Cassandra’s guidebook
Cafes and restaurants
Le Cafeier
322 Darling StDelicious Turkish-inspired dishes breakfast and lunch.
Ciao Thyme
212 Darling StA hidden gem - a local favourite for breakfast and lunch.
The best pizza in Balmain - maybe even Sydney. Eat in or take away.
27 locals recommend
Rosso Pomodoro Balmain
360 Darling StThe best pizza in Balmain - maybe even Sydney. Eat in or take away.
Sightseeing
Five minutes down the hill and take the ferry to Circular Quay. It's the best way to travel!
34 locals recommend
Balmain Wharf station
Five minutes down the hill and take the ferry to Circular Quay. It's the best way to travel!
Balmoral Beach
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadVisit our local market on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9 to 3. Walk to Darling Street, turn left and it's 2 blocks along.
19 locals recommend
Balmain Market
Curtis RoadVisit our local market on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of each month from 9 to 3. Walk to Darling Street, turn left and it's 2 blocks along.
Entertainment
Dendy Cinemas Opera Quays
1 Macquarie St
Sydney Theatre Company
15 Hickson RdCity Recital Hall
2 Angel PlPalace Cinemas
28 Broadway
Belvoir Street Theatre
25 Belvoir StArt museums
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George St
Art Gallery Of NSW station
White Rabbit Gallery
30 Balfour StA contemporary gallery specialising in Chinese works.
Art museum and former home of the wonderful Australian painter, Brett Whitely.
90 locals recommend
Brett Whiteley Studio
2 Raper StArt museum and former home of the wonderful Australian painter, Brett Whitely.
Food scene
The best place to buy fresh seafood in Sydney with plenty of options to eat in too.
83 locals recommend
Fish Market station
The best place to buy fresh seafood in Sydney with plenty of options to eat in too.
Delicious French bread and pastries. Visit the shop in Rozelle or pop up to their little truck in Balmain - turn left at the top of the hill and walk a couple of blocks.
Victoire
660 Darling StreetDelicious French bread and pastries. Visit the shop in Rozelle or pop up to their little truck in Balmain - turn left at the top of the hill and walk a couple of blocks.
Belle Fleur Fine Chocolates
665 Darling StSimply wonderful.