Balmain

So, you’ve seen the Opera House, Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour Bridge like a good tourist and now you’re wondering how the locals live. Take the ferry to Balmain to see.

Sitting pretty on a peninsula that juts out into Sydney Harbour, Balmain is in demand. This once industrial borough applied a bohemian brush to revive its Victorian buildings and old workers’ cottages, but this was such a hit with the rich that the hippie village feel is fading. Balmain’s health stores, weekend markets with antiques and vibrant foodie scene along Darling Street make up for it.

Things to do in Balmain

Balmain Neighborhood Pub Walk

By Dave's Pub Walks

Meander through the vibrant Balmain neighborhood as you seek out the area's best pubs and most exciting stories with an in-the-know local guide. Raise a glass

Duration: 2h 30m

Wotif's insider tips for Balmain

Close to:

Restaurants, Shopping, Parks

Perfect for:

Foodies, Urban Explorers, Lovers

Balmain might have changed immensely since its days as a key site in Australia's labor movement, but it retains in its heritage architecture and its harbourside beauty an unforgettable magnificence. From the boutiques to the pubs to the foreshore parks, Balmain still always feels like a true community.

Alex, 27.

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