So this happened last night at the Dry Dock!

From the time, my party of six entered, the place was jumping. The casual bar area was choc a block full of casual diners and those enjoying drinks in the cosy atmosphere. The cod croquettes, oysters and calamari were sailing around us as we enjoyed a pre dinner drink.

In the stylish dining room the restaurant manager welcomed us with a smile. From our first dish to the last the food was exceptional. The service was excellent also with very attentive and knowledgeable staff. I can honestly say we were treated like royalty.

The wine selection was phenomenal, varied and well priced for good international and local wines.

Food highlights were the twist on the good ol prawn cocktail, steak frites, pork cutlet and the eggplant.

We've already made our next booking! Absolutely loved it. Well done the Dry Dock!

Loved the food and we had several dishes on the menu. Chicken main was great and so was peach salad. The steak frittes was good and also riverina tasted nice as well and pasta was ok. Kids meal was great and tasty. What was annoying was that the rookie waiter missed one dish and also removed one of the kids meals before it was done. The waiter became defensive about it instead of apologizing.

Love the newly relaunched Dry Dock, it's fantastic! An absolute stand-out venue and a must see pub in Balmain. An epic menu, excellent quality and the produce is next level. Don't miss the crumbed pork cutlet and roasted peach salad, both cooked over fire on the Josper grill and the ice-cream sundae, all sensational. As is the wine list which offers excellent choice and value for money. The fit-out is gorgeous, super comfortable, warm and inviting and lots of different areas to explore and settle in. Especially loved the fireplace in the Lounge Bar and best of all its dog friendly! 10/10! Loved it!

Food was very good, service was quite poor (minus the young lady who served us). We were waiting for seating for far too long, with servers walking past us without a smile or greeting - I had to ask them if someone could serve us please, before someone actually approached us. I then had to ask three different servers the same question, because each one kept forgetting to get back to me with the answer. They were busy though, so I'd like to try them at a time they're not busy, I'm sure they'll be much better with service.

The food redeemed everything, which is what earned them 4 stars instead of a lower star rating judging by service.

Great job with the food, guys!

Enjoyed the most beautiful meal here last night. The sirloin on the bone was out of this world!!! The interiors are absolutely gorgeous and it was totally buzzing all night. Feel very lucky to have this gem at the end of our road :)

Friendly, quiet and good food.

love this place. cosy, reasonable , and yum !
$10kids menu w ice cream!

very good and good pool table was very fun and the drinks were good too

Nice little pub; Loads of history; 2
Different types of Coopers on-tap and half price food on Monday & Tuesdays!

My new local. Great old pub

Food was good but the venue is run down and smelly. Needs a major refresh. Well located to Balmain ferry wharf.

Your standard average local. Which I wouldn't ordinarily rate, and if I did I would give it a 3.

So why a 2? The kitchen cooks a variety of dishes, amongst them Indian. Or, at least, they think they do. When asked for a Butter Chicken they provided a Chicken Madras.

When this error was pointed to them, they refused to replace the dish. And, likewise, the manager refused to refund or replace it.

Great local pub! Their meal specials each night are fantastic, tasty and good value. Good affordable drinks, and friendly atmosphere. Can get a bit busy with kids on a Friday night, but excellent for a cheap and delicious dinner. Free pool table too.

Great old pub with a good atmosphere. The weekly dinner specials are amazing, unlike most discount meals you have not only the choice of chips and salad but also mash and veg as well as gravy.

Great Food Specials EVERY Day!
TREMENDOUS Value for money, ESPECIALLY Monday night's half price menu & Thursday night's $12 Schnitzel!
Great, Fresh Beer too!
All The Staff are Lovely & Friendly as well!

Great Food Specials EVERY Day!
TREMENDOUS Value for money, ESPECIALLY Monday night's half price menu & Thursday night's $12 Schnitzel!
Great, Fresh Beer too!
All The Staff are Lovely & Friendly as well!

Great Food Specials EVERY Day!
TREMENDOUS Value for money, ESPECIALLY Monday night's half price menu & Thursday night's $12 Schnitzel!
Great, Fresh Beer too!
All The Staff are Lovely & Friendly as well!

Fast, tasty and strangely cheap, the Dry Dock is fantastic. Most of the food is at a high standard, particularly considering the price for it. The service is satisfactory, fast and friendly. However, the atmosphere in the dining area out the back doesn't always have the best ambience, with the lights often being depressingly dim but the rustic look is pleasing enough and the place has a sort of charm around it. If looking for a formal night out, this isn't the place but if you just want a (most of the time) delicious meal for a cheap price, this is the place to go.

Great location, good menu and food.
Don't go on a Friday night as you will think you are in a school playground.
No supervision by parents !
Hotel needs to have rules on children and the level of noise.at the snooker table, not to mention kids on scooters riding through the dining area.
We and others close by will not be returning !