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15 Pub & Brewery Nights in Australia That Survive a Second Look

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A holiday always runs one day short. These 15 pub & brewery nights are the ones that earn the spare day, priced and timed so the decision takes minutes rather than an evening.

Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc - Tokar Estate brings the broadest wine range
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Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

1.Laid back, Yarra Valley Wine Tour: Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer + Choc

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,552 reviews · from $93Our pick

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring the Yarra Valley from central Melbourne with Teepee Tours. You can taste wine, cider, gin, beer, and chocolate, with stops shaped around the group. Guides such as Matt, Callum, Andrew, and Peter are known for keeping the day friendly and flexible. Lunch is at your own cost, and the tour returns to Melbourne.

“A great day where you get to visit multiple wineries, and also try gin and chocolate. Our tour guide Callum was great fun and we really enjoyed it.”

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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option - Yering Station sets the tone
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Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

2.Epic Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch, Chocolate & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,819 reviews · from $139

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with Dancing Kangaroo Tours. Small groups visit four wineries, share a two-course lunch with wine, and finish at a chocolate factory. On selected options, swap the final winery for Four Pillars gin or Watts River beer. Guides such as Sean, Stefan, Posi, and Danny add local color.

“Great tour, small company very knowledgeable owner, visited some great vineyards and bought their fantastic wines.”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour - Meeting in East Melbourne at 8:45am
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour

3.Yarra Valley Wine, Cider, Gin, Beer, & Choc Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 719 reviews · 8 hours · from $92

Spend eight hours exploring the Yarra Valley from Melbourne with TeePee Tours. Taste wine at Yering Farm and Tokar Estate, then choose between gin, beer, extra wine, chocolate, and lunch venues. Guides such as Matt, Callum, Aydin, and Andrew keep the day social, flexible, and easygoing, with a shared Spotify playlist on the bus.

“A great variety of experiences from Wine to Gin to Chocolate. Our guide, Peter, made the day extra enjoyable with his witty commentary. Her had an extremely fun day out and throughly recommend.”

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Melbourne's Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories - What the changing route really means
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Melbourne’s Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories

4.Melbourne’s Living Laneway Scene: Local Bars and Their Stories

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 542 reviews · from $63

Follow a local guide through Melbourne’s laneways and visit four changing venues, from classic pubs and whisky rooms to rooftop bars and speakeasies. Guides such as Ian, Hugo, Simon, Laura, and Alex tailor the route to your tastes. The group is limited to 12, and drink inclusions should be confirmed when booking.

“The drinks were all lovely, but the sense of discovering these hidden bars was amazing. The tour guide was great, really elevated the energy of the tour. Ended the tour with new friends and great memories”

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Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch - Pickup, bus time, and the shape of the day
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Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch

5.Margaret River Wine, Brewery & Distillery Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 488 reviews · from $129

Spend about 6.5 hours visiting handpicked Margaret River wineries, local producers, a chocolate stop, and a regional brewery. Pickup begins around 9:30 am, lunch and tastings are included, and guides such as Dan, Simon, Nico, and Russell bring different styles to the day. Brewery drinks after included tastings cost extra.

“It was a great day out. Different winery's and a couple places that had beer. Excellent lunch. Great group of people”

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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour - Four pubs, four chances to see Sydney differently
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The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

6.The Rocks Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 447 reviews · from $82

Spend 2.5 hours walking The Rocks with a guide such as Dave, Doug, Craig, or Pinno. Visit four historic pubs, enjoy a 285ml beer, wine, cider, or soft drink at each, and hear stories about convicts, larrikin gangs, the 6 o’clock Swill, plague, ghosts, and the fight to preserve this old Sydney quarter.

“What a great night to learn about the history and have a few beers! We had a lot of fun throughout this tour.”

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Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch. - Wineries, beer, and food in one itinerary
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Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

7.Margaret River Winery, Brewery Tour with Gourmet Lunch.

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 401 reviews · from $157

Spend about seven hours touring Margaret River wineries, a craft brewery, and gourmet food producers in an air-conditioned minivan. Guides such as Adam, Peter, Rhys, and Steve bring local wine, Aboriginal, and pioneer stories to life. Tastings include wine, beer, cheese, chocolate, and optional Australian wild foods at lunch.

“the whole day from start to finsh was great, good winerys & brewerys friendly staff everywhere we went great bus driver, lovely lunch and all thr wines and beers were fantastic”

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Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour - Meeting in Surry Hills at 2:30 pm
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Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour

8.Sydney Beer and Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 394 reviews · from $110

Meet in Surry Hills at 2:30 pm for a three to three-and-a-half-hour tour of Sydney breweries. Your guide, possibly Matt or Tom, chooses the day’s stops based on who is brewing. Expect behind-the-scenes visits, generous beer tastings, local brewing stories, and air-conditioned minivan transport.

