I dig the Moon Dog brewery. It certainly helps that there are always different, crazy taste experiments on tap. I've sampled everything from bloody mary to champaign style beers and that's just the tip of the iceberg. (Rumour has it there was a brew made with roast chicken.) While the roast chicken beer might not cater to vegetarians, the pizza van parked out front has some delicious options. I'm a little in love with their dough - which is homemade using yeast from the brewery! The venue has a laid-back vibe. There is mismatched furniture, student lounge style, and quirky decorations which add to the charm. Plus there is a view of the magic-making brewing equipment behind the bar. I haven't managed to attend one personally, but I also hear that they do tours on Saturdays. The beers costs more than Carlton Draught (the Carlton brewery is literally next door) and it's worth it. I definitely recommend a visit. read more

Moon Dog Craft Brewery - Perverse Sexual Amalgam - yes, it's a beer - Breweries Near Me - Abbotsford, VIC

I do really like my craft beers, but it does turn out that not all craft beer breweries are the same. 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. read more

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This place is soooo chill and sooo lovely. Located off the Victoria st in Abbotsford. As I was proceeding to the venue, I couldn't help thinking that it looked sketchy at the first because the surroundings were all industrial storage. Then there was this place, lots of people chilling over pints of microbrew. (My apology for overuse of the word "chill". Coming from Tokyo, this atmosphere is so refreshing and ..... Chill!) And not having a kitchen for food? Then there was a food truck! What a brilliant idea! The night I was there, there was a pizza food truck and they were all gorgeous. Pretty descent size for $16. It was quite reasonable to me. Beers were needless to say top notch. IPA and Pilsner-ish beer were right at my alley. Even though it's been only a few days since I've been in Melbourne, this place tops all the places I've been so far. Because.... So chill!! read more

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Moon Dog has a very cool, eclectic and relaxed vibe that I really enjoyed. You feel like you're just 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. read more

Moon Dog Brewery has fast become one of my favourite places in all of Melbourne. Here are three obvious reasons: 1. INCREDIBLE craft beer. There is truly something for everyone at Moon Dog - sweet, sour, dark or light. I recently tried the Lei Lady Lei, a Hawaiian IPA with hibiscus, as well as a glass of the Puns and Roses, an English Rose IPA - both lip-smackingly delicious. 2. An awesome venue. It's down a laneway (in true Melbourne style) and is built essentially in a warehouse, however still remains a warm and inviting space. There is plenty of seating with a mix of long tables for groups and small barrels for pairs. There is also a bookshelf that doubles as a door. HELLO. 3. Pizza! Moon Dog experimented with a few different food trucks parked out the front however have really hit their stride with the pizza. They come in all your favourite flavours only with much sillier names. I recommend the David Hassle Hock or the Return of the Mack. You will likely find me here most Saturday afternoons. Come say hi! read more

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Moon dog brewery is a sly old dog. Secretly tucked away in a side street away from the roast ducks and neon lights of Victoria street this is a great spot for beers and pizza. Walk into a huge garage filled with big long tables and comfy couches which are great for groups. The beers on tap are delicious and have a range of slightly weird yet yummy flavours- pine lime splice IPA?! They have a food truck out the front that does amazing wood fire pizzas with punny names- David Hassle hock is a winner. This place is good for big groups as there lots of room for standing up or sitting down and they even have a secret room behind a bookcase! read more

Moon Dog Craft Brewery - Breweries Near Me - Abbotsford, VIC

So comfy and laid-back, Moon Dog feels like visiting an old friend, even if it's the first time you've been there. Love the understated feel to the set-up - bang a few couches in, slap a few posters on the walls, and just like that you're ready to open to the public. The beer is delicious, although I've yet to work my way up to the really big guys on offer. You're drinking craft beer from a small brewery, so expect that the beers will be priced accordingly. Every-time we've been there's been families and young kids there, which shows people are there to sample some serious beers but not get sloshed. With that amount of kids there you'd think there would be something more suitable than Coke/Fanta on offer for the little ones, but it's a minor quibble as parents should probably plan ahead. We keep missing it, but on Saturdays they do a tour around 2pm I think, so if you get there at the right time you can add a side of knowledge to your brew. The bar staff are all nice and as laid-back as you would expect from the surroundings. Sometimes you get free popcorn, sometimes you don't. Great when it arrives but maybe don't expect it. As for food, the hipster experience is complete with different food vans setting up out front on different days. First time we were here it was amazing gourmet sausages. On Saturday it was a disappointing pie van - mostly disappointing as they only had about three pies left by 2.30pm. Again, don't expect to find a great snack here but leave yourself open to get a nice surprise if you do. There's some back-street parking on offer, but one of their neighbours is a panel beater and most of the street is lined up with their inventory so you might not be in luck. Best bet is to tram nearby. With the beers being as strong as they are, that's a responsible decision as well as a practical one! Great little place to show off to friends who have yet to hear of it. read more

