Whether you prefer an IPA, Pale Ale, Hazy, Sour, Stout or Lager - Brisbane has a beer guaranteed to tantalise your taste buds.
In this blog post, South East Discovery Tours lists 12 of Brisbane's best Microbreweries / Brewpubs. So sit back, order your tasting paddle and watch your delicious craft beer get brewed and poured right in front of you.
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What's so special about the beer in Brisbane?
Nothing beats the satisfaction of sinking a cold one on a stinking-hot day. We should know - Queenslanders contribute to over 35% of beer sales in Australia!
Yet, Brisbane has come a long way since opening the Castlemaine Brewery (now known as XXXX) back in 1878.
Forget buying a 6-pack from the local bottle-o, because Brisbane is bountiful in independent Brewpubs; producing beer with innovation, quality and variety at the forefront.
These award-winning establishments not only offer their frothy beverages on rotation; they are popular local hangouts with trendy beer gardens, tasty food trucks, trivia nights and more.
If you are bonkers about beer, you may notice a few local favourites missing off the list below.
That's because our list only includes independent Brewpubs (we love to support local!) close to Brisbane City - there are many more amazing Brisbane Microbreweries further afield.
Microbrewery, Brewpub, Craft Brewery...What's that?
A Microbrewery, Brewpub or Craft Brewery is an establishment that produces limited quantities of beer, typically brewed on-site. So you know it's the good stuff!
Jump to Brisbane Microbreweries
#1 Range Brewing
Following their ethos "forever exploring, forever evolving", the brewers at Range Brewing are always experimenting with their beverages. Expect the coolest branding to match the hazy beers along with a selection of hand-thrown, sourdough pizzas.
Where
Newstead, Brisbane
Popular beers
Dreams - Hazy IPA
Sunshine - XPA
Disco - DDH Pale Ale
Features
Food menu / Merch
#2 Sea Legs Brewing Co.
Tucked under Brisbane's iconic Story Bridge in Kangaroo Point, the name Sea Legs was a nickname for one of the Founders after a few too many DIPAs.
Set in a converted warehouse, Sea Legs Brewing Co. has an industrial charm. There is even a dedicated area to sit with your pooch-pals.
Where
Kangaroo Point, Brisbane
Popular beers
Sea Legs Tropical Lager
Sea Legs Pale Ale
Sea Legs Session Ale
Features
Food menu / Dog-friendly / Merch
#3 Working Title Brew Co.
Working with the motto "no rhyme and no reason", Working Title Brew Co. always has adventurous, tasty flavours on offer. They even serve a super popular mead!
Once the site of Newstead Brewing Co's old brewery (now at Milton), Working Title Brew Co. is one of few brewpubs in Brisbane that has an ambitious food menu far from the pub-grub-style.
Where
Newstead
Popular beers
Milk Money - Raw Oatcream IPA
Hive - Toffee Apple Sparkling Mead
Upstream Colour - DDH Hazy Pale Ale
Features
Food menu / Merch
#4 Future Magic Brewing Co.
Not too far from Brisbane's famous Gabba stadium, Future Magic Brewing Co. is all about community spirit - family-friendly, dog-friendly and regular punter-focused events.
Your home-away-from-home, Future Magic is a great place to sip a beer, have a yarn with the staff and feast on one of their delicious wood-fired pizzas.
Where
East Brisbane
Popular beer
Meteorite Stout
Hazy Shade of Pale
Welcome to Paradise - West Coast IPA
Features
Food menu / Dog-friendly / Outdoor seating / Merch
#5 Caxton Street Brewing Co.
Situated on Brisbane's famous and busy Caxton Street, Caxton Street Brewing Co. serves its in-house range of core beers, as well as a rotating run of guest beers from around Australia.
Where
Petrie Terrace, Brisbane
Popular beer
Extra Special Bitter
Ribena Sour
Japanese Lager
Features
Food menu / Outdoor seating / Merch
#6 Soapbox Beer
Fortitude Valley's first independent craft brewery, Soapbox Beer is set in a converted agriculture store - with plenty of character - the beer pairs well with the interior.
