Rocky Ridge Brunswick

Rocky Ridge Brunswick brings the independent Western Australian brewery’s beers to Brunswick, Melbourne, as one of Rocky Ridge Brewing Co’s listed taphouses. The venue’s website invites visitors to book a table, while its wider brewery programme includes a core range, new releases and limited drops. It does not provide a Brunswick food menu or detailed information about the room, so this is best approached as a beer-focused venue rather than a destination to visit for specific dishes.

The brewery behind it began on a family farm in Jindong, between Busselton and Cowaramup in Western Australia’s Margaret River region. Founded by Hamish Coates, Mel Holland and Colin Coates, Rocky Ridge has grown from a small regional operation into a nationally distributed, family-owned and independent craft brewery. Head brewer Ross Terlick oversees recipe development, production and quality control, with the company placing equal emphasis on experimentation, consistency and the use of local produce.

Sustainability is central to the Rocky Ridge story. The brewery describes itself as Australia’s first Certified Sustainable Brewery and has also achieved Carbon Neutral certification across Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. Its published initiatives include solar and battery power, carbon dioxide recovery, wastewater recycling and a biodigester, alongside efforts to reduce energy, water and waste. That gives the Brunswick venue a clear point of difference for drinkers interested in how their beer is made, not just what is in the glass.

The brewery has earned recognition at national and state competitions, including Champion Large Brewery at the Perth Royal Beer Awards in 2022, 2023 and 2024, as well as multiple Champion Beer awards. For Brunswick locals and visitors, Rocky Ridge Brunswick suits a planned catch-up centred on independent Australian beer, whether you are exploring the brewery’s current releases or returning to its established range. The online booking option is useful for organised visits, although details about family facilities, live events and the venue’s layout are not supplied on the website.