The Kent Hotel is a former pub in the inner-western

Sydney Sydney ( ) is the capital city of the state of New South Wales, and the most populous city in both Australia and Oceania. Located on Australia's east coast, the metropolis surrounds Sydney Harbour and extends about towards the Blue Mountain ...

suburb of Balmain, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. Workers from the nearby Booth's Saw Mill and later Lever and Kitchen, were regular patrons at the hotel. The building is now a private residence but retains a sign with the words ''The Kent'' on the front veranda as a reminder of its historic past.

Popular culture

The pub was used as the main location for the

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'', starring

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and Jack Thompson. After closing in 1976, the site was reopened for a time as ''Caddies Restaurant'', named after its association with the film.''Caddie'' (Motion Picture DVD); 'On Location - Producer's Commentary'; Roadhow Entertainment, 1976. The hotel is mentioned in the 2014 Man Booker Prize winning novel

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* Defunct hotels in Sydney Hotel buildings completed in 1865 Hotels established in 1865 1865 establishments in Australia Balmain, New South Wales Former pubs in Australia {{NewSouthWales-struct-stub