Best Breweries in Sydney (2026)
Looking for the best breweries in Sydney? We've rounded up 32 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Independent craft brewing has boomed across Australia, and Sydney's breweries pour everything from crisp lagers to hazy IPAs, often straight from the tanks in the taproom. Many welcome families and dogs, and some run tours or food trucks on weekends.
32 spots
Bucketty's Brewing Co.
Award-winning craft brewery in Brookvale producing a range of beers from pale ales to stouts, with a strong local following.
4 Pines Brewpub Manly
$$Craft beers and gourmet pub food in a modern microbrewery with outdoor dining and a weekly magician.
Young Henrys - Craft Brewery and Tasting Bar
Breweries in Newtown, Sydney.
Sydney Brewery Surry Hills
$Pubs in Surry Hills, Sydney.
Yulli’s Brews
Breweries in Alexandria, Sydney.
Sunday Road Brewing
Breweries in Cronulla, Sydney.
One Drop Brewing Co
Breweries in Coogee, Sydney.
Endeavour Tap Rooms
$$Pubs in The Rocks, Sydney.
2 Halfs Brewing & Distilling
Breweries in Alexandria, Sydney.
Sauce Brewing Co
Breweries in Newtown, Sydney.
The Grifter Brewing Co.
Breweries in Newtown, Sydney.
Slow Lane Brewing
Breweries in Coogee, Sydney.
Chuck and Son's Brewing Co.
Breweries in Newtown, Sydney.
4 Pines Truckbar Brookvale
Breweries in Manly, Sydney.
Sydney Brewery Alexandria
Expansive brewery with bar, restaurant & beer garden, serving a range of brews & seasonal specials.
Dad & Dave's Brewing
Breweries in Manly, Sydney.
Hopsters Cooperative Brewery
Breweries in Newtown, Sydney.
Hairyman Brewery
Breweries in Cronulla, Sydney.
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What are the best breweries in Sydney?+
Our top-rated breweries in Sydney are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Sydney breweries ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter breweries by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many breweries are listed in Sydney?+
We currently feature 32 breweries across Sydney and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.