The London Hotel

This was a nice pub but certainly not one that I would rave about. Mind you since Balmain is not the easiest of places to get to by public transport (you have the option of ferries and buses) then it can be a little difficult to visit regularly unless you live in the local area. They have some decent beers on tap and a nice restaurant located out the back. The staff were friendly enough and it was fairly quiet when I passed through (though it probably had something to do with it being a weekday). One thing that I did quite like about the place was the terrace out the front which looked out over the old congregationalist church. However, all I can really say about this place is that it was nice, and in fact I could spend hours sitting on the balcony simply killing time.

Trendy Balmain pub popular with locals who spill out onto the streets on a sunny afternoon or warm evening, enjoying a bevvie or a few looking out over the area. Good range of drinks and clean interior.

Nice pub in Balmain really enjoyed my Sunday lunch here,
Not too rowdy either and such a pretty setting.

The London is a solid choice for an afternoon drink in balmain. If you're one of the lucky few that secure a bar stool outside on the balcony its the perfect spot to watch life go by with beer in hand. Theres a lot of old world charm about this place. My only drawback is that I do find the seating a little uncomfortable and pub cold on occasion. But this truly is one of the few really traditional pubs left in Balmain.

Very popular Balmain pub but in my opinion overrated. Pretty much packed on weekend afternoons and evenings, especially in summer. The London Burger is somewhat revered in the venue and is pretty good. It's still kept it's pub charm but really there are plenty of better, less crowded and cheaper pubs in the area.