Guidebook for Balmain East
Food Scene
Euforia Espresso
58 Darling StGreat coffee, breakfast, brunch
Thai and other food from south east Asia. Beautiful curries, fish dishes and pork dishes.
32 locals recommend
Blue Ginger
241 Darling StThai and other food from south east Asia. Beautiful curries, fish dishes and pork dishes.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great small bar & restaurant; good selection of beer, wine and cocktails and sharing plates
20 locals recommend
The Lodge Bar
415 Darling StGreat small bar & restaurant; good selection of beer, wine and cocktails and sharing plates
Is open later than most other venues in Balmain; get's the music and dance floor going. Inside and outside areas.
15 locals recommend
The Workers Bar & Kitchen
292 Darling StIs open later than most other venues in Balmain; get's the music and dance floor going. Inside and outside areas.
Sightseeing
Cockatoo Island has historic buildings and facilities harking back to shipbuilding days. These days the facilities are often used for art exhibitions. There are food and drink concessions on the island and you can rent a boat from the Cockatoo Island Marine Centre (www.cockatoomarine.com.au/). Get there by ferry.
104 locals recommend
Cockatoo Island
Cockatoo Island has historic buildings and facilities harking back to shipbuilding days. These days the facilities are often used for art exhibitions. There are food and drink concessions on the island and you can rent a boat from the Cockatoo Island Marine Centre (www.cockatoomarine.com.au/). Get there by ferry.
Parks & Nature
Great views of the harbour and lovely walk connecting with Ballast Point reserve. Play areas for kids, bike riding area and some hoops
35 locals recommend
Mort Bay Park
Mort StreetGreat views of the harbour and lovely walk connecting with Ballast Point reserve. Play areas for kids, bike riding area and some hoops
Connects with Mort Bay Park. Great walks and lovely place for a picnic
46 locals recommend
Ballast Point Park
Ballast Point RoadConnects with Mort Bay Park. Great walks and lovely place for a picnic