Best Breweries in Sydney
Sydney's craft beer scene spans beaches, inner-city laneways and historic precincts. Whether you're after a tasting room in Newtown, a beachside brewpub in Manly, or a barrel-lined brewery bar in The Rocks, here are twelve venues worth visiting for fresh local brews and brewing culture.
- 1Breweries Manly
1. Bucketty's Brewing Co.
Located in Manly, this brewery is a natural stop if you're combining a coastal visit with craft beer exploration.
View venue4.9(1,839)· Google71Spot ScoreGreat 
2Breweries Manly2. 4 Pines Brewpub Manly
A Manly brewpub option if you want food and beer in the same spot near the beach.
View venue4.6(1,258)· Google$$$$66Spot ScoreWorth a Look
3Breweries Newtown3. Young Henrys - Craft Brewery and Tasting Bar
Newtown's dedicated tasting bar setup makes this a good venue if you want to sample a range of house brews in a focused setting.
View venue4.7(511)· Google65Spot ScoreWorth a Look
4Breweries Surry Hills4. Sydney Brewery Surry Hills
Positioned in Surry Hills, this brewery sits in a neighbourhood with plenty of other dining and drinking options nearby.
View venue4.6(764)· Google$$$$64Spot ScoreWorth a Look
5Breweries Coogee5. One Drop Brewing Co
If you're heading to Coogee, this brewery offers a reason to venture slightly inland from the beach precinct.
View venue4.7(445)· Google64Spot ScoreWorth a Look
6Breweries Cronulla6. Sunday Road Brewing
Located in Cronulla, this brewery works well for visitors exploring the southern beaches.
View venue4.8(300)· Google64Spot ScoreWorth a Look
8Breweries Newtown8. Sauce Brewing Co
Another Newtown option, adding variety to the inner-west brewery cluster.
View venue4.6(425)· Google63Spot ScoreWorth a Look
9Breweries Alexandria9. 2 Halfs Brewing & Distilling
Also in Alexandria, this venue combines brewing with distilling if you want to explore both spirits and beer.
View venue4.9(149)· Google63Spot ScoreWorth a Look
10Breweries The Rocks10. Endeavour Tap Rooms
The Rocks location puts this brewery in Sydney's historic heart, convenient to the city and waterfront.
View venue4.4(1,309)· Google$$$$63Spot ScoreWorth a Look
11Breweries Manly11. 4 Pines Truckbar Brookvale
A Manly-area venue with a distinctive truckbar format if you want a different brewery experience.
View venue4.6(379)· Google62Spot ScoreWorth a Look
12Breweries Newtown12. The Grifter Brewing Co.
Newtown's third brewery option on this list, reflecting the suburb's depth of craft beer venues.
View venue4.5(472)· Google62Spot ScoreWorth a Look
At a glance
| Venue | Spot Score | Price | Suburb | Top feature | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bucketty's Brewing Co. | 71/100 | 4.9(1,839) | — | Manly | — |
| 4 Pines Brewpub Manly | 66/100 | 4.6(1,258) | $$ | Manly | — |
| Young Henrys - Craft Brewery and Tasting Bar | 65/100 | 4.7(511) | — | Newtown | — |
| Sydney Brewery Surry Hills | 64/100 | 4.6(764) | $ | Surry Hills | — |
| One Drop Brewing Co | 64/100 | 4.7(445) | — | Coogee | — |
| Sunday Road Brewing | 64/100 | 4.8(300) | — | Cronulla | — |
| Yulli’s Brews | 64/100 | 4.7(391) | — | Alexandria | — |
| Sauce Brewing Co | 63/100 | 4.6(425) | — | Newtown | — |
| 2 Halfs Brewing & Distilling | 63/100 | 4.9(149) | — | Alexandria | — |
| Endeavour Tap Rooms | 63/100 | 4.4(1,309) | $$ | The Rocks | — |
| 4 Pines Truckbar Brookvale | 62/100 | 4.6(379) | — | Manly | — |
| The Grifter Brewing Co. | 62/100 | 4.5(472) | — | Newtown | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which Sydney brewery should I visit if I'm at the beach?+
Bucketty's Brewing Co., 4 Pines Brewpub Manly and 4 Pines Truckbar Brookvale are all in Manly. One Drop Brewing Co in Coogee and Sunday Road Brewing in Cronulla offer brewery visits near other southern beaches.
Where's the best area for a brewery crawl?+
Newtown has four breweries—Young Henrys, Sauce Brewing Co, The Grifter Brewing Co and one other—making it ideal for visiting multiple venues in one trip. Alexandria's Yulli's Brews and 2 Halfs Brewing & Distilling are also walkable from each other.
Can I get food at these breweries?+
4 Pines Brewpub Manly is explicitly a brewpub, suggesting food is part of the offering. For other venues, it's best to check directly, as this information isn't confirmed across the full list.
Which brewery is closest to the CBD?+
Endeavour Tap Rooms in The Rocks is the most central, sitting in historic Sydney near the city and waterfront precinct.
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