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11/09/2026
A fantastic line-up of live talent at The Riverview this weekend!
Kick off Friday night with Jazz & Blues by candlelight, featuring the fabulous Rebekka Neville Trio from 6:30–9:30pm.
Saturday Night Live brings the exceptional voice of Alyssa Turner, performing a contemporary mix of favourites from 6:30–9:30pm.
Then settle in for our Sunday Acoustic Session with the soulful tones of Scott Day from 3–6pm.
Combine it all with great food, fine wines and live music for a brilliant weekend of entertainment at The Riverview Hotel, Balmain.
Great Food • Fine Wines • Live Music • Relaxed Vibes
Book a table, settle in and enjoy the weekend.
10/09/2026
THURSDAY = PIE & STEAK DAY AT THE RIVERVIEW!
Lunch or Dinner, our $25 Pie & Steak Special is available ALL DAY, every Thursday at The Riverview Hotel.
Choose your favourite:
🥩 Grain-Fed Riverina Rump — 250g NSW Riverina rump, served with rich jus, thick-cut chips & green leaf salad.
OR
🥧 Beef & Guinness Pie — slow-cooked Riverina beef brisket in Guinness, golden pastry, creamy mash, minted peas & rich jus.
$25 ALL DAY THURSDAY
Lunch, dinner or somewhere in between — grab a table, a cold drink and enjoy one of our Thursday favourites.
📍 The Riverview Hotel
29 Birchgrove Rd, Balmain
09/09/2026
WEDNESDAY NIGHT TRIVIA AT THE RIVERVIEW!
Round up your smartest mates and put your knowledge to the test every Wednesday night at The Riverview Hotel, Balmain.
🎯 Trivia | 7PM–9PM
🏆 Great prizes + plenty of laughs
🍽️ $25 Pub Classics Menu – all day Wednesday
🍺 Grab a drink, settle in and make a night of it!
And don’t forget this week’s Trivia Homework Question for your bonus point:
📍 The Riverview Hotel
29 Birchgrove Rd, Balmain
Tables fill fast — book early and bring your crew!
03/09/2026
FATHER’S DAY AT THE RIVERVIEW HOTEL
Make Father’s Day a little more special this year with a relaxed family lunch or dinner downstairs in the bar and lounge or upstairs in our Birchgrove Restaurant at The Riverview Hotel.
Our Trio of Roasts will be available, featuring:
🥩 Roast Beef
🐖 Roast Pork
🍗 Roast Chicken
Served with all the trimmings — crisp roast potatoes, glazed carrots, roasted pumpkin, fresh broccolini, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish cream and seeded mustard gravy.
Prefer something different? Our à la carte menu will also be available, so there’s plenty to choose from for the whole family.
Celebrate Dad with great food, good wine and the family around the table at the Riverview.
Father’s Day tables are filling — book now.
03/09/2026
LIVE JAZZ THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AT THE RIVERVIEW
Ease into the weekend with The Anna Weaving Collective, bringing an evening of smooth jazz, soulful vocals and great live music to The Riverview Hotel.
✨ Friday Night
🎷 The Anna Weaving Collective
⏰ 6:30PM – 9:30PM
🎟️ Free Entry
Come early, settle in for dinner, grab a bottle of wine or your favourite drink and enjoy three hours of live jazz in the heart of Balmain.
01/09/2026
WEDNESDAY TRIVIA NIGHT AT THE RIVERVIEW!
Round up your smartest mates and join us every Wednesday from 7PM for a big night of Sydney Trivia at The Riverview Hotel, Balmain.
🏆 Great prizes up for grabs:
🥇 1st Place — $75 Riverview Voucher
🥈 2nd Place — $50 Riverview Voucher
😅 2nd Last — $25 Riverview Voucher
🎁 Plus spot prizes throughout the night!
WEDNESDAY $25 PUB CLASSICS
Make a night of it with our $25 Pub Classic menu available all day — great pub favourites, cold drinks and trivia from 7PM.
