#72 for 2021 This was our 1st night going out to eat of many. My cousin brought me here because she thought it would be cool thing to see. First of all this place is huge with several dining areas. They can accommodate several events or parties ranging from 40 to 300. Up to 1400 in their hotel facility. It is a brewery stoked well with their own. There's 6 of them plus other a few others from around the world.. They may have more now. When you walk there is a wall of kegs you can take selfies at. We did. It's a bit confusing once you get past that trying to figure out where you order or where you sit. The way it works you walk around looking at the different menus and offerings. There's lots to walk around too. I did it twice before deciding killing about 30minutes. Some stations were for specific items. Like one for the beer on tap. Another for desserts. I decided to go big and ordered the T-bone. It was a good size steak complemented with a only a baked potato. Over all presentation sure left something to be desired.  You could order some sides like a salad or something but I decided to pass to make sure I had room to finish. This was cooked to perfection. Juicy and seasoned. I wish I had some rice to soak up the juices off the plate. My wife had the regular burger.  And it was the same for her. We also tried the fish and chips my cousin ordered to share with her husband. Nothing wow there but it was delicious. The area we were in is called the Bistro. It is the main hub where most people will be. We found a table for 4 of us but no chairs. We waited for the buzzer to go off longer than expected but happy when we it did lite up. The Sports Lounge has one huge hi-def LED screen surrounded by several smaller screens. What ever is happening in the sports world you can catch it all here. Wasn't too noisy when I was checking it out but I could see this getting loud. Be sure to check out these other areas too. Kids are welcome in Playland where you will want to bring them. Run around all they want burning off  energy. It does get loud in there. The Sky Lounge has its own bar overlooking the Sports Bar. Great for meetings. If you want high ceilings with an indoor garden that basques in the glow of natural light that will be the Atrium. This would be good for baby showers and small events with a more personal nature. During happy hour it's $5.00 for the taps and wines. Mon to Fri 11am - 3pm take advantage of the $15.00 lunch specials that include their Core Range brews. I think this is a great place to visit having lots to offer. Australian Brewery can be the spot for many events with good food creating those special moments. We sure had one. read more

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Great place to unwind and relax. However, be warned that if you are hungry then you better reconsider coming here because here there is significant waiting time. Two separate counters for food order and drinks. Get queue for food order then get in queue for drinks order and mind you your waiting time in queue can be significant because it doesn't move fast. At the order counter they ask you for table no, and if you are alone then you probably point to the direction where a table is free, but by the time you are done queueing for food and drinks that table probably will be taken read more

The Australian Brewery - Great place to unwind and relax with a glass of Pinot Noir - Breweries Near Me - Rouse Hill, NSW

I come here a lot, whether for a few beers or food. If you don't have kids go around the back, it's quieter and no kids. If you do have kids there's a great play area next to the bistro. They have great food, always fresh & filling. You do have to order your veges separate if you order a steak but the meals are so big you won't need it. The brews are exceptional, some not so good! But worth getting a flight & giving it a go. Membership is free & entitles you to cheaper food & drinks & you build points which you can convert to free stuff. Great place, like I said I come a lot. Only downside is after 8 they don't like scruffy clothing or Men to have visible tattoos which doesn't make sense to me. I have a almost full leg sleeve & don't have to cover it, yet my husband has several on his arms and was asked to. I had given this place 5 stars but I've had to drop it to 4. In the back area is the smoking place right open to the rear lounge/extra dining area. It's really off putting because all you can smell is the smoke. read more