The venue offers a gastro-pub style menu, trivia nights and function spaces.
Where
Fortitude Valley, Brisbane
Popular beer
Loud Mouth - American Amber Ale
Opinionator - Pale Ale
Tongue Twister - Strawberry & Mango Sour
Features
Food menu / Merch
#7 Revel Brewing Co.
Awarded the 'Best New Brewery' in 2018, Revel Brewing Co. is one of the few independent brewpubs that is situated a stones throw from Brisbane River.
Revel has two establishments in Brisbane - one in Bulimba and the other at the Rivermakers Precinct in Morningside.
Where
Bulimba & Morningside, Brisbane
Popular beer
Pacific Haze
Babyface Grenache Sour Ale
The Reveller Session Ale
Features
Food menu / Outdoor seating / Merch
#8 Brisbane Brewing Co.
Brisbane's original Brewpub, Brisbane Brewing Co. was inspired by two Aussies travelling abroad and sampling Europe's best beers.
Since then, the company has expanded into two venues in Brisbane - one in West End and the other in Wooloongabba.
Where
West End & Wooloongabba, Brisbane
Popular beers
Walker IPA
Nimbus Session Ale
Brissy Lager
Features
Food menu / Outdoor seating
#9 Newstead Brewing Co.
Note: Venue permanently closed March 2025.
Set next to Suncorp Stadium, Newstead Brewing Co. is a local favourite on match days. One of Brisbane's oldest family-owned breweries, the family-friendly and dog-friendly establishment host brewery tours every Sunday.
Where
Milton, Brisbane
Popular beer
Coastal Hazy Pale
Two the Valley WC IPA
Japanese Lager
Features
Food menu / Dog friendly / Outdoor seating / Merch
#10 The Catchment Brewing Co.
Located on West End's famous Boundary Street, The Catchment Brewing Co. is an intimate venue that offers exquisite food pairings with their beer for an alfresco-style dining experience.
Where
West End, Brisbane
Popular beer
Whynot Lager
Vulture IPA
Pale Select
Features
Food menu / Outdoor seating / Merch
#11 Hiker Brewing Co.
Recently opening their second venue in the old Black Hops Brewing building in East Brisbane, Hiker Brewing Co is an award-winning brewery.
With beers ranging from Easy Drinking, Stepping Up and Adventurous - there's a style to quench anyones thirst. They even showcase local makers with plenty of non-beer options available.
Where
East Brisbane
Popular beer
Wee Little - Light Scottish Ale
Bushwalker Pale Ale
Toohey Forest Lager
Features
Food menu / Merch
#12 Felons Brewing Co.
With epic river views, Felons Brewing Co. is a popular venue with tourists and locals alike. Much like the rest of the city, Felons truly comes alive at night.
The large venue has multiple restaurants, live music, movie nights, brewery tours and even yoga sessions!
Where
Howard Smith Wharves, Brisbane
Popular beer
Galaxy Haze
Australian Pale Ale
Mid Crush
Features
Food menu / Outdoor seating
Book a Brisbane Microbrewery Tour
Feeling thirsty? Why not sample some of these tasty drops on South East Discovery Tours' Brisbane Microbrewery Tour?
Our carefully curated, private day trip takes you and your group to Range Brewing, Working Title Brew Co. and Sea Legs Brewing Co!
The tour includes beer paddles, private transport, lunch and conversations about the beer on tap.
Prefer the look of another craft brewery from our list? Too easy! All of our tours are tailored to your preferences.
About the Author
South East Discovery Tours is a family-run tour company, based in Brisbane, Australia. We specialise in private group day trips to destinations in South East Queensland.
Our blog, The Scoop, is your go-to guide to exploring the best of South East Queensland. We post articles, lists, insider travel tips and suggestions on great things to do.