Beer you brew-tiful thing. It’s time to get brewery-hopping with this guide!

Our love for beer is stronger than ever with breweries popping up at the same rapidity as Sydney’s thriving restaurant and bar scene.

Bucketty’s Brewing Co., Brookvale

Bucketty’s is a must-visit for craft beer enthusiasts in Brookvale. Brookvale is known for its vast brewery scene and as a local, award-winning brewery, Bucketty’s offers a fantastic starting point for a brewery-hopping adventure in the suburb. With its wide range of delicious beers, Bucketty’s is the perfect spot to chill out with a beer alongside some delicious pub grub. Find out more here.

Akasha Brewing, Five Dock

Located in the heart of the Inner West, the Akasha Brewing team are experts in crafting flavourful, crisp and refreshing beers. At their Five Dock brewery and taproom, you’ll find them feverishly working away to create hop-forward, high-quality and 100% fresh brews for lovers of all things craft beer. When you spot Akasha’s cans or logo on the taps of your local pub, you can guarantee you’ll be in for a treat. Find out more and book here.

Sauce Brewing Co, Marrickville

This Marrickville brewery and taproom is all about experimental and flavoursome beers. On one end of the spectrum is the tangy ‘Peach Sauce’, while at the other is a dark, smooth and chocolatey ‘O Oh! Cascadia’. Pull up a stool in the expansive warehouse or if the sun is shining, head out back to the beer garden. Find out more and book here.

Young Henrys Brewery, Newtown

What started off as two friends Richard Adamson and Oscar McMahon) mutual love of beer has culminated in the creation of an internationally recognised brand. The Newtown brewery is now a well-revered community hangout, where the rock n’ roll tunes are loud and the vibes are always high. You can also do weekly brewery tours to help you fully appreciate the journey from grain to glass. Find out more here.

Modus Operandi, Mona Vale

When a microbrewery wins Champion Beer and Champion Small Brewery a mere three months after opening its doors, it’s bound to spark your interest. Modus Operandi, a humble brewery in Mona Vale, entered the beer scene fairly quietly in 2014. Fast forward 8 years and they’ve now asserted themselves as one of Australia’s top independent breweries. Find out more and book here.

The Grifter Brewing Co, Marrickville

What started off as a passion project between mates Trent Evans, Matt King and Glenn Wignall has grown into a brand Aussies love and adore. The brewery sits in esteemed company, with Wildflower Brewing and Young Henrys both within walking distance. Head to the industrial warehouse and be sure to try the Serpent’s Kiss, their signature watermelon Pilsner. Find out more here.

Sydney Brewery, Surry Hills

This inner-city craft brewery offers a range of localised brews, taking inspiration from Sydney’s dynamic suburbs. You can sip on the Glamarama Summer Ale, Manly Perry, Paddo Pale, Surry Hills Pils and more. To compliment your beer, an onsite kitchen serves up comforting classics including a signature burger, a Sydney Cider Mussel Pot, Beef Brisket with Mac n Cheese and more. Find out more here.

Wildflower Brewing, Marrickville

Dubbed the ‘makers of Australian wild ales’, the beers at Wildflower Brewing are all fermented with a mixed house culture of brewers yeast, wild yeast and bacteria foraged from NSW. Head to the Marrickville warehouse each Friday and Saturday for beer samples, takeaways and to get your hands on some cool merch. Find out more here.

Batch Brewing Co, Marrickville

Gracing Marrickville with its inventive brews since first opening its doors in 2013 is Batch Brewing Co. Like all solid breweries, you’re met with an industrial fit-out, complete with repurposed pallets, leather couches and milk crates for seats. The beers come with whacky and incredible names like Elsie the Milk Stout, Pash the Magic Dragon, The Big Kahuna and Señor Spicy, to name a few. Find out more here.

Nomad Brewing Co, Manly

Nestled in the heart of the Northern Beaches is Nomad Brewing Co. Entering the brewers market in 2014, they’ve stayed true to their Aussie roots, using native ingredients including finger lime, lemon myrtle and wattleseed in the brewing process. Their ‘Freshie Salt and Pepper’ beer is even brewed using saltwater from Freshwater beach. Head to the cellar door and taste your way through 11 taps of constantly rotating craft beer. Find out more here.

Willie the Boatman, St Peters

With possibly one of the greatest names in the brewing business, Wille the Boatman invites you to hop aboard and come with your sea legs, as you take a journey through Willie’s flavoursome brews. The Inner West brewery, taking up residency in St Peters, offers a laid-back and welcoming vibe, with plenty of beers to keep you and the crew feeling merry. Find out more here.

The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, The Rocks

Sydney’s oldest pub brewery, The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel, is known worldwide for its award-winning beers. Here, you can sip through six core brews, plus seasonal releases. Meanwhile, the food is just as iconic. Pair your beer with a classic beef pie, mash and gravy for a truly satisfying visit. Find out more here.

Frenchies Bistro and Brewery, Rosebery

Tucked away inside the dynamic Cannery in Rosebery, Frenchies offers the perfect balance of French bistro and microbrewery. On the all-important beer front, you’ll find a small core range (Draught, Pale Ale, Astrolabe, Laperouse) accompanied by an ever-changing seasonal offering. Find out more here.

4 Pines, Manly

4 Pines Brewing Co. Manly has grown from a local favourite into a well-known Sydney brand. However, it all started at the original Manly microbrewery. Here, you can grab a pint from the rotating Keller Door taps and relax by the water. Overall, it’s an easy-going spot to soak up classic Manly views with a great beer in hand. Find out more here.

Yulli’s Brews, Alexandria

A vegan taproom and brewery? Yulli’s Brews proves it can be done — and done well. Based in an Alexandria warehouse, Head Brewer James Harvey crafts ales, lagers and stouts without any animal products. Meanwhile, the food menu wins everyone over, from plant lovers to meat-eaters. From dumplings and gyros to spice-fried cauliflower and nachos, there’s plenty to love. Find out more here.

One Drop Brewing Co., Botany

Sydney is home to its first microbrewery, One Drop Brewing Co.. Since opening in 2019, it has quickly built a name in Sydney’s craft beer scene. Thanks to its award-winning brews like Botany Bay Lager, Blueberry Sour and Stout, it’s well worth a visit. Plus, the spacious Botany warehouse hosts rotating food trucks from Wednesday to Sunday. Find out more here.

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