Breweries & distilleries

Bass & Flinders Distillery

The Mornington Peninsula's first artisanal distillery allows visitors to see first hand how their small batch product range of gins, spirits, brandies and liqueurs are created. Participate in an informative tasting session or enjoy a cocktail at the bar which overlooks the surrounding pastures. There are regular gin masterclasses where you can create a gin specifically to your own personal tastes.

Location: Red Hill

Bridge Road Brewers

Head to historic Beechworth for a brewery with countless of accolades to its name. Bridge Road Brewers offer visitors the chance to sample its unique hand-crafted beers while their are being brewed right in front of them. Located within a 150 year old coach house, the brewery offers a selection of ales for tasting, an impressive list of local wines and a pizza kitchen where authentic pretzels, pizza and apple strudel are baked.

Location: Beechworth

Bright Brewery

Overlooking the Ovens River, the Bright Brewery uses fresh alpine water and blends quality ingredients to create their famous beers. Tours showing the brewing process are conducted. Otherwise, relax with a beer, enjoy a bite to eat or sit beside the open fire.

Location: Bright

Bullant Brewery

Located on the scenic Great Alpine Road, Bullant Brewery proclaims it is the home of "beer with bite". A range of full flavoured beers are produced which can be sampled and bought. Visitors are also welcome to watch the workings of the copper brewhouse through large viewing windows. Quality regionally sourced seasonal food can be enjoyed at the brewery including shared gourmet platters, pasta, pizza, steaks, burgers and desserts.

Location: Bruthen

Carlton Brewhouse

Producing more than 420 million litres of beer each year, Carlton Brewhouse has been around for a hundred years. The brewhouse is located only a few minutes drive from the heart of Melbourne, in Abbotsford, and is open for tours, tastings and functions. Producing over 20 beer brands you are sure to find a favourite.

Crank Handle Brewery

Clear and sweet mountain water is combined with the flavours of malt, hops and yeast to produce great beers at this true craft brewery. There is a bar where visitors can sample beers on tap fresh from the brewery while enjoying magnificent views of Mount Bogong in the background. A range of delicious food, created from locally sourced ingredients, is on the menu.

Location: Mount Beauty

Four Pillars Distillery

As one of the most awarded gin distilleries in the world, Four Pillars Distillery offers gin tastings, distillery tours and masterclasses where participants can distil their own gin from scratch. There is a stunning crafted copper bar and garden where you can not only enjoy a range of gins but also combine the experience with some gin-inspired snacks.

Location: Healesville

Grand Ridge Brewery

Set within the picturesque Strzelecki Ranges, the Grand Ridge Brewery has developed a range of world-class beers. Dubbed the "monastery on the mountain" due to its religious devotion to the beer making process, the brewery boasts totally natural beers made from pure mountain water and blended with a fine selection of hops, malt and yeast, free of any chemicals or preservatives. The brewery operates from within a redeveloped butter factory and there is a special gallery from where visitors can view the workings of the brewery. Enjoy a meal at the brewery's restaurant which specialises in local produce.

Location: Mirboo North

Jamieson Brewery

Jamieson Brewery uses traditional methods to produce craft beers, brewed mountain fresh in the beautiful high country. Learn about the brewing process and sample some of the beers which are created using local ingredients where possible. There is a tap room, bar, beer garden and bistro restaurant. The brewery is situated on the banks of Lake Eildon with sweeping views of the water and mountains.

Location: Jamieson

Jimmy Rum

Jimmy Rum is a dedicated craft rum distillery where you can experience guided tastings within this working distillery. Sit in the cosy bar or relax in the rum garden and enjoy premium cocktails, local wines and a changing seasonal food menu.

Location: Dromana

Little Creatures

Little Creatures at Geelong offers a true brewery village experience where you can grab a bite to eat, indulge in a fresh beer and watch brewers working their magic on their latest creations. The old Valley Worsted Mills have been transformed into a maze of laneways and include the bustling Canteen dining hall, the White Rabbit Barrel Hall and colourful outdoor dining area of Mystery Lane. Brewery tours offer a fascinating insight into the different phases of the brewing process with tastings available of the full range of Little Creatures brews.

