Cricketers Arms Balmain

Great local pub serving some premium drinks with a cool new eatery downstairs pumping out DELICIOUS chinese cuisine

We ate at the Emerald which is a recent addition to the pub and serves Asian cuisine. Lovely staff and good food. The salt and pepper tofu was fabulous but the Szechwan braised beef was so so. The beef was amazingly tender but, the sauce was not so nice and quite different to what I would expect from this dish which is my go to and love. It lacked the garlicky and chili punch I expect with this dish. The pub itself is lovely and staff great. Reasonably priced drinks and nice atmosphere.

The Cricketers has just always been consistently great both for a casual drink and a meal out. Back when they had Balmain Burger Co, their burgs were the best around for a while. Now they've swapped it out for The Little Emerald, which is some really high quality Chinese. It was an unusual move to open The Little Emerald in there, but it turns out it makes for fantastic slightly fancy pub grub. Smashing prawn toast in sriracha alongside a cold pint is the most satisfying thing in the world. Staff always super friendly too, and food comes quickly and can be conveniently ordered from the table using your phone.

Just been to the Little Emerald Chinese restaurant under the Cricketers Arms. Food was ok , but a little too strong in flavour. Steamed entrees were the best. But it was the concept of service that I had a problem with. You need to scan a QR code to order your food and asked for a tip up front. All designed to save on staff but that is a concern to me. I'm old fashioned. I like to speak to a waitress/ waiter when ordering my food and give a tip at the end depending on that service.

Went to the restaurant, Italian? Burgers and schnitty, no pizzas. Could have called it french or NZ cuisine. Not sure what NZ cuizine is either.

Watched Super Bowl there. Service very good. Recommend the burger. Excellent!

Even though I don’t drink alcohol I love going for a social gathering to drink my Zero Beers with friends and family at the Cricketers Balmain. The service is very fast, very efficient and friendly too. The bathrooms are clean with pleasant aromas, very important after downing a few drinks. I highly recommend coming here for your next social gathering and be served by the amazing Tommy, Lauren, Astrid and co.

A nice range of beers, a good relaxed vibe and excellent Chinese food from the restaurant out back. The new owners have really amped up the quality at the cricketers!

Cool pub in Balmain. The pop up asian restaurant has a great chicken curry dish! Nice staff too :

Good selection of local White Bay brews including Crusher for those taking it steady