Brunswick Aces

Brunswick Aces is a distillery and bar in Brunswick East built around a simple idea: alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks can share the same botanical character. Its range is made in-house, with each ingredient distilled separately before the flavours are blended and balanced. The result is offered in two versions: 40% spirits and 0% Sapiir, the venue’s alcohol-free alternative. The distillery says both ranges use the same flavour profiles, with the alcohol content being the main difference.

The core flavours cover several different styles. Spades is bold and herbal, Diamonds leans towards bright citrus and floral notes, and Hearts is warmer and spiced. Joker Vodka takes a different direction, pairing lime with a gentle spicy finish. These are available as bottles to buy, while the bar provides a way to try the drinks in a social setting. The site also promotes 0% cocktails, and a 2021 7NEWS report described the venue as offering alcohol-free beers and wines alongside its mocktails. Visitors wanting to explore the production side can also look into the distillery’s tours and cocktail classes, which a customer review says cover the business’s beginnings, the distillation of Sapiir and cocktail-making.

The space is described by visitors as warm and lively, with plush bar chairs and gold-framed decor. Reviews also highlight approachable bartenders and a knowledgeable team willing to answer questions, making this a useful stop for anyone curious about how non-alcoholic spirits are made or how they compare with their alcoholic counterparts. The venue’s alcohol-free focus makes it particularly relevant for sober-curious drinkers, people taking a break from alcohol and groups wanting everyone to have a considered drink option, without separating the choices into different venues.

Brunswick Aces is at 124 Weston Street, Brunswick East. Aces Bar trades from Thursday to Saturday, while the Distillery Door operates during the week and on Saturday, with the listed hours varying by day. It is a focused drinks venue rather than a restaurant, suited to an evening drink, a tasting-style visit or a closer look at an Australian-made spirits range. Google rates it 4.4 from 98 reviews.