Why Melbourne’s Craft Beer Scene Rocks

Get Your Fill of Melbourne’s Craftiest Brews

Fill up your squealers and growlers in Melbs’ best craft breweries. We’ve picked our top five to get you started.

After tasting Melbourne's best brews, explore the fresh hoppy vibes of Brisbane.

Where to Stay in Melbourne

Don’t waste valuable beer time with a long hotel commute. Stay close to the craft beer action at one of these great hotels.

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

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66 Aurora Lane

Guest Rating: 4.1 out of 5

Best Western Atlantis Hotel

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Flagstaff Gardens and Etihad Stadium. Melbourne Aquarium and Melbourne Central are also within 1 mi (2 km).

300 Spencer Street

Guest Rating: 4.0 out of 5

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Set within the Southbank shopping/business complex and 200 metres from Yarra River, this modern-style hotel is just across Princes Bridge from the city centre and within 2 km of Vodafone Arena.

Cnr Southgate Ave / Riverside Quay

Guest Rating: 4.1 out of 5

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 15-minute walk of Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre and Etihad Stadium. Melbourne Aquarium and Eureka Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km).

2 Convention Centre Place

Guest Rating: 4.6 out of 5

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

This family-friendly Melbourne hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 10-minute walk of Her Majesty's Theatre and Bourke Street Mall. Melbourne Central and RMIT University are also within 15 minutes.

131-135 Bourke Street

Guest Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne

Blending the zest of the Vibe Hotel brand with the beautiful facade of a heritage building, Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne is located only a couple of blocks from the hub of Melbourne's Collins Street. Southern Cross Station, Etihad Stadium, Melbourne Aquarium, and the Melbourne Convention Centre are all within a quarter mile (0.5 km).

630 Little Collins Streets

Guest Rating: 4.0 out of 5

Pegasus Apart’Hotel

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Flagstaff Gardens, Queen Victoria Market, and Melbourne Central. RMIT University and Bourke Street Mall are also within 15 minutes.

206 A'Beckett Street

Guest Rating: 4.4 out of 5

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

Located in the very heart of the city, the hotel is walking distance to world class shopping, famous theatres, major sporting venues, vibrant entertainment, exceptional restaurants, Crown Casino, and the Melbourne Exhibition and Convention Centre.

328 Flinders Street

Guest Rating: 3.9 out of 5

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street

In the centre of Melbourne’s bustling central business district, this 13-storey hotel is 22 km from Tullamarine Airport.
Citigate Melbourne guestrooms have complimentary high-speed Internet access and cable/satellite TV with premium channels.
The hotel restaurant serves European and Asian cuisine. Complimentary passes to a nearby fitness centre are available.

270 Flinders Street

Guest Rating: 4.0 out of 5

ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel

This family-friendly Melbourne hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute walk of Melbourne Town Hall and Bourke Street Mall. Melbourne Central and Eureka Tower are also within 15 minutes.

215 Little Collins Street

Guest Rating: 3.8 out of 5

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this hotel is within a 5-minute walk of Rialto Towers and Melbourne Aquarium. Etihad Stadium and Eureka Tower are also within 1 mi (2 km).

44 Spencer Street

Guest Rating: 3.3 out of 5

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Located in Melbourne Central Business District, this luxury hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Melbourne Town Hall and Bourke Street Mall. Melbourne Central and RMIT University are also within 15 minutes.

111 Little Collins Street

Guest Rating: 4.3 out of 5

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

This family-friendly Attwood motel is located near the airport, 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from DFO Essendon, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Melbourne Zoo and Melbourne Star Observation Wheel. Melbourne City Baths and Queen Victoria Market are also within 12 mi (20 km).

33 Ardlie Street

Guest Rating: 4.1 out of 5

Oaks on Collins

A central business district address, this hotel is within 1 km of the Stock Exchange, Aquarium, Crown Casino, and the Telstra sports Dome.

480 Collins Street

Guest Rating: 3.5 out of 5

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

This family-friendly Melbourne hotel is located in the entertainment district, within a 5-minute walk of Block Arcade and Bourke Street Mall. Eureka Tower and Melbourne Central are also within 15 minutes.

270 Collins Street

Guest Rating: 4.3 out of 5

Oaks On Market

Melbournes newest all suite hotel!A brand new all suite hotel loacated in the heart of Melbourne and amongst the financial precinct of the CDB.Oaks on Market offers guests 317 luxuriously appointed Studio, One and Two Bedroom Suites. All rooms feature state of the art kitchens, entertainment systems, individual climate control and broadband internet access.Leisure facilities include an indoor heated lap pool, fully equiped gymnasiumm sauna and spa.The hotels lobby lounge serves as a perfect stop before enjoying modern Australian cuisine at Market Brasserie the hotels signature restaurant.All 280 rooms have now completed a soft refurbishment which includes brand new 32 inch flat screen LDS TV's, restyled sofas and contemporary artwork 15 Mile NW Airport, , 5 Mile N Hospital, 2 Mile W Univerity, 1 Mile E Convention Center, 1 Mile E Casino, 1 Mile E Southgate, 1 Mile E Aquarium, 1 Mile E Telstra Dome, 1/2 Mile E AXA Building, 1/2 Mile E ASX, 1/2 Mile Rialto

60 Market Street

Guest Rating: 4.2 out of 5

Beer Festivals in Melbourne

Any time is the perfect time for craft beer, but festival time is the best beer time of all! Plan your next Melbourne visit around one of these great events.

