10 Best Brewpubs in Melbourne
This Melbourne brewpub comparison covers venues built around beer, from on-site brewing and rotating taps to tasting paddles and broad tap lists. Use the distinctions around food, age restrictions, entertainment and seating to plan a visit that suits your group.
Our method for this guide
Before ranking this guide we review each business's track record, what its customers say and how clearly it explains its work. The result is an editorial selection that we update as things change.
Featured positions are clearly marked and only offered to businesses that already earned their place in the guide.
10 Brewpubs in Melbourne Compared
Hard Road Brewing
Hard Road Brewing is a Bayswater brewpub with on-site beer, food, dine-in and takeaway. It suits groups, families and beer explorers, while its menu of cocktails, wine, spirits and food also accommodates non-beer drinkers. The venue combines up to 21 craft beers in one documented account with live music, quiz nights, arcade and bar games, a fireplace and a kids’ menu.
Notable strengths: A documented range reaches up to 21 beers brewed on site
Groups seeking craft beer and foodFamilies and mixed groups with varied drink preferences31 Holloway Dr, Bayswater VIC 3153, AustraliaGales Brewery
Gales Brewery is a cosy Brunswick East brewpub with dine-in seating, outdoor areas, beer, wine, spirits and food. It suits casual drinks, Friday gatherings and celebrations, offering a broad beer selection and a relaxed local atmosphere. Food availability can include pizza, fries and nearby restaurant delivery, depending on the occasion.
Notable strengths: Five-beer tasting paddles
Casual beer-focused gatheringsBirthday celebrations and group eventsVisitors wanting to sample several beers28 Gale St, Brunswick East VIC 3057, AustraliaTwo Rupees Brewing Company
Two Rupees Brewing Company is a Clayton bar and taproom producing grain-to-glass beer in Melbourne. Its drinks include lagers, pale ales, hazy IPAs, stouts and seasonal releases, while the food offering includes pizza and Sri Lankan-style dishes such as hot butter cuttlefish. The venue provides dine-in and takeaway beer, with bookings, functions and events available.
Notable strengths: A grain-to-glass brewery founded by two Sri Lankan-born mates
Beer drinkers who enjoy changing taps and Melbourne-brewed stylesGroups wanting casual drinks with pizza or Sri Lankan-inspired food1/69 Renver Rd, Clayton VIC 3168, Australia8 Track Brewery
8 Track Brewery is a Ringwood brewpub in an industrial-area setting, serving beers brewed on site alongside bar snacks and other food. Visitors can choose from an extensive beer selection, try a four-beer tasting paddle, and attend live music, quiz nights or other performances. Outdoor seating, a fireplace and dog-friendly outdoor areas add to its casual social character.
Notable strengths: Four-beer tasting paddles feature beers brewed on site
Groups wanting craft beer with snacks and casual diningBeer drinkers keen to compare several house-brewed beersLive music and quiz-night outings8 Yallourn Parade, Ringwood VIC 3134, AustraliaTwang Brewing
Twang Brewing is a North Melbourne brewpub built around small-batch beer, an experimental DIY approach and a cosy bar atmosphere. It offers beer, cocktails, wine and spirits, with seating inside, out front and in a courtyard. Food is available from nearby pizzerias, making it a fit for relaxed drinks paired with local pizza rather than a full in-house dining menu.
Notable strengths: Small-batch experimental brewing includes distinctive options such as chilli beer
Beer drinkers seeking small-batch brews in a relaxed, informal setting21 Melrose St, North Melbourne VIC 3051, AustraliaSubculture Brewing
Subculture Brewing is a Brunswick brewpub with eight rotating taps of in-house brewed beer, alongside wine, spirits and cocktails. Its casual, character-filled venue includes live performances, retro memorabilia, arcade games and a courtyard, while food can be ordered from a nearby pizza restaurant and dogs are allowed outside.
Notable strengths: Eight taps feature an evolving range of beer brewed on site
People exploring changing in-house beer selectionsCasual drinks with games, music or a courtyard setting841 Sydney Rd, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaBoJaK Brewing
BoJaK Brewing is a Dandenong brewpub serving beer, cocktails, wine and a broad food menu for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. It suits casual group meals, family outings, solo drinks and larger events. Beer paddles, live music, quiz nights, outdoor seating and a children’s menu give the venue several ways to spend an afternoon or evening.
