10 Best Breweries in Ipswich

"XXXX Gold is undoubtedly one of Australia’s most iconic and popular beers, first introduced in 1924 and still today brewed in iconic Castlemaine Perkins Brewery in the inner-suburb of Milton in Brisbane. Given its notoriety and legendary status both in Australia and abroad it is no wonder that one of the most popular things to do in Brisbane is to book onto a XXXX brewery tour which takes you through the 140+ year history of Queensland’s most enigmatic brewery. You’ll learn all about this classic brew, their world-class brewing methods, ingredients and, obviously, how to pour the perfect XXXX."

"Break away from the beach and get a slice of tranquility in the lush hinterland of Mt Tamborine, where a stop at Fortitude Brewing Co. is essential. The local and independent Australian brewing company boats a selection of over fifteen boutique beers, including the Fortitude Brewing Co. beers brewed on site. Make a day of your visit to the mountain and park up with a tasting paddle for two and a snack, whether it be one of their legendary wood-fired pizzas, or a cheese platter from the award winning Witches Chase Cheese Company."

"Founded in late 2012 by Ged Connors, Jim O’Çonnor and Ian Watson, Fortitude Brewing today boasts an expansive brewery and tasting room on Mt Tamborine with ten rotating taps of Fortitude and Noisy Minor beers. Head Brewer Ian Watson has raised the standard of Australian lager, his Belgium-styled Pale Lager now a Queensland favourite."

"Mount TamborineLocated in the lush hinterland of Mount Tamborine, this brewing mainstay is popular with locals and visitors alike. Pick-up a paddle to sample the Fortitude Brewing range and pair it with a mouth-watering antipasto plater featuring the famous Mount Tamborine Witches Chase cheeses."

"The brewer opened its first site in Newstead in 2013 and expanded to a second location in Milton in 2017. Both venues are well worth a visit as they both offer tap beer straight from the source (both venues have working breweries onsite, the Milton site is the larger, being able to produce 1.4 million litres of beer per year). Alongside the core range of nine beers and a cider, both venues offer fresh, seasonal food that is the result of just as much love as the beers."

"After two years in development, Easy Times Brewing Co finally opened in Woolloongabba at the end of October 2020. Owners David Ferguson and Anita Boettger teamed up with Ryan Lane of Proof BBQ & Booze, who’s turning out a menu of Kentucky-style barbeque from his giant smoker upstairs. Brisket and ribs are the specialty, but there’s also whole blackened fish and vegetarian options."

"Warm hospitality is what Queensland is known for (well, besides pristine beaches and tropical islands), so it should come as no surprise that Brisbane has a healthy and thriving LGBTIQ+ scene with a variety of venues, attractions and events to keep queer travellers busy. 79.51% of Brisbane voted yes to legalising same-sex marriage in Australia, the highest rate for any city other than Sydney and Melbourne. While we would have loved 100% of people to have voted YES, it does give you an indication of just how gay-friendly Brisbane is."

"It's party time every night of the week at this behemoth club, which offers a range of club spaces and bars for hedonistic night owls. DJ-spun tunes range from hard house, techno and electro, to retro and hip-hop..."

"The Beat Megaclub is a well known destination in Fortitude Valley and is Brisbane's "largest gay nightclub". Relax with a cocktail and take in the spectacle of the various live performances."

"The perfect spot for a drink on a Sunday arvo, Riverbar is known for its outdoor beer garden setting. Situated on the river, you’ll be set for hours as you watch the CityCats zoom by, and gaze right down to the Story Bridge. A diverse menu of cocktails, beer, wine and spirits also adds to the appeal."

"Riverbar is a popular Eagle Street Pier venue that fills with a city crowd on weekday afternoons. Fridays are by far the busiest but go in the afternoon for drinks in the sun with the breeze. Snacks like crispy potato wedges, crumbed chicken tenders and salt and pepper calamari are all under $20."

"One look at Libertine’s chandelier-adorned ceilings and elegant surroundings and you’ll soon be in a romantic mood, before you even sit down at your table for two. While you get lost in each other’s eyes over pan-Asian dishes like oven-roasted scallops with herb butter or BBQ duck a l’Orange and cherry crepe, woo your date with a handcrafted cocktail – though maybe skip the ‘My Bitter Ex’ and go for the ‘Her Madge-isty’ instead. Better still, make it a Monday night date and you can get a 5 course shared banquet and a movie ticket from the Palace Cinemas for $35pp!"

"The Barracks Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland 4000 AustraliaFrench, Asian, Vietnamese, Street Food, FusionLunch, Dinner, Late Night, DrinksReservations, Outdoor Seating, Private Dining, Seating, Parking Available, Highchairs Available, Wheelchair Accessible, Serves Alcohol, Full Bar, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service[email protected]+61 7 3367 3353http://www.libertine.net.au/"

"Celebrating French-Vietnamese cuisine, this Brisbane city centre restaurant isn't just piling plates with rich dining options and sharing menus should you fancy, their glittering dining terrace and interiors give them the edge when it comes to good looking dinner options."

"The philosophy at Milton Common is where all things beer, food and community come together, and you can’t argue with this!. Milton Common prides itself in its broad selection of craft beers and its delicious food. Support for the community is a priority here, with local artist exhibitions upstairs to supporting local charities."