Perth and Fremantle

Perth is often said to be the world's most remote Capital City, this hasn't stopped it picking up on the best parts of the world. Relaxed Mediterranean lifestyle, a range of foods from across the globe, huge sporting culture and of course Beer sculpted from styles adopted from all around the world and some even developed here in town.

Perth's metropolitan Breweries encompass much of what makes the City great. The iconic Old Brewery perched on the Swan River, Little Creatures, Indian Ocean and Blacksalt all with viewes out to the magnificent Indian Ocean and the Sail and Anchor and Madmonk on heritage rich South Tce.

Fremantle's place is forever etched in Australian brewing history as the birthplace of modern Craft Brewing and it continues to never disapoint. On your next visit to the port city take in one of the many craft breweries adding to the art and culture it's famous for.

Head Brewer: Alan Proctor
Type: Wholesale, Retail and Brew on Premise
Where: 72a McCoy Myaree Perth 6154
Phone: (08) 9317 2940
www.billabongbrewing.com.au

Billabong has been brewing beer since 1993, and was the original pioneer of the Brew On Premise system in Australia. Recently they have acquired a ìProducerís Licenseî allowing them to produce and sell their range of handcrafted beers. More interestingly for some, they have developed over two years, three beers that are not only great tasting for all to drink, but are suitable for Coeliac sufferers as they are certified Gluten Free.

Head Brewers: Geoff and Dan Goddard
Type: Brewery, Restaurant
Where:42 Port Beach Rd North Fremantle
Phone: (08) 9430 6866
www.onthebeach.net.au/blacksalt-brewery/

Placed Perfectly on ever sunny Port Beach and located within Salt on the Beach Restaurant is Perth's newest brewery Blacksalt. Using an intensive decoction process the Brewery produces a Kolsch, Altbier, Hefeweizen and Dunkelweizen.

Head Brewer: Tony Jones
Type: Brewery Restaurant
Corner Shafto Lane & Murray St Perth
Phone: (08) 6311 7071
www.thegeneroussquire.com.au

2009 saw the opening of The Generous Squire Microbrewery and Pub in the Perth CBD.

On site, James Squire will be brewing two beers exclusive to The Generous Squire. These exclusive brews will be English Style bitter ale called ìShaftoís Rewardî along with an Australian style white beer called ìWheatbelt Whiteî. These craft beers will be matched with a full Al a Carte menu to provide a complete dining experience that will satisfy all palates.

Head Brewer Mark Cocks
Type: Brewery Restaurant
Ocean Falls Boulevard, Mindarie
Phone: (08) 9400 1111
www.indibrew.com

Serving award winning handcrafted beers to be enjoyed with sensational cuisine, the Indi is open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.  The menu offers a modern and uncomplicated selection of wood fired pizzas, grills and homemade desserts; all expertly married to the Indi beer range. Brewed on site is the flagship Wheat Beer Indi White a full flavoured Pilsner and a rounded Pale Ale, and the Indi Mid plus a selection of seasonal beers released throughout the year.

Head Brewer: Jan Bruckner
Type: Pub Brewery
Elizabethan Village Pub
25 Canns Rd, Bedfordale
(08) 9498 0960

Last Drop Restaurant Brewery
Lot 51 Nicholson Road, Canning Vale
Tel: (08) 9456 4228
www.lastdropbrewery.com.au

The Last Drop Pub & Brewery is one of Perth's favourite places to enjoy fine locally brewed European style lagers alongside tasty cuisine. Located in Canning Vale, our Tudor-style pub is the perfect location in Perth for a family night out or a fun get-together with friends at the weekend.

Our beers are brewed in a traditional European style and our dishes are prepared by some of Western Australiaís best chefs.

Head Brewer: Alex Troncoso
Type: Brewery, Restaurant, Night Spot
40 Mews Road, Fremantle
Tel: (08) 9430 5155
www.littlecreatures.com.au

Showing off their home in Fremantle every day to visitors from far and wide. Little Creatures has grown from Crocodile Farm to Fremantle icon and must see tourist spot. Creature's has 3 different interconnecting hospitality venues all surrounding the brewery and overlooking the harbour with views out to and beyond rottenest Island.

Grab a pizza and some mussels and play some bocce in the back garden of our bar and restaurant, .snuggle up with friends in deep comfy lounges while overlooking the harbour at Creatures Loft, check out some great local art talent in the gallery or just soak up the atmosphere and pick up a 6 pack to take home!

Resident Brewers: Paul Wyman & Steve Brockman
Type: Brewery Restaurant, Tapas Bar
33 South Terrace, Fremantle
Tel: (08) 9336 7666
www.themonk.com.au

The Monk combines quality beers with an amazing menu of tapas, pizza and main meals. You will find beer being used in over half of the food options as well, adding a great new dimension to the Fremantle restaurant scene. The brewery whips out 6 core ranged beers; Kolsch, Rauchbier, Belgian Wheat, Australian Pale, Porter and Mild; as well as a heap of yearly seasonal brews.

Head Brewer: Mark Reilly
Type: Brewery, Restaurant, Steak house
173 Mounts Bay Road, Perth
Tel: (08) 9211 8999
www.theoldbrewery.com.au

Combining history with relaxed and contemporary dining, The Old Brewery Grill, Functions & Private Dining provides a stunning riverside venue. Just minutes from Perthís CBD and showcasing all that our state has to offer in lifestyle, fresh produce and friendly nature, it is a quintessential West Australian experience. The Old Brewery is currently serving four world class beers, Riverside Reserve Lager, Angus Pale Ale, Mounts Bay Brown Ale and Heritage Wheat. 

The Principal Brewing Company
Pub/ Restaurant
23 Cale St Midland
Tel:(08)9250 2995
www.thepriciple.com.au

The Principal Brewing Company in Midland is a brand new trendy Microbrewery, Bar and Restaurant situated in the heart of Midland. Come in and enjoy the food Midland has been raving about, accompanied with on of our own craft beers or a decadent cocktail, all served by our friendly staff.