Heyday Beer Co. — Upper Cuba Street
Housed in a bright mint-green former garage, Heyday features shiny brewery tanks behind glass, a sunny courtyard with lawn games, and an easygoing, dog-friendly vibe.
Garage Project Taproom — Aro Street
Operating out of an old petrol station in Aro Valley, this iconic taproom is famous for wild flavor experiments and creative collaborations. (Need a quick snack? Octo yakitori bar is right next door).
Mean Doses Taproom — 66 Tory Street
The official "play stop" on the crawl, this inner-city taproom serves up famous juicy hazies alongside upstairs pinball, shuffleboard, and arcade games.
Fork & Brewer — Bond Street
A pioneering city brewpub since 2012 boasting over 40 taps on pour. Grab a tasting paddle to sample their house brews alongside a bowl of proper pub chips.
Little Beer Quarter (LBQ) — Edward Street
Tucked down a quiet alley off Dixon Street, LBQ feels like hanging out in a cool living room, complete with 12 rotating craft taps, two hand pulls, and a nitro line.
The Malthouse — Willis Street
Pouring since 1993, this local institution features a massive tap wall stocked with rare local gems and imports, backed by staff who know every pour inside out.
Golding’s Free Dive — Leeds Street
A vibrant, kitschy tribute to North American dive bars in Hannah’s Laneway. Grab a seat under the neon lights and order fresh hot pizza delivered right to your table from Pomodoro next door.
