The Dry Dock Happy Hour — Balmain, Sydney

The happy hour

Mon–Fri	3:30–5:30 PM

Drinks

Tap beer schooners or house spirits — $8
Wine by the glass — $10
Aperol spritz — $15
Classic cocktails — $16

Prices include GST; many venues add a 10–15% surcharge on Sundays and public holidays.

In the Public House only; not on public holidays.

Deal last verified 2026-10-12. Confirmed on the venue’s own website.

The space

Photos: Google Maps

The vibe

A restored 1850s Balmain pub with a public bar and dining room, and $8 schooners on weekday afternoons.

Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Cozy
Hip
Good for groups
Known for cocktails
Known for wine
Sports on TV
Google: happy hour drinks
Takes reservations
Outdoor seating

Is that score good?

Almost everywhere scores 4–5 stars, so each site's score is shown against every venue in the Atlas rated on that site — here in Sydney, and across Australia. The gold bar is this spot.

GOOGLE ★ 4.5 1,093 ratings ↗

In Sydney 90 rated venues At the median

4.2 THIS SPOT 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 40% · tied with 17% · lower than 43% of the others · median ★ 4.5

Across Australia 170 rated venues At the median

4.2 THIS SPOT 4.5 4.9

Rated higher than 43% · tied with 18% · lower than 40% of the others · median ★ 4.5

YELP ★ 3.8 6 reviews ↗

In Sydney 43 rated venues At the median

2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 THIS SPOT 3.8 4.5 4.8

Rated higher than 36% · tied with 17% · lower than 48% of the others · median ★ 3.8

Across Australia 92 rated venues At the median

1.0 2.5 3.0 THIS SPOT 3.8 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 40% · tied with 15% · lower than 45% of the others · median ★ 3.8

TRIPADVISOR ★ 3.7 41 reviews ↗

In Sydney 75 rated venues Bottom quarter

2.5 THIS SPOT 3.7 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 14% · tied with 11% · lower than 76% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Across Australia 135 rated venues Bottom quarter

2.5 3.0 THIS SPOT 3.7 4.0 4.5 5.0

Rated higher than 15% · tied with 7% · lower than 78% of the others · median ★ 4.0

Each bar counts venues at that rating (0.1-star steps), lowest on the left; the curve starts at the lowest score anyone has. Ratings captured October 12, 2026.

Getting there

The Dry Dock, 22 Cameron St, Balmain NSW 2041 · (02) 9555 1306

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