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Brewery bars


For the beer connoisseur, there is no greater delight than finding a bar that has their favourite brew on tap, second only, perhaps, to explaining exactly why draught beer is better than bottled beer. With a flavour that hasn't been altered by glass or aluminium packaging, you can experience the beer in its purest state, just as the brewer intended.


Whether you agree or not, these brewery bars offer a unique experience for everyone who appreciates the amber liquid.

1
 
Wig & Pen
City
This traditional brew-pub opened its doors in 1994, and has since become a renowned and popular drinking destination. There are 10 different beers created right on premises.

2
 
Oxford 152
Bulimba
As one of Brisbane's finest microbrewery bars, this place offers beer appreciation classes and weekly boutique brew-tasting sessions.

3
 
The Brewhouse
Woolloongabba
With high ceilings, timber tables, live music and an onsite microbrewery, this place conjures up the the atmosphere of a traditional German beer hall.

4
 
Little Creatures
Fremantle
Set inside a massive converted boatshed right alongside Fishing Boat Harbour, this brewery features a cellar bar and restaurant. Beer is poured straight from conditioning tanks.

5
 
3 degrees
Melbourne
This place produces its very own brew from within a glass-encased microbrewery located on site. It also offers a huge assortment of imported beers.

6
 
James Squire Brewhouse
Sydney
This venue provides the perfect setting for sampling the famous James Squire range. It is full of stylish furnishings and is a must for the discerning beer drinker.

7
 
Redoak Boutique Beer Cafe
Sydney
This boutique drink spot offers 15 Redoak brews (including three seasonal varieties). Boozy chocoholics should opt for the Belgian Chocolate Stout, so that they can combine their two vices.

8
 
Port Dock Brewery Hotel
Port Adelaide
Best known for its award-winning beers, this place produces six brews, including the stout Black Bart and the alcoholic ginger ale called Ginja. Take a tour of the brewery and cellar.

9
 
Lark Distillery Whisky Bar and Cafe
Hobart
It's not quite a brewery, but it is a good place to sample house-made whisky. It'll be enough to put hairs on your chest, or at least give you a good kick.