Best Breweries for Lunch in Margaret River

Whilst Margaret River is predominantly known for the vineyards and wine produced, it’s also fast becoming recognized for it's craft beer scene, with boutique Margaret River breweries popping up throughout the region. What we love most about a brewery is the relaxed atmosphere, making it perfect for families with kids or a casual way to spend a Margies afternoon.

Whether you’re stopping in for a quick beer in between adventures around the southwest or settling in for a late lunch and a lazy afternoon, here’s a roundup of our favourite breweries to satisfy everyone from the beer connoisseurs to the foodies, the families with little ones and everyone else in between.

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What are the Best Breweries in Margaret River?

Beerfarm

The Beerfarm, it’s all in the name! Quite literally, beer brewed onsite and served up in a converted barn on an old dairy farm, providing the ultimate setting of rolling pastures to sit back and enjoy a simple fuss-free lager, a complex IPA or a refreshing cider.

When it comes to food, the team are all about supporting local, and as well as utilizing their own farm produce, they support their neighbouring farms and local growers, making their menu not only delicious and tasty, but fresh and sustainable. But mostly did we say tasty?!

With a philosophy that All Are Welcome, bring the kids who will love the gigantic slip and slide during summer, as well as the doggo’s!

Find the Beerfarm;

Address: 177 Gale Road, Metricup

Phone: 08 9755 7177

Website: https://www.beerfarm.com.au/

Open daily 11am-6pm

Margaret River Brewhouse⠀

The only brewery located in the township of Margaret River, picture wandering down from your accommodation for an afternoon bevvy under the trees of the surrounding Karri Forest.

Why not even grab a bite to eat, relax, unwind, and stay the afternoon at the Margaret River Brewhouse, it’s not like you need to drive!

A great spot for families with a kid’s menu to please even the fussiest of eaters and an outdoor playground. With live music every Friday and Sunday, it’s the perfect place to kickstart your weekend or to wind down on a Sunday afternoon.

Find the Brewhouse Margaret River;

Address: 35 Bussell Highway, Margaret River

Phone: 08 9757 2614

Website: https://www.margaretriverbrewhouse.com.au

Open Monday through Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday through Sunday 11am-9pm

Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co

The perfect place for a few cheeky pints with mates. Cheeky Monkey is a firm favourite of Margaret River breweries, and never fails as our go-to catch up spot with mates.

Located about 15 minutes north of Margaret River, Cheeky’s serves up some seriously exciting beers and ciders, has an award-winning restaurant, playground for the kids and a panoramic view of a lake and vineyard, meaning it never fails to please everyone.

Find Cheeky Monkey Brewing Co;

Address: 4259 Caves Road, Wilyabrup

Phone: 08 9755 5555

Website: https://cheekymonkey.com.au/

Open daily 10am-6pm

Wild Hop Brewing Co

One of the newest additions to the southwest brewery scene, it didn’t take long (literally one visit!) for Wild Hop Brewing Co to become a favourite. A little further afield from the town of Margaret River, we can guarantee it’s absolutely worth the 30-minute drive to the Yallingup hills.

Being kid friendly with an epic playground that will keep them entertained all afternoon and dog friendly, it’s the perfect spot for the whole family. With a slightly different approach to the menu, basing the majority of the menu around their rotisserie oven, plus a rotating beer tap list, there’s always something new to try, and trust us, you will find yourself coming back to this spot over and over!

Finally, can we please take this opportunity to recommend the deep-fried pickles, because, yes, you need these in your life!

Find Wild Hop Brewing Co;

Address: 301 Wildwood Road, Yallingup

Phone: 0488 990 154

Website: https://www.wildhopbeer.com.au/

Open daily 10.45am-6pm

Black Brewing Co.

Can’t decide between a winery or a brewery, casual or fine dining? We know the feeling, so we’ve done the research (it’s tough we know, but someone has to do it!), and we’ve found the answer!

Black Brewing Co is not your average brewery, in fact it’s a restaurant, brewery, distillery, alongside some of Margaret River's finest wines, all conveniently bundled up in to one glorious setting. Think high ceilings, large wooden doors, a stone open-fire place and an alfresco deck overlooking the water.

Enjoy something from the tapas-style menu with a Mexican twist paired with a chardonnay, or a classic juicy burger and hot chips washed down with a refreshing pint. Combining all the good stuff that Margaret River has to offer, if you’ve only got time for one stop, this is it.

Find Black Brewing Co;

Address: 3517 Caves Road, Wilyabrup

Phone: 08 9755 6500

Website: https://blackbrewingco.com.au/

Open daily 11am-5pm

Colonial Brewing Co.

Beer, golf, good food, you can’t go wrong. Wait, did you read golf? Yes, yes you did. Colonial Brewing Co is the only brewery in Margaret River to combine beer and a driving range. And, well quite frankly, why didn’t anyone think of this sooner?

