Sydney Brewery Surry Hills
ProHighlights
- Behind-the-scenes tour of the working brewhouse where the first Sydney Brewery beer was made
- Guided tasting of the brewery's specialty beers, with pub food available on site
- Canapé, platter, banquet and drinks packages for birthdays and work functions
About Sydney Brewery Surry Hills
Sydney Brewery began on Albion Street in Surry Hills in 2005, and the brewhouse there is still working, now in the hands of brewer Danielle, who uses it for small-batch and limited-release beers. The bar sits within the Rydges hotel near Central Station, with the brewing equipment on show, exposed brick walls and local street art, and it serves the brewery's beers and ciders alongside pub food and live local music. The main draw for a group is the brewery tour. Guests are taken behind the scenes to see how the specialty beers are produced, with the guide explaining each piece of brewing equipment, the ingredients and how fermentation works. The tour finishes with a tasting of a selection of the brewery's specialty beers, and the kitchen's pub menu is there to match. Tours are booked online through the venue's website. For birthdays, farewells, Christmas parties and work events, the venue has a range of packages. Canapé menus run from four to twelve pieces a head, and there are platters, wood-fired pizzas including a metre-long chef's selection, and sides for sharing. Drinks packages cover house wine, beer and cider for between one and five hours, with spirit and cocktail upgrades available. Smaller seated groups can book the private dining room, which has two TVs and a handheld microphone, for a banquet menu with a minimum of ten guests. The events team handles all function enquiries by email.
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What happens on the brewery tour?
A guide takes you behind the scenes of the working brewhouse, explaining the equipment, ingredients and fermentation, before a tasting of a selection of the brewery's specialty beers.
Can we eat at the brewery?
Yes. The kitchen serves pub favourites, wood-fired pizzas and share plates, and groups can book canapé packages, platters or a seated banquet in the private dining room.
How much are the function packages?
Canapé packages are $30 per person for four pieces up to $60 for twelve. Beverage packages start at $32 per person for one hour, and the private dining banquet starts at $69 per person.
Is there a minimum number for the private dining room?
The banquet menus in the private dining room need a booking and a minimum of ten guests. The room has two TVs and a handheld mic for speeches or presentations.
How do we get there?
The brewery is at 28 Albion Street in Surry Hills, within the Rydges hotel and only a short walk from Central Station, so it is easy to reach by train.
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L Chan
a month ago
Nice place for a pit stop after exploring the neighbourhood. Big, spacious dining area & a laid-back brewpub on the ground floor of Rydges Sydney Central, at the corner of Albion St & Mary St. The dining area is also con…
T Le
2 months ago
Good beer. Pretty good wings. Needed more sauce. Asked n i hot some cholula from the kitchen. Dollar wings n east coast ipa was a bargain on a friday. It looks like it's being renovated. Will be even better!
Andrea R
3 months ago
Great brewery!! The pales are good and the porter is absolutely delicious!!! Staff is super friendly, especially the guy that served me!!! They have a special on Sundays that you get a pint for schooner price, so it i…
Chanelle K
a month ago
Very convenient as we stayed at the rydges hotel and it was just downstairs. They have great pizza's. Good customer service. A nice pub to chill at and watch the footy while playing a game of pool.
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