I love microbreweries, & when they serve good food, too, I dare say I fall in love with them. The Australian Hotel & Brewery proudly showcases their brewing tanks in the front of the dining area, which also features a "Kids Dining Room & Adventure Playground". In the back are billiard tables, a standing bar, & keno. Very family-friendly. Each weekday features a different special, & on Wednesdays they have pub trivia (which I have yet to try, but want to). So, the reason you're reading: the food & beer. Let's start with what's important. Their beer is great, so far as I've sampled it as yet. I'm not a fan of steam ales in general & true to form, I found theirs bland, but overheard many other patrons discussing how great it is, so it must just not be to my taste. The Mexican, on the other hand - brilliant. I'm not good with beer terminology, so let's just say I like it so much I don't feel the need to even try anything else. But a true Yelper would never stop at one, so today I'm dutifully trying another, & I have to say that the Pale Ale is quite nice, too. It goes well with both my salad & my partner's fish & chips, which I'm shamelessly pilfering. So, the food. It's good. It's quite good. It's not brilliant, but considering the place is huge, the kitchen is open, & they use buzzers to alert you when to get your food, I didn't expect it to be. Some quick thoughts on the dishes I've tried: Garlic Bread ($6): very tasty. We order it every time. Pulled pork roll with chips & coleslaw ($18): fantastic flavour, but ever so slightly dry. This is a crime I'm willing to overlook given the taste. Portuguese chicken & chips ($10 on Wednesday): not sure what they think makes it "Portuguese", but it's tender & moist & the salt-&-pepper flavouring is lovely. Chicken & avocado salad ($17): rather simple, but very good. Really hits the spot when I'm craving something light. Beer battered fish & chips ($26): a bit more heavily battered than I usually prefer, but not problematically so at all. I quite like it. The tartare sauce is super tasty. read more

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Average, expensive food with good, interesting beer. Is it really worth the drive when you can buy the beers at Dan Murphy's? First, the beers (off the $10 paddle): - the Australian Pale Ale was the standout. Less hoppy than the Session, it struck a perfect balance with its deep, round body in the mouth. Very satisfying and perfect antidote to the searing autumn sun. - the Seis Hermanos was, initially, disappointing - as bland as a Corona (perhaps because it followed the APA). However, the corn sweetness from the maize bursts out of that deceptive start and leaves the longest finish of them all. Different from what is usually on offer, I'd definitely have it again. - the Session IPA was, well, a session IPA. A fresh, hoppy, fruity IPA but not as bitter and in your face as the more hipster versions of this style. I enjoyed it fresh off the tap but there are literally dozens of equivalent ones on the market. Beautiful orange colour perfect for autumn. - the stout, Into The Void, was the most disappointing. More bitter than Guinness, it did not compensate by an increase in body or taste. Flat and overcharred is not a good stout. I had high expectations from the oatmeal description! Nevertheless, this explains why this is the one beer in the line up at the entrance that has no medals. - can't speak for the mango whatever, but she who had it finished it, so, I guess it's alright. More than 50% good is pretty good for a brewery. I'll be seeking the beers in Singapore. Amazingly for a "brewery", the servers behind the bar admitted to not having tasted any of the beers and were unable to make a recommendation. They also were unable to locate a beer menu (there is a separate room with descriptions written on a chalk board). They did know about the two specials (a radler and a sour). The food: Unfortunately this could have been taken out of the freezer at a major supermarket chain and it would not have been much worse. The smoked BBQ pork and brisket had little smoke; the wings the exception, perhaps because of their excellent sauce. Both pork and beef looked like they spent some time under a heat lamp, dessicated and a little off colour, although the pork at least retained some moisture. The potato was a great size at least (unlike the meat portions). The chicken tenders (probably called something else) could similarly have come out of one of these cardboard boxes in the frozen section. I should have known, given the size of the menu. Unfortunately the prices do not favour experimentation to find the few items that are the specialty of the house. The tables next to us had pizzas which looked on the charred side. Pub food. At non-pub prices. The location: It's a nice drive through the hills, especially in autumn, with some beautiful views towards the mountains and relatively light traffic. Plenty of parking space even on a weekend. The main room is spacious, well lit and relatively quiet, the high ceiling of the children area unfortunately make it a cathedral of screams, but that's life with kids... they certainly enjoyed being able to play. The crowd was relaxed, plenty of tattoos and T shirts (although no shorts, but it is cold this week), quite a few biker groups, both the speed rocket and the Harley varieties, and of course tons of families. If I lived nearby I would also come chill out with a beer. Conclusion: The problem was that we expected a food destination and a brewery and instead it's a local pub/club (upstairs is a dance floor) that happens to be quite large and serve craft beers. Nice enough, if that's your thing, but probably not worth the drive. My guess is they started off with good intentions and then the crowd defaulted to a pub crowd rather than beer lovers due to the distance from the city or even the denser parts of the hills. read more

