Mismatch Brewing Co.

Every brewhouse needs a home. Adelaide-born Mismatch Brewing has found its own in a handsome bluestone pub overlooking Whitmore Square (at the former site of Sparkke at the Whitmore).

The venue is far more intimate than Mismatch’s main brewery, Lot 100 , which they share with other four other brands, and seats just 45 people.

Look under the hood, however, and you’ll find plenty of links to Lot 100 – including the presence of Shannon Fleming (ex- Orana) in the kitchen. The menu itself is not your average pub fare. Fleming collaborates with the on-site brewers to incorporate flavours similar to what they’re using. There might be kingfish garnished with hops, brined chicken with barley wine and bread sauce, or pipis (small clam-like shellfish) with hop cider and saltbush.

For your thirst, there are 16 taps behind the bar which include a core range of lager, session ale and pale ale; one that swings between strawberry sour in summer and dark in winter; and rotating, limited-edition products.

There’s also a dedicated guest tap that might feature Mismatch’s Lot 100 partners – including two 78 Degrees cocktails and drops from Hills Cider. Co-founder Leigh Morgan (also the co-founder of online retailer Vinomofo) has shaped the approachable wine list, which features easy-drinking wines and notable shirazes available by the glass, bottle, or as takeaways from the bottle store.