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03/06/2026
Wednesday nights were made for this 🦪🍷
A long-overdue catch up, a glass of wine in hand, and a table full of fresh seafood specials. Add in our $4 Sydney Rock Oysters and suddenly midweek is looking very good. Our Seafood menu tonight includes:
🍽 Grilled prawn salad, Asian slaw, papaya, cashew, Japanese dressing
🍽 Barramundi fillet, Pan fried, celeriac puree, sweet potato croquettes, broccolini
🍽 Salmon wellington, Creamy mash, broccolini, lemon butter sauce
Seafood Wednesday at The London — exactly where you want to be. ✨
02/06/2026
The long weekend is almost here and we’re ready for it 🍻✨
Cold beers pouring, great food coming out of the kitchen, and that unbeatable long weekend energy flowing through the pub.
Round up your people, grab a table, and make it a good one at The London.
01/06/2026
Tuesday night's plans? Sorted.
🧠 Trivia from 7.30pm with
🍳 Schnitzel Holstein from 5pm
🍻 A few drinks and a healthy dose of competition
Gather your smartest mates and we'll see you Tuesday.
01/06/2026
Good wine has a way of bringing people together.
This winter we're proud to be pouring Margan Wines from the Hunter Valley — family-made wines that feel right at home on a London Hotel table.
Whether it's a White Label Chardonnay with lunch, a glass of Shiraz with a hearty feed, or a bottle of Rosé shared across the table, there's a Margan for every occasion.
A glass with lunch. A bottle with friends.
Discover Margan at The London this winter.
31/05/2026
Cold weather. Good company. A table full of roasts.
Our new winter Sunday Roast menu has arrived, bringing together Sirloin of Beef, Pork Belly & Loin of Pork, Honey Glazed Ham, Braised Lamb Shank and a Spinach, Leek & Mushroom Pithivier, all served with the kind of trimmings Sunday afternoons were made for.
Yorkshire pudding, roast potatoes, carrot & swede mash, braised red cabbage, leek and peas.
Every Sunday from 12pm until sold out.
Bookings recommended via link in bio.
29/05/2026
Your Sunday soundtrack is sorted 🎶✨
Mick & Sandy hit The London from 3–6pm with laid-back acoustic favourites, crowd singalongs, and the kind of energy that keeps the bar buzzing all afternoon.
Round up your people, grab a roast or a pint, and let Sunday roll on the way it should. 🍻🍽️
29/05/2026
And then the rain parted for an afternoon and all was well again.
Pull up a seat, settle into the sunshine and make the most of it with $4 oysters and $12 Sunset Spritzes.
A pretty good way to spend an afternoon in Balmain.
25/05/2026
This is your official Tuesday upgrade 🍳✨
Crispy schnitzel, a perfectly runny egg, salty anchovies and that punchy lemon-caper butter… with German potato salad holding it all together.
Schnitzel Holstein — $25 from 5pm, or $30 with a schooner or wine. 🍻
And if that wasn’t enough reason to head out, Trivia Night kicks off from 7.30pm with — great prizes, good laughs, and the perfect excuse to gather the crew. Book a table via link in bio.
25/05/2026
This is your official Tuesday upgrade 🍳✨
Crispy schnitzel, a perfectly runny egg, salty anchovies and that punchy lemon-caper butter… with German potato salad holding it all together.
Schnitzel Holstein — $25 from 5pm, or $30 with a schooner or wine. 🍻
And if that wasn’t enough reason to head out, Trivia Night kicks off from 7.30pm with — great prizes, good laughs, and the perfect excuse to gather the crew.
25/05/2026
Brains, beers and schnitzels — Tuesdays at The London are stacked 🍻🧠
Kick things off from 5pm with our Schnitzel Holstein.
Then from 7.30pm, trivia takes over with great prizes, questionable answers, and at least one person taking it way too seriously.
Free entry. Big laughs. Very good Tuesday energy. ✨
24/05/2026
Your Sunday should look a little like this ✨
Out on the balcony, drink in hand, soaking up that view you never quite get tired of — with something seriously good on the table.
Think golden, crispy beef brisket croquettes with a smoky chipotle aioli, or juicy lamb kofta with fresh Persian salad and cool tzatziki.
Easy, delicious, and exactly where you want to be. 🍽️🌿
22/05/2026
Sunday sessions at The London 🎶🍻
This weekend, When Carl Met Patricia take over from 3–6pm with feel-good acoustic tunes, easy Sunday energy, and the kind of soundtrack that turns one drink into a whole afternoon.
19/05/2026
Cancel your “I’ll just cook tonight” plans 🦪✨
Oysters are shucked, seafood’s flying out of the kitchen, and Wednesday’s suddenly looking a lot more fun.
