At CBCo Brewing you might forget you’re indoors. It’s filled with trees, a glass garage door that opens out to a sun deck, and lights strung above. The spacious brewery floor allows for a view right down the rows of stainless-steel tanks. They look great in daylight, and even better when the sun falls and they’re lit from above.

A simple food menu offers a range of share plates designed to smash and share over a beer. Cheeseburgers, four-cheese pizza, harissa-marinated cauliflower and corn ribs with cajun seasoning and lime have all made appearances.

The beer is fresh and vibrant and features one-offs and seasonals. The easy-drinking Goldy Lager is a winner and the person pouring it is likely to be one of the brewers. They’re chatty and informative. Ask a few questions and you’re bound to learn something. Other staple pours include the mid-strength Small Ale, a pale ale, an IPA and a cider.

CBCo Brewing was founded in Margaret River in 2004, and since then has evolved into the Morris Hospitality. The company owns a number of venues around Australia. In Melbourne its properties include Lucky Coq, Half Moon and Albert Park Hotel.