Balmain Bug

The building has been part of the landscape since 1856, in that time its been a watchmaker, grocery, haberdashery and since the 1970’s The Balmain Bug. In its latest incarnation, The Balmain Bug is a welcoming restaurant, full of character with exposed beams, black & white marble floor and linen draped tables and blond wood chairs. Fine art Australia supply the decor on the walls, hanging an intriguing and engaging selection of nudes, outback sketches and dot paintings for sale by reknowned Australian artists Elizabeth Durack, Norman Lindsay and Indigenous artist Walangari, son of Albert Namatjira. Eyes twinkle and glasses tinkle at The Balmain Bug whilst deals are forged, hearts gel and families unite in this comfortably sophisticated and stylish venue.

CHEF

Paul Cookson

PRICE GUIDE

Entrée $18.50, Main $29.50, Dessert $14.90

PAYMENT OPTIONS

Cash, Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Diners, Eftpos

SET MENUS

Set menu 1 $65 2 course, Set menu 2 $75 3 course, Set menu 3 $99 9 course

FEATURES
Venue	$7 corkage Per-head, BYO (Wine Only), Dress smart, Dress smart casual, Licensed, Private dining area, Secure parking, Wheelchair access
Ambience	Romantic, Sophisticated, Traditional
Food	Ginger Free Option, Gluten Free, Peanut Free Option, Vegan Option, Vegetarian option
Styles	Cocktail, Formal, Presentation, Sit down
Suitable for	Birthday/Anniversary, Bucks / Hens night, Business lunch/dinner, Christmas party

Large groups information

Although we are not generally open on lunches, or all day on Sunday and Monday, for groups of 20 and above, we will open the restaurant with prior arrangement. Group booking policy: To book the entire restaurant, a minimum spend or $2,500 is required on weekdays, and $3,000 on weekends. The front room is a minimum of 14 people, and the back room minimum 8 people. All bookings of 10 or more are required to order from the function menu, which is a reduced a la carte menu, 25% non refundable deposit to confirm the booking, and final numbers to be advised 48 hours before the event. Group cancellation policy: Deposits are non refundable. And non transferable within 7 days of the event. Minimum patrons classed as a group: 10

Restaurant areas and private dining

Area name Capacity seated Capacity standing Entire Restaurant 70 100 The Front Room 24 n/a The Back Room 12 n/a

Awards

2007 - Menulog Gold Award Winner - Menulog Gold Award Winner - Menulog - User's Favourite Award

2008 - Menulog Award - Gold - Most Popular Modern Australian Restaurant in 1st Qtr 2008