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The Balmain Hotel, Sydney, AU-NSW

The Balmain Hotel

4.3
4.3
11 Reviews
$41 to $100
Bistro

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Dog-friendly
  • Great for outdoor dining
Nestled in the cosy Neighbourhood of Sydney’s Inner West, The Balmain Hotel is the perfect destination for anyone and everyone. Balmain’s second oldest Pub, dating back to 1869 – turns tropical, urban oasis. Find yourself sipping on mouth-watering, passionately prepared cocktails & enjoying Asian-infused pub menu, that are both market fresh and wildly delicious.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Asian, Beer Garden
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (02) 9810 7500
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Catering
    There’s never a dull moment at The Balmain. With entertainment and activities guaranteed every night, there’s never been a better time to spice up your week. If you’re in the mood for some good food, good drinks and good times, check out what’s on and join us at The Balmain Hotel. There’s something for everyone! The Balmain is the ideal venue for any occasion! Be it a wedding, birthday, business lunch, farewell, corporate event, end-of-year party, engagement, family dinner or simply because it is a Wednesday!
  • Neighborhood
    Balmain
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wi-Fi available, Wine

What 11 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 3.7Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.3Ambience
  • 4Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Balmain Hotel offers a lively atmosphere with standout live music, creating "a friendly, fun and fantastic night." Guests praise the "friendly and family vibe" with welcoming staff and enjoyable beer garden. Ideal for events, the hotel is "accommodating and helpful" during celebrations, enhancing the overall experience.

11 Reviews
  1. Trish

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went to have dinner and see a band - Big Mama & The Charm Offensive. The band were absolutely outstanding, everyone was up dancing and it was a friendly, fun and fantastic night. We had pizza which was yummy, the staff were friendly and helpful, loved the pub itself. It was fabulous.

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  2. Erika

    Sydney

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 13, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 4
    The menu online was not the same as the menu in store, it was significantly smaller. I had people with strict dietary requirements who could only eat a salad because their menu items were no longer being served. The food was also subpar, wouldn’t recommend.

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  3. JohnS

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A very comfortable Pub with the ambience and friendliness of the best beachside Holiday destination Pubs of the north coast. Close your eyes and get a dose of old Byron Bay before it was too hip for its own good.

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  4. DeniseK

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 23, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the guy on guitar. Food was nice and the ambiance typically old wolf Balmain which we like.

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  5. Annon1

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 29, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Lovely outdoor area. Good food and relaxing live music on a Sunday afternoon.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very nice place and service. Good city vibe and nice beer

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  7. Meredith

    Sydney

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Charming, sunny beer garden & not too noisy, even on busy Father’s Day.

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  8. pearlbd

    Portland

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on August 19, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We were in town for the Women's World cup and were looking for a spot to watch the 3rd place game. Given that the Matilda's were playing we made reservations at the Balmain. They had our table ready in the bar area which became quite packed by game time. The service was great as they had plenty of staff working behind the bar. The food was decent and we left having had a great evening

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  9. SamanthaS

    Sydney

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was amazing, vibe was great and service/ staff were amazing! They were all so happy and helpful. There was one worker with pink hair, i didnt catch her name, but she was the best!!

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  10. GMD8

    Sydney

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 2, 2023

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    My wife and I took our 3 kids here for dinner and it was very well catered for children 6 to 10 years of age. We had a lovely meal, great pizzas, and delicious swordfish and lamb rump. They also had some great variety of beers on tap and in cans/bottles and my wife enjoyed the wine. I would definetely recommend this for anyone looking for a great place to eat and drink. It was winter and we actually sat outside under a marquee with gas heater......noice!

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FAQs

The Balmain Hotel offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (02) 9810 7500.

The Balmain Hotel is rated 4.3 stars by 11 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 1 time today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for The Balmain Hotel

74 Mullens Street, Sydney, AU-NSW 2041

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Balmain
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Sat 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sun 12:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Price
    $41 to $100
  • Cuisines
    Bistro, Asian, Beer Garden
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Entertainment, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wi-Fi available, Wine
  • Phone number
    (02) 9810 7500
  • Catering
    There’s never a dull moment at The Balmain. With entertainment and activities guaranteed every night, there’s never been a better time to spice up your week. If you’re in the mood for some good food, good drinks and good times, check out what’s on and join us at The Balmain Hotel. There’s something for everyone! The Balmain is the ideal venue for any occasion! Be it a wedding, birthday, business lunch, farewell, corporate event, end-of-year party, engagement, family dinner or simply because it is a Wednesday!
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