SurFeb 2024
SURFEB 2024 Each day in February we’re hitting the water for SurFebruary and raising funds for cancer research at Chris O’Brien Lifehouse. The reality is that one in two of us will be affected by cancer in our lifetime. That’s a pretty big statistic. The good news is that we can make a tangible impact […]
CHATS WITH SWEETIE
CHATS WITH SWEETIE BANDIE Sweetie is geared up to rock the stage at Harbord Hotel for Homegrown after a two-year hiatus from the Northern Beaches. Make sure to get tickets to their gig on Friday 17 January, they’re playing alongside Gimmy and Liquid Time. It’s going to be a big one! The band spills […]
Duke Kahanamoku
First time Duke Kahanamoku surfed Freshwater beach; January 10 1915.
PATAGONIA: PROTECT AUSTRALIA’S OCEAN FOR GOOD
PATAGONIA: PROTECT AUSTRALIA’S OCEAN FOR GOOD Harbord Hotel recently became the stage for an extraordinary event fuelled by the shared desire to safeguard our oceans. Partnering with Patagonia Australia, the venue was transformed into a hub of activism, inspiring discussions, and an eager call to fortify Australia’s commitment to preserving our precious oceans and marine […]
CHATS WITH VELVET TRIP
WE SPOKE TO VELVET TRIP BEFORE THEY HIT THE STAGE AT AUS MUSIC T-SHIRT DAY Grab your favourite band tee because Aus Music T-Shirt Day is back on November 30th at Harbord. It’s the ultimate gig celebrating Aussie music, where you flaunt your favourite band tee and jam out to cracking tunes as you support […]
AMTD – Rum Jungle
RUM JUNGLE We chatted to Rum Jungle before their gig at Harbord for Aus Music T-shirt Day on November 30th. Aus Music T-shirt Day is a celebration of the vibrant Aussie music culture, flaunt your fave Aussie band tee and settle in for a night of cracking tunes as we raise funds for to support […]
Lime Cordiale
LET’S CHAT WITH LIME CORDIALE We had a pretty interesting chat with Lime Cordiale, the dynamic Sydney-based band, and brainchild of brothers Oli and Louis Leimbach before their ‘Largo’ beer launch party at Harbord. With a string of acclaimed singles and albums, Lime Cordiale has carved a niche for themselves in the global music landscape. […]
Peach Fur
PEACH FUR We had a chat to Peach Fur before their gig at Harbord on Friday the 20th of October. From a debut European tour, three successful EPs, and more than 10 million streams worldwide, this independent Gold Coast quartet, epitomise the great Australian story; to dare to dream and to just keep doing what […]
Lazy Ghost
We had a great chat with Aussie up-and-coming rockstars, Lazy Ghost, just before they set to tear it up at Harbord for Homegrown on Friday, the 29th of September. Hailing from Byron Bay these boys are turning the music scene upside down, and we uncovered their secret sauce to their inspiration. You won’t believe what they had to say.
Set Menu
At Balsa, we’re more than just a restaurant; we’re a celebration of history, surf culture, and the natural flavours of the coast. Our culinary journey traces its roots back to the legendary balsa wood, which brought surfing to life and inspired generations of adventurers. Today, we invite you to experience the heart and soul of […]
