Cat & Fiddle Hotel
A characterful pub at Balmain in Sydney with a 4.0 rating across 547 reviews.
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Why it's worth checking out
The Cat & Fiddle Hotel sits on Darling Street in Balmain, one of Sydney's most characterful inner-west peninsula suburbs. With 547 reviews behind its 4.0 rating, it has built a strong following.
The appeal is a relaxed, sociable pub with genuine character — a great spot for a beer, a feed, live music and a bit of atmosphere, a much-loved local known for its music. Its Darling Street location, close to the shops and the harbour, makes it an easy and welcoming destination.
Pub menus, events, live music and trading hours shift over time, and it gets busy on weekends. If you're coming for a particular occasion or a night out, it's worth checking current details directly before you arrive.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Tuesday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- WednesdayToday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Thursday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Friday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 00:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 22:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 60
- Popularity
- 83
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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