Best dog groomers near Balmain
Last updatedDarling Dogs Boutique is first on this list of dog groomers near Balmain because it is based in the suburb, about 0.4 km from its centre. The others are a short drive further out and differ on drop-off, breed cuts, daycare and published prices. Pick by the cut your dog needs, how far you're prepared to drive, and whether drop-off matters to you.
Quick picks near Balmain
- Best for a gentle groom in the suburb: Darling Dogs Boutique, on Darling Street.
- Best for drop-off grooms: AllDog Grooming, with a free collection window either side of the booking.
- Best for detailed trims on doodles and curly coats: Petropolis Pet Grooming in Leichhardt.
- Best for breed cuts with pick-up for busy owners: Palette Studio Dog Grooming in Drummoyne.
Best dog groomers near Balmain, ranked

#1Darling Dogs Boutique for gentle grooms and a step-free salon
Prices published0.4 km from BalmainDarling Dogs Boutique is the closest listing to Balmain's centre, on Darling Street, about 0.4 km away. Customers say dogs come home looking and smelling good, and that the team is gentle with them. Grooms are priced by weight band, and the business also runs dog daycare with half-day and full-day rates. The salon is step-free, and it sells food, treats and grooming products in the same shop. Phone bookings are the only route here, since the salon takes no online requests.
#2AllDog Grooming for drop-off grooms and washes priced by weight
Prices publishedBased in Pyrmont1.7 km from BalmainPyrmont Street is home to AllDog Grooming, roughly 1.7 km from Balmain's centre, which offers drop-offs and pick-ups. Arriving up to half an hour early or collecting up to half an hour late costs nothing. Washes, tidies and full grooms are priced by weight, and the business runs daycare with nap time at the same address. Online booking is available, but extra large dogs need a call to 02 9069 5800 first.
#3Petropolis Pet Grooming for detailed trims on doodles and curly coats
Based in Leichhardt2.8 km from BalmainLeichhardt is home to Petropolis Pet Grooming, roughly 2.8 km from Balmain's centre, where trims and full grooms for doodles and other curly coats are the main draw. Customers single out the neat haircuts and say paws and details come back finished. The salon is often busy, so booking ahead helps. No price list is published, so a quote is the way to find out.
#4Pets On The Point for detailed breed cuts and puppy first grooms
Based in Glebe2.1 km from BalmainIn Glebe, Pets On The Point is recognised for careful breed cuts, about 2.1 km from Balmain's centre. Customers say the cuts are detailed and that each dog looks the same way from visit to visit. Puppy grooming is offered as well, and a few owners have been coming since their dogs were young. It is open Monday to Saturday, 9am to 4pm. Use the online booking option, and name the cut you want when booking.

#5Palette Studio Dog Grooming for breed cuts and pick-up for busy owners
Prices publishedBased in Drummoyne2.6 km from BalmainDrummoyne's Palette Studio Dog Grooming works from Victoria Road, about 2.6 km from Balmain's centre, and has another branch in Waterloo. Breed clips follow the breed standard or an owner's own specification, and customers say the cut holds its shape as it grows out. Pick-up and drop-off suits owners who are out during the day, daycare is charged per day, and the salon also offers boarding. Use the Book Now button to reserve a time.
Compare dog groomers near Balmain
The table sets out where each groomer is based, how far it is from Balmain, and whether it publishes prices.
| Dog groomer | Based in | Distance | Mobile | Prices | Nervous dogs | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darling Dogs Boutique | Balmain | 0.4 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.6 (262) |
| AllDog Grooming | Pyrmont | 1.7 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (47) |
| Petropolis Pet Grooming | Leichhardt | 2.8 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.8 (63) |
| Pets On The Point | Glebe | 2.1 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.5 (295) |
| Palette Studio Dog Grooming | Drummoyne | 2.6 km | โ | โ | โ | โ 4.3 (91) |
Distance in a straight line from the middle of Balmain. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked dog groomers near Balmain
Ranking leans on what customers report, giving more weight to groomers with a large body of feedback, followed by services offered, price transparency, booking options and stated approach to nervous dogs. A groomer qualifies with a base in the suburb or a short drive from its centre, and the closest sit a little ahead. Every listing was read against its own page before it made the list.
Dog groomers near Balmain: FAQ
Which dog groomers near Balmain are open on Saturdays?
Every groomer on this page is open on Saturday, and Palette Studio Dog Grooming also opens on Sundays.
Who opens earliest on a weekday near Balmain?
Darling Dogs Boutique opens at 7:30am from Tuesday to Friday, earlier than any other groomer on this page.
Which groomers near Balmain are step-free?
Pets On The Point, Palette Studio Dog Grooming and Darling Dogs Boutique can be reached without steps.