The Harbord Beach Hotel has stood in the suburb of Freshwater ... travel spots and more – curated by those who know. New restaurant Balsa will base its menu around the flavours of salt, wood and smoke ...

Head chef Adam Rust, formerly of 12 Micron, is behind the menu. Sneak peek of the Harbord Hotel's new restaurant Balsa, which features a contemporary interior with remnants of its heritage.

A restaurant within the pub, Balsa, is slated to open in February. Its menu will be built around salt, wood and smoke. In revamping the Harbord, the new owners have also been rediscovering and ...

That spot is Harbord Hotel, the suburb’s main ... On the way out we walk past Balsa, a salty chic restaurant for life’s special occasions. Today is not that day. We’re here for a pub feed.