40+ craft breweries along the Brisbane River. From riverside taprooms at Howard Smith Wharves to the creative brewing hub of Newstead.
Brisbane has transformed from a city once dismissed as a big country town into one of Australia's most exciting craft beer destinations. The subtropical climate pushes brewers toward crisp lagers and tropical hop-forward ales that suit the outdoor lifestyle — you drink here at a riverside bar under a fig tree, not huddled inside against the cold.
The epicentre is Newstead, a former industrial suburb that now hosts several of the city's best breweries within walking distance. Howard Smith Wharves, a heritage-listed wharf complex beneath the Story Bridge, added a new dimension to Brisbane beer culture when Felons Brewing opened its doors with a view that no other taproom in Australia can match.
Riverside taproom beneath the Story Bridge with one of the best views in Australian hospitality. Award-winning lagers and Pacific ales brewed with Queensland water.
felonsbrewing.com.au →Brisbane’s beloved neighbourhood brewery. The flagship Pale Ale has become a Queensland staple. Multiple venues across the city with a loyal following.
newsteadbrewing.com.au →Pioneer of the Brisbane craft scene in a converted warehouse. Windjammer IPA put them on the national map. Sunny terrace perfect for weekend afternoons.
greenbeacon.com.au →Modern hazy IPAs and experimental small-batch releases. The go-to spot for Brisbane beer geeks chasing the latest drops. Intimate taproom with rotating taps.
rangebrewing.com →West End’s community brewery with a focus on accessible, food-friendly beers. The neighbourhood taproom has a relaxed vibe that captures the spirit of the suburb.
catchersbrewing.com →Consistently excellent ales brewed with a paddock-to-pint philosophy. Seasonal releases celebrate Queensland produce. One of the most reliable venues in the city.
brisbanebrewing.com.au →ask the concierge for the perfect craft route through Brisbane’s neighbourhoods