Venom Brewing Taproom

Venom Brewing Taproom brings the Melbourne-based brewery’s beer range into Melbourne CBD, with the website inviting visitors to drop in or book a table. It is a chance to explore a small, family-owned operation that has been brewing since 2015, rather than a venue built around a broad food offering—the site’s focus is firmly on beer.

The range covers a wide spread of styles, from approachable Golden Ale and Dry Lager through to Double Black IPA, Irish Dry Stout and the fruit-led Portello Sour. Seasonal and limited releases add variety. The current highlighted beer is Drift Hazy IPA, a 6.5% hazy IPA with tropical character, while the brewery has also promoted a very limited Barrel Aged Cherry Sour in 750ml bottles.

Venom’s story centres on the Drysdale family and brewer Joel Drysdale, whose first release was Venom Golden Ale. Since then, the brewery has built a core range alongside more experimental beers, including soft-drink-inspired sour styles and hazy IPAs. The taproom suits beer drinkers who like comparing different styles, trying a limited release or settling in with a familiar pour. The website does not provide enough detail to describe the space, food, family facilities or a particular atmosphere, so it is best approached as a beer-focused stop in the CBD.