Sydney Inner West Craft Beer
Sydney Inner West Craft Beer
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A map of the breweries on the Sydney Inner West Ale Trail plus a few good pubs in the area with craft beer. The inner west has the greatest concentration of craft breweries in Sydney and it's easy to get to via several public transport options.
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The Breweries and Pubs
Batch Brewing Company
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One of the original Inner West Breweries. A large range of beer styles available and a food truck out the front.
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The Bob Hawke Beer and Leisure Centre
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A brewery, tap room and Chineses restaurant named in honour of former Australian Prim Minister Bob Hawke. The beer and food are great but it’s the vibe of the place, that takes you back in time, that makes this place so much fun.
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Philter Brewing
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A large brewery/taproom with a cool retro vibe. Some great food options available as well.
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Sauce Brewing Co
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Great beer and a large outdoor area at the back. They usually have a food truck at the front if you are also after something to eat.
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Pickled Monkey Brewing
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One of the newest breweries in the area from an experienced operator. They are still ramping up the onsite brewing but there's plenty of guest taps to choose from and good food available.
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Mixtape Brewing & Bar
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A nice open tap room with a range of their own beer and guest taps. There’s good food available as well.
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Wildflower Brewing & Blending
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This location is now called Village and is a collaboration between Wildflower, know for their traditional farmhouse ales and Mountain Culture, who are well known for IPAs. It's a great combination and now has a wide selection of beer.
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Kicks Brewing
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One of the newer breweries in the area having opened in 2023. There's a good variety of beer across 10 taps and there's usually a food truck.
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Bracket Brewing
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The new location for this great brewery formerly based in Alexandria. There's always something new and interesting on the tap lineup, especially great IPAs.
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Young Henrys - Craft Brewery and Tasting Bar
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One of the original breweries in the area that also has a distillery on site.
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The Duke of Enmore
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A popular pub know for hosting live music late into the night. A few craft beers on tap and wood fired pizza on the menu.
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Hopsters Cooperative Brewery
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A community owned tap room with a few of their own beers and several guest taps. Live music, comedy nights and other fun events are on regularly.
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FUTURE BREWING
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One of the newer breweries but already well established producing some of the best IPA's available in Sydney.
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Union Hotel
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This pub probably has the best range of craft beer of any in the inner west.
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Mountain Goat Newtown
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The Sydney outpost of the Victorian brewery. It's a good spot to watch the world go by while enjoying a few beers.
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Chuck and Son's Brewing Co.
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A new brewery from an experienced leader in the brewing industry. There's a large, bright taproom and a food truck.
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Willie the Boatman
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A quirky taproom for this brewery that is one of the original craft breweries in the inner west.
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Getting There
Sydenham Train & Metro Station
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Train, Metro and Bus Station. A great place to start exploring the Inner West Ale trail with several breweries a short walk from the station.
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Newtown Train Station
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The station is at the intersection of the busy Newtown and Enmore areas. Close to Young Henry's and Mountain Goat breweries.
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St Peters Train Station
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A great option if you want to visit Future Brewing. It's also walking distance to the Union Hotel, Chuck and Sons or Willie the Boatman.
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Marrickville Train Station
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Marrickville train station is an alternative starting or ending point for the Marrickville breweries. Marrickville station has the advantage of having many great restaurants nearby. Sydenham station is closer to the breweries and has more transport options.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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I'm a Sydney local who has spent the last 30 years traveling the world. I'm always planning my next trip and wanted to share all I've discovered. I'm always looking for great places to eat, stylish bars and craft beer. I’ve visited every venue included in my guides, many of them multiple times.
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