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Sydney's craft beverage scene spans Hunter Valley wine country, inner-west craft breweries, and a growing number of distilleries from the harbour to the Blue Mountains.

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Heaps Normal
5.0(10)
Australia's leading non-alcoholic beer brand offering a diverse range including Quiet XPA, Half Day Hazy, and Third IPA. Beyond beer, Heaps Normal hosts Records events and produces cultural content.
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Distillery
Sydney Rum Distillery
5.0
A premium rum distillery combining artisanal craftsmanship with large-scale production capability at their Hunter Valley facility. They specialize in showcasing Australian provenance through unique collections including Welcome Stranger blended rums, Natural Born 100% Australian rum, and the distinctive Cargo Cult spiced rum series featuring tropically matured South Pacific expressions.
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Hopsters Brewing Co
4.8(124)
Australia's first member-owned cooperative brewery, Hopsters brings together craft beer enthusiasts in Sydney's Enmore to participate in brewing decisions, tastings, and community events while owning shares in the operation.
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Rover Hops Brewing
4.8(534)
Located in Redfern, this craft beer bar features a rotating selection of hard-to-find local and international brews alongside curated wines and cocktails. Known for its intimate atmosphere since opening in 2016.
Taproom
Distillery
Manly Spirits Co
4.8(183)
This Brookvale distillery produces gin, vodka, whisky and liqueurs using coastal botanicals. Visitors can tour the production facility, attend gin-making classes, and enjoy cocktails at the on-site bar open Thursday to Sunday.
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Bracket Brewing
4.8(325)
Family-run nanobrewery in Marrickville producing an ever-changing selection of small batch beers with a focus on quality ingredients and creative hop-forward styles.
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Willie the Boatman
4.7(654)
St Peters award-winning craft brewery producing distinctive beers like Fat Torb stout, now featuring Willie's Wondercade, a retro arcade bar with 30+ pinball machines and classic cabinets.
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Stockade Brew Co
4.6(412)
Marrickville brewery and taproom offering a core range of beers alongside limited edition releases and craft cocktails. The beer garden provides a relaxed setting to enjoy flavoursome, independently-crafted drinks.
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Wildflower Brewing & Blending
4.6(220)
Wild ale and sour specialist sharing a joint taproom with Mountain Culture Beer Co in Marrickville. Located near the Factory Theatre and local coffee roasters, Village offers a relaxed neighbourhood setting with snacky, shareable food and a curated selection of both breweries' beers.
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Lyre's Spirit Co
4.6(82)
Global non-alcoholic spirit producer offering craft alternatives to gin, rum, tequila, bourbon and more. Features spirit alternatives, premixed cocktails, and cocktail recipes for classic drinks like negronis and margaritas.
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Distillery
Brix Distillers
4.6(333)
Surry Hills rum distillery producing award-winning Australian rums from cane grown across Queensland and NSW. Brix crafts an innovative range of aged, spiced and flavoured expressions with a bar and tasting space in the heart of Sydney's inner south where visitors can explore their distinctive spirits.
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Wayward Brewing
4.6(454)
Located in Camperdown, this independent brewery brews experimental and seasonal beers using all natural ingredients, with a range spanning hop-forward ales to unconventional sours.
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Young Henrys
4.6(499)
Newtown's fiercely independent brewery established in 2012, known for their flagship Natural Lager and sessionable pale ales. B Corp certified and Australian-owned, Young Henrys offers tours and a community-focused experience.
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Prohibition Distillery NSW
4.6(333)
Small-batch spirits producer crafting gin, vodka and liqueurs in inner Sydney's Surry Hills. The distillery draws on a Prohibition-era aesthetic, producing handcrafted Australian spirits with a focus on locally sourced botanicals, with a bar and tasting experience available at their compact distillery.
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Philter Brewing
4.6(389)
Located in Marrickville, this brewery operates a public bar and sports bar alongside its production facility, offering brewery tours and a range of beers available to purchase on-site.
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4 Pines Brewing
4.6(341)
Manly craft brewery producing award-winning beers on the Northern Beaches since 2008. 4 Pines is famous for their Pale Ale and Kolsch, brewing across multiple locations including the original Manly pub and the Brookvale Truckbar, with a range beloved for its consistency and drinkability.
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Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel
4.5(4,054)
Sydney's oldest pub brewery located in The Rocks, operating since 1986. The venue combines a working brewery with bar and accommodation, offering a historic drinking and dining experience in one of the city's most character-filled neighbourhoods.
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Bucket Boys Craft Beer Co
4.5(274)
Marrickville brewery and bottle shop with rotating taps and collaborative brews. Offers same-day delivery and online ordering alongside in-store shopping across beer, cider, spirits, wine and non-alcoholic beverages.
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Hickson Road Distilling
4.5(233)
Sydney distillery producing premium gins and spirits at Circular Quay with stunning harbour views from the bar. Hickson Road crafts a range of Australian gins alongside vodka and liqueurs, with the bar offering cocktails and tasting flights in one of Sydney's most spectacular locations.
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Dad & Dave's Brewing
4.5(212)
Award-winning family-run brewery in Brookvale producing hop-forward ales and IPAs alongside fruit-forward lagers. The venue features a beer garden and tap room.
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Frenchies Bistro & Brewery
4.4(293)
Located in Rosebery's The Cannery, this French-inspired brewpub crafts award-winning house beers alongside produce-driven cuisine and in-house made products including aged charcuterie, hand-rolled pasta and sourdough.
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Endeavour Brewing
4.4(1,283)
All-Australian microbrewery, bar and kitchen located in a striking 1800s building in The Rocks. Features a visible microbrewery, expansive drinks and food menu, and welcomes walk-ins daily.
Taproom
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Nomad Brewing
4.4(183)
Located in Brookvale on Sydney's Northern Beaches, this creative craft brewery produces inventive hop-forward beers alongside sessionable sours. The venue hosts regular live music events in its beer garden.
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Matilda Bay Brewing
4.3(238)
Pioneer Australian craft brewery with multiple locations across Sydney including taprooms in Marrickville and Petersham. Known for their core range featuring beers like Elsie the Milk Stout and Trippy Hippy West Coast IPA.
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Poor Toms Gin
4.3(64)
Independent Marrickville distillery crafting award-winning gins using native Australian botanicals including strawberry gum leaf and lemon myrtle, alongside amaro, vodka and ouzo.
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Whisky Thief at Prefecture 48
4.3
This exclusive whisky and cocktail bar captivates both seasoned enthusiasts and newcomers with its diverse range of unique whiskies and creative cocktails. The space draws inspiration from whisky distillery origins while maintaining a mysterious vibe with a touch of cheekiness, part of Australia's premier Japanese culture dining precinct.
Cidery
Sydney Cidery
4.1
Located in Sydney's CBD just 5 minutes from Town Hall and Museum stations, this cider bar specializes in Australia's best ciders and handcrafted beers alongside a menu of tasty eats. Perfect for lunch, events, or group gatherings, they offer VIP membership benefits and regular lunch specials.
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