Hop To It: These Are Brisbane’s Best Breweries
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Why be salty when you can be malty with a delicious cold one in hand? As glass-half-full kind of people, we’re always down for a sesh any day of the week be it in a hidden bar, or one that dishes up the best coctkails.
But, if it’s beer that’s dear to your heart, we can help you there too: whether you’re after a kid and dog-friendly vibe, gourmet grub, the best views in town, or just a refreshingly frothy ale to whet your whistle after a long morning/day/week, we’ve sipped our way around town to find the best breweries in Brisbane for all.
By the way, we consider everyone in this list the best of the best! To make finding your next favourite that much easier, we’ve ordered the list alphabetically by suburb and also have filtering tabs for your convenience. Did we miss someone from the list? Let us know here!
Ballistic Beer
Salisbury and West End
Whether you fancy yourself a beer aficionado or just looking for a casual bevvy, this brewery is serving up the best beer and beer food to go with it! Grab a cold one made with the finest ingredients and settle into the industrial-style old World War II ammunition factory and warehouse in Salisbury or cosy alehouse and kitchen in West End.
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Brewski
Brisbane City
Mosey on down to Caxton Street and you’re in for beers, burgers, and a bloomin’ good time! With over 600 different bottles of craft beer on hand and 12 different taps on rotation, the down-to-earth people here will find the perfect brew for you. Their menu is also one for the books, serving up a range of bites for carnivores and plant-based eaters alike.
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Aether Brewing
Northgate
This family-run brewery welcomes you, your mates, your dog, and the kids into a true no worries environment. Kick back and take your pick of 16 draught options in the slick taproom that will have you feeling right at home. Aether even has gluten-free sips and the majority of their brews are au naturale, free from preservatives and additives.
Felons Brewing Co.
Brisbane City
Howard Smith Wharves’ resident brewery nestled under the Story Bridge is home to a proud bunch of brewers who are all about high quality, flavoursome beer. The jovial space is always a crowd favourite and a bustling place to be riverside. Plus, what better to go with a good ol’ pint than authentic woodfired pizza or a delicious plate to share, and the best views and river breeze? Walk in anytime and you’re pretty much guaranteed to have a good time.
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Green Beacon Brewing Co.
Teneriffe
For innovative beer that always delivers on flavour, balance, and consistency, look no further than Green Beacon. Recognised as Champion Brewery for three years running by the Australian International Beer Awards and proud members of the Asahi Beverages family, their sips are drinkable for everyone. Pair that with a menu of eats made with fine local produce and you’ll quickly see why this is a strong contender for one of the best breweries in Brisbane.
Newstead Brewing Co
Milton
Conveniently perched opposite Suncorp Stadium, this production brewery and brewpub is bustling with good energy and plenty of space for a delightfully thirst-quenching experience. With beers brewed onsite and delicious food to suit a variety of palates, kick back and enjoy a pint (or a few!) of their locally produced and award-winning independent beers.
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Brewtide
Albion
The wait is finally over to experience some of the most unique craft beer, wines, spirits, and cocktails in Australia. Open since November, Brewtide is ready to welcome you into its transformed timber-lined brewery. Celebrating Australian producers and sourcing locally, Brewtide is nestled in the industrial home of Albion’s Craft’d Grounds, giving visitors an up-close brewing experience. Now open!
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Valley Hops Brewing
Fortitude Valley
Supporting independent breweries always tastes that little bit sweeter! A celebration of the moments and characters from their Fortitude Valley home, Valley Hops Brewing know beer down to the last hop. Serving to locals in the heart of The Valley, they’ve now started a brewery of their own with booming nightlife, live music, delicious beer, and great food. Come and share a beer with them today.
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Revel Rivermakers
Bulimba, Morningside
With two iconic watering holes to choose from, Revel Brewing Co is the multi-award-winning craft brewery and pizzeria that has both the Bulimba and Morningside locals obsessed. Inside a 100+ year old historic lime factory, Revel Rivermakers invites patrons to dig into drool-worthy pub favourites and delicious share plates across the expansive venue. Meanwhile, the Bulimba brewpub is a veritable treasure of Oxford Street, complete with Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizza and a dog-friendly beer garden. As for drinks, both venues certainly know how to pour a glass you’ll froth over, with craft beers, artisan wines, Australian spirits, and more on offer. Ps. Keep an eye on their socials for weekly specials and bustling community events!
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Slipstream Brewing Company
Yeerongpilly
This independent brewery based in Yeerongpilly is your friendly locally owned watering hole. Crafting their own pure flavour beers, find 20 beer taps on offer with a selection of wine and craft spirits, plus, their full kitchen serves up slow-cooked barbecue meats, pizzas, burgers, and seafood. Open Wednesday to Sunday for lunch and dinner.
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Milton Common
Milton
This micro-brewery takes its place on our list of the best breweries in Brisbane for bringing together food, beer, and good times in a schmick home-away-from-home on Brissy’s westside. The home of Common Ground Brewing, they collaborate with other small Australian breweries alongside a core range of beers showcasing fresh, fruity tones and spicy notes. Milton Common also offers an impressive selection of local craft wines, served at the industrial-esque bar. Pair it with their hearty Pan Asian menu featuring the likes of jalapeno and cheese arancini, Korean fried chicken burgers, and tempura cauliflower, and you have yourself a winner.
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