Being one of the first Margaret River breweries established in the southwest, you can trust that when it comes to handcrafted beer and cider, they know what they’re doing. Uncomplicated and unpretentious is their approach to making great beer and food, making it the perfect place to bring your mates, grab a cold one and hit the driving range.

Find Colonial Brewing Co;

Address: 29 Osmington Road, Bramley

Phone: 08 9758 8177

Website: https://www.colonialbrewingco.com.au/pages/margaret-river

Open Wednesday and Thursday 12pm-5.30pm, Friday 12pm-7pm, Saturday 11am-5.30pm, Sunday 11am-5.30pm

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co.

Rocky Ridge Brewing Co is the newest brewery in the Margaret River Region, and well, they are causing quite a stir! Or brew rather, and a delicious one which is quickly earning them their place towards the top of the southwest brewery scene.

Based in the heart of Busselton, just a 10-minute walk from the iconic Busselton Jetty and set in a refurbished and renewed 1930s family home, it’s about as boutique as you can get, and we’re here for it.

Worked up an appetite (and a thirst!) after walking the entire 1.8km length of iconic Busselton Jetty? The team at Rocky Ridge Brewing Co have partnered up with the truck legends at Margaret River Burger Co to fill those hungry tummies and replenish your thirst with an ice-cold brew. What a day!

Find Rocky Ridge Brewing Co;

Address: 10 Marine Terrace, Busselton

Website: https://www.rockyridgebrewing.com.au/taphouse

Open Sunday-Thursday 11am-7pm, Friday and Saturday 11am-8pm

Bootleg Brewery

Located alongside a picturesque lake, Bootleg Brewery is a family friendly boutique brewery that produces award winning beers. Established in 1994, Bootleg is one of the oldest breweries in Margaret River, and proudly claims to be ‘an oasis of beer in a desert of wine’. Here, you can enjoy a selection of ales and lagers brewed on site, traditional, pub-grub style food, live entertainment on weekends, and an indoor brewery museum. For the kids, there is a beanbag tosses and a large chess board, heaps of lawn to run around on, and a massive playground!

Find Bootleg Brewery;

Address: 37 Wildberry Road, Wilyabrup

Phone: 08 9755 6300

Website: http://bootlegbrewery.com.au/the-bootleg-brewery/

Open daily 11am-6pm

Cowaramup Brewing Company

Cowaramup Brewing Company has been operating for the last 15 years, making it one of the oldest breweries in the region. The venue has shaded decking and a grassed area with huge, family friendly grounds for the kids to run around on.

Their most popular beer is the Cowaramup Pilsner, but they also offer a Hefeweizen, a Summer Ale, an Indian Pale Ale, a Chocolate Porter (our personal favourite!) and a Reggie Mandarina which has aromas of tangerine and citrus.

If you’re after a meal, the Cowaramup Brewing Company offers a small menu with a focus on local produce, alongside delicious pizzas!

One of the coolest things about the Cowaramup Brewing Company is that they have a Working Craft Brewery Tour, where you get a behind-the-scenes look at their working brewery and how they turn just four key quality ingredients into their range of tasty craft beers. You also receive a six-course degustation tasting menu alongside their craft beers to ensure maximum enjoyment of each flavour profile. Bookings are essential for this experience.

Find the Cowaramup Brewing Company;

Address: 229 North Treeton Road, Cowaramup

Phone: 08 9755 5822

Website: https://cowaramupbrewing.com.au/

Open Sunday-Friday 11am-5pm, Saturday 11am-6pm

Eagle Bay Brewing Co

Eagle Bay Brewing Co is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to experience the best of what Eagle Bay has to offer. Located 10 minutes out of Dunsboruogh towards Cape Naturaliste, this popular brewery offers a wide range of unique beers and ciders that are perfect for enjoying on a sunny day.

Located on a 66-year-old working farm in Eagle Bay, Eagle Bay Brewing Co is a family owned and run microbrewery, restaurant and vineyard. With its stunning views and friendly staff, Eagle Bay Brewing Co is the perfect place to relax and sample some of the best brews in town. Our favourite varieties are the Kolsch, which is a perfect thirst quencher on a hot day, the Pale Ale, which is a really delicious every day brew, and for the colder months, the Cacao Stout, which is made with chocolate from local chocolate makers Bahen and Co and has notes of bittersweet dark chocolate and coffee.

Eagle Bay Brewing Co are on a mission to bring you the world's finest beers, all handcrafted with only four ingredients - freshly harvested rainwater from our own roof tops, malted barley, yeast, and hops. No additives or preservatives are added during production; instead, they let nature do most of the work for them! Their supplier network spans many countries so that each brew has access not just local flavours but also international traditions too - creating something uniquely personal in every glassful brewed at this small batch brewery.

So whether you're a beer lover or just looking for something new to try, be sure to add Eagle Bay Brewing Co to your list of breweries to visit in the Margaret River Region!

