Guidebook for Birchgrove
Food Scene
Less than 10 minutes walk from the house. Great food, decent sizes, reasonably priced, great variety and a buzzy atmosphere on weekends.
29 locals recommend
Charlotte Cafe
127 Rowntree StLess than 10 minutes walk from the house. Great food, decent sizes, reasonably priced, great variety and a buzzy atmosphere on weekends.
Mediterrean food. Great for breakfast and lunch.
The Turkish breakfast board is amazing.
A little pricier but the food quality is amazing!
10 locals recommend
Le Cafeier
322 Darling StMediterrean food. Great for breakfast and lunch.
The Turkish breakfast board is amazing.
A little pricier but the food quality is amazing!
Gourmet sushi train. One of the best in Sydney.
Always fresh. Great variety. Reasonably priced.
Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9.30pm generally.
Mushiro Japanese Restaurant
227 Darling StreetGourmet sushi train. One of the best in Sydney.
Always fresh. Great variety. Reasonably priced.
Open 7 days a week from 11am to 9.30pm generally.
For your coffee hit, look no further than Bertoni's.
Its the place where all Balmain locals go for their coffee.
They also service great Italian food.
Owners & staff super friendly as well.
30 locals recommend
Bertoni Casalinga
281 Darling StFor your coffee hit, look no further than Bertoni's.
Its the place where all Balmain locals go for their coffee.
They also service great Italian food.
Owners & staff super friendly as well.
Blue Ginger
241 Darling StAsian Fusion. A little pricier but good quality food.
Turkish inspired menu.
Their breakfast tagines (served in a traditional crock pot) are a yummy, interesting breakfast alternative than eggs on toast! Bookings absolutely essential on the weekends
27 locals recommend
Kazbah Balmain
379 Darling StTurkish inspired menu.
Their breakfast tagines (served in a traditional crock pot) are a yummy, interesting breakfast alternative than eggs on toast! Bookings absolutely essential on the weekends
Yummy selection of freshly cooked food on Saturdays & Sundays only. A great option for those who want fast food on a budget!
79 locals recommend
Rozelle Markets
663 Darling StYummy selection of freshly cooked food on Saturdays & Sundays only. A great option for those who want fast food on a budget!
To die for authentic chilli mud crab but be aware its pricey - around $200 to $300 per chilli crab. They say 2 people can share a crab but thats not really true!
The restaurant decor is not flash by any means but the chilli crab, is out of this world. They also offer other Chinese cuisine. at reasonable prices.
Harry's Singapore Chilli Crab
22 Rockwall CrescentTo die for authentic chilli mud crab but be aware its pricey - around $200 to $300 per chilli crab. They say 2 people can share a crab but thats not really true!
The restaurant decor is not flash by any means but the chilli crab, is out of this world. They also offer other Chinese cuisine. at reasonable prices.
Sydneys main fish markets which also offer in-eat options. You can catch a water taxi from the house's private jetty, straight to the fish market wharf.
399 locals recommend
Sydney Fish Market
Bank StreetSydneys main fish markets which also offer in-eat options. You can catch a water taxi from the house's private jetty, straight to the fish market wharf.
See the sights of the whole of Sydneys from the prime vantage point of Sydney's tallest building.
339 locals recommend
Sydney Tower Eye
108 Market StSee the sights of the whole of Sydneys from the prime vantage point of Sydney's tallest building.
Old government structure, converted into a restaurant.
Only accessible by Ferry or water taxi.
Fort Denison
Old government structure, converted into a restaurant.
Only accessible by Ferry or water taxi.
Drinks & Nightlife
Great little bar that serves food at lunch & at night in a buzzy, mexican style atmosphere.
21 locals recommend
Cantina Bar
350 Darling StGreat little bar that serves food at lunch & at night in a buzzy, mexican style atmosphere.
Great food, reasonably priced. Small but buzzy atmosphere at night.
53 locals recommend
Corner Bar Rozelle
632 Darling StGreat food, reasonably priced. Small but buzzy atmosphere at night.
15 minute walk to the house. Great old fashioned Balmain pub, great food. Tight-arse Tuesdays for $ savings. This is a place where alot of Balmain locals frequent. Only small but always a lively atmosphere at night. They have a wide variety of beers and drinks and can even make cocktails , if you ask!
51 locals recommend
The Riverview Hotel
29 Birchgrove Road15 minute walk to the house. Great old fashioned Balmain pub, great food. Tight-arse Tuesdays for $ savings. This is a place where alot of Balmain locals frequent. Only small but always a lively atmosphere at night. They have a wide variety of beers and drinks and can even make cocktails , if you ask!
Entertainment & Activities
BridgeClimb Sydney
3 Cumberland StClimb Sydney harbour bridge .. do I need to say more?
See Sydney's main zoo, right on Sydney's harbour.
94 locals recommend
Taronga Zoo, Bradleys Head Rd station
See Sydney's main zoo, right on Sydney's harbour.
Famous and iconic amusement park, located right next to Sydney Harbour Bridge. Catch a ferry from Birchgrove Ferry (just 200 metres away) to Milsons Point Ferry (only 3 ferry stops away) or you can book a water taxi from the house to go door to door. A fun place for families with rides and games galore.
373 locals recommend
Luna Park Sydney
1 Olympic DrFamous and iconic amusement park, located right next to Sydney Harbour Bridge. Catch a ferry from Birchgrove Ferry (just 200 metres away) to Milsons Point Ferry (only 3 ferry stops away) or you can book a water taxi from the house to go door to door. A fun place for families with rides and games galore.
For nature lovers, a great place to admire beautiful gardens and amazing plants!
985 locals recommend
Royal Botanic Garden Sydney
Mrs Macquaries RoadFor nature lovers, a great place to admire beautiful gardens and amazing plants!
Sightseeing
Located right in the heart of Sydney harbour. A world famous icon and an architectural beauty.
1998 locals recommend
Sydney Opera House
Located right in the heart of Sydney harbour. A world famous icon and an architectural beauty.
Bondi Beach
World famous beach.
2 hours drive from the house each way.
The 3 sisters are a point of interest in Sydney's Blue Mountains.
181 locals recommend
Three Sisters
2 hours drive from the house each way.
The 3 sisters are a point of interest in Sydney's Blue Mountains.
Parks & Nature
Great for camping and nature walks.
1.5 to 2 hour drive from the house.
203 locals recommend
Blue Mountains National Park
Great for camping and nature walks.
1.5 to 2 hour drive from the house.
Arts & Culture
Museum of Contemporary Art
140 George StA perfect place for art lovers.
Shopping
Factory outlets. 20 minute walk from the house or a short 5 to 10 minute Uber ride. Open till late. All the great brands at discounted prices.
9 locals recommend
Birkenhead Point Outlet
Factory outlets. 20 minute walk from the house or a short 5 to 10 minute Uber ride. Open till late. All the great brands at discounted prices.
All the big brands, right in the heart of Sydney CBD.
This is the main shopping precinct of Sydney.
455 locals recommend
Westfield
Market StreetAll the big brands, right in the heart of Sydney CBD.
This is the main shopping precinct of Sydney.
Larger shopping mall than Westfields Sydney however a good 30 minute drive away from the house.
1074 locals recommend
Westfield Bondi Junction
500 Oxford StLarger shopping mall than Westfields Sydney however a good 30 minute drive away from the house.