Attractions

Our favourite restaurants

• Efendys Turkish is a favourite in a pretty sandstone building with outdoor courtyard and delicious Tapas.
• Indian takeaway is cheap, cheerful and easy
• Dick's is at the end of Stewart St and serves well priced bistro food in a large sheltered courtyard. It is also a pub.

Cafés & bars

• Bertonis is our favourite coffee and is a Balmain hub on weekends
• You will find it hard to settle on a cafe as there seem to be dozens on the Balmain Peninsul
• There are also multiple bars and pubs.

Special places to shop

• Woolworths is a 5 minute walk away for all your food needs.
• The Source Bulk Foods is fascinating if you are a Foodie
• Brays Books and Hill of Content are a delight for book lovers

Leisure and cultural activities

• Visit the old Balmain Watchouse or take a walking tour to explore the history of Balmain
• Bustling markets are held in nearby Rozelle as well as Balmain on Saturdays and Sundays
• There are many small art galleries dotted all over Balmain and Rozelle

Walks or jogging paths

• Tom Uren walking trail is relatively new. His old home is marked by a plaque in the street adjoining ours.
• Joggers will find many pathways that run beside the water as we are on a peninsula.
• It is possible to walk or cycle into the city via the Anzac Bridge on safe pathways all the way.

Health or fitness clubs

• There are numerous gyms, yoga classes and the like.

Interesting day trips

• Anywhere around Sydney. Try the Sydney ferry system from the wharf at the bottom of Darling St. It will connect with some amazing trips around Sydney Harbour