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12 Melbourne Breweries Worth Visiting
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12 Melbourne Breweries Worth Visiting

Melbourne's brewery scene spans from the inner north to the CBD, with venues offering everything from intimate taprooms to rooftop bars. Whether you're after a casual Friday afternoon or a dedicated beer tasting, these breweries are dotted across suburbs like Richmond, Footscray, Brunswick and Fitzroy. Here are 12 breweries worth adding to your list.

  1. Mountain Culture Brewery - Melbourne — Hawthorn, Melbourne1
    Breweries Richmond

    1. Mountain Culture Brewery - Melbourne

    Located in Richmond, this brewery offers a solid base for exploring the area's craft beer scene without venturing too far from the city.

    65
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.8(377)· Google
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  2. Westside Ale Works — Southbank, Melbourne2
    Breweries Melbourne CBD

    2. Westside Ale Works

    Situated in the Melbourne CBD, this brewery is ideal if you want to combine brewery visits with city exploration in one outing.

    64
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.8(292)· Google
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  3. Gales Brewery — Brunswick, Melbourne3
    Pubs Brunswick

    3. Gales Brewery

    Brunswick's Gales Brewery doubles as a pub, making it a good spot for those wanting both beer and food in one venue.

    64
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.9(191)· Google$$$$
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  4. Hop Nation Brewing Co. — Footscray, Melbourne4
    Breweries Footscray

    4. Hop Nation Brewing Co.

    A Footscray favourite that offers a different vibe from the inner-north breweries, with easier parking if you're driving west.

    64
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.8(294)· Google
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  5. Bodriggy Brewing Company — Hawthorn, Melbourne5
    Breweries Fitzroy

    5. Bodriggy Brewing Company

    Based in Fitzroy, this brewery sits in one of Melbourne's most walkable neighbourhoods, perfect for a brewery crawl.

    63
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.5(679)· Google
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  6. Moon Dog OG — Richmond, Melbourne6
    Breweries Richmond

    6. Moon Dog OG

    Another Richmond option for those wanting to concentrate multiple brewery visits in a single suburb.

    63
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.6(413)· Google
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  7. Inner North Brewing Company — Brunswick, Melbourne7
    Breweries Brunswick

    7. Inner North Brewing Company

    Brunswick-based, this brewery is well-positioned within a cluster of other breweries in the inner north.

    63
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.8(188)· Google
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  8. Ramblers Ale Works — Hawthorn, Melbourne8
    Breweries Hawthorn

    8. Ramblers Ale Works

    Located in Hawthorn, this brewery offers an option if you're heading to Melbourne's eastern suburbs.

    62
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.8(174)· Google
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  9. Brewmanity Brewery & Rooftop — Hawthorn, Melbourne9
    Breweries Southbank

    9. Brewmanity Brewery & Rooftop

    Southbank's rooftop element makes this brewery a unique choice for those wanting city views alongside their beer.

    62
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.6(286)· Google
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  10. Co-conspirators Brewpub — Brunswick, Melbourne10
    Breweries Brunswick

    10. Co-conspirators Brewpub

    A Brunswick-based brewpub that works well as part of the inner-north brewery tour circuit.

    61
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.7(158)· Google
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  11. Barbarian Brewing Co. — Footscray, Melbourne11
    Breweries Footscray

    11. Barbarian Brewing Co.

    Another Footscray option for those exploring Melbourne's western brewery destinations.

    61
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.7(169)· Google
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  12. The Good Brew Company — Brunswick, Melbourne12
    Breweries Brunswick

    12. The Good Brew Company

    Rounding out Brunswick's brewery offerings, this venue is convenient if you're already brewery hopping the area.

    61
    Spot Score
    Worth a Look
    4.6(208)· Google
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At a glance

VenueSpot ScoreGooglePriceSuburbTop feature
Mountain Culture Brewery - Melbourne65/1004.8(377)—Richmond—
Westside Ale Works64/1004.8(292)—Melbourne CBD—
Gales Brewery64/1004.9(191)$$Brunswick—
Hop Nation Brewing Co.64/1004.8(294)—Footscray—
Bodriggy Brewing Company63/1004.5(679)—Fitzroy—
Moon Dog OG63/1004.6(413)—Richmond—
Inner North Brewing Company63/1004.8(188)—Brunswick—
Ramblers Ale Works62/1004.8(174)—Hawthorn—
Brewmanity Brewery & Rooftop62/1004.6(286)—Southbank—
Co-conspirators Brewpub61/1004.7(158)—Brunswick—
Barbarian Brewing Co.61/1004.7(169)—Footscray—
The Good Brew Company61/1004.6(208)—Brunswick—

Frequently asked questions

Which Melbourne suburb has the most breweries on this list?+

Brunswick has the most, with four breweries: Gales Brewery, Inner North Brewing Company, Co-conspirators Brewpub, and The Good Brew Company.

Are any of these breweries also pubs?+

Gales Brewery in Brunswick is tagged as both a brewery and pub. Co-conspirators Brewpub in Brunswick is also set up as a brewpub, though only the brewery tag is listed in the data.

Which brewery has a rooftop?+

Brewmanity Brewery & Rooftop in Southbank is the only venue on this list with a rooftop component.

Can I do a brewery crawl in one suburb?+

Yes, Brunswick is ideal for this with four breweries within the area. Richmond also has two options: Mountain Culture Brewery and Moon Dog OG.

Which brewery is closest to the Melbourne CBD?+

Westside Ale Works is located directly in the Melbourne CBD, making it the most central option.

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