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.
1Breweries Richmond1. 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.
View venue4.8(377)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look
2Breweries Melbourne CBD2. 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.
View venue4.8(292)· Google64Spot ScoreWorth a Look
3Pubs Brunswick3. 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.
View venue4.9(191)· Google$$$$64Spot ScoreWorth a Look
4Breweries Footscray4. 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.
View venue4.8(294)· Google64Spot ScoreWorth a Look
5Breweries Fitzroy5. Bodriggy Brewing Company
Based in Fitzroy, this brewery sits in one of Melbourne's most walkable neighbourhoods, perfect for a brewery crawl.
View venue4.5(679)· Google63Spot ScoreWorth a Look
6Breweries Richmond6. Moon Dog OG
Another Richmond option for those wanting to concentrate multiple brewery visits in a single suburb.
View venue4.6(413)· Google63Spot ScoreWorth a Look
7Breweries Brunswick7. Inner North Brewing Company
Brunswick-based, this brewery is well-positioned within a cluster of other breweries in the inner north.
View venue4.8(188)· Google63Spot ScoreWorth a Look
8Breweries Hawthorn8. Ramblers Ale Works
Located in Hawthorn, this brewery offers an option if you're heading to Melbourne's eastern suburbs.
View venue4.8(174)· Google62Spot ScoreWorth a Look
9Breweries Southbank9. Brewmanity Brewery & Rooftop
Southbank's rooftop element makes this brewery a unique choice for those wanting city views alongside their beer.
View venue4.6(286)· Google62Spot ScoreWorth a Look
10Breweries Brunswick10. Co-conspirators Brewpub
A Brunswick-based brewpub that works well as part of the inner-north brewery tour circuit.
View venue4.7(158)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look
11Breweries Footscray11. Barbarian Brewing Co.
Another Footscray option for those exploring Melbourne's western brewery destinations.
View venue4.7(169)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look
12Breweries Brunswick12. The Good Brew Company
Rounding out Brunswick's brewery offerings, this venue is convenient if you're already brewery hopping the area.
View venue4.6(208)· Google61Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain Culture Brewery - Melbourne | 65/100 | 4.8(377) | — | Richmond | — |
| Westside Ale Works | 64/100 | 4.8(292) | — | Melbourne CBD | — |
| Gales Brewery | 64/100 | 4.9(191) | $$ | Brunswick | — |
| Hop Nation Brewing Co. | 64/100 | 4.8(294) | — | Footscray | — |
| Bodriggy Brewing Company | 63/100 | 4.5(679) | — | Fitzroy | — |
| Moon Dog OG | 63/100 | 4.6(413) | — | Richmond | — |
| Inner North Brewing Company | 63/100 | 4.8(188) | — | Brunswick | — |
| Ramblers Ale Works | 62/100 | 4.8(174) | — | Hawthorn | — |
| Brewmanity Brewery & Rooftop | 62/100 | 4.6(286) | — | Southbank | — |
| Co-conspirators Brewpub | 61/100 | 4.7(158) | — | Brunswick | — |
| Barbarian Brewing Co. | 61/100 | 4.7(169) | — | Footscray | — |
| The Good Brew Company | 61/100 | 4.6(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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