Balmain's own
Some of the regulars
They know the way down. The courtyard and the street-side tables are where they end up — bandanas optional, water bowl included.
Balmain · Courtyard & Street-side
Bring the dog. Our leafy courtyard and the street-side tables on Darling Street are both theirs — shaded by mature trees and big umbrellas, with a water bowl on the way over. Walk up, or book ahead.
Well-behaved dogs on a lead are welcome in the outdoor courtyard and at our street-side tables, every day we're open. Inside stays people-only.
Mention it when you sit down and we'll bring a fresh bowl over before your drinks arrive. No need to carry one down Darling Street.
Our street-side seats are kept free for walk-ins, so a spontaneous afternoon always works. Prefer to be certain? Book a courtyard table.
Balmain's own
They know the way down. The courtyard and the street-side tables are where they end up — bandanas optional, water bowl included.
Two spots, both outdoors
Made for easy, breezy long lunches. Surrounded by greenery, shaded by mature trees and expansive umbrellas — the kind of spot where a dog settles under the table and stays there for three hours.
It's the quieter of the two, tucked off the street, so it suits dogs who'd rather not watch every passing bike.
Our alfresco seating spills onto Darling Street itself — the perfect spot to catch the last of the afternoon sun with a spritz in hand, dog lead looped around the chair.
No booking needed: these seats are kept for walk-ins. Finish the walk here.
Keeping everyone happy
While they nap under the table
A seasonal menu built around local produce, from small plates to share to a proper long lunch. The full kitchen, bar and wine lists are all online, so you can decide before you sit down.
View the Full Menu →The quietest, sunniest, most dog-suited stretch of the day. Spritzes, snacks and the last of the afternoon light on Darling Street — a good reason to time the walk.
See Aperitivo Hour →Before you head down
Getting here
342 Darling Street
Balmain NSW 2041
Timed street parking on Darling Street and the surrounding side streets. The 441 and 445 buses stop close by, and it's a flat walk from most of the peninsula.
| Mon–Tue | 5pm–10pm |
| Wed–Thu | 12pm–10pm |
| Fri–Sat | 12pm–11pm |
| Sunday | 12pm–10pm |
| Aperitivo | 3pm–5pm |
