Balmain guidebook

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Balmain guidebook

Balmain Restaurants

List of recommended dining options in and around Balmain
Traditional italian fare, with a modern take. Lovely decor and vibe in a sandstone space Great entrees, pizzas are a must try (we love the Margherita, the Diavola and the Contadina)
9 locals recommend
Cappello Pizzeria
79 Darling St
9 locals recommend
Traditional italian fare, with a modern take. Lovely decor and vibe in a sandstone space Great entrees, pizzas are a must try (we love the Margherita, the Diavola and the Contadina)
Perfect for long lunch, with friends or family The food is great, portions are good and seem really nice wine selections
6 locals recommend
Alegrias Spanish Tapas / Currently closed for Renovations. Re-opening September
124 Terry Street
6 locals recommend
Perfect for long lunch, with friends or family The food is great, portions are good and seem really nice wine selections
Perfect for romantic dinner Definitely try the Baklava
27 locals recommend
Efendy Restaurant
79 Elliott St
27 locals recommend
Perfect for romantic dinner Definitely try the Baklava
They do a nice burger, and try the fish on the menu too. Good option if you'd like to eat some vegetarian fare.
18 locals recommend
Our Place on Darling
225 Darling St
18 locals recommend
They do a nice burger, and try the fish on the menu too. Good option if you'd like to eat some vegetarian fare.
Friendly staff, great service and amazing food. Pizza with prosciutto comes highly recommended, and this once prized local secret is now a well known destination for fans of good Italian food, in a neighbourhood where there is no shortage of Italian options, this one is a cut above.
27 locals recommend
Rosso Pomodoro Balmain
360 Darling St
27 locals recommend
Friendly staff, great service and amazing food. Pizza with prosciutto comes highly recommended, and this once prized local secret is now a well known destination for fans of good Italian food, in a neighbourhood where there is no shortage of Italian options, this one is a cut above.

Balmain: What's On Around Balmain

A list of places/activities that might be of interest
Take a late brunch at the fish markets in Pyrmont - great food, walk around the stalls and pick your meal for the day and take some home for dinner too. Always a great day out.
83 locals recommend
Fish Market station
83 locals recommend
Take a late brunch at the fish markets in Pyrmont - great food, walk around the stalls and pick your meal for the day and take some home for dinner too. Always a great day out.
Try the trial fencing class - cost $20 or so, and you can see if you are worthy of a Valyrian blade. Great fun, good instructors and you are well protected, so get those blades out. En garde!
Sydney Sabre
150 Victoria Road
Try the trial fencing class - cost $20 or so, and you can see if you are worthy of a Valyrian blade. Great fun, good instructors and you are well protected, so get those blades out. En garde!
Check out the stand up action and sample the local comedians. Can be hit or miss, but is always entertaining
15 locals recommend
The Workers Bar & Kitchen
292 Darling St
15 locals recommend
Check out the stand up action and sample the local comedians. Can be hit or miss, but is always entertaining
Go for a swim, refresh yourself and work up an appetite
50 locals recommend
Dawn Fraser Baths
Fitzroy Avenue
50 locals recommend
Go for a swim, refresh yourself and work up an appetite
Take a walk in the park, bring a blanket and soak the sun or just make some new friends
25 locals recommend
Elkington Park
42 Glassop St
25 locals recommend
Take a walk in the park, bring a blanket and soak the sun or just make some new friends
Hunt for a bargain, or sample some desserts Great markets, we love the vibe and the energy of the place and it's always a good place to get a sausage roll or two
19 locals recommend
Balmain Market
Curtis Road
19 locals recommend
Hunt for a bargain, or sample some desserts Great markets, we love the vibe and the energy of the place and it's always a good place to get a sausage roll or two
If you haven't figured out yet, we have a bit of a sweet tooth. And we'll travel long distances to try one of this sinful treats. Have one before you go home, you'll have reason to come back!
Nútie Donuts
13 Beattie St
If you haven't figured out yet, we have a bit of a sweet tooth. And we'll travel long distances to try one of this sinful treats. Have one before you go home, you'll have reason to come back!