Food Scene
Black Star Pastry Newtown
325 King StMust try the watermelon cake, it is devine!
The Welcome is one of the most popular pubs in the area. It's (deservedly) won awards for their food and always has an interesting selection of boutique breweries across their taps.
Nice sunny beer garden
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The Welcome Hotel
91 Evans StreetThe Welcome is one of the most popular pubs in the area. It's (deservedly) won awards for their food and always has an interesting selection of boutique breweries across their taps.
Nice sunny beer garden
Great views. Bistro downstairs, or fine dining at Ecco (italian) upstairs.
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Drummoyne Sailing Club
2 St Georges CresGreat views. Bistro downstairs, or fine dining at Ecco (italian) upstairs.
Amazing cakes and macaroons from legendary pastry chef.
Soo good!
They also have great pastries and breads. mmm mmm
Note: Terry Street has closed.
296 Darling Street Balmain is still trading
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Zumbo Patisserie Balmain
296 Darling StAmazing cakes and macaroons from legendary pastry chef.
Soo good!
They also have great pastries and breads. mmm mmm
Note: Terry Street has closed.
296 Darling Street Balmain is still trading
The Castle
109 Mansfield StLocal corner takeaway. Coffee, burgers, sandwiches, bacon egg rolls...etc
Fine dining in Restaurant area.
Recommended for service and food quality. $$$
But can also dine in the pub section.
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3 Weeds Rozelle
197 Evans StFine dining in Restaurant area.
Recommended for service and food quality. $$$
But can also dine in the pub section.
Efendy Restaurant
79 Elliott StAuthentic turkish food. Yum!
The Bean - Cafe Bar
612 Darling StreetGreat coffee.
Shopping
Birkenhead Point Brand Outlet
19 Roseby StRozelle Markets are open from 9am-3pm on Saturdays & Sunday and have food and fantastic vintage stuff for browsing.
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Rozelle Markets
663 Darling StRozelle Markets are open from 9am-3pm on Saturdays & Sunday and have food and fantastic vintage stuff for browsing.
Parks & Nature
Callan Park
Balmain RoadNice park
The Bay Run is a 7km round trip walk/run/cycle around the Bay which is part of the Harbour. Beautiful views and very peaceful although it does get busy on the weekend.
The Bay Run, Iron Cove
Walk Highlights
The Bay Run, Iron Cove
Distance: 7 km return
Time: 2 hours
Location: Henley Marine Drive: Five Dock, Drummoyne and Leichhardt
Facilities: Water, barbecue and picnic areas, some cafes, plenty of wide open space. Dog friendly too!
Getting There: Bus to Birkenhead Wharf or walk to Iron Cove Bridge
Highlights: Sydney Harbour, parks, Iron Cove Bridge
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Iron Cove
The Bay Run is a 7km round trip walk/run/cycle around the Bay which is part of the Harbour. Beautiful views and very peaceful although it does get busy on the weekend.
The Bay Run, Iron Cove
Walk Highlights
The Bay Run, Iron Cove
Distance: 7 km return
Time: 2 hours
Location: Henley Marine Drive: Five Dock, Drummoyne and Leichhardt
Facilities: Water, barbecue and picnic areas, some cafes, plenty of wide open space. Dog friendly too!
Getting There: Bus to Birkenhead Wharf or walk to Iron Cove Bridge
Highlights: Sydney Harbour, parks, Iron Cove Bridge
A beautiful spot. An old-fashioned bathing house built into the side of the harbour - and they even have some sand at low tide!
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Dawn Fraser Baths
Fitzroy AvenueA beautiful spot. An old-fashioned bathing house built into the side of the harbour - and they even have some sand at low tide!
Entertainment & Activities
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrEssentials
Woolworths Balmain
276 Darling StIGA X-press
649 Darling StFor essentials. Just 5 mins walk away
About Life is a Supermarket / Cafe which has great organic food.
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About Life Rozelle
605 Darling StAbout Life is a Supermarket / Cafe which has great organic food.
Cellarbrations
706 Darling StBottle Shop
Sightseeing
Magnificent place to sit and feel the breeze.
Must see when you are in Sydney.
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Isakhiwo se-Opera eSydney
Magnificent place to sit and feel the breeze.
Must see when you are in Sydney.
This is a fabulous recommended day trip! Only a ten minute ferry ride from Balmain. It's an old shipyard with bunkers you can explore which were used during the war. http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/
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Cockatoo Island
This is a fabulous recommended day trip! Only a ten minute ferry ride from Balmain. It's an old shipyard with bunkers you can explore which were used during the war. http://www.cockatooisland.gov.au/
Another fabulous recommended day trip.
Spend a few hours exploring the fort. Daily tours available.
Lovely lunch at the fort denison restaurant with beautiful views of the harbour.
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Fort Denison Restaurant
Another fabulous recommended day trip.
Spend a few hours exploring the fort. Daily tours available.
Lovely lunch at the fort denison restaurant with beautiful views of the harbour.
Drinks & Nightlife
Corner Bar Rozelle
632 Darling StGood vibe. Cute and Trendy
The Balmain Hotel
72-76 Mullens StGood food and home of "Balmain Beer"
Good outdoor beer garden.
Good place to take the kids for a meal.
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Dicks Hotel
89 Beattie StGood outdoor beer garden.
Good place to take the kids for a meal.