This thirst-quenching beer odyssey will take you through the best of the best on the Melbourne brew scene, from its largest brewery to those craft beers that only the true Melbourne locals know about all the while learning about the history behind Melbourne’s favourite tipple.

Your beer tour starts at the Sir William John Clarke Memorial, then you'll get the train to one of the city's up-and-coming neighbourhoods, an area that is home to some of Melbourne’s best brewers. After an intro from your guide, you’ll head off to the first drinking den. Whilst you sip on your first beer, you’ll learn about the rogue settlement of the city, and how the Melbourne beer scene came to be, from the city’s first pub to the outlandish colonial rules governing drinking in the southern capital.

We mix it up depending on which neighbourhood we are in and where is best for the day you've booked. Venues range from breweries in industrial areas to classic pubs, bowling clubs and record bars – but the one thing they all have in common is a passion for the brew! Along the way, we'll dive into some good beer drinking snacks to make sure the night is not all totally liquid. You'll be able to witness the change and uprising of Melbourne’s unique laneway bar scene where you can try some microbrew while learning about the modern era of Melbourne’s relationship with beer.

The group tour accommodates up to 12 people, but you can choose the private option for a cool experience with your friends!

Discover Melbourne’s beer scene and learn all about its relationship with beer
Sip on beers in three different locations, from iconic Melbourne pubs to secret breweries and taste popular local pub food
Join a small group of maximum 12 people or choose the private option for a more intimate experience with your friends

For the safety of you and other guests, we strongly recommend you bring a mask with you to the tour. Your guide will inform you of the latest government recommendations, and whether a mask is required
Our guides may ask to collect your contact information at the start of the tour, for contact tracing purposes only
The itinerary and routes may be modified to avoid crowds and public transport
Please refrain from joining the tour if you are experiencing any symptoms associated with Covid-19
Travelers under 18 years of age are not permitted to join this tour
Please ensure you have a Myki with enough credit to catch the train or tram out to the venue for the evening. Your guide can help you purchase one at Southern Cross (approx $6 + credit) if you don't have one
The private tour requires a minimum group size of two travelers. A solo traveler may still book this private experience but will be charged the base rate for two travelers
If any of the venues are closed, suitable replacement venues will be visited instead
Please wear nice, smart-casual clothing. No flip-flops (thongs) permitted. Remember that Melbourne’s weather can be unpredictable and the tour will run rain, hail or shine, so bring an umbrella or coat if needed