Location: Geelong

Loch Brewery & Distillery

Nestled within the lush rolling hills of South Gippsland, Loch Brewery & Distillery produces traditional ales, single malt whisky, gin, vodka and fine spirits using natural brewing methods. Enjoy a personalised tasting experience at the cellar door.

Mildura Brewery & Pub

Located in the old Astor Theatre, Mildura Brewery is found right in the middle of Mildura's restaurant precinct. The brewery opened in 2004, but the Astor Theatre's history goes way back to 1924. At the brewery you'll get to experience five permanent naturally brewed beers, as well as some fabulous and unique seasonal brews such as cocoa stout and raspberry wheat beer. Brewery tours are also available. You don't have to drink on an empty stomach here either, as the Mildura Brewery also offers superb pub meals.

Location: Mildura

Mornington Peninsula Brewery

You will find Mornington Peninsula Brewery nestled in one of Mornington's back streets. Recognised as one of Australia's best craft breweries, free guided tours are offered which include sampling the end product. At the brewery bar and its rustic beer garden, visitors can enjoy a selection of beers and wines, as well as pizzas with dough that is made with beer. There is also regular live entertainment.

Location: Mornington

Nagambie Brewery & Distillery

Nagambie Brewery & Distillery prides itself on creating all its beer, gin, whisky and vodka by hand using the best local ingredients which are then carefully crafted with creative flair. While visiting the brewery, enjoy a generous and tasty meal or drink with stunning water views of Lake Nagambie from the deck or inside the restaurant. Wood fired pizzas and burgers are their speciality.

Location: Nagambie

Queenscliff Brewhouse

Centrally located in Queenscliff, just around the corner from the main street and a short walk from the ferry terminal, is Queenscliff Brewhouse. This is craft beer heaven for beer lovers, with over 200 varieties on tap. Tours of the brewery can be arranged and tastings are available in the tasting room along with share platters of fresh and locally produced food. Visitors to the brewery can also indulge in a huge range of whiskies, rums and gins in the whisky bar and freshly made meals in the family-friendly bistro. There is regular live music at the venue, covering a range of genres, and it is free to watch.

Location: Queenscliff

Red Hill Brewery

This brewery on the Mornington Peninsula is unique in that all the hops used in the beer making process are organic and grown on-site. Enjoy handcrafted ales in this rustic bush setting and if you're hungry, sample some of the delights at the brewery cafe where everything is prepared from either local or home-grown ingredients.

Location: Red Hill

St Andrews Beach Brewery

The fully integrated St Andrews Beach Brewery is set on a 37 hectare property which was once a major horse training facility. Hops, fruit and vegetables are grown on site, with craft beers brewed and poured straight from the stable doors. Visitors can sample and purchase great beer, stroll through the grounds and enjoy either a snack or long lunch at the brewery kitchen.

Starward Distillery

Starward is lively working distillery where visitors can experience guided whisky tasting, a tour of the distillery, whisky masterclasses, cocktails or a chef's selection of grazing plates. You can even fill your own bottle with Starward whisky.

Location: Port Melbourne

Terra Australis Distillery

Terra Australis Distillery is part of a beautiful estate with flourishing gardens and elegant trees. Combining intoxicating aromas, rich flavours and the synergy of herbs, the distillery produces smooth vodkas, fragrant gins and herbal liqueurs. Visit the cellar door and allow highly trained and knowledgeable staff to guide your every tasting experience.

Location: Daylesford

White Rabbit Brewery

White Rabbit Brewery produces Belgian inspired ales with unique and complex characters and aromas. Tour the brewery and check out the barrels, open fermenters, and sample some of their imaginative creations. Make your way to Barrel Hall where you can indulge in ales and tasting plates of cheeses and cured meats.

Location: Geelong

Yack Creek Distillery

Located at the edge of a forest on the serene banks of Yackandandah Creek, the distillery produces whisky, rum, vodka and gin, created using Australian sourced grain and molasses. Enjoy guided tastings, light snacks and tasting platters.

Location: Yackandandah