Brewers Feast

Brewers Feast is Melbourne's boutique craft beer and food festival that brings the Abbotsford Convent Gardens alive with a great line-up of live music, great beers and mouthwatering food. Enjoy great beer with great friends 23 - 24 February 2019.

Donut & Beer Festival

Donut doubt the power of the sugary, fried, iced and baked rings to bring a crowd together. You'll find 30 or so donut makers, food vendors, entertainers and a raft of local craft breweries offering the perfect solution to quench your thirst.

Great Australasian Beer Spectapular

GABS beer, cider and food fest presented by Dan Murphy's. With 180 unique beers and ciders, as well as Australia and New Zealand's best brewers, street food, entertainment, mini golf and even an indoor Ferris wheel, it's Disneyland for beer lovers.

Things to Do in Melbourne

Inner City Brewery Tour

By Chillout Travel Winery Tours

Spend an afternoon exploring the varied breweries of Melbourne, getting your fill of local brews and touring the facilities where they're made.

Small-Group Yarra Valley Luxury Food & Wine Tour

By Vinetrekker

Journey into the Australian countryside and soak up the local flavour during a guided food and wine tour. Glimpse breath-taking vistas as you travel to

Booze Makes History Better

By Urban Adventures

This tour includes stops at four iconic Melbourne institutions. The order of the venues may change, but you will visit and have the opportunity to try

Small-Group Rooftop Bar Tour with Drinks

By Walk Melbourne Tours

Experience Melbourne after hours during an evening excursion to 4 rooftop bars. Allow a local guide to lead you to the hippest destinations—from acclaimed

Small-Group Yarra Valley Food, Wine & Wildlife Tour

By Vinetrekker

Uncover the Yarra Valley's vineyard-covered hills and artisanal products as you indulge in a guided wine and cheese tasting, and grab lunch at Yering Station.

Yarra Valley Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Ride & Winery Tour

By Global Ballooning

Rise high above the Yarra Valley in a colourful hot-air balloon during sunrise, rejoicing in fantastic views of the lush hillsides covered with vineyards that

Beer-Inspired Blogs to Whet Your Whistle!

Beer, Bricks and Mortar

By Leroy Wilson

Craft beer fans will spend hours discussing the ingredients that go into their favourite brews. But what about the ingredients that go into a great craft brewery?

A Guide to Australia's Favourite Beer Festivals

By Chris Canty

Australians love craft beer, with 547 breweries dotted around the country. If you can't visit them all, a beer festival is next best thing - here are our favourites.

Brews and Views: Sydney's Best Beer Neighbourhoods

By Expedia

There's no better way to learn the ins and outs of your favourite city than by getting to know its craft beer scene. A Sydney brewery tour will let you to do just that.

Why Melbourne's Craft Beer Scene Rocks

Click here to Vote for your favourite Melbourne brewery.

Get Your Fill of Melbourne’s Craftiest Brews

After tasting Melbourne's best brews, explore the fresh hoppy vibes of Brisbane.

Where to Stay in Melbourne

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Best Western Atlantis Hotel

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Hilton Melbourne South Wharf

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne

Pegasus Apart’Hotel

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street

ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

Oaks on Collins

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

Oaks On Market

Beer Festivals in Melbourne

Brewers Feast

Donut & Beer Festival

Great Australasian Beer Spectapular

Things to Do in Melbourne

Inner City Brewery Tour

Small-Group Yarra Valley Luxury Food & Wine Tour

Booze Makes History Better

Small-Group Rooftop Bar Tour with Drinks

Small-Group Yarra Valley Food, Wine & Wildlife Tour

Yarra Valley Sunrise Hot-Air Balloon Ride & Winery Tour

Beer-Inspired Blogs to Whet Your Whistle!

Beer, Bricks and Mortar

By Leroy Wilson

A Guide to Australia's Favourite Beer Festivals

By Chris Canty

Brews and Views: Sydney's Best Beer Neighbourhoods

By Expedia

Why Melbourne's Craft Beer Scene Rocks

Get Your Fill of Melbourne’s Craftiest Brews

Colonial Brewing Co

Moon Dog Craft Brewery

Mountain Goat Beer

Stomping Ground Brewing Co

The Public Brewery

After tasting Melbourne's best brews, explore the fresh hoppy vibes of Brisbane.

Where to Stay in Melbourne

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Docklands

Best Western Atlantis Hotel

Travelodge Hotel Melbourne Southbank

Hilton Melbourne South Wharf

Citadines on Bourke Melbourne

Vibe Savoy Hotel Melbourne

Pegasus Apart’Hotel

Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Melbourne - Flinders Street

ibis Styles Melbourne, The Victoria Hotel

Great Southern Hotel Melbourne

Stamford Plaza Melbourne

Best Western Airport Motel and Convention Centre

Oaks on Collins

Novotel Melbourne on Collins

Oaks On Market

Beer Festivals in Melbourne

Things to Do in Melbourne

Beer-Inspired Blogs to Whet Your Whistle!

Beer, Bricks and Mortar By Leroy Wilson

A Guide to Australia's Favourite Beer Festivals By Chris Canty

Brews and Views: Sydney's Best Beer Neighbourhoods By Expedia

Beer, Bricks and Mortar

By Leroy Wilson

A Guide to Australia's Favourite Beer Festivals

By Chris Canty

Brews and Views: Sydney's Best Beer Neighbourhoods

By Expedia