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
7th Day Brewery
$$Breweries in Manly, Sydney.
Depot Brewery
Breweries in Chatswood, Sydney.
Riverside Brewing Company
Breweries in Parramatta, Sydney.
Mountain Goat Newtown
$$Pubs in Newtown, Sydney.
Slim Pickins Brewhouse
Breweries in Cronulla, Sydney.
Shark Island Brewing Company
$$Breweries in Cronulla, Sydney.
Quakers Hat Brewing
Breweries in Manly, Sydney.
Freshwater Brewing Company
$$Breweries in Manly, Sydney.
Nomad Brewing Co
Breweries in Manly, Sydney.
Curly Lewis Brewing Co
Breweries in Bondi, Sydney.
FUTURE BREWING
Breweries in Newtown, Sydney.
Sydney Brewery Rozelle
Breweries in Sydney CBD, Sydney.
Island Hopper Brewery, Artarmon
Breweries in Chatswood, Sydney.
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Bondi Brewing Co. [Office Address]
Breweries in Bondi, 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.