Breweries on the Mornington Peninsula
Independent brewing is part of the Peninsula's drinks story alongside the wineries. These are the taprooms and brewpubs worth planning an afternoon or a dinner around.
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Independent brewing is part of the Peninsula's drinks story alongside the wineries. These are the taprooms and brewpubs worth planning an afternoon or a dinner around.
Peninsula breweries
Taprooms and brewpubs, by where they sit on the Peninsula.
12-14 Brasser Ave, Dromana VIC 3936 · $$
A polished industrial taproom next door to the Dromana drive-in, core beers, rolling seasonals, and the easiest bayside brewery stop on the Peninsula.
72 Watt Rd, Mornington VIC 3931 · $$
The in-town craft brewery bar, a working brewhouse, the full core range on tap, and live music on Friday nights in a warehouse taproom.
88 Shoreham Rd, Red Hill South VIC 3937 · $$
The Peninsula's original craft brewery, Belgian-style ales from the only estate hop farm in Victoria.
160 Sandy Rd, Fingal VIC 3939 · $$
Former horse-training stables turned sprawling brewery destination, wood-fired kitchen, acres of lawn, and Sunday roasts all year round.
2/4 Brasser Ave, Dromana VIC 3936 · $$
Australia's first dedicated gluten-free brewery, unexpectedly good beer, a small unfussy taproom, and worth the drive to Dromana.
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