Metro area
Within 16 miles of Melbourne we track 92 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 2 rate Great. Hawkers Beer in Reservoir leads the list at 4.40 (Exceptional).
Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
Reservoir, Victoria, Australia
Hawkers Beer produce's world class beer and is ranked #2 in Victoria. They are most well known for "Original IPA", which is an American IPA and "West Coast IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Topwise Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #3 in Victoria. They are most well known for "Spin the Middle Side", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs.
Braeside, Victoria, Australia
Boatrocker Brewery is an independent brewery and distillery in the south-east of Melbourne (Braeside), Australia. Our beer philosophy is pretty simple... Make the best beer possible using the best possible ingredients. We're always striving to create new and wonderful beers appealing to both newcomers on the craft beer journey and the more seasoned craft beer traveller. We hope you enjoy the ride!
Footscray, Victoria, Australia
Hop Nation is independently owned and operated by good mates and former winemakers, Sam Hambour and Duncan Gibson. As a sustainably conscious craft brewery, we have cemented ourselves as a staple in Melbourne’s respected beer scene. With “In Hops We Trust” as our motto, we’re renowned for our innovative full-flavoured styles and experimental use of quality natural ingredients, with no fining or pasteurisation and minimal filtration. The Hop Nation brand has rapidly grown since the release of its first ‘The Fiend’ IPA in 2015 and now consists of a solid core range of brews and an extensive list of limited-edition beers, as well as ’Ray Hard Seltzer, Site Wine, Dart Distilling Gins, and Dog Nation – a bone broth-based beer for pups. We’re a small group of fun-loving humans, working together to create authentic brews for our craft beer community. Come visit us at our Footscray Taproom where you can tuck into 18 beers on tap + wines, seltzers and cocktails + epic eats from Good Pizza.
Reservoir, Victoria, Australia
Australia’s premiere Farmhouse Style Ales specialist. Idiosyncratic Saisonnieres, oak aged, wild, sour, spontaneous, funk & yeast obsessed #farmhousestyle ales #urbanfarmhouse #lasirenebrewing
Brunswick, Victoria, Australia
FOUR PEOPLE, TWO COUPLES, ONE CONSPIRACY: TO MAKE GREAT BEER. The brainchild of two couples – Jacqui Sacco, Tim Martin, Maggie and Deon Smit, the origins of Co-Conspirators Brewing Company started off as hobby, but quickly became an obsession. We are an independent brewing company that has started our journey partnering with great brewers across Melbourne to grow and learn from the craft beer family. We have been welcomed into this fraternity with open arms and every person in the industry we have met along the way has given us a huge amount of support. We have a strong affinity and belief in our local community and always wanting to have fun we decided on the name Co-Conspirators Brewing Company. We want to conspire with others to make great beer.
Kensington, Victoria, Australia
Melbourne, circa 2016, two Boneheads decide to open an independent brewery that celebrates their awesome city and the eclectic humans that inhabit it. With Boneheads like you as inspiration, we’ve been proudly making it up as we go ever since. Afterall, we’re all Boneheads. Want to taste Bonehead at the source? Our Tap room is in Kensington, Victoria.
Huntingdale, Victoria, Australia
Brothers Nat and Callum Reeves established themselves as hopmasters in 2013. Since their first beer (Aftermath Double IPA) single handedly caused a statewide shortage of Simcoe hops, their hop-driven styles and unique branding have seen them grow the brewery and stay 100% family owned. We also make the delicious Golden Axe Apple Cider!
Clayton, Victoria, Australia
Two Rupees Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #35 in Victoria. They are most well known for "Seventh Heaven", which is a New England IPA and "Director’s Cut NEPA", which is a New England Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia
At Moon Dog we love crafting bloody delicious beers that are fun and a little bit different. We've been doing it since 2010 at our rad brewery in the backstreets of inner Melbourne’s Abbotsford. Over the years we’ve grown a heap, adding our tropical brewery bar paradise, the ballroom oasis function space, and a freakin' big fancy production brewery to keep more delicious beers flowing. We’re a proudly independent, Australian owned craft brewery, still run by the same guys that started it all those years ago.
Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia
The 2 Brothers brewhouse has travelled all the way from New York City (Times Square) to Bayside Melbourne - Moorabbin Victoria. On completion of the brewhouse construction, Dave and Andrew decided to share this showpiece brewing system with beer lovers and interested folk. So a cosy bar and beer hall were constructed around the brewery floor, where patrons can enjoy 2 Brothers Beers, straight from the tank to the glass. 2 Brothers Brewery was awarded Champion Trophies in 2010 and 2011 for the "Best Victorian Beer", Champion small Australian Brewery in 2013 as well as claiming Best Australian Pale Ale with 'Pay Day'and best reduced alcohol beer with 'Happiness'in 2017 (Australian International Beer Awards). The Brewery & Beer Hall is in it's own little pocket of Moorabbin. Serving fresh beer directly from the bright tanks and cooking up delicious eats every Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Thornbury, Victoria, Australia
3 Ravens Brewery produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #29 in Victoria. They are most well known for "Juicy IPA", which is a New England IPA and "Salted Caramel Shake", which is a Milkshake IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Collingwood, Victoria, Australia
Stomping Ground Brewing Co. produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #28 in Victoria. They are most well known for "Gipps St.", which is an American Pale Ale and "Hop Stomper", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Sours.
Collingwood, Victoria, Australia
The Mill Brewery is Collingwood’s favourite independent local brewery and bar, with a relaxed vibe in an intimate warehouse just off Smith Street. We love to share the fun of brewing with friends, so stop by and see what’s on tap at The Mill Brewery.
Mordialloc, Victoria, Australia
We have a passion for producing hand crafted, modern ales that are distinct in quality, flavour and character – what we like to call ‘Ales of Distinction’. Our satisfaction comes from taking raw, natural ingredients and turning them into beers that we love to drink. We take pride in the fact that we brew the beer, we can the beer, we do it all. This all said, if we can simply provide you with a moment of enjoyment from a pint of one of our humble ales, then our job is done.
Rowville, Victoria, Australia
A small family owned brewery, distillery and taproom in Rowville VIC. We enjoy seeing the feedback that people are leaving for our beers, feel free to drop in and talk beer with us.
South Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Westside Ale Works is a family-owned and operated craft brewery tucked away on Alfred Street in South Melbourne. The brewery was founded in 2016 and pays homage to the microbreweries of the U.S. West Coast. Offering a cozy atmosphere in our warehouse-style taproom with hop-forward beers and tasty pizzas. We take pride in creating a warm and welcoming experience for anyone who walks through our big roller door! Our specialty is brewing bold, flavourful beers—West Coast IPAs, American Pale Ales, American Sours, and Stouts.
Collingwood, Victoria, Australia
Molly Rose is a small, local brewery based in Melbourne. We think that great beer should not only be delightful to drink but also made to share with great friends, fantastic food and excellent conversation. Our beers will be made with attention to be enjoyed without a care.
Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia
Golden Hills Brewery produce's good quality beer and is ranked #39 in Victoria. They are most well known for "NEIPA", which is a New England IPA and "Pale Ale", which is an Australian Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Hawthorn, Victoria, Australia
Brewhouses were key buildings in new settlements: a place of satisfying refreshment and community congregation. We think Hawthorn has been missing out and we’re doing something about it. In early 2021 Ramblers Ale Works will open its doors and serve independent craft beer brewed on site and plumbed straight from tank to tap. Add in decadent bar food made for and from beer and Hawthorn will soon have a new home to call its own.
Richmond, Victoria, Australia
Mountain Goat is a pioneer of Australia’s craft beer scene, with the first beer – our Hightail amber ale - hitting pubs back in 1997. The brewery and Goat Bar still operate in the back streets of Richmond in Victoria with a lineup of old favourites on tap, brewery exclusives beers and cracking pizzas. From our Steam Ale, one of Australia’s first organic beers; to our Summer Ale, a refreshing thirst-quencher available in cans and perfect for everything outdoors; through to our award-winning Rare Breeds and Barrel Breeds, limited in number but unrestrained in flavour, technique and creativity. We open the brewery to public every Wednesday and Friday nights from 5pm and Sunday afternoons. We usually have something special to the brewery on tap and cook rockin’ pizzas (we cater for vegetarians, vegans and our gluten-intolerant friends too).
Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia
Bad Shepherd is our name and our game is brewing fine craft beer and complementing that with a menu heaving with smoked meat delicacies. We take all this ‘stuff’ and do all these ‘things’ and then some beer is born. That’s a lot of fun but it isn’t the best part. The best part is having people try it, enjoy it, discuss it, compare it, and then come back and do it all over again. We love that we’re creating memories for people and helping them explore the world of craft beer. Visit our brewpub at: 386 Reserve Road, Chelthenham, Victoria 3192
Abbotsford, Victoria, Australia
Bodriggy Brewing Co. produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #46 in Victoria. They are most well known for "Cosmic Microwave ", which is a New England IPA and "Speccy Juice", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Preston, Victoria, Australia
Who the heck are Tallboy and Moose? It's tall Dan and Canadian Steve of course! We're making top drawer beers for you and your mates. Your best chance at spotting our beers is by coming to check out our brewpub in Preston, Victoria. Bring your dog, bring your mates - we look forward to welcoming you.
Carlton, Victoria, Australia
Venom Brewing produce's unproven beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Golden Ale", which is a Golden Ale and "Black IPA", which is a Black IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Port Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
AUSTRALIAN OWNED AND MADE BY PEOPLE WHO LOVE WHAT THEY DO. CBCo Brewing was founded in 2004 and since then we’ve been brewing quality craft beer that represents the taste of modern Australia. Beers crafted to suit our weather, our celebrations, our quirks, habits and our unique take on things. Our philosophy is no more complicated than that. We brew for Australian tastes.
Mordialloc, Victoria, Australia
Braeside Brewing Co produce's decent quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Bayside IPA", which is an American IPA and "XPA 43", which is an International Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Derrimut, Victoria, Australia
Cavalier Brewing produce's generally unappealing beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Brown", which is a Brown Ale - American and "Pale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
St Kilda, Victoria, Australia
Frexi Brewing is an independent craft brewing company based in Gold Coast, Australia. Our goal is to create sessionable beers inspired in great combination of culinary ingredients. We are in the search of exotic experiences/flavours.
Warrandyte, Victoria, Australia
SURE. Our creative outlet. We brew the beer we love to drink, with music we love to listen to. Honestly, we dont have a brewery but our mates do. Our recipes never cut corners or skimp on ingredients We can taste the difference and so can you.
Brunswick, Victoria, Australia
We are a small independent microbrewery located on a side street off a side street a few minutes walk from Brunswick Station in Melbourne Australia. Here we strive to create enticing beers that bring people together to promote and inspire good times. Our all-natural unfiltered beers are all brewed on-premises in small batches with a focus on Australian and NZ ingredients. Our on-premises bar is the best place to try our beers. There patrons can partake in 12 rotating taps and good times in a spacious warehouse venue with the brewery in full view and the brewer often on hand to answer any questions they might have. The bar is open: Wednesday: 4 - 10pm Thursday: 4 - 11pm Friday: 4 - 11pm Saturday: 12 - 11pm Sunday: 12 - 9pm For more information people can follow us on Facebook and Instagram
Truganina, Victoria, Australia
Crazy Horse Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Saison", which is a Saison and "Apple Cider Saison", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Saisons.
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Dedman's Brewery produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Boogaloo Brown", which is a Brown Ale - American and "No Tales IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Brown Ales and IPAs.
Camberwell, Victoria, Australia
Old Time Brewing produce's unproven beer and chooses to limit their brewing to a select few. They are most well known for "Old Time Premium Lager", which is a Pale Lager. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers.
Showing the top 40 of 92 breweries we track here. The full list is in the app.
