Brogan's Way Distillery

Brogan’s Way Distillery is a Richmond bar and distillery centred on locally made Australian spirits, with gin at the heart of the offering. Visitors can book a table for cocktails and bar snacks, drop in for a tasting, or browse the distillery’s range of gin, vodka, liqueur and whisky. The site also highlights its award-winning spirits, including the Mango & Habanero Gin, alongside seasonal and limited-release expressions such as Strawberries & Cream Gin and Mother’s Way Gin.

The distillery bar is open from Thursday to Sunday and has a food menu designed for sharing while you drink. The offering includes hot flammekeuche from the pizza oven and tapas-style snacks, with the venue specifically positioning its savoury and spicy bites alongside its gin cocktails. Tastings are deliberately flexible: guests can choose from gin, vodka, mini G&Ts, negroni or barrel-aged spirit flights, making the experience suitable for someone exploring the range or looking for a casual after-work drink.

For a more involved visit, Brogan’s Way runs gin and spirits masterclasses covering the characteristics, aromas and flavours of its gins, vodkas and whisky. Its cocktail-making class takes guests through mixing, muddling, stirring and shaking classic cocktails with guidance from the bar staff. The venue also offers functions for milestones, corporate events, weddings and get-togethers, with packages available for different group sizes. Bookings at the bar are listed for groups of up to 15, while larger parties can contact the venue directly.

The story behind the distillery is closely tied to founder and distiller Brogan, who left medical science to pursue spirit-making. Brogan’s Way opened in September 2018, and the business describes its Richmond site as an inner-city distillery shaped by the persistence required to work through the industry’s regulations. At 61 North Street, it offers a hands-on way to experience that work through tastings, classes and the bar itself. It suits gin fans, curious drinkers, small groups and organised events, with enough choice to make a short tasting or a longer, guided visit worthwhile.