Guidebook for Balmain East
Food / coffee / pub scene
Local places to eat & drink
Easily the best coffee, chai and café food in Balmain. Indoor and outdoor seating or takeout. Say hello to Lee and Gina!
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Kafeine
260 Darling StEasily the best coffee, chai and café food in Balmain. Indoor and outdoor seating or takeout. Say hello to Lee and Gina!
Just one of Balmain's famed pubs. Great balcony with views of the city & bridge
56 personas del lugar lo recomiendan
The London Hotel
234 Darling StJust one of Balmain's famed pubs. Great balcony with views of the city & bridge
Sushi Man
321A Darling StCheap & cheerful takeout sushi
Fabulous little wine store with an excellent selection - and great coffee
Field Blend Wine & Cheese Store
Fabulous little wine store with an excellent selection - and great coffee
The Royal Oak
36 College StGood pub with solid menu and great service
Best authentic French bread and pastries in Sydney. Grab a rustic loaf or croissant from the 'pop-up' roadside cart in Balmain Village (diagonally opposite Kafeine). Or visit their Rozelle location for a full range of breads & pastries
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Victoire
660 Darling StBest authentic French bread and pastries in Sydney. Grab a rustic loaf or croissant from the 'pop-up' roadside cart in Balmain Village (diagonally opposite Kafeine). Or visit their Rozelle location for a full range of breads & pastries
Really good Japanese food and friendly staff. A long-ish walk, but worth it (or grab the 442 bus). Best to book, if you want to eat there in peak periods.
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SAMURAI
493A Darling StReally good Japanese food and friendly staff. A long-ish walk, but worth it (or grab the 442 bus). Best to book, if you want to eat there in peak periods.
A little further to go (continue on Darling Street, cross Victoria Road and go a little further) but worth it for scrumptious food and wonderful groceries.
Fabbrica Bread Shop
A little further to go (continue on Darling Street, cross Victoria Road and go a little further) but worth it for scrumptious food and wonderful groceries.
Newly opened restaurant in one of Balmain's historic hotels, near Mort Bay Park - walkable from our place. Comes recommended.
The Dry Dock
Newly opened restaurant in one of Balmain's historic hotels, near Mort Bay Park - walkable from our place. Comes recommended.
Other local shops
One of the best bookshops in the city. (the other is Kinokuniya in the CBD). Great kids section in the back
Hill of Content Balmain
245 Darling StOne of the best bookshops in the city. (the other is Kinokuniya in the CBD). Great kids section in the back
Aesop Balmain
Australia's best beauty brand. Great for gifts. Try before you buy
Balmain East Liquor & Deli
Close-by grocery store for basic food supplies. Great wine selection
Consejos sobre la ciudad
Viajar con niños
Take the ferry to Darling Harbour, Luna Park or Taronga Zoo
The Balmain East ferry wharf is a quick walk from our house, and a relaxed way to explore harbourside attractions and beat Sydney traffic. Download the Tripview app for the ferry timetable. Take ferry in the direction of Barangaroo / Pyrmont Bay for Darling Harbour (Maritime Museum, Chinese Garden, wading pool and playground for young kids). Take ferry in the direction of Circular Quay, alighting at Milsons Point for Luna Park. Continue to Circular Quay for Sydney Opera House and Botanical Gardens. Change ferries at Circular Quay for Taronga Zoo, Watson's Bay or Manly's lovely beaches