Fantastic light ambience, terrific service by Hannah and Nick, and delicious crunchy hot chips,…read moreburgers , steaks and pizzas. Great for families, groups and even just a couple for a lazy afternoon. Tours occur on both Saturday and Sunday at 3:00 sharp.

One thing is for sure, Stomping Ground has definitely improved since they first opened…read more I first checked them out when they just had opened up, and I couldn't believe it, but I was disappointed. In the beer options and the choice of food available. Nothing said this is a place for craft beer. Lucky thing that since then, the times have changed. Stomping Ground grew up and learned how to 'Walk this Way.' On my most recent visit, I was flabbergasted to look over the menu. Wow now there are food options that are perfect to compliment their tasty beer. And which beer you may think? That's okay, they have two pre-set paddle choices. One for a beer snob, the other for a beer-beginner. Both provide you with a good introduction to the beers of Stomping Ground. It's always been a great space. It's open, there are shared tables and a high ceiling- giving you those industrial feels. There's also bar side, with even more tables under a glass ceiling- it opens up during summer time and is the place to go and enjoy the beer and the atmosphere. And (if this applies to you) there's a play house area for the kiddies to muck around. The owners are the guys who put on GABS -so they know a thing or two about beer. You should also check out their St. Kilda pub, The Local Taphouse.

I'm glad we decided it to take the tram across town to this brewpub. The beer listings were…read moreplentiful with great varied choices of their own beer and that of guest taps. Pizza is the main thing mostly on the menu, and we were delighted about the pizza we ordered. The fillings were plentiful and the crushed was nice and chewy. This is a small taproom setting, but it felt very comfortable and the bartender were all very helpful and nice.

Great craft beers in a comfy setting in South Melbourne. The Electric Socks Pale Ale was crisp and…read morehoppy, and the Red Roo IPA was full and fruity. Get the tasting board and try a bunch.

I do really like my craft beers, but it does turn out that not all craft beer breweries are the…read moresame. This place is case in point because I have to admit that the selection wasn't all that great. The thing was that the menu wasn't all that great. Look, the beers that they produce tend to be good, but unfortunately not many of the ones that they had here were all that great. I guess the problem was that the menu wasn't all that easy to read. It was nice, but not the great.

Moon Dog has a very cool, eclectic and relaxed vibe that I really enjoyed. You feel like you're…read morejust hanging out in someone's garage. It's hidden down a side industrial road and most times they have a wood-fired pizza food truck outside. We came on a weeknight close to closing and the place was bustling! We had to wait in line to order a drink at the bar but then were able to grab some seats on the worn-in couches and cozy chairs. The tap list had a wide variety of interesting brews. I think I went with some sort of IPA and wasn't disappointed. This was a great find with an unpretentious crowd and away from all the tourist areas.

Being in Australia...I needed some local beers! I looked on Yelp for a brewery and found this spot…read more I'm so glad that I did! When I walked in I was greeted and asked if I wanted to sit outside or inside. I opted for inside. After being seated I was told to either order off the QR code or go up to the bar. After a look over the menu, I saw that flights were available. This was my best option to try a variety of beers! I walked up the bar to place my order. Elphie (sorry if that's spelled wrong!) helped me. I told her I was from NY and wanted to try the best Australian beers; minus IPAs and sours. I asked her to pick the beers for my flight. She did an amazing job and I loved all of her choices. Each beer was unique and had great flavor. Thank you for your wonderful selection! For food I ordered the cheese plate. While it was delicious and paired well with the beers I realized I should have ordered some "cooked" food so that I could've tried something the kitchen has to offer as I'm sure it would have been delicious. I will absolutely come back here again when I'm on this side of the equator! I highly recommend coming here...Aussie local or not...this is the spot!

Well, we were wandering around a rather quiet Docklands, looking for a place to have a drink when…read morewe came across this brewery. The timing was pretty good in that regards, and as it turned out, this brewery was actually pretty good, but that is something that I have come to expect from a lot of these small time breweries. Yeah, the beer selection was really good, and the staff quite pleasant as well. What was even better was that the atmosphere was quite laid back, and it really wasn't all that noisy. This definitely turned out to be one of those places that I really liked.

Good selection of IPA with local flare, enjoyed the 86 hazy, melon Dew, the iii triple is…read moresurprisingly smooth for 11.2%. Bartenders are knowledgeable and very chill atmosphere for Sunday afternoon.

This is a great microbrewery with an awesome range of beers on tap. Quiet enough to chill, but…read morerowdy enough for a laugh. I'd recommend it for a chilled evening with good mates.

Kangaroo entree was so salty. I couldn't eat it. The entree was rushed through after the kitchen…read morewas closed because the server forgot to send in the order. The Service was lacking because there was only one server for the entire busy pub who was also the bartender. Poor planning of staffing.

Brew Pub with about ten brews on tap. We each has something different and everyone liked their…read morechoice. Typically Australian, I guess, one has to order drinks at the bar and carry back to the table. Likewise, food is ordered at the bar but brought to your table. Menu typically pub like. We had Calimari, a burger and Parma. Now, coming from an Italian area in the US, I had misgivings about Chicken Parm at a Celtic type pub in Australia. I found a large chicken cutlet, breaded and fried, covered with red sauce and Mozzarella cheese to rival any Italo club at home. Oddly though, it came with fries and salad rather than Pasta. But, the portion was so large I didn't miss my ziti. There were three rooms, two with bars, one with pool table plus an upper level I didn't visit. Lots of room. Restrooms were big, multi unit facilities, one for men, one for women. I thought the men's room could have used a scrub down but, I'm old and some things bother me more than others. Three pints and a glass of house wine cost $42.00 AU .which didnt bother this US tourist since I could say it was really 25% less to me and no tip. Our room had live entertainment on this early, Thursday evening...a singer/guitarist playing songs from 50s through 80s. Outdoor seating with gas heaters for chilly nights. I thought it was a fine intro for my first night in Melbourne

Hey, it's a brewery, so that should probably tell you everything that you actually need to know…read moreabout the place. In fact it is one of the 'independent' breweries (and I say that in quotes because most of them have been bought up by the big brewers these days). It's a pretty nice place mind you, and of course the beer selection is pretty awesome. There is also plenty of room to sit down at, including an outdoor terrace out the front. Definitely worth making your way down here for some cold ones.

A slightly off the track pub within walking distance of Spotswood station, Two Birds Brewing has…read morefriendly staff with good recommendations. I'm not a beer drinker, but I got a variety I could try on my little tasting paddle. I also loved their special of the day which was a sour beer aged in wine barrels! The food is also delicious and is reasonably priced. The pickles are fresh and there were a mixture of vegetables. The haloumi is just yum and offset by a nice dip. The hot dogs were great. I just wish there was more potato salad! The atmosphere of the place is relaxed, with the rear section near the beer tanks.

Molly Rose is a tiny brewery in an area fast becoming a craft brew hotspot in Melbourne. The focus…read morehere seems to lean towards the sour end of the brewing spectrum, but there are several other beer (and wine) options if that not your thing. Keep an eye out for seasonal releases. Toasties and assorted bar snacks available also, and dogs are welcome.

Great beers, sours but smooth sours. Some of the best beer we had in Melbourne. The staff we meet…read more(Lindsay and Max) were not only very friendly but very knowledgeable. Cozy setting. Give them a shot you not regret it.