Notable strengths: Offers beer paddles alongside a broad brewpub menu
Groups wanting beer with a full food menuFamilies seeking a casual venue with children’s activitiesEvents requiring space for a larger gathering5 Bennet St, Dandenong VIC 3175, AustraliaCo-conspirators Brewpub
Co-conspirators Brewpub is a Brunswick brewery and pub centred on a broad beer selection, including alcoholic and non-alcoholic options. It suits casual afternoons, sports viewing, group tastings and relaxed local meet-ups, with indoor and outdoor seating, large TV screens and occasional food pop-ups. Beer flights and organised tastings offer ways to explore the range.
Notable strengths: Offers both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beers
Beer drinkers wanting flights, tastings or varied tapsRelaxed groups seeking sports viewing and indoor or outdoor seating377 Victoria St, Brunswick VIC 3056, AustraliaBraeside Brewing Co
Braeside Brewing Co is a Mordialloc brewpub combining beer, cocktails and a food menu with indoor and outdoor seating. The venue offers takeaway, delivery and kerbside pickup alongside dine-in service, and its setting includes live music and performances. Families are catered for with high chairs and a kids’ menu, while a children’s play area has also been noted.
Notable strengths: Live music and live performances
Casual meals with beer and other drinksFamily outings and group celebrationsDiners wanting takeaway or delivery as well as dine-in43 Governor Rd, Mordialloc VIC 3195, AustraliaHopscotch Melbourne
Hopscotch Melbourne is a Southbank riverside brewpub and bar opposite the Yarra, combining live sport, creative bar fare, burgers and a nitro ice-cream bar. It has more than 35 beers on tap, beer and cocktail paddles, indoor and outdoor seating and a menu that includes fried chicken, fresh bowls, burgers and a Sunday roast.
Notable strengths: More than 35 beers are available on tap
Groups meeting for beer, food and live sportVisitors wanting a riverside bar with broad tap optionsGround Floor/4 Riverside Quay, Southbank VIC 3006, Australia
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Beer, food and venue experiences
- Beer brewed on siteHard Road Brewing, Two Rupees Brewing Company, 8 Track Brewery, Co-conspirators Brewpub, Twang Brewing and Subculture Brewing describe beer made on site or in-house.
- Tasting paddles and flightsGales Brewery offers five-beer tasting paddles, while 8 Track Brewery and BoJaK Brewing provide beer tasting formats described in their listings.
- Large tap selectionsHopscotch Melbourne lists more than 35 beers on tap, Hard Road Brewing reaches up to 21 documented beers, and Subculture Brewing has eight rotating in-house taps.
- Food with beerOptions range from broad menus at BoJaK Brewing and Braeside Brewing Co to pizza, bar snacks, Sri Lankan-style dishes or nearby food partners at other venues.
- Entertainment and gamesLive music, quiz nights, performances, arcade games, bar games, sports viewing and fireplaces appear across the supplied brewpub descriptions.
- Family and mixed-group settingsHard Road Brewing, BoJaK Brewing and Braeside Brewing Co describe children’s menus or family facilities, while Two Rupees Brewing Company is restricted to people aged 18 and over.
How to select a Melbourne brewpub
- Decide how central beer exploration isFor a large tap choice, compare Hopscotch Melbourne or Hard Road Brewing; for changing house beer, consider Two Rupees, Co-conspirators or Subculture.
- Check the food modelSome venues have broad menus, while Twang Brewing and Subculture Brewing describe nearby pizza rather than a full in-house kitchen.
- Include everyone in the planFamilies should check children’s facilities and age rules. Two Rupees Brewing Company is specifically restricted to people aged 18 and over.
- Pick the right social formatTasting paddles suit comparison, while live music, quiz nights, games or sports viewing may better fit a longer group outing.
- Confirm changing arrangementsFood availability can depend on nearby vendors, pop-ups or the occasion, so verify the current arrangement when it matters.
Frequent questions
Which Melbourne brewpub has the largest stated tap selection?
Hopscotch Melbourne is described as having more than 35 beers on tap, along with beer and cocktail paddles.
Where can I try beer brewed on site?
The descriptions identify on-site or in-house brewing at venues including Hard Road Brewing, Two Rupees Brewing Company, 8 Track Brewery, Co-conspirators Brewpub, Twang Brewing and Subculture Brewing.
Are any brewpubs suitable for families?
Hard Road Brewing, BoJaK Brewing and Braeside Brewing Co describe children’s menus or family facilities. Check the individual venue’s arrangements before going.
Does every brewpub have a full kitchen?
No. Twang Brewing and Subculture Brewing describe food from nearby pizza businesses, while Gales Brewery notes that food availability can vary.
