The Albion Hotel is a former
pub
A pub (short for public house) is in several countries a drinking establishment licensed to serve alcoholic drinks for consumption on the premises. The term first appeared in England in the late 17th century, to differentiate private ho ...
in the suburb of
Balmain, in the
Inner West
The Inner West of Sydney is an area directly west of the Sydney central business district, New South Wales, Australia. The suburbs that make up the Inner West are predominantly located along the southern shore of Port Jackson (Parramatta River) ...
of Sydney, in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is currently operated as a
trattoria
A trattoria is an Italian eatery, generally less formal than a ''ristorante'' () but more formal than an '' osteria''.
A trattoria rooted in tradition, typically, is without a printed menu, with casual service, wine sold by the decanter rathe ...
, café and private residence.
History
The pub was built in 1860 on the corner of Darling and Ann Streets to cater for workers from nearby Mort Bay. In 1876, the building became a grocery, perhaps due to the competition of the nearby and larger
Pacific Hotel and
London Hotel. Its licence was transferred to the
Unity Hall Hotel, then on the corner of Nicholson and Darling Streets East Balmain, now Oddfellows Hall, until 1910, when it lapsed.
In 2000, it became a trattoria and café, currently called Ciao Thyme.
See also
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List of public houses in Australia
This is a list of notable pubs in Australia. An Australian pub is an establishment performing many functions. These include serving alcoholic beverages, meals, functioning as a venue for various kinds of entertainment, and, sometimes, providin ...
References
Further reading
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Pubs in Sydney
1860 establishments in Australia
Hotel buildings completed in 1860
Tourist attractions in New South Wales
Balmain, New South Wales
Former pubs in Australia