The Australian Brewery - BBQ mixed platter. - Breweries Near Me - Rouse Hill, NSW

There are only 5 or 6 beers to choose from, really not the quantity that you would expect from a brewery and not a good variety of types of beer. The food was overpriced and standard bar food. Wifi did not work, even after attempting multiple times to log in through Facebook. The restaurant is massive, and would be good for parties or other large groups. Has lots of TVs and is good for sports. Also is family friendly, which also means there are lots of screaming children running around. read more

So Ive been here a few times and will never return. I was having a beer with a mate, stayed until around 8pm and then was told I had to leave. Apparently wearing shorts was no allowed after 8pm. Mind you dozens of woman were walking around with shorts on, very short skirts or wearing very little. I complained to management the next day and they didn't really care. So if I come back ever again, I will document my visit and Ill be more than happy to take them to court for sexual discrimination. If you want to be treated like a second class citizen come visit this place, read more

Very satisfied with The Brewery! Not only is it a great clubbing atmosphere for young people on Thursdays but it can be very family and dining orientated. I often come here for friends birthday dinners and family get-together lunches. It has a large kids play area and it can get rather full and noisy during the day so id recommend booking and going at a later hour if you want a relaxing meal with friends. Prices can be steep but are worth it. There is also many great dinner deals, including very cheap steaks, schnitzels and chicken dishes depending on the night for around $10-13. Came on my birthday and got a schnitzel with chips for only $12 and couldn't finish the whole thing. Very worth it. Was also very happy with a burger I ordered, served on a unique wooden tray. Very rustic with an Australian themed layout with many tables and spacious areas, outdoor and smoking areas, separated kids areas etc etc Bar does not fail to disappoint with many drink options and beers very nice quality read more

The Australian Brewery - schnitzel and chips only $12 on the schnitzel deal night !! (I think Tuesday?) - Breweries Near Me - Rouse Hill, NSW

One of the Best family friendly pub in the hills. Separate okay areas for big and little kids. Although the place gets packed. read more

The food tasted so dry and it tasted like it was cooked up yesterday and reheated and not worth the money spent

Don't go here I am a member and my daughter was treated badly by security last night when one of her 4 friends has lost his wallet and only had his passport They had tickets to the Jackass show but were refused entry so they lost money for the show Even when they asked to speak to the manager they were refused They then rang the Brewery and spoke to the manager who was unhelpful and still didn't allow them entry I will not be back and will cut up my member card Very bad customer service you should be ashamed of yourselves read more

**DO NOT RECOMMEND ** We had an event there in the tap house, we put down a large bar tab and exclusively stated only house wine and house beer (confirmed/signed all in writing) the bar tab ran out ridiculously fast and when looking at the receipt it was an open bar - vodka, pims you name it and it was there. When we confronted the staff about this all we get is "we are looking into it" with no follow up. We have our membership card which was suppose to mean 10% off drinks but when looking at the tab this was not applied. The beer taps were constantly running out or having issues and for 65-70 people we had one bar staff member who was really slow and allowing people to order whatever they wanted telling them it was on the tab. The food was good but service was shocking, getting in contact the next day we got little response and not much help at all. Still not resolved and it was last month! Won't be rushing back anytime soon. read more

Not impressed. Overall the presentation of the how building looks is wonderful, gorgeous material design. The place looks very high class, so one would assume it is. However upon entering, it was packed with customers, most of which were little children screaming everywhere. Putting that past, we then ordered our meal. Unsure of which desk to order at, we asked a chef who abruptly told us to go around the front. At the front, the order staff were kind and took out order quickly, however eluding o the fact that there were no tables currently available as most were reserved. For 10 minutes after ordering we searched for a table to no avail at which point we asked the order staff to help, only one bothered. After another 10 minutes a fold up table was assembled. Quite poor form considering the meal for 4 people (single course mind you and no drinks) was $95. Luckily, the food was good, but was tainted by the past negative experience. Most likely won't be returning again. read more