Sip N’ See: The Best Sydney Brewery Tours and Experiences

Sydney is known for many things: Bondi Beach, Bronte Baths, Hemsworth brothers sightings, and best yet, craft beer! 

Get your alcohol fix at this bustling city, home to Oz’s top breweries and wineries. You’ll find a maze of local pubs serving unique blends of ale, beer, and more on Sydney’s busy streets. There’s nothing better than sinking coldies on a hot summer night, and even better, learning about how these tasty Aussie brews came to be. 

Beer lovers and wine enthusiasts, it’s time to dig deep into the best breweries in town―and here are our top picks of Sydney brewery tours to kick off the weekend!

Marrickville may not be among the prettiest suburbs of Sydney, with its cluster of abandoned warehouses, industrial estates, and odd happenings. However, these provide the perfect backdrop for a revolution in beer crafting.

If you don’t already know, Marrickville is taking the industry by storm. Over the years, this small, relatively unknown suburb has transformed into New South Wales’ brewery central. Today, you can find many of the finest breweries and distilleries in town. Marrickville is one of the greatest spots in Sydney to sample the best craft beers.

Embark on the ultimate brewery pub crawl and tag along the Marrickville Behind the Scenes Tour, where you’ll not only sample the refreshing drinks but also learn about the craft and its history. Walk the Golden Triangle of Breweries at the heart of the suburbs! This brewery pub crawl hits up 3 of the best pubs in town. 

Where you may go: Stockade Brew Co.- Barrel Room - Sauce Brewing Co - Batch Brewing Co. - The Grifter Brewing Company

Each brewery at Marrickville has what’s called a “taproom” where you can taste test new flavours or revamped classics. This tour is one of the best brewery tours in Sydney―you’re guaranteed to learn and drink heaps!!

Estimated Time: 2 hours and 30 mins

Discover the coolest craft beers at Australia’s brewery capital. If you’re deep into the indie scene, Inner West is the hippest destination in Sydney, with art galleries, unusual markets, and an abundance of excellent craft breweries!

Beers, ginger ales, and spirits―it’s all here in Inner West. Come vibe and drink at the cosiest pubs serving unique flavoured beers and creative cocktails. Sip, see, and know the brews with an exciting Inner West Sydney Brewery Tour. Each brewery is unique, and the beer has a 'just made' freshness to it because, well, it was just made - you can even witness where it was made.

Where you may go: Batch Brewing Co. - Willie the Boatman - Wayward Brewing Company - The Grifter Brewing Co. - Staves Brewery - Young Henry’s

Your local expert guide will take you through a beer tasting session, complete with drinks and plenty of beer trivia!

Estimated time: 3 hours and 30 mins

Ever wondered what goes behind a glass of champagne? Or how long does it take to ferment a bottle of your favourite ale? Whether you’re a beer or a wine person, Dave’s Brewery Tours of Sydney will get your head buzzing! 

Rounding off our top Sydney brewery tours list is the ultimate sip-seeing adventure in Marrickville, Inner West, and Brookvale, Oz’s brewery central. Grab the chance of a lifetime to visit the finest breweries and wineries in the city. And get ready to hear loads of fascinating stories about the craft and the production process―from grape to glass, brew to bottle!

On this half-day tour, you will visit a brewery, winery, and distillery. Go behind the scenes, learn the methods, and sip sensational spirits! 

Where you may go: Urban Winery Sydney - Brix Distillers - Otter Craft Distillery - Batch Brewing Co. - Rocks Brewing Company - Grifter Brewing Company - Willie the Boatman - Wayward Brewing Company - Staves Brewery - Young Henry’s

Each venue includes a tasting sesh, so come in prepared for a good time. Toast to vodka, rum, gin, and limited edition beverages!

Estimated Time: 4 hours and 30 mins