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Driving up, it felt quite dodgy as this place is tucked away down a small one way street full of warehouses. A classic place for a brewery! First we saw the pizza food truck outside the entrance - not at all how I'd pictured it but makes for a more interesting experience! They had all kinds of unique named pizza options. Considering the special with Mac & cheese then saw it also had Cheetos so opted out as that just didn't seem right! So we went for a simple margarita with the extra toppings. 1 pizza is not quite big enough for 2 to share and 2 would have been too many. So you decide whether you'd like to overindulge or walk out possibly wanting a little more. However a good beer should help curb the hunger! Next up, we walk into the warehouse that gives off a grudge, eclectic yet cosy feel. Sounds weird but that's exactly what it was. They've put together any random old furniture or decor items and the couches looked extremely worn. Approaching the bar, we waited for someone to help us on the beer selections. The server hollered from a distance to ask if we'd been served and we said no. He finished what he was doing and was ready to assist! I asked if they had a paddle and was a bit disappointed to hear they didn't but he was happy to offer a tasting of any of the options. I first tried the IPA and, as he poured, explained it was a fresh batch and how they were really happy with it. I love the fact that they tell you a little background on the beer. That doesn't happen at a normal bar. I could see why they were happy with it - it wasn't too hoppy yet quite flavorful & smooth, almost closer to a pale ale! My partner ordered the black IPA which also had a really nice taste. Two very solid local craft brews! We chose to sit at the small table with the antique looking lampshade. The pizza was brought to us on a wooden paddle with a few napkins. Sorry, no plates! The pizza, well, it did the job. The toppings fell off easily yet the crust was pretty tasty. As we finished our beers, the bar jokes on the back of the coasters kept us fully entertained. Will definitely be back to try more beers! read more

Moon Dog Craft Brewery - Craft IPA & wood fired margarita pizza - Breweries Near Me - Abbotsford, VIC

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Love the vibe at this brewery! Great decor and bustling vibe. Good variety of brews, friendly staff that made nice recommendations. The birthday cake stout was so interesting! Plenty of seating :) read more

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I'm a big fan of breweries, and this one is one of my favourites. It's like hanging out in someone's garage, drinking great beers with the option of cosy lounges or table and chairs. To start, let's look at everything else besides the beers. This place has great atmosphere. The beer brewing tanks tower over the the bar. They have outdoor heaters available, however I'd still suggest wearing something warm in the winter. If Moon Dog gave out blankets, it would solve this problem. They do give away free popcorn, and I don't know what it was, but this popcorn was awesome. When ever we would run out, someone would bring us more. We rode our bikes down there, and while there wasn't anywhere to lock up outside, they let us park the bikes inside the front door. You're probably going to have trouble finding a park if you're driving, but you don't want to be driving to this brewery! Tram stop isn't far away. They have a food van parked out the front, the one they had on the day didn't look that great but that's not a reflection on Moon Dog, rather the food van. Maybe don't expect to go here for a full lunch. Now.. onto the good stuff. Wow. These beers are big, hearty and strong. I think the weakest beer was 6.9%. Usually high alcohol beers tend to be very bitter, but not these. Each beer is very different and it's fun exploring the different flavours. It may take a number of visits to get through the range as 10% alcohol beers hit pretty hard. The bar tenders where fun and knowledgable about the beers. Prices are around the right mark for high alcohol, microbrewery beers. Can't wait to go back. read more

Dope little Brewpub! Lovely service and staff. Everything you need in a local Brewhall read more

Feel like beers in the garage, but not your own homebrew? Check out Moon Dog for excellent brews, crews and chews! It ain't fancy but it sure is fun. read more

Love this place. Secretly tucked away and tended to by those sent to meet friends, foe or flirtation. Wicked beer, wicked bar, wicked fun. You simply have to try this place if you are into beer, fun or food vans. read more

Good music, not terrible pizza (the dough was excellent but the tomato base was bland), pretty good beer for $18 a jug. The speciality beers were uber expensive at $9 for a pot sized glass which is a bit much for a place that couldn't have spent less to decorate. It's a warehouse with a plant and some posters on the wall. Super hipster vibe which should have some more affordable options. read more

Moon dog lies off the beaten track, and at first you may think you have the wrong address details. But keep walking up Duke street and sure enough it's there. Reminiscent of a sibling venue to thousand pound bend, there are couches are place to perch amongst the space, but more importantly it's about the beer. Hopefully it shall stay as it is, with the volume it produces, and not become some huge industrial beer barn. You want Moon dog to be successful but not too much otherwise it will lose that integral sense of character. Great beers, all round. I haven't witnessed it myself, but I'm completely baffled and mystified as to why parents would take their kids here. It's a brewery? Alcohol? Kids and alcohol don't mix. Oh well, I suppose it's better than a Victoria street syringe family outing. read more

Spent a pleasant few hours at the Moon Dog last night. Not normally where we'd go but it was close to accommodation. Great atmosphere and the locals were very friendly and to us out of Towners! Bingo was a treat and the pizzas and beer did the trick. I'd certainly recommend this place to anyone of any age over 18!! read more

Eclectic little brewery in a shed. Wow! Just have to be back here for repeat visits. Winner. Winner.

Amazing beers served in an amazing atmosphere, brewed by amazing guys with amazing taste in music.

This place is brews some bold flavors and has some very unique decor and atmosphere. Plenty of good vibes here for sure. Free popcorn isn't what gets people to come here but it certainly helps. read more

Wonderful beer! Outstanding atmosphere, friendly staff only down side is they were out of t-shirts. Pizza Wagon outside was also very good.