Melbourne craft beer scene is Australia's deepest. The 10 below show why.
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The 10 best craft beer bars in Melbourne
01 · Melbourne
Richmond
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Brewery taproom · Iconic
Iconic Melbourne craft brewery.
Order: Their flagship Hightail Ale
02 · Melbourne
Collingwood
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Brewery + restaurant
Collingwood brewery taproom and restaurant.
Order: Their flagship Gipps St Pale Ale
03 · Melbourne
Beechworth
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Country brewery
Country Victorian brewery with Melbourne presence.
Order: Their flagship Beechworth Pale Ale
04 · Melbourne
Southbank
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German-style + craft beer
Southbank German-style beer hall with craft beer focus.
Order: A wheat beer with sausages
05 · Melbourne
Port Melbourne
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Brewery taproom
Port Melbourne craft brewery.
Order: Their flagship Bertie Pilsner
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06 · Melbourne
Spotswood
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Brewery taproom · Iconic
Iconic Melbourne craft brewery.
Order: Their flagship Sunset Ale
07 · Melbourne
Abbotsford
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Brewery taproom · Quirky
Abbotsford quirky craft brewery.
Order: Their experimental seasonal
08 · Melbourne
Abbotsford
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Brewery + restaurant
Abbotsford brewpub.
Order: Their seasonal IPA
09 · Melbourne
St Kilda
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20 taps · Casual
St Kilda craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of three Australian craft IPAs
10 · Melbourne
CBD
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Casual craft beer pub
CBD casual craft beer specialist.
Order: A flight of Melbourne craft beers
More Melbourne craft beerThe full Melbourne craft-beer index by neighbourhood.
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How Melbourne drinks craft beer
Mountain Goat and Stomping Ground are essential. Most peak between 7 and 10 PM.
