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Pubs and breweries in NSW
New South Wales is home to some of Australia's oldest pubs and breweries, as well as the new ones which all serve up an assortment of beers waiting for you to taste test.
Best pubs and breweries in NSW
There’s no better way to enjoy a beer than on the verandah of an historic pub in regional NSW. At a great pub, you’ll enjoy not just good beer but good service, food, ambience and, if you’re really lucky, something else – an idyllic location or unique style.
Some good NSW pubs are the Jack Duggans Irish Pub in Bathurst, Mount Kembla Village Hotel near Wollongong and The Royal Hotel in Moree. Great beachside pubs include Patonga Beach Hotel on the Central Coast, Sawtell Hotel near Port Macquarie and The Dockyard at Newcastle.
Family-friendly pubs in NSW include Sutton Forest Inn in the Southern Highlands and Empire Bay Tavern on the Central Coast.
Regional breweries are also on the rise in NSW and you’ll find them sprinkled around the State. In Mudgee enjoy a local beer at the Mudgee Brewing Company; don’t miss a local brew at Wollongong’s Five Islands Brewery or Blue Tongue Brewery in the Hunter Valley. The Northern Rivers Brewing Company is at Alstonville while the Byron Bay Brewery has a delicious Byron Bay Premium Ale.
The Snowy Mountains has several excellent breweries - Kosciuszko Brewing Company, Snowy Vineyard and Microbrewery, Snowy Mountains Brewery and Wildbrumby Schnapps Distillery.
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Mildura Brewery, The Murray
Beer taps at Mildura Brewery in Victoria, The Murray. Image Rob Blackburn
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Royal Hotel, Hill End
Royal Hotel, Hill End
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Kurri Kurri Hotel, Hunter
Kurri Kurri Hotel, Hunter
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Railway Hotel, Kandos
The Railway Hotel, Kandos
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Star Lodge Hotel
Historic Star Lodge Hotel, Narrandera, Riverina
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Northies Cronulla Hotel
Sydney South, Sydney, Cronulla
The Sutherland Shire's leading location for entertainment and ambience, Northies Cronulla Hotel has it all. Set directly across from Cronulla Beach, N...
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Goldfish
Sydney City, Sydney, Kings Cross and Woolloomooloo
Goldfish, a stylish cocktail and lounge bar is located across from the world famous Coca-Cola sign in Kings Cross. Opened in September 2008 and over t...
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Lizottes Restaurant
Central Coast, North Coast, Avoca Beach
Lizotte's is a class act! Fabulous food, good music, great atmosphere - magic happens here! Lizotte's has 100 of the hottest seats on the Central Coa...
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The Supper Club
Inner Sydney, Sydney, Darlinghurst
The Supper Club is committed to bringing the very best in sleek and sophisticated live entertainment. Channelling Sinatra at ‘The Sands’ o...
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King Street Hotel - Night Club
Newcastle Area, North Coast, Newcastle
King Street Hotel has three levels, with rooms rooms where you can enjoy a variety of atmospheres late into the night. Level 1: The Street Level is re...
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Broken Hill Musicians Club
Broken Hill Area, Outback NSW, Broken Hill
Broken Hill Musicians Club with Allegro's Bistro is catering for families seven days with lunch from 12pm and dinner from 6pm. Al a Carte Restaur...
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Hotel Oaks
Sydney West, Sydney, Surrounds
The Oaks Hotel is a lovely country pub offering great value bistro dining, outdoor dining and free entertainment on weekends. It is situated on the ma...
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Tattersalls Hotel
Lismore Area, North Coast, Casino
Situated in Barker Street, Casino and built in 1859, The Tattersalls Hotel is the oldest hotel in Casino still standing.Originally the weather board b...
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Kinross Woolshed Hotel
Albury Area, Country NSW, Wodonga
The Kinross Woolshed Hotel is a relocated shearing shed with origins dating back to the 1890s when it was the busiest shed in the district. Now it is ...
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Port Macquarie City Bowling Club
Port Macquarie Area, North Coast, Port Macquarie
Port Macquarie City Bowling Club is so much more than just a club.Surrounded by some of Port Macquarie's most iconic beaches, Port City Bowling Club o...
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Club in the Scrub
Lightning Ridge Area, Outback NSW, Walgett
The Club in the Scrub is the hub of social activity in Grawin. Our friendly staff will look after you, the beer is cold, the food is delicious and the...
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Picton Bowling Club
Sydney West, Sydney, Picton
The Picton Bowling Club strives to serve and satisfy their members and guests from throughout the Wollondilly Shire and visiting areas. Located just 9...
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Bootleg Bar and Italian Food
Sydney City, Sydney, Potts Point
Inspired by the intimate, neighbourhood venues of downtown New York and Berlin, Bootleg Bar and Italian Food is a low-lit space with an honest, season...
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Ballina RSL Club
Ballina Area, North Coast, Ballina
The River Street premises of the Ballina RSL are already a big hit with locals and visitors alike. The stunning contemporary interiors are stylish an...
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ClubMulwala
Albury Area, Country NSW, Mulwala
In an area renowned for its wonderful climate, ClubMulwala stands out. Nestled on the edge of the beautiful waters of Lake Mulwala in the picturesque ...
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