welcome to the northside BEER BELT
The Northside Beer Belt, launched in 2026 lies in the North of Melbourne and is the fourth beer & spirit region created in Victoria.
This exceptional region features 12 breweries and 2 distilleries, spread across Kensington, Brunswick, Coburg, Reservoir and Preston.
The Northside is a hoppy mix of heavy hitters, cheery locals, family-run gems and boutique specialty brews.
We invite you to explore them all to discover your favourite. Whether you embark on a self-guided adventure or join one of our exciting tours, an unforgettable experience awaits.
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3 ravens brewery
BREWERY – PRESTON
3 Ravens is not a ‘normal’ craft brewery. Fiercely independent and proudly grassroots, this Thornbury brewery and bar has been making great beer its own way since 2003. Instead of tiled walls, wood-fired pizzas and espresso….
Bakery hill distillery
DISTILERY – KENSINGTON
Nestled in the heart of Kensington, just minutes from Melbourne’s CBD, Bakery Hill Distillery is a landmark of Australian whisky history and craftsmanship. Family owned and operated since its beginnings in 1999, the distillery was founded by….
bridge road brewers
BREWERY – BRUNSWICK
The Bridge Road story begins in the year 2000 when young Beechworth native Ben Kraus, packed his bags for Europe to learn more about the world and the art of making wine. Along the way, he got distracted on the ski slopes of Austria….
Co-Conspirators Brewing
BREWERY – BRUNSWICK
Co-Conspirators Brewing Co. is an independent brewery and brewpub located in the heart of Brunswick. Founded by two couples with a shared love of great beer, storytelling and bringing people together, Co-Conspirators has grown….
coburg brewing
Family owned and operated since 2011, The Post Office Hotel is a staple of the Coburg and Sydney Road community. This neighbourhood pub is home to its own on-site microbrewery, producing unique small-batch beers alongside….
gales BREWery
BREWERY – BRUNSWICK
Founded in 2022 by two mates who traded in careers in electronics to pursue the liquid arts, Gales is at its core local, experimental, and deliberately small scale. Head brewer Tom now leads the charge, making sure to keep the 13 taps….
inner north brewing
Inner North Brewing Co is a neighbourhood brewery and bar tucked away on a Brunswick back street. Originally set up by Zack in 2018 with “no money and a shit tonne of hard work”, it has steadily and organically grown over the years….
keeper brewing
BREWERY – BRUNSWICK
Keeper Brewing is built on a simple idea: do one thing, and do it well. Keeper brew a single beer—a Pilsner lagered for 12 weeks. Nothing rushed, nothing unnecessary. Just patience, precision, and an unwavering commitment to quality….
la sirène
BREWERY – RESERVOIR
La Sirène, where wild fermentation becomes an art form. Founded in 2010 by winemaker-turned-brewer Costa Nikias and his wife Eva, Australia’s original farmhouse-focused brewery has spent over a decade mastering the old-world saions….
moon dog world
BREWERY – PRESTON
Welcome to Moon Dog World! A larger-than-life venue like nothing you’ve ever seen before. Walk on in to discover 72 taps featuring our core range beers and tons of quirky brews from the Moon Dog archives. It’s where….
nubilum distillery
DISTILLERY – KENSINGTON
Three friends and a small copper still called ‘Hannelore’, in a little shed in the backstreets of Kensington, are at the heart of Nubilum. Nubilum Distilling was born during the global lockdown in 2020. The isolation meant that the local community….
rocky ridge brunswick
BREWERY – BRUNSWICK
Rocky Ridge is a fiercely independent, family-owned brewery started on a 100-year-old WA dairy farm. Rocky Ridge are obsessed with crafting damn good beer while protecting the planet. As Australia’s first and only….
steam jacket brewery
BREWERY – RESERVOIR
Steam Jacket is your go-to spot for handcrafted beers, weekly specials, trivia nights, and a welcoming community atmosphere. Enjoy delicious pizzas, happy hours, and fun games while celebrating good times with friends…
tallboy & moose
BREWERY – PRESTON
It all started with tall Dan and Canadian Steve hitting it off while working together in the Melbourne craft beer scene in 2012, just after Steve aka Moose had arrived from Toronto. After setting up in their new taproom, Tallboy….