Barny’s Fine Wines & Ales is the craft beer lover’s go-to spot for rare and special release beers. Barny’s is also a spot to get some really expensive beers if you’re into…
Venues & Bottleshops
There’s been an explosion of good beer across venues in Sydney. We’ve seen the rise of the small bar, the revitalisation of the corner pub and the evolution of the local club. It’s in large part down to a greater interest in high quality beer that resonates with people and their communities.
Breweries now have their own taprooms or cellar doors, providing beer directly to thirsty locals. Independent beer has passed from the reserve of the nerdy to something for everyone, meaning it’s more readily available than ever. Independent bottle shops are not only sustainable but are connecting with beer lovers on a whole new level.
Sydney is a city where you can go nearly anywhere and find good beer. Sometimes, it’s just a case of knowing where to look. All the pubs, clubs, bars and bottle shops here are reliable and trustworthy providers of good beer.
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Shark Island Brewing Cellar Door, Kirrawee
March 10, 2017While it might not be much bigger than a garage, the Shark Island cellar door on a Kirrawee industrial estate is a go-to beer venue for locals. The taproom model for small craft…
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Creek & Cella, Leichhardt
January 2, 2017From the people behind Bitter Phew and Doris and Beryl’s Bridge Club & Tea House, Creek & Cella brings craft beer and a deli-inspired menu to Leichhardt. It’s a concept we…
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Medhurst & Sons Cider And Craft Beer Tinnies, Glebe
November 7, 2016Medhurst & Sons is a specialist cider and beer bottle shop in Glebe. It’s the brainchild of Pixel brewer, Kieran Medhurst. Sadly, Medhurst & Sons closed in June 2017. I wish…
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Leura Cellars, Leura
October 17, 2016The Blue Mountains and the small village of Leura might seem a far cry from the brewing buzz around Sydney’s Inner West and Northern Beaches but you’d be a fool…
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The Henson, Marrickville
October 3, 2016The Henson in Marrickville is becoming something of a craft beer institution in Sydney’s Inner West. Visiting The Henson, you’ll find local favourites such as Young Henrys, Batch, Willie The…
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Bondi Beach Cellars, Bondi Beach
September 5, 2016Unsurprisingly there’s a surfer vibe at Bondi Beach Cellars. A short walk from the beach up Hall Street will lead you to this bottle shop. There’s a good selection of…
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4 Pines HQ Truckbar, Brookvale
August 29, 20164 Pines expanded operations in 2012 by moving to a facility in Brookvale. This enabled the North Shore brewers to step up production and distribute more widely but also allowed…
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Ashfield Mall Cellars, Ashfield
August 1, 2016Ashfield has a small but excellent craft-focused speciality bottle shop. Labelled as Liquor Legends, Ashfield Mall Cellars (as it’s better know) is unassuming in appearance. It looks like a discount…
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The Noble Hops, Redfern
July 18, 2016The Noble Hops has opened up in Redfern to much fanfare. It has that real small bar vibe and a focus on awesome craft beer and whisky. The real litmus…
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Lord Raglan Hotel, Alexandria
July 11, 2016Coming under the Rocks Brewing banner, the Lord Raglan Hotel in Alexandria is a quirky pub with a fantastic range of beers. The Lord Raglan features a large wide open bar…
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Flat Rock Brew Cafe, Naremburn
July 4, 2016Flat Rock Brew Cafe is a lively northern Sydney venue serving up a global selection of beers as well as their own house brews. There’s an obvious English influence at Flat…
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Beer Cartel, Artarmon
June 27, 2016Beer Cartel is the bottle shop to go to if you’re north of the bridge. Possibly best known for their online store, Beer Cartel also has a physical shop in…
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BlackFont Brewhouse Tasting Room, Marrickville
May 13, 2016The BlackFont Brewhouse tasting room sits down a back alley in Marrickville, not far from Sydenham station. Down what looks like a dead end alley, you’ll see an unassuming garage…
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Spooning Goats, CBD
May 9, 2016There are a number of great places for craft beer along York Street in the CBD. However, not many have captured the hearts of beer enthusiasts like Spooning Goats. It’s…
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Akasha Brewery Cellar Door, Five Dock
May 2, 2016Akasha Brewing started operations in Five Dock to much excitement and acclaim. The cellar door gives beer drinkers the chance to try their hoppy beers as fresh as possible. Aside…
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The Welcome Hotel, Rozelle
April 18, 2016In the back streets of Rozelle there sits one of Sydney’s most celebrated craft beer venues, The Welcome Hotel. It’s a proper old pub but one that carries a shiny…
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Newtown Growler Depot, Newtown
April 4, 2016Want that growler refilled but can’t make it all the way down Enmore Road to Young Henrys? Is Marrickville just too far to get to the sweet, sweet nectar at…