brookvale bars
Freshwater Brewing Company
Bar
It's “relaxed backyard meets beachside bliss” vibes at this pastel-splashed taproom. Sip your way through easy-drinking brews, then dig into a fish finger sandwich or a ploughman’s board. For the non-beer-drinkers there’s an interesting wine list and spritzes on tap.
Seadrift Distillery
Bar
The country’s first alcohol-free distillery and “So-Bar” is set within a spacious warehouse on Sydney’s northern beaches. Try the distillery’s beach-inspired zero-proof gin in a lively cocktail, or choose from a range of other local and international booze-free drinks.
Manly Spirits Co.
Bar
Location is everything for this artisan distillery. Its spirits are infused with marine botanicals foraged from the surrounding coast, resulting in flavours unique to Sydney's northern beaches.
Nomad Brewing Co
Bar
Leonardo di Vincenzo, the founder of notable Italian brewery Birra del Borgo, is one half of this distinctive operation. He and fellow expat Brooks Caretta frequently make use of native ingredients in their beers. Their Freshie Salt N’ Pepper, for example, was one of Australia’s first examples of Gose, a slightly salty German style. It’s made with native pepperberries and water from Freshwater Beach.
7th Day Brewery
Bar
This family-focused brewery in Brookvale’s industrial area is a shrine to lager, but you’ll also find plenty of hop-heavy brews and fun seasonal styles. If you’re chasing a feed, you’re well catered for here – Italian neighbour Sale Pepe supply a range of woodfired pizzas and house-made pastas.
Dad & Dave’s Brewing
Bar
A family-run brewery dedicated to easy-drinking local beer. Pop into the laid-back taproom in Brookvale’s industrial heart for sessionable lagers, inventive modern ales and native Aussie spirits distilled on-site. Also, a cult-favourite burger from Dad & Dave’s bustling little food truck out front.
Bucketty's Brewing Co
Bar
This glowing northern beaches brewery was originally meant to open in the rugged NSW bushland it’s named after. Though it ended up in the northern beaches, the owners have imbued some laid-back country energy to the place, plus a range of easy-drinking styles you won’t find in a Brookvale bottle shop. Come for those, and a pub-style menu of burgers and rice bowls.
4 Pines Truck Bar
Bar
There’s nothing faux-industrial about this bar, inside a working brewery.