Find Eagle Bay Brewing Company;

Address: Eagle Bay Road, Eagle Bay

Phone: 08 9755 3554

Website: https://eaglebaybrewing.com.au/

Open daily 11am-5pm

Occy’s Dunsborough

If you are looking for a perfect spot to enjoy some down south hospitality and unique beers, then look no further than Occy's Food & Brews in Dunsborough.

With 18 tap points that frequently mix up both local favourites as well as guest brews from around the globe; Occy’s Dunsborough will surely have something new for you to try every time you visit! Special mention that all the beers and ciders are brewed nearby on the owners cattle farm – how cool is that? All their own delicious recipes are preservative-free so they can be enjoyed without any worries about artificial flavors or sweeteners ruining your experience (talk about refreshing!).

When the doors are open at Occy’s, so is the kitchen! They’ve designed a menu that caters to all different styles of patrons and tastes because they want there to be something for everyone! From share plates or full meals - even pizza options – serves are very generous, and the chilli burger is their signature dish for a reason!

Find Occy’s Dunsborough;

Address: 12/34 Dunn Bay Road, Dunsborough

Phone: 08 9756 7777

Open daily Midday-8pm

Shelter Brewing Co

Busselton’s newest brewery, Shelter Brewing Co is located a stone’s throw away from the Busselton Jetty. Step inside their brewpub to enjoy some of the best locally made beers, wines & food.

They have a beer paddle where you can try four different varieties of their beer, which include Sours, Pale Ales, Lager, Red Ale and Cider. And, if you’re really keen, you can also buy a ticket for tour at Shelter Brewing Co! The first stop is a behind-the scenes look at how your favourite beer gets made, and then onto lunch on the Brewer's Deck, where you get a tasting paddle and pint alongside your food. Tours run daily all year long for $55, which includes the tour, tasting paddle, pint and lunch as well as 10% off merch and takeaway beers.

But there's more than just great tasting beer on tap here; their motto in the kitchen is “simple food made beautifully,” and their share menu is equal parts exciting and delicious. They even have a “Chip Butty” on the menu! Their pizza dough is rested for 48 hours, topped with the best local ingredients, then cooked in their fancy Marana Forni pizza oven that was imported from Italy!

As Shelter Brewing Co is very popular, if you were planning on eating here it’s best to book ahead so you don’t miss out.

Find Shelter Brewing Co;

Address: 11 Foreshore Parade, Busselton

Phone: 08 9754 4444

Website: https://shelterbrewing.com.au/

Open daily 10am-10pm and from 7am for Coffee and Bagels

The Sophisticated Beast

The Sophisticated Beast is one of the regions newest, smallest, and most interesting microbreweries. Their Instagram bio says that they “are a small brewery who thinks big… (and they) don’t dabble in the mundane” and this is true! As well as producing interesting small batch beers, they also make cold brew coffee and pink oyster mushrooms, which are grown on the used coffee grinds and grains from the brewing process.

While other breweries in the Margaret River Region are famous for their large properties and ability to host a big crowd, The Sophisticated Beast offers an intimate experience at a small cellar door tucked away in the business park of Vasse.

They do farmhouse and sour ales, gluten free IPAs, kolschs, saison and weisses, amongst heaps of other seriously small batch varieties, with fun names like “Margot,” “Franco,” “Leonard,” and “George,” there is something here for everyone to try!

The Sophisticated Beast also has a weekly presence at the Margaret River Farmers Market so if you can’t make it out to their cellar door, you can try and buy their beers in town every Saturday morning!

Find The Sophisticated Beast;

Address: 2/30 Burler Drive, Vasse

Phone: 0407 990 740

Website: https://beast.beer

Open Thursday-Sunday 1pm-5pm

Cheeky HQ

Cheeky Monkey have already made it onto this list, but we feel we need to mention Cheeky HQ as well! This is where all the beer is made for their Brewpub on Caves Road as well as all their take-away beer. You’ll find this place to be heaven for any beer nerds – a tap house within a production brewery! Everywhere you look you’ll see all the equipment they use to make their amazing beers and it makes for interesting viewing especially if you’re into the production side of things.

This is a spot you can come to try some of their famous beers, such as the lager, pale ale, session ale, west coast IPA, ginger beer and apple cider as well as their flag ship tasting paddle. They also have a small selection of pizzas available as well some bar snacks.

Cheeky HQ is based in Vasse, so if you’re staying in Busselton it’s closer than their Brewpub, and it’s also just around the corner from The Sophisticated Beast so why not hit up two breweries in one go?

Find Cheeky HQ;

Address: 44 Commerce Road, Vasse

Phone: 08 9755 8433

Website: https://www.cheekymonkey.com.au

Open Thursday-Friday 4pm-8pm and Saturday-Sunday 2pm-8pm

Open 7 days for take-away beers

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