The Dry Dock Public House and Dining Room

The Dry Dock sits on Cameron Street in Balmain, a characterful, village-like peninsula suburb in Sydney's inner west. A much-loved public house and dining room, it's a genuine local favourite — combining a relaxed, characterful pub atmosphere with quality food, good drinks and a warm, welcoming feel, the kind of beloved neighbourhood hotel that's become a real fixture of the area.

The appeal is that combination of a great pub atmosphere, quality dining-room food and good drinks in a convenient Balmain location, ideal for a relaxed meal, a drink, a catch-up or settling in for the evening. There's something special about a local pub that does its food well, and the Dry Dock has clearly won over a loyal following in the inner west.

With a 4.5 rating from nearly 1,000 reviews, it's clearly a firm favourite. Menus, drinks lists, opening hours and any events vary, so it's worth checking current details before you go — though for a quality meal or a drink in a characterful pub, it's often just a matter of dropping in and soaking up the atmosphere in Balmain.