Best Breweries in Melbourne (2026)
Looking for the best breweries in Melbourne? We've rounded up 23 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Independent craft brewing has boomed across Australia, and Melbourne's breweries pour everything from crisp lagers to hazy IPAs, often straight from the tanks in the taproom. Many welcome families and dogs, and some run tours or food trucks on weekends.
23 spots
Mountain Culture Brewery - Melbourne
Bars in Richmond, Melbourne.
Westside Ale Works
Breweries in Melbourne CBD, Melbourne.
Hop Nation Brewing Co.
Breweries in Footscray, Melbourne.
Gales Brewery
$$Breweries in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Inner North Brewing Company
Breweries in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Moon Dog OG
Craft brewery featuring a funky bar in an industrial space, plus a vintage van with pizza.
Bodriggy Brewing Company
Breweries in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
Ramblers Ale Works
Pubs in Hawthorn, Melbourne.
Brewmanity Brewery & Rooftop
Bars in Southbank, Melbourne.
CBCo Brewing
$Breweries in South Yarra, Melbourne.
Brogan's Way Distillery
Breweries in Richmond, Melbourne.
Barbarian Brewing Co.
Breweries in Footscray, Melbourne.
Co-conspirators Brewpub
Breweries in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Pirate Life South Melbourne
Breweries in South Yarra, Melbourne.
The Good Brew Company
Breweries in Brunswick, Melbourne.
The Mill Brewery
Breweries in Fitzroy, Melbourne.
The Foreigner Brewing Company
Breweries in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Rocky Ridge Brunswick
Breweries in Brunswick, Melbourne.
Breweries by suburb
Zoom in on the best breweries in Melbourne's most popular neighbourhoods.
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Read guide →Breweries in Melbourne — FAQs
What are the best breweries in Melbourne?+
Our top-rated breweries in Melbourne are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Melbourne breweries ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter breweries by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many breweries are listed in Melbourne?+
We currently feature 23 breweries across Melbourne and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.