
Far Side Beers
A much-loved craft-beer bottle shop and bar at Hawthorn East in Melbourne, rated 4.9 across more than 150 reviews.
Why it's worth checking out
Far Side Beers sits on Burwood Road at Hawthorn East, a leafy inner-eastern suburb of Melbourne. A much-loved craft-beer specialist — a bottle shop and bar — it's earned a near-flawless reputation, combining a fantastic, curated range of craft beers to take away with the chance to enjoy a drink, the kind of dedicated, knowledgeable spot that craft-beer lovers seek out.
The appeal is that combination of a brilliant, well-curated craft-beer range and genuine expertise in a convenient Hawthorn East location, ideal for picking up something special to take home, discovering new brews or enjoying a quality beer on the spot. For anyone who loves their craft beer, a dedicated specialist with a great range and real knowledge is a real find, and the near-perfect feedback speaks to a spot that genuinely delights.
With a 4.9 rating from more than 150 reviews, it's clearly a real favourite among beer lovers. The beer range, any on-site drinking, opening hours and pricing vary, so it's worth checking current details before a special trip — particularly if you're after something specific — though for a brilliant craft-beer range and expert advice, Far Side Beers at Hawthorn East is well worth a visit.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 15:00 – 21:00
- Thursday
- 15:00 – 21:00
- Friday
- 15:00 – 22:00
- Saturday
- 15:00 – 22:00
- Sunday
- 15:00 – 21:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 91
- Popularity
- 67
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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