🍽 Sydney Rock Oyster, Mignonette dressing
🍽 Prawn linguine, Prawn, squid ink pasta, cherry tomato, spinach, bisque, parmesan
🍽 Fish pie, Barramundi, salmon, fennel & leek, creamy mash, seasonal greens
🍽 Barramundi fillet, Pumpkin puree, broccolini, Dutch carrot, baby potato
Available from 5pm🍷🦐
19/05/2026
Did you hear… Trivia is BACK!! 🧠🍻
Round up the clever ones, the competitive ones and the mates who somehow always know the answer. kicks things off from 7.30pm tonight with great prizes, good laughs and all the midweek pub chaos you could ask for.
And before the questions start?
Schnitzel Holstein — golden schnitzel topped the proper way and served with German potato salad. Rich, comforting and exactly what a chilly evening calls for.
$25 from 5pm, or $30 with a schooner or wine.
A very good reason to leave the house tonight. 🍽️
17/05/2026
Our dining room is waiting, the steak’s ready to sizzle, and the apple crumble’s calling your name 🍽️✨
Settle in for a Sunday that starts savoury and ends just right — good food, warm plates, and something sweet to finish.
All that’s missing is you.
15/05/2026
Join us tomorrow from 3–6pm as Paul Hakim + Conrad Galanos take the stage with laid-back acoustic sets, perfect for long lunches and easy catch-ups.
Cold drinks, easy conversation, and a soundtrack that makes you want to stay for one more round. 🍻
15/05/2026
It’s a lovely day for a Guinness ☘️🍺
A creamy pint at the bar, the toucan watching over the room, and the weekend finally here — some traditions are worth keeping.
Pull up a stool, settle into the Front Bar, and ease into the weekend the proper way at The London Hotel.
14/05/2026
A bowl of Shellfish Linguini and a glass of wine — not a bad way to spend a Thursday 🍝🍷
Loaded with prawns, mussels, clams, spinach, cherry tomato and a touch of chilli, this one’s rich, fresh and full of flavour.
And while you’re here, stick around for our Badge Draw & Raffles from 6pm — with $600 up for grabs this week.
A lovely feed, a few drinks, and maybe a little luck on your side. 🍻
12/05/2026
If you needed a reason to head out tonight… this is it 🍽️✨
🧠 Trivia kicks off from 7pm with — great prizes, good laughs, and the perfect excuse to gather the crew.
And before all that?
Schnitzel Holstein — golden, rich, and loaded with flavour, served with German potato salad.
$25 from 5pm, or $30 with a schooner or wine.
Simple, satisfying, done right. 🍳
09/05/2026
You know what Mum really needs this Mother’s Day? 🥂✨
A glass of bubbles, a table full of something delicious, and nowhere else to be.
Start with a round of oysters, ease into our ploughman’s spread, and let the afternoon unfold just as it should.
From 3–6pm, Rose Carleo & Mick Adkins set the tone with warm, soulful acoustic tunes — the perfect soundtrack to a relaxed Sunday with Mum. 🎶
Good food, good company, and a moment to say thanks for everything she does. 💛
08/05/2026
Celebrating the mums this Sunday 💐✨
Treat Mum to a slow, easy afternoon at The London — good food, a glass in hand, and time well spent together.
From 3–6pm, Rose Carleo & Mick Adkins bring the perfect Sunday soundtrack with warm vocals, familiar favourites and laid-back acoustic tunes.
Settle in with our Chef’s Sunday Roast or something from the menu — and if you book for Mum, we’ll shout her a glass of bubbles on us 🥂
A lovely way to say thanks.
Address
234 Darling Street
Balmain, NSW
2041
To get to the pub located on Darling Street in Sydney, you can take a bus or train and get off at the Balmain Station. From there, it is a short walk along Darling Street.
If you are driving, you can park your vehicle on one of the side streets near Darling Street or use the public parking lot located within a few blocks of the pub. Please note that parking spots may be limited during peak hours.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 12am |
| Tuesday |
11am - 12am |
| Wednesday |
11am - 12am |
| Thursday |
11am - 12am |
| Friday |
11am - 12am |
| Saturday |
11am - 12am |
| Sunday |
12pm - 10pm |
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What people say
The London Hotel, located on Darling Street in Balmain, is a beloved local pub that stands out in the suburb's renovation. This establishment offers a timeless atmosphere of music and nostalgia, as seen in their recent tribute to the Beatles by the Bandits trio. The event was a hit with attendees who sang along, danced, and relived the magic of the Beatles' greatest hits.
On Sundays, The London Hotel offers a traditional roast with live music from 3 pm. With four roast options to choose from, including Sirloin of Beef, Loin of Pork, Lamb Shank or Vegetarian Nut Roast, there is something for everyone. The roasts are served with roast potatoes, carrot & parsnip, braised red cabbage, autumn greens, Yorkshire pudding & gravy. Bookings are strongly encouraged to secure your table.
The London Hotel also caters to sports fans by showing live footy on their big screens during King's Long Weekend. They also offer Chef daily specials and serve Coopers Vintage 2019 Release beer - a limited edition brew that is only available at this venue.
Overall, The London Hotel is an excellent choice for those looking for a welcoming atmosphere with great food and entertainment options. Bookings are essential to avoid disappointment!