“Loved it, was a birthday present for my hubby. I personally don't like beer, but enjoyed the vibe and ciders”

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XXXX Brewery Tour - Meeting your guide at 20 Paten Street
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XXXX Brewery Tour

9.XXXX Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 345 reviews · from $29

At Brisbane’s historic XXXX Brewery, your guide explains the brewery’s story, brewing methods, machinery, and packaging line before leading three beer tastings and a perfect-pour lesson. Guides such as Paul, Ken, Josh, and Dan bring plenty of personality. Add a burger and fries for $18, and book a weekday if you want the best chance of seeing bottles in motion.

“Very interesting tour. It gave us the history of the brewery right up to today’s new innovations. Our guide was very thorough and willing to answer all our questions. Very nice man.”

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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch & Gin/Beer Option - Leaving Melbourne at 9:00am
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Melbourne: Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch & Gin/Beer Option

10.Yarra Valley Wine Tour + Lunch & Gin/Beer Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 333 reviews · 8h 30m · from $137

Travel from Melbourne to the Yarra Valley in a small adult-only group, visiting four wineries with tastings and a two-course lunch at Soumah. You can swap the final winery for Four Pillars Gin Distillery or Watts River Brewery. Guides such as Posi, Sean, Stefan, Karen, and Danny keep the day social and informative.

“A great experience and a wonderful way to spend a day. Our guide, Posi, was excellent. Very informative and friendly, and a pleasure to spend the day with.”

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Broome Trio Afternoon Adventure: Brewery, Museum & Crocodile Park - Broome Historical Museum: a useful first chapter
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Broome Trio Afternoon Adventure: Brewery, Museum & Crocodile Park

11.Broome Trio Afternoon Adventure: Brewery, Museum & Crocodile Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $93

Spend four hours exploring Broome with a local guide such as Georgia, Gabby, Stef, or Candy. Visit the Broome Historical Museum, stop at Matso’s for complimentary ginger and mango beer samples, then watch crocodile feeding at Malcolm Douglas Crocodile Park. Transport, entry fees, commentary, water, and hotel pickup are included.

“This wa one of the best holidays I have experince in my travesl to ver 92 nations around the globe. The tour guides were welll informed and informative. I liked the spirit they brought to the experieinces. The most memorable were the ancient Read more”

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Melbourne: Laneway Bar Tour Where Locals Drink - Meeting at Gordon Reserve
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Melbourne: Laneway Bar Tour Where Locals Drink

12.Laneway Bar Tour Where Locals Drink

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 289 reviews · from $59

Join an English-speaking local guide for a three-hour walk through Melbourne’s CBD, stopping at four established bars chosen from a trusted local network. Expect one included drink, stories about the city’s drinking culture, varied venues, and practical recommendations for more places to try. Guides may include Hugo, Ian, Julia, Laura, or Beau.

“Great guide! I came solo and there was a big group and everyone was so friendly! Love the idea of the whatsapp group. Will definitely recommend!!”

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Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats - Beerenberg adds a seasonal farm experience
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Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats

13.Experience Hahndorf & Barossa: Gourmet lunch, Wine, Beer & Treats

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 286 reviews · from $121

Travel from Adelaide to Hahndorf and the Barossa Valley with an English-speaking guide such as Amanda or Hermit. The day combines German village streets, seasonal strawberry picking, Melba’s Chocolate Factory, two wine tastings, a gourmet lunch at Kies Family Wines and Maggie Beer’s Farm Shop. Beer is not included, so plan on wine-focused tasting.

“Very informative guide , didn't talk all the time only when we needed to know something or to look out for something we would miss with out local knowledge.”

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Big Night Out Pub Crawl - 8pm at The Scary Canary
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Big Night Out Pub Crawl

14.Big Night Out Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 274 reviews · from $35

Start at The Scary Canary at 8pm, then follow hosts through 3 Wise Monkeys, Scruffy Murphy’s, and Side Bar. You get drinks, pizza, snacks, games, club entry, discounts, and a ready-made social group. Hosts including Jemma, Dom, Lisa, and Kosta have helped create the friendly, high-energy mood.

“I had a great time and met very awesome people! The hosts were very hospitable and made sure everyone had a good time.”

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Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour - Four pubs, four drinks, one compact route
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Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

15.Sydney The Rocks Historical Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · from $82

Walk through The Rocks with a local guide such as Nick, Simon, Doug, or Dave, stopping at four historic pubs for four included drinks. You’ll hear stories about Sydney’s early days, visit places that are easy to miss alone, and finish back at Harts Pub. Bring a meal plan, since food is not included.

“Doug was an outstanding guide. He blended in the local history with pub stories. The tour was both enriching and refreshing. A must do item when in Sydney!”

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