64Spot Score
The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room
Pubs · Balmain
Restaurants in Balmain, Sydney.
4.5(994)· GoogleView details →
Balmain, Sydney
Best Pubs in Balmain
Looking for the best pubs in Balmain? We've gathered 9 standout spots in this corner of Sydney, each ranked by our independent Spot Score so the strongest picks rise to the top. Balmain has its own character, and the pubs here reflect it — from neighbourhood favourites locals keep to themselves to places worth a special trip across town. Use the filters to narrow by price, rating, what's open right now and the features that matter to you, then open the map to plan your visit around what else is nearby. We re-check details regularly, so opening hours and information stay current.
The Australian pub is a social institution — somewhere to catch the footy, settle in for a counter meal or while away a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. These are Sydney's most-loved locals and historic watering holes.
9 spots in Balmain
63Spot Score
The London Hotel
$$Pubs · Balmain
Steak, seafood and pub grub in a laid-back institution with classic decor and a city-view balcony.
4.4(1,080)· GoogleView details →
62Spot Score
The Riverview Hotel
$$Pubs · Balmain
Spacious 1880 gastropub with a rooftop courtyard, open fire and TV sports, plus craft beers on tap.
4.4(733)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
DiCK's Hotel Balmain
$$Pubs · Balmain
Pub classics served in a laid-back venue with sport on TV and a spacious, plant-filled beer garden.
4.3(738)· GoogleView details →
60Spot Score
The Royal Oak
$$Pubs · Balmain
Casual mainstay offering Australian pub classics, beer & cocktails in a warm, 2-level space.
4.3(759)· GoogleView details →
59Spot Score
The Balmain Hotel
$$Pubs · Balmain
Gourmet pub grub in a kitsch, colourful bar with weekly trivia, weekend DJs and an open courtyard.
4.2(674)· GoogleView details →
58Spot Score
The Cricketers Balmain
$$Pubs · Balmain
Bars in Balmain, Sydney.
4.2(412)· GoogleView details →
57Spot Score
Unity Hall Hotel
$$Pubs · Balmain
Burgers & typical bar food are served up in a down-to-earth pub featuring sports on TV.
4.2(295)· GoogleView details →
56Spot Score
Cat & Fiddle Hotel
$$Pubs · Balmain
Posh pub grub in a family-run venue with an airy garden-themed dining room and booth seating.
4.0(547)· GoogleView details →
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Pubs in Balmain — FAQs
What are the best pubs in Balmain?+
The pubs in Balmain listed here are ranked by our Spot Score — our independent editorial rating out of 100, combining reputation, popularity, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear first.
How many pubs are there in Balmain?+
We currently feature 9 pubs in Balmain, and we add and re-check venues regularly so the list stays current.
How do I get to Balmain in Sydney?+
Balmain is one of Sydney's neighbourhoods — open any venue's page for its exact location, nearby public-transport stops and a map. See our Getting Around guide for tickets and fares.