🎟️ FREE TO PLAY
⏰ Every Wednesday | 7PM
📍 The Riverview Hotel, 29 Birchgrove Rd, Balmain
Tables fill fast — book early and bring your mates! 🍺🧠🏆
31/08/2026
Fathers Day Celebration
Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day with great food, cold drinks, live music and good company at The Riverview Hotel.
This Father’s Day, enjoy our à la carte menu and indulge in our special Trio of Roasts — Roast Beef, Roast Pork & Roast Chicken, served with all the trimmings.
The Trio of Roasts will be available throughout the Main Bar, Lounge and upstairs in the Birchgrove Dining Room.
Then settle in for the afternoon with live music in the Main Bar & Lounge from 3PM, creating the perfect Sunday atmosphere for Dad, family and friends.
Father’s Day is always popular, so book early and secure your table in the Main Bar & Lounge or upstairs in the Birchgrove Dining Room.
31/08/2026
TUESDAY JUST GOT TWICE AS GOOD.
Why have one pizza when you can have TWO?
🔥 2 FOR 1 PIZZA — EVERY TUESDAY 🔥
Pick your favourites, grab your mates and settle in for a seriously good feed. Available lunch and dinner
Margherita 🌿 Vegetarian 🌶️ Chook on Fire
Capriciosa 🐷 Pepperoni Pig 🍤 Prawnmundi 🍍 Hawaiian
Buy one pizza. Get another on us.
Big flavours. Cold drinks. Good times. Great Value.
📍 The Riverview Hotel | Birchgrove Rd, Balmain
23/08/2026
Sundays are sorted at The Riverview Hotel.
Great food. Our signature Sunday Roast. Great music.
Settle in for a proper Sunday with our Signature Sunday Roast, a cold drink and live music from 3pm with Lawson Doyle.
Classic rock sounds, relaxed local vibes and the perfect way to finish the weekend.
📍 The Riverview Hotel, Balmain
🎸 Live music from 3pm
🍽️ Signature Sunday Roast served all day
Good food. Great music. Sundays at The Riverview.
16/08/2026
SUNDAY SESSION AT THE RIVERVIEW
Sundays are all about great food, great music and great company at The Riverview Hotel, Balmain.
This Sunday, Sam Walton is live on the keyboards from 3PM–6PM, bringing a lively mix of crowd favourites, singalongs and feel-good tunes.
🍽️ Settle in for our Signature Sunday Roast
🍷 Grab a drink and find your spot
🎹 Live music from 3PM–6PM
🔥 Great vibes all afternoon
Round up a few friends and make an afternoon of it.
Sunday Roast. Cold drinks. Live music. That’s Sunday at The Riverview.
📍 The Riverview Hotel, Balmain
13/08/2026
Friday Nights Swing at The Riverview Hotel!
The Jazz & Blues Festival continues this Friday with an unforgettable evening of live music featuring the Rebekka Neville Trio.
From smooth jazz standards to soulful blues classics, Rebekka and her trio create the perfect soundtrack for a relaxed night of great food, fine wine and good company.
🗓️ Friday Night
🎵 Rebekka Neville Trio
🕡 Live from 6:30pm – 9:30pm
📍 The Riverview Hotel, Balmain
Settle in with a glass of wine, enjoy dinner from our menu, or simply soak up the atmosphere as The Riverview transforms into Balmain's home of live Jazz & Blues.
Book your table now and join us for another fantastic night of live music.
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08/08/2026
Sunday Sessions at The Riverview Hotel
Ease into your Sunday with live music, great food and a relaxed Balmain atmosphere.
Join us from 3:00pm – 6:00pm as Dojo Duo brings an afternoon of acoustic favourites, smooth harmonies and feel-good tunes to The Riverview Hotel.
Pair the music with our Signature Sunday Roast, a crisp drink by the fireplace, or gather your friends for a long lunch and make the most of your weekend.
🎸 Dojo Duo LIVE
🕒 Sunday | 3:00pm – 6:00pm
🍽️ Signature Sunday Roast
🍷 Great Food • Cold Drinks • Live Music
📍 The Riverview Hotel, Balmain
Book your table now and finish the weekend with great music, great food and the best Sunday vibes in Balmain.
