Best Pubs in Balmain
Here are 13 of the best pubs in Balmain, one of Sydney's most loved neighbourhoods. Each is ranked by our Spot Score, so the strongest picks rise to the top. Sort and filter to find exactly what you're after — then check the map to see what's nearby.
13 spots in Balmain
The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room
Restaurants in Balmain, Sydney.
The Welcome Hotel
$$Restaurant & bar in an 1890s pub with a beer garden, serving gourmet & everyday Australian food.
The London Hotel
$$Steak, seafood and pub grub in a laid-back institution with classic decor and a city-view balcony.
The Riverview Hotel
$$Spacious 1880 gastropub with a rooftop courtyard, open fire and TV sports, plus craft beers on tap.
The Bridge Hotel
$Enduring, down-to-earth venue for international music acts and local rock 'n' roll performances.
DiCK's Hotel Balmain
$$Pub classics served in a laid-back venue with sport on TV and a spacious, plant-filled beer garden.
East Village Hotel Balmain
$$Pub classics and craft beer in a smart, kid-friendly venue with booths and a cosy courtyard.
The Royal Oak
$$Casual mainstay offering Australian pub classics, beer & cocktails in a warm, 2-level space.
The Balmain Hotel
$$Gourmet pub grub in a kitsch, colourful bar with weekly trivia, weekend DJs and an open courtyard.
The Cricketers Balmain
$$Bars in Balmain, Sydney.
Garry Owen Hotel
$Bistro food & sports screenings in a quaint, enduring venue with an upstairs balcony.
Unity Hall Hotel
$$Burgers & typical bar food are served up in a down-to-earth pub featuring sports on TV.
Cat & Fiddle Hotel
$$Posh pub grub in a family-run venue with an airy garden-themed dining room and booth seating.