Located in Balmain, Wilhelmina's is a neighbourhood bar and restaurant specialising in seasonal, produce driven dishes that are designed to share. Since opening, Wilhelmina's has grown to become one of the best venues in Balmain with emphasis on serving dishes made from the seasons finest produce, sourced from as close to home as possible.
With a focus on Australian Wine, the list features 60+ brands and the venue plays host to monthly wine tastings, rotating through Australian grown varieties and regions throughout the year. If you have an upcoming birthday, engagement or special occasion, Wilhelmina's can make your party special. Accommodating small and large groups, the venue provides multiple options for seating and standing functions.
With a focus on Australian Wine, the list features 60+ brands and the venue plays host to monthly wine tastings, rotating through Australian grown varieties and regions throughout the year. If you have an upcoming birthday, engagement or special occasion, Wilhelmina's can make your party special. Accommodating small and large groups, the venue provides multiple options for seating and standing functions.
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Murphys Law
Nov 16, 2021
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Edit: Owners response to this is absolutely 5 star and is professional and respectful.
Will definitely be giving this place a visit and hopefully the staff problems can be fixed soon for them.
*Original Review*
Not open when advertised open.
Made a specific trip across town to come here and it’s completely closed even though it’s advertised online everywhere as open till late (arrival time 5pm).
*Original Review*
Will definitely be giving this place a visit and hopefully the staff problems can be fixed soon for them.
*Original Review*
Not open when advertised open.
Made a specific trip across town to come here and it’s completely closed even though it’s advertised online everywhere as open till late (arrival time 5pm).
*Original Review*
Kaan
Nov 15, 2021
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Nice and cosy place for a cocktail or a glass of wine under the devil's ivy surrounding the ceilings. I also went there for weekend breakfast as well and had a great experience. Tonight we were indulged with life jazz music.
Cocktails priced under $20 so if you are in Balmain go and try this lovely spot
Cocktails priced under $20 so if you are in Balmain go and try this lovely spot
Omar Bianchino Quattropani
Jun 04, 2021
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Christine Starr
Mar 14, 2021
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Rachael Miles
Dec 30, 2020
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Very pretty interior, love the vibe - always buzzing in here. Really want to love this place, but the cocktails are consistently off - too much lemon juice, or the balance of flavours just isn't right. We waited ages for drinks the other night. Also, when we got the waiter's attention one time to place an order, he literally told us he had "forgotten all about us"!! Food portions are pretty small and a bit overpriced for the size, but delicious.
Nick Cowell
Dec 05, 2020
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Karl Chong
Jul 18, 2019
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This place is such a gem. There is a Tuesday and wednesday pasta special and on the sunday there was all day happy hour... So cocktails and drinks were really well priced. The pan fried gnocchi is one of the best in Sydney. The steak sandwich in sourdough bis extremely fresh and goes well with the fries. The trimmings in the cheese and meat board are generous. we will be back soon
Roger Tavener
May 28, 2019
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Cool hang-out in Balmain. Excellent seasonal produce drives the menu, which changes throughout the day.
Every dish has a more than subtle twist and undeniable taste.
Beware the sharing portions are huge. And you need room for the mains - like the sensational New York steaks - or delicious desserts.
And, don't forget the wine, no you shouldn't. And lots of Happy Hour time in Wilhelmina's and happy staff.
Every dish has a more than subtle twist and undeniable taste.
Beware the sharing portions are huge. And you need room for the mains - like the sensational New York steaks - or delicious desserts.
And, don't forget the wine, no you shouldn't. And lots of Happy Hour time in Wilhelmina's and happy staff.
Christopher Vaccarella
Oct 20, 2018
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From the moment you in to the moment out everything was brilliant
This is the cutest place for food and wine with an exquisite service
Great selection of wines from all regions
Great place to have a party
Food was spectacular
The waitress that was serving us she knew the menu back to front 10/10
I can’t wait till I go back and get the exquisite and fabulous service
This is the cutest place for food and wine with an exquisite service
Great selection of wines from all regions
Great place to have a party
Food was spectacular
The waitress that was serving us she knew the menu back to front 10/10
I can’t wait till I go back and get the exquisite and fabulous service
Mexxy A.
