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The Riverview Hotel

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The Riverview Hotel
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    Ranked #1 for draft beer in Sydney
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    Sophie T.
    "Vale ale on tap is the best!"(2 Tips)
    MVBC
    "Check out the tasting paddles of 4 beers."(2 Tips)
    Nick P.
    "Now pouring all 4 Vale beers... Ale, Pale, Dr"(2 Tips)
    Ciarán N.
    "Friendly staff, delicious Cab Sauv and excellent pizzas"(8 Tips)
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  • Antoinette K.
    Antoinette KeenanOctober 8, 2012
    Craft beers with amazing pub grub! You have to try the pizza or the steak or all of it! Great atmosphere as well! A great place for a catch up with friends!
  • Pritam C.heart icon on user image
    Pritam ChakravortiMarch 2, 2018
    Been here 10+ times
    Best Guinness in the southern hemisphere, wonderful personable service and attentive detail, not to mention the amazing cuisine, enjoy!
  • Aldo
    AldoFebruary 1, 2013
    Been here 5+ times
    If you have a chance to sit and eat upstairs, you will understand why the restaurant has won many awards in 2012
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    FrankJuly 3, 2022
    Excellent food with live music on the weekend and great choice of tap beer
  • Mary C.heart icon on user image
    Mary CarrollJuly 10, 2016
    The Sunday Roast is so good you'll come back for more.
  • Rup
    RupJanuary 24, 2013
    2 for 1 pizza all day and night on Tuesdays
  • Stephen D.heart icon on user image
    Stephen DanceJanuary 26, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Tappy hour Monday to Friday 6pm - 7pm, wine or schooner and a tapas dish for $10.
  • Ciarán N.
    Ciarán NorrisJanuary 13, 2013
    Friendly staff, delicious Cab Sauv and excellent pizzas
  • MVBC
    MVBCApril 23, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Awesome collection of Aussie craft beers. Check out the tasting paddles of 4 beers.
  • Joff O.heart icon on user image
    Joff OutlawMarch 8, 2014
    Probably the best pub in Balmain - really smart
  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew MartinNovember 22, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Balmain Pilsner on tap is the way to go!
  • Tonic
    TonicOctober 16, 2010
    Packed everytime I come here. Great atmosphere! Good quality wine and food. Great pizzas
  • Mary C.heart icon on user image
    Mary CarrollJuly 10, 2016
    The Sunday Roast is fantastic.
  • Dan E.heart icon on user image
    Dan EnglesSeptember 23, 2020
    Upstairs dining room is available
  • Bella B.
    Bella BoogalooOctober 16, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Bolognaise pizza is amazing, well worth a try!
  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew MartinApril 24, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Grab a Balmain Pilsner or a tasting paddle of Australian craftbeer
  • Bella B.
    Bella BoogalooOctober 1, 2011
    Been here 50+ times
    Try the bolognase pizza, it's amazing!
  • Dan E.heart icon on user image
    Dan EnglesSeptember 23, 2020
    Steak is great
  • Mark F.
    Mark FethersFebruary 19, 2011
    Great to see a pub with some great Australian craft brews on tap..... Keep it up
  • Andrew M.heart icon on user image
    Andrew MartinJune 13, 2012
    Been here 5+ times
    Grab a Balmain Pilsner, newly on tap.
  • Sophie T.
    Sophie Trippe-SmithMay 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Vale ale on tap is the best!
  • Michael E.
    Michael EcksteinApril 13, 2012
    Pepperoni Pig pizza - delish
  • Nick P.
    Nick PalmerJuly 10, 2011
    Now pouring all 4 Vale beers... Ale, Pale, Dr
  • Geoff K.
    Geoff KimNovember 23, 2015
    #GK40 // 5-6pm
  • Martin W.
    Martin WisniewskiJune 26, 2011
    Awesome Sunday lunch menu
  • Melanie M.
    Melanie MossMay 30, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    A must have. Vale Ale on Tap!
  • MVBC
    MVBCMarch 20, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Both Vale beers on tap... Yeah!
  • Daniel M.
    Daniel MulhernNovember 9, 2010
    Two for one pizzas on a Tuesday!! :-)
  • Jo H.
    Jo HarwardSeptember 4, 2010
    Monteith's cider on tap - winner!
  • Paul B.
    Paul BowlerOctober 14, 2010
    Beef short ribs are to die for
  • Benny R.
    Benny RussellAugust 7, 2011
    Been here 10+ times
    Sunday roast!
  • Jon B.
    Jon ButcherFebruary 20, 2010
    Be careful not to annoy the neighbours on your way home !!
  • Nick P.
    Nick PalmerJuly 10, 2011
    ... Dry and Drk (sic)
  • Mark W.
    Mark WiedermannApril 21, 2010
    Quality all round hotel.
  • Matt C.
    Matt CarterDecember 22, 2009
    Smash a schooner
  • Ed S.
    Ed SFebruary 16, 2010
    One for the road.
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The Riverview Hotel
29 Birchgrove Rd
Balmain NSW 2041
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