"What a lovely find!! Hidden away down the more quiet end of Balmain the local gem has wonderful views of the harbour bridge from their small balcony seatings. Order the chicken winds n garlic bread entrees. Wonderfully tasty, fast delivery and service with a smile! Very satisfying!!"
Fantastic. Dined within a group of 10 on a busy Sat night<br/ <br/ Food: 8.5/10<br/ Ambiance: 7/10<br/ Service: 9/10<br/ Value: 9/10<br/ <br/ I've had a counter meal or two from the London Hotel in recent years always enjoyed the experience<br/ <br/ Sit down dining in a group that would be considered large for the available space presumably the kitchen is a little daunting. The service was very friendly attentive without being over bearing or intrusive (more on this down page) but it was clear from the hard wood floors we'd be projecting our voices to be heard!<br/ <br/ The menu is modest but retains good choices. Entrees followed breads the break in conversation by all at the table was a gr...
Sipping a cold beer on the balcony while watching the lively activity on Darling Street is truly one of life's simple pleasures. The view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is fantastic, and if you ever find it dull, perhaps you should reconsider your perspective!
The pub boasts an impressive selection of beers on tap, featuring a solid range of craft options, as well as an excellent wine list. While the food prices are a bit higher than in the surrounding area, the portion sizes are more than generous, offering high-quality pub fare whether you choose from the bistro menu or the more upscale dining options. The staff, from management to the younger team behind the taps, are friendly, knowledgeab...
Riding on the wave of a great pie, I pulled into Balmain’s London Hotel just as the sun was setting. The much vied for balcony seats allow you a crackin’ view of the Sydney Harbour Bridge. Needless to say in a pub gearing up for a second Rugby World Cup match (the All Blacks and Argentina) I didn’t get one! What I did get was my pie of the day – the London ham hock pie. Built on a short, house-made piecrust, the gently stewed ham hocks were topped with creamy potato puree and accompanied by a crisp, well-dressed salad. The bar manager called it “a first principles pie” where everything from the pastry shell to the red wine jus was made in house. The pie’s honesty and integrity suited the pre...
Balmain has more pubs than you can shake a stick at. So making a plan to visit every pub in Balmain is no small commitment. But as they say, someone's got to do it. We kicked off our Balmain pub crawl with a visit to the London Hotel. This turned out to be a good call. Gorgeous historic pub, friendly crowd and good food. The menu is classic pub food burgers, steak sandwiches etc, cooked well and with generous serving sizes. The mushroom burger was humungous, and the steak sandwich was also very respectable. Off to a flying start!
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Attended a private birthday lunch function last Saturday at this beautiful old world pub. The Chef, Steve, did an amazing job producing a delicious 3 course meal for around 36 guests. Chrissy, the maitre-d and Deb were so attentive and charming to all the guests needs. Food service all ran like clockwork; drinks were plentiful and nothing was too much trouble. They all helped make this special occasion such a wonderful day. When I'm next up in Sydney again I will definitely be dining at The London Hotel in Balmain.
I took my daughter to this restaurant for a Father's Day dinner. She had the crispy chicken burger, which was more like a schnitzel, loaded with avocado and other flavorful ingredients, accompanied by a generous portion of chips. I opted for a Caesar salad since I wasn't too hungry after snacking throughout the day. The salad was delightful, and I enjoyed it with a schooner of 100 Lashes beer. Overall, our meal came to about $38, which I thought was quite reasonable.
Fantastic establishment. Walked in to a friendly environment that made you feel welcome the moment you step through the door. Greeted with a smile when ordering drinks by a lovely staff member. Soon found a seat and ordered what had to be one of the most lovely lunches. Food was amazing. Price was spot on and really could not fault such a wonderful place. <br/ <br/ Highly recommended and with such wonderful people will soon have me back again.
Went here Friday night. Great atmosphere and friendly staff. Menu a bit of a mixed bag. I had the wagyu steak and chips (they were actually fries) $39 and my dinner companion had the tenderloin steak and mash $34. Very overpriced especially for a pub meal. Needed something else on the plate like some steamed greens. It was well cooked and tasty. Drinks reasonably priced.
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One of my favorite pubs in Sydney! This place hasn't changed in years, and I hope it never does. Grab a seat at the bar and strike up a conversation with the locals from Balmain. It's a go-to spot for starting a pub crawl, as well as bucks or hens parties. The bistro food is great for fueling up too. Don't miss the Black Angus fillet!
What a lovely find!! Hidden away down the more quiet end of Balmain the local gem has wonderful views of the harbour bridge from their small balcony seatings. Order the chicken winds n garlic bread entrees. Wonderfully tasty, fast delivery and service with a smile! Very satisfying!!