08/08/2026
Saturday Nights Come Alive at The Riverview Hotel!
Turn your Saturday into something special with an evening of live music, great food and your favourite drinks.
This week, Lawson Doyle takes the stage from 6:30pm – 9:30pm, bringing his signature blend of acoustic rock, soulful vocals and crowd favourites to The Riverview Hotel.
Whether you're catching up with friends, enjoying dinner or settling in for a few drinks, it's the perfect soundtrack to your weekend.
🍽️ Great Food
🍺 Ice Cold Drinks
🎸 Live Music from 6:30pm
📍 The Riverview Hotel, Balmain
Book your table, arrive early for dinner, and enjoy a fantastic Saturday night with Lawson Doyle live at The Riverview Hotel.
06/08/2026
The Jazz & Blues Festival Continues at The Riverview Hotel!
Friday nights are made for great music, delicious food and your favourite drinks. Step into The Riverview Hotel as we transform into Balmain's home of live Jazz & Blues.
This Friday, enjoy the soulful sounds of the Rebekka Neville Trio live from 6:30pm – 9:30pm. Whether you're joining us for dinner, drinks with friends or simply soaking up the atmosphere, it's the perfect way to start your weekend.
🍷 Great Food
🍸 Fine Wines & Cocktails
🎶 Live Jazz & Blues
📍 The Riverview Hotel, Balmain
Book your table now and experience another unforgettable night of live music. We look forward to welcoming you.
06/08/2026
Thursday is Pie & Steak Night at The Riverview Hotel!
Looking for a midweek favourite? Every Thursday, enjoy your choice of two hearty classics for just $25.
🥩 Grain-Fed Riverina Rump
250g NSW Riverina rump, two-year grain fed, served with rich jus, thick-cut chips & a fresh green leaf salad.
OR
🥧 Beef & Guinness Pie
Slow-cooked Riverina beef brisket in Guinness, encased in golden pastry and served with creamy mash, minted peas & rich jus.
Great food, great value, and the perfect excuse to catch up with friends over dinner.
📍 The Riverview Hotel, Balmain
📅 Every Thursday
💲 Just $25
Book your table or simply walk in—we'll see you Thursday!
Address
29 Birchgrove Road
Balmain, NSW
2041
To reach Birchgrove Road in Sydney, you can take the bus or ferry to Balmain East, then walk towards Darling Street until you reach Birchgrove Road. Alternatively, if you are driving, you can take the Anzac Bridge and exit at Victoria Road towards Balmain East. There is limited street parking available on Birchgrove Road and nearby streets.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
12pm - 12am |
| Tuesday |
12pm - 12am |
| Wednesday |
12pm - 12am |
| Thursday |
12pm - 12am |
| Friday |
12pm - 12am |
| Saturday |
12pm - 12am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
The Riverview Hotel, located on Birchgrove Road in Sydney, is a true gem of a pub and restaurant. Built in 1880, this heritage-listed hotel has retained its original charm while also incorporating modern touches. Affectionately known as "The Riv," it has consistently been rated as one of the best pub dining rooms in Sydney.
But The Riverview Hotel is not just a great place to dine - it's also the perfect venue for your next event. Whether you're planning a business lunch, birthday party, media launch, or even a wedding, The Riv has various spaces that can cater to all your needs. From the private dining room for intimate meetings to the upstairs restaurant space and downstairs pub area for larger events, The Riv can accommodate any budget and format.
And let's not forget about the food! The seasonal modern cuisine at The Riv is simply divine. Whether you're looking for canapés and cocktails or a long lazy lunch, their menu is designed to accommodate all tastes and preferences. But what many don't know is that the Dining Room experience upstairs is truly exceptional. With amazing service, fantastic food, and a beautiful selection of wines, it creates an unforgettable experience for all customers.
Overall, The Riverview Hotel is a unique historic hotel beautifully situated in the leafy streets of Balmain. With its lounge area complete with fire and its reputation as one of Sydney's best pub dining rooms, it's no wonder why so many people love this hidden gem.
