Hotels in Balmain (Sydney), New South Wales
Belgian Beer Café
Belgian Beer Café Formerly the Commercial Hotel was established in 1875 and is now the nearest hotel to the Balmain Ferry Wharf. Name change from the Commercial Hotel sometime early 2000's. Belgian Beers on Tap - update courtesy Bob McKenzie,...
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Cat and Fiddle Hotel
Established in 1930 as the Star Hotel, the Cat and Fiddle Hotel is the second last hotel to be built in Balmain, the licence being transferred from the old Star Hotel in Mort Street. A new awning had just been erected when the photograph was...
Dick's Hotel
Dick's Hotel Called the Peoples Pub and has been "Keeping it real since 1874" Outdoor dining and friendly atmosphere.
Dry Dock Hotel
The Dry Dock Hotel was established in 1867 as the Dock Inn, name changed to Dry Dock Inn in 1874. As with other hotels, the verandahs were removed in the 1920's.
Exchange Hotel
Balmain's iconic Exchange Hotel re-opened in July 2005 after a $2 million dollar makeover, with thanks to the decision of its new owners Joe and Peter Polifroni and licensee Simon Trippe. The refurbishment has preserved the historical elegance...
London Hotel
The London Hotel was established in 1870 as the Golden Eagle Hotel, then the name was changed to the Circular Saw and finally the London Hotel. In 1903 the extension of the tram line to the Darling Street Wharf made it necessary to realign...
Monkey Bar Hotel
Established in 1872 as the Cricketer's Arms Hotel. The Hotel was renovated in 1996 and renamed the Monkey Bar Hotel.
New Unity Hall Hotel
The New Unity Hall Hotel was established on this site in 1875 when the licence was moved from the first Unity Hall Hotel in East Balmain. A popular jazz venue, especially on Friday nights.
Riverview Hotel (The Riv)
The Riverview Hotel was established in 1880. Dawn Fraser was the publican from 1978 until 1983. 13/11/09 "Thought you might like to know that the Riverview renovation has been completed, and the pub has re-opened for business. It's has been...
Royal Oak Hotel
"Extensively renovated internally and externally with new restaurant, open kitchen, and classy function areas." (2010) - Andrew Squires The Royal Oak Hotel was established in 1878 as Hollis's Hotel and was known as the Clifford Family, Coates...
Sir William Wallace Hotel
The Sir William Wallace Hotel established in 1879 and is the only hotel in the area in its original state.
Town Hall Hotel
Established in 1879 as the Town Hall Hotel. The original verandah was scrapped when the Town Hall Hotel was renovated in 1930. The original verandah disappeared when the hotel was substantially rebuilt at a cost of (Pounds) 10,160 following...
Former Albion Hotel
Former Albion Hotel Established on this site in 1860 and in 1876 the licence was moved to the old Unity Hall Hotel at Darling and Nicholson Streets.
Former Forth & Clyde Hotel
Former Forth & Clyde Hotel George Podmore was the licencee for 35 years - 1921 to 1956. The Pub was purchased by Tooths Ltd. in 1911 and the wooden verandah was added. The Pub was closed in 1972 and the licence was transferred to the Sydney...
Former Kent Hotel
Former Kent Hotel This hotel was established in 1865 but it is possible that it could date from 1861. The hotel closed in 1976 and operated as a restaurant until becoming a private residence.
Former Lord Nelson Hotel
Former Lord Nelson Hotel This Hotel was established in 1881 and was another victim of the Reduction Vote, closing in 1909. It is now a private residence.
Former Mertonville Hotel
Former Mertonville Hotel Hotel was established in 1879 and was one of the nine Balmain-Rozelle Hotels that were closed in 1909 under the Reduction Vote.
Former Norfolk Pine Hotel
Former Norfolk Pine Hotel Established in 1879 as the Norfolk Pine Hotel, and for four years as Walsh's Hotel before reverting to its original name. The Hotel was closed in 1938 and the licence transferred to the new Rozelle Hotel on Victoria...
Former Pacific Hotel
Former Pacific Hotel This Hotel was established by John Dick (Balmain/Waverley Hotel & Dick's Hotel) in 1865. The Hotel was renamed the Pacific Hotel in 1868. The Pacific was an "early opener" and a popular workingmen's pub and was also known...
Former Rob Roy Hotel
Former Rob Roy Hotel Established in 1857 as the Rob Roy Hotel and between 1871-1876 was known as the Oriental then reverting back to the Rob Roy. The Hotel acquired an unsavoury reputation and was known a bit of a "bloodhouse." The Hotel was...
Former Shipwrights Arms Hotel
Former Shipwrights Arms Hotel Established in 1844 as the Dolphin Inn, in 1846 the name was changed to the Shipwrights Arms Hotel. The building is situated at the Balmain Ferry Wharf. The hotel was closed in 1965 and the licence was transferred...
Former Star Hotel
Former Star Hotel Built in 1866, as the Star Hotel by James Fortune, the ex licencee of the Forth & Clyde Hotel. In 1887 the name was changed to the Fire Brigade Hotel until 1903 when the pub was bought by Tooth & Co. and renamed the Star....
Former Unity Hall Hotel
Former Unity Hall Hotel Established in 1846 as the (first) Unity Hall Hotel and closed in 1875, the licence being transferred to the New Unity Hall Hotel (292 Darling Street, Balmain NSW 2041) Licence from the Albion Hotel transferred to this...
Former Volunteer Hotel
Former Volunteer Hotel This Hotel was established in 1865 and gained its name by being associated with the volunteer fire brigade. The Hotel closed in 1928 and is now a private residence.
Former Waterford Arms Hotel
Former Waterford Arms Hotel This building was Balmain's first bakery in 1841 and operated as an hotel from 1846 until 1851.
Former Waterview Hotel
Former Waterview Hotel Established in 1878 and closed in 1909 another victim of the Reduction Vote.
Former Waverley Hotel
Former Waverley Hotel Established in 1851 as the Balmain Hotel, name changed to the Waverley Hotel in 1852, Dick's Hotel from 1868 to 1872 (see the current Dick's Hotel), Waverley Hotel 1872 until closed under the reduction vote in 1910.
