The Cat and Fiddle is an independent Hotel, family owned and operated, so our customers are our number one focus in making our hotel just a great place to be. Balmain is only 6km west of the Sydney CBD and lies on a peninsula jutting into Sydney Harbour. Darling Street is one of Sydney’s most interesting shopping strips.

When you take a stroll down the street you’ll pass high fashion shops, stores with handmade jewelry, shops with shoes from Europe and unconventional fashion designers. There is an abundance of cafes, patisseries and quirky, eclectic shops. Celebrate the little milestones or the big ones at the Cat and Fiddle Hotel.

From a few friends celebrating a birthday to a lot of friends celebrating a milestone we will go all out to make it a memorable one. Our Garden Room is a beautiful space to book for larger groups and, come rain, hail or shine, you can live the ''outdoors" in "indoor" comfort. We have function menus to suit all tastes and budgets. Choose from a large range of sharing platters.

The Cat and Fiddle Hotel has a strong reputation as one of the best restaurants and pubs in the area. Open for lunch and dinner every night it is just a stroll downstairs to enjoy Irish inspired cuisine from our award winning chef. Free live music on weekends will keep you entertained and we have full TAB facilities in the Hotel.