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26/06/2026
Lamb Kofta Plate or Warm Root Vegetable Salad?
One for a lighter bite, one for settling in.
🥙 Lamb kofta skewers, beetroot purée, roast vegetables, lentil salad, feta, garlic dip, pickled turnip and peppers.
🥗 Warm root vegetables, lentils, mixed leaves, whipped feta and sumac dressing.
On the menu now.
26/06/2026
Long-time local Barb took home the meat tray last week.
Another happy winner and another Friday night at The Cricketers.
Free entry from 6pm every Friday.
22/06/2026
New lunch specials, Monday to Friday from 12–3pm.
The only hard part is deciding which one.
Steak Frites Roll
Chicken Schnitzel Roll
Lamb Kofta Roll
What's it going to be?
22/06/2026
FIFA WORLD CUP LIVE & LOUD ⚽
Three big fixtures across Friday and Saturday, including the Socceroos taking on Paraguay.
FRI 26 JUNE
🇦🇺 Australia v Paraguay — 12pm
🇺🇸 USA v Turkey — 12pm
SAT 27 JUNE
🇳🇿 New Zealand v Belgium — 1pm
Cold beers, pub lunch and World Cup football on the screens.
Book your table via link in bio or walk on in!
20/06/2026
We really do have the cutest customers at The Cricketers.
A few of our favourite regulars enjoying a visit to the pub.
17/06/2026
Chargrilled Barramundi Fillet.
Warm root vegetables, mash, garlic and parsley cream.
Then settle in for State of Origin tonight, live in the Front Bar and Sports Lounge.
15/06/2026
State of Origin, Game 2 is almost here.
Live & Loud at The Cricketers this Wednesday.
Showing across the Front Bar and Sports Lounge from kick-off.
Book your table via the link in bio.
13/06/2026
Settle in for Sunday lunch.
Steak Frites is back on the menu today.
300g flank steak, shoestring fries and Café de Paris butter. $34.
Available all day.
12/06/2026
A Sunday at Leichhardt Oval.
Wests Tigers take on the Titans from 4.05pm.
Heading to the game? See us before or after kick-off.
Otherwise, catch all the action live in the Front Bar and Sports Lounge.
12/06/2026
UFC is on at The Cricketers this Monday from 10am.
Topuria v Gaethje headlines the card, with Pereira v Gane also on the bill.
We'll have it live in the Front Bar and Sports Lounge.
Can't make the morning session? We'll be replaying the main card from 4pm in the Sports Lounge with sound.
Kitchen open, beers pouring.
11/06/2026
Lightning struck twice ⚡️
A $3,000 Badgy winner followed by a $500 winner the very next week.
Back on again tonight at $500.
Tickets from 6pm. Draw at 8pm.
Address
255 Darling Street
Balmain, NSW
2041
To reach the pub and restaurant on Darling Street in Balmain, you can take public transportation or drive.
If you prefer taking public transportation, you can take the bus, ferry or metro to Balmain East or Balmain Wharf stop. From there, walk towards Darling Street and turn left (if coming from Balmain East) or right (if coming from Balmain Wharf). You should see the pub and restaurant after walking for a few minutes.
For drivers, take Victoria Road heading towards Balmain and continue onto Darling Street. Turn left onto Beattie Street then right onto Denison Street. Continue straight on this road until you reach the pub and restaurant on your left-hand side. There is limited street parking available but there is also a paid parking lot at Gladstone Park nearby.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
10am - 12am |
| Tuesday |
10am - 12am |
| Wednesday |
10am - 12am |
| Thursday |
10am - 12am |
| Friday |
10am - 2am |
| Saturday |
10am - 2am |
| Sunday |
10am - 10pm |
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What people say
Cricketers Arms Balmain is the perfect spot for a night out with friends or family. Located in the heart of Darling Street, this pub and restaurant offers a great atmosphere and delicious food. Whether you're looking to catch up over a meal or watch your favorite sports game, Cricketers Arms Balmain has got you covered. With eight large screens, you won't miss any of the action during State of Origin or UFC showdowns. And if you're feeling lucky, become a member and be in the running to win cash every Thursday from 7pm! The menu features classic pub dishes like Nonna's meatballs and parmesan, as well as other favorites. Don't miss out on Meat Tray Fridays while watching Swannies vs Carlton or Parra vs Cowboys live and loud in the front bar. Book your table now via their website and experience all that Cricketers Arms Balmain has to offer!
