Melbourne’s craft beer scene is thriving, with breweries that blend tradition, innovation, and community spirit. This pillar page highlights the city’s most iconic breweries, starting with Stomping Ground Brewing Co, and expanding into other must‑visit destinations for locals and visitors alike.
Stomping Ground Brewing Co
Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
- Award‑Winning Brewery: Champion Medium Australian Brewery (AIBA 2024 & 2022).
- Inclusive Beer Culture: Brewing for “all walks,” from lagers to IPAs.
- Community Focus: Reviving Collingwood’s historic brewing scene.
- Multiple Venues: Collingwood, Moorabbin, and Melbourne Airport.
Food & Atmosphere
- Converted warehouse beer hall with industrial charm.
- 30+ rotating taps and seasonal brews.
- Wood‑fired pizzas, share plates, and family‑friendly options.
100 Gipps Street, Collingwood, VIC, Australia, Victoria
+61 3 9415 1944
collingwood@stompingground.beer
Moon Dog Craft Brewery
Moon Dog Craft Brewery is one of Australia’s most distinctive and experimental craft breweries, established in 2010. Moon Dog the brewery has become known for its irreverent approach to beer making, combining creative experimentation with a tongue-in-cheek attitude. Moon Dog gained early notoriety with outlandish beers like Cognac barrel-aged double IPAs, imperial gingerbread stouts, and pale ales with rose and chrysanthemum water The Crafty Pint, all bearing quirky names and bold packaging.
While they continue small-batch experimentation, they’ve also developed a core range of approachable beers including Old Mate pale ale, Lager, and Hazy IPA for broader market appeal.
Moon Dog operates multiple large-scale venues across Melbourne:
- Moon Dog OG (Abbotsford, Duke Street) – The original brewery bar, now a function space
- Moon Dog World (Preston) – Opened in late 2019 in a former Nylex production plant, featuring a waterfall, lagoon, tiki bar, fountain, retractable roof, and 100 hectolitre brewery The Crafty Pint
- Moon Dog Wild West (Footscray)
- Moon Dog Doglands (Docklands, near Marvel Stadium)
- Moon Dog Beach Club (Frankston)
Bodriggy Brewing Co
The brewery opened its doors in August 2019 after an extensive renovation. The venue’s name comes from the building’s history—it once served as a stonemasons villa called Bodriggy Villa, with the name still visible on the building’s roof.
The Space The venue includes 62 taps total across multiple bars The Crafty Pint, featuring craft beers, wines, cocktails, and spirits. The design incorporates salvaged historical elements, including MCG balustrades framing the basement toilets and dining lamps from The Palais. There’s also an upstairs bar called Stingrays (named after one of their brewers), a cocktail bar with an extensive tequila and mezcal collection, and the Froff Shop (bottle shop) with a front bar.
The Beer Led by head brewer Anders Norman, Bodriggy focuses on hop-forward, balanced beers with freshness as their priority. Core range favorites include Speccy Juice (a session IPA brewed with local partner The Old Bar), Cosmic Microwave (a juicy NEIPA), and their Bodriggy Lager. They rotate hoppy IPAs and limited releases every six weeks alongside their core lineup.
Food & Atmosphere The brewpub serves Latin American-inspired food including tacos and grilled dishes. The venue has a 400-person capacity and emphasizes being an authentic Abbotsford community space The Crafty Pint. Entertainment features live music and DJs, creating a lively, energetic atmosphere particularly popular with younger crowds.
Location & Venue Bodriggy Brewing Co operates out of a 1,500 square metre converted Auto LP warehouse in Abbotsford, Melbourne The Crafty Pint
+61 3 9417 2293
bookings@bodriggy.beer
Mountain Goat Brewery
Mountain Goat Beer is a brewery in Richmond, Victoria, Australia, founded in 1997. Wikipedia. The brewery is recognized as a true trailblazer of the craft beer revolution The Crafty Pint in Australia.
The Richmond brewery has become a popular destination, featuring a bar where visitors can enjoy beers alongside pizza in view of the brewing tanks. The venue offers brewery tours and has been included in Victoria’s official beer tourism guides.
The brewery operates from a converted red brick warehouse in the inner-city suburb of Richmond Wikipedia
80 North St, Richmond, VIC, Australia, Victoria +61 3 9428 1180 goat@goatbeer.com.auMelbourne’s brewery scene is a celebration of craft, culture, and community. From the award‑winning Stomping Ground Brewing Co to experimental innovators like Moon Dog, this guide connects beer lovers to the city’s most exciting destinations.
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