Nov 30, 2017
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Andrew R.
Dec 14, 2016
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The food is top notch. Very creative, and absolutely delicious. Serving sizes are a little small, but your eating these dishes for the taste. We had a great meal, complimented with some very tasty cocktails from next door. Great night, only let down by the (new?) waitress who was struggling making orders and getting the food out. It happens, and was an inconvenience, but not a deal breaker. Will definitely come back here.
Jane H.
Oct 20, 2016
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Fantastic night out. The staff are attentive and knowledgeable. The food was fantastic, in a big fan of share plates - the gnocchi, polenta and prawns were the favourites... we ordered several dishes and didn't have a bad or even ordinary one like you sometimes get with places that do the share plates...
Bradley N.
Oct 16, 2016
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Wilhelmina's is a gorgeous bar on the main drag (Darling St) of Balmain.
I've been here quite a few times since moving to Sydney - and usually it's my last stop with friends after a night of dinner and drinks.
Wilhelmina's Espresso Martinis are spectacular! They're secret is using rum instead of vodka which gives them a whole other layer of flavour and intensity.
The staff are fantastic, always friendly and seem to know exactly what you're in the mood for (whether it be a chat and interaction, or a polite smile and being left with your friends etc.)
I've been here quite a few times since moving to Sydney - and usually it's my last stop with friends after a night of dinner and drinks.
Wilhelmina's Espresso Martinis are spectacular! They're secret is using rum instead of vodka which gives them a whole other layer of flavour and intensity.
The staff are fantastic, always friendly and seem to know exactly what you're in the mood for (whether it be a chat and interaction, or a polite smile and being left with your friends etc.)
Sarah P.
Sep 19, 2016
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This place was opened a couple of years ago by a former contestant on master chef and it is one of my favourite restaurants in my all time fav Sydney suburb - balmain. The menu changes regularly and the dishes are best shared - all immaculately presented with interesting flavors and top quality local ingredients. The place is effectively split in two with one area having lounge spots and the impressive floor to ceiling bar and the other closer to the kitchen - if you are lucky enough sit infront of the chefs and engage in some banter and of course buy them a drink or two! There is also outdoor
Frances E.
Aug 10, 2016
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Scott B.
Apr 23, 2016
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Lauran V.
Feb 21, 2016
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Matthew S.
Jul 06, 2015
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Had a really enjoyable night here on Saturday. Not too full, enough space between tables to talk so not too noisy, plenty of great wines on the list and a bar attached across the hall which means you had two areas you could go to depending on what you are focused on (food obviously).
The wait staff were brilliant, one of the male wait staff was absolutely amazing, had his head wrapped around every menu item, encouraging to try other items we would not normally try (brussel sprouts!). Subtle upselling, but not too obvious. Really quite brilliant. Dishes arrived really quickly (we didn't try
The wait staff were brilliant, one of the male wait staff was absolutely amazing, had his head wrapped around every menu item, encouraging to try other items we would not normally try (brussel sprouts!). Subtle upselling, but not too obvious. Really quite brilliant. Dishes arrived really quickly (we didn't try
Paul M.
Apr 19, 2015
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Another great bar from the guys that brought you grandmas and the wild rover.
Decent beer selection, although none on tap.
Good wine selection by the glass and better selection by the bottle.
Really good cocktail list. And usually one in happy hour.
Amazing food.
Pork balls. You must get these.
Chicken wings are amazing. And the school prawns were a surprising hit.
Overall a laid back place to get your drink or food on.
Decent beer selection, although none on tap.
Good wine selection by the glass and better selection by the bottle.
Really good cocktail list. And usually one in happy hour.
Amazing food.
Pork balls. You must get these.
Chicken wings are amazing. And the school prawns were a surprising hit.
Overall a laid back place to get your drink or food on.
Isis G.
Jan 12, 2015
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Rob W.
Dec 30, 2014
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