool. A small beach is also located at the bottom of Fitzroy Avenue.
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Elkington Park
42 Glassop StGreat views from the point, looking across Cockatoo Island down to Birchgrove Point and across to Birkenhead and the Iron Cove Bridge. A very pleasant walk down to Dawn Fraser Swimming Pool. A small beach is also located at the bottom of Fitzroy Avenue.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Lodge Bar is a small quirky, 'out of the way' bar. Extensive wine list and great snacks. In the winter there is an open fireplace. Great on Friday nights. Get there early to ensure you get a seat. Very popular.
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The Lodge Bar
415 Darling StThe Lodge Bar is a small quirky, 'out of the way' bar. Extensive wine list and great snacks. In the winter there is an open fireplace. Great on Friday nights. Get there early to ensure you get a seat. Very popular.