Guidebook for Balmain
Food Scene
Great coffee, 1 min walk from our place and they have doughsants (doughnuts / croissants with custard in the middle)
411 Darling St
411 Darling StreetGreat coffee, 1 min walk from our place and they have doughsants (doughnuts / croissants with custard in the middle)
Contessa Balmain
371A Darling StGreat coffee, epic burgers and becon & egg rolls.
Egg Of The Universe
713 Darling StTry the BLAT - the free range bacon is amazing.
Our favourite restaurant in the Blue Mountains. Accessible by train.
12 yerel halk öneriyor
Flemish Flavours
117 Leura MallOur favourite restaurant in the Blue Mountains. Accessible by train.
Famous Australia patisserie with epic red velvet cupcakes
9 yerel halk öneriyor
Adriano Zumbo Patissier
114 Terry StFamous Australia patisserie with epic red velvet cupcakes
Arts & Culture
Balmain Library
370 Darling StQuiet place to retreat and read
A great pool adjacent to the Botanic Gardens and harbour. Saltwater lap lanes and a fully-licensed cafe.
168 yerel halk öneriyor
Andrew (Boy) Charlton Pool
1c Mrs Macquaries RdA great pool adjacent to the Botanic Gardens and harbour. Saltwater lap lanes and a fully-licensed cafe.
Sightseeing
Known also as "Balmain Baths" - a great place to cool off in summer. The enclosure floats in the Sydney Harbour so you're swimming in salt water.
50 yerel halk öneriyor
Dawn Fraser Banyoları
Fitzroy AvenueKnown also as "Balmain Baths" - a great place to cool off in summer. The enclosure floats in the Sydney Harbour so you're swimming in salt water.
Beautiful gardens that are easily accessible from Circular Quay/Opera House via the ferry. Great spot to take holiday photos.
985 yerel halk öneriyor
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadBeautiful gardens that are easily accessible from Circular Quay/Opera House via the ferry. Great spot to take holiday photos.
Bondi Beach
The famous Australian beach.
The other iconic Australian beach. You can take the Balmain ferry to Circular Quay, then a ferry straight to Manly.
752 yerel halk öneriyor
Manly Plajı
The other iconic Australian beach. You can take the Balmain ferry to Circular Quay, then a ferry straight to Manly.
Iconic lookout from Katoomba. Great views of the Three Sisters and local bushwalks abound. Accessible by train and bus.
11 yerel halk öneriyor
The Lookout Echo Point
37 Echo Point RdIconic lookout from Katoomba. Great views of the Three Sisters and local bushwalks abound. Accessible by train and bus.
Not much of a beach, but a beautiful place to walk around, nonetheless.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Snail's Bay Jetty
Deloitte AvenueNot much of a beach, but a beautiful place to walk around, nonetheless.
Ballast Point Parkı
Ballast Point RoadInteresting park with great views of Sydney.
Sidney Operası
The classic. The walking tours and bar are both good.
Nice place for a day trip. Kiama is a charming little town with fun shops. Accessible by train.
29 yerel halk öneriyor
Kiama Feneri
Blowhole Point RoadNice place for a day trip. Kiama is a charming little town with fun shops. Accessible by train.
Essentials
This is Sydney's version of Whole Foods - its a cafe and supermarket. Lots of ethical and tasty foods, as well as a comprehensive salad and smoothie bar.
37 yerel halk öneriyor
About Life Rozelle
605 Darling StThis is Sydney's version of Whole Foods - its a cafe and supermarket. Lots of ethical and tasty foods, as well as a comprehensive salad and smoothie bar.
Woolworths Balmain
276 Darling StBalmain's mainstream grocery store.
Everything Else
Catch a ferry to Circular Quay, Darling Harbour or Cockatoo Island. Ferries go all the way to Parramatta from here. From Circular Quay you can get everywhere (e.g. Manly, Taronga Zoo etc)
34 yerel halk öneriyor
Balmain Wharf station
Catch a ferry to Circular Quay, Darling Harbour or Cockatoo Island. Ferries go all the way to Parramatta from here. From Circular Quay you can get everywhere (e.g. Manly, Taronga Zoo etc)
Its a little bit longer to walk here, but its an enjoyable part of the world. Ferries also run to Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and Cockatoo Island from here.
6 yerel halk öneriyor
Birchgrove station
Its a little bit longer to walk here, but its an enjoyable part of the world. Ferries also run to Circular Quay, Darling Harbour and Cockatoo Island from here.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great cocktail and tapas bar. 5 min walk from our place.
53 yerel halk öneriyor
The Cottage Bar & Kitchen
342 Darling StGreat cocktail and tapas bar. 5 min walk from our place.
The Workers Bar & Kitchen
292 Darling StGood pub grub and drinks. Music on the weekends.
Keg & Brew
26 Foveaux StGreat pub in the middle of Sydney.
Shopping
Paddy's Market
13 Hay StGreat place for souvenirs.