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 […]
Dive into the World of Change with Belinda Baggs
If you’re a beach and surf enthusiast, you’re in for a treat! Meet Belinda Baggs, renowned for her elegant longboard skills and a fervent love for the ocean. As the co-founder of Surfers for Climate and a Global Sports Activist with Patagonia, she’s not just riding waves – she’s riding waves of change. Belinda’s […]
Harbord Hotel x HAKE Art Exhibition
Picture yourself stepping into a world where art, design, and food come together in perfect harmony, creating an experience that excites your senses. Guess what? We’re making that a reality! From July 29th to September 4th, get ready to dive into REVERB, an exciting group exhibition by HAKE, hosted at Harbord Hotel’s Balsa. This […]
Surf Trash
We sat down with Andy from Aussie band Surf Trash, to chat all things live music and lifestyle before their highly anticipated Homegrown show at Harbord. Surf Trash is a three-piece alt rock band from Newy, quickly rising up the ranks of Aussie music. Their high energy sound, taking nods from the likes of […]
Doug Lees | Founder of SurfAid
We chatted to the SurfAid founder, Doug Lees, before our film screening of Waterman on the 22nd of May. SurfAid’s mission is to improve the health, wellbeing and resilience of families living in isolated regions connected to us through surfing. From surf film screenings, to a charity music gig with local band Loretta, we’ve been […]
Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird
We chatted to upcoming Aussie band Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird before their cracking show at Harbord Hotel for Homegrown. Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird are an indie rock band from Melbourne, Australia. Founded by charismatic, musically gifted singer-songwriter Lachlan Rose, their music is infectious, honest, eclectic and original. They’ve sold out shows across […]
InStyle Supper Club
INSTYLE SUPPER CLUB WITH GRACE TAME On Tuesday 14th March we hosted a special InStyle Supper Club in our Balsa dining room, in honour of Care Australia’s Her Circle campaign. Our special guest was the inimitable Grace Tame, whose presence and words were as powerful and moving as ever and charged with a mission to […]
