10 Best Breweries in Queensland

"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."

"Be guided through Brisbane's growing micro-brewery scene, tasting a huge variety of delicious brews from Greater Brisbane, Ipswich & Springfield."

"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."

"Another brewery with Greek mythology running through its veins is Aether Brewing. Founded in 2016 by two best friends who have since parted ways, forcing the brewery to move from its original Milton location to Northgate, Aether has continued to develop beers that bring the local (and wider) community together. Those beers include a New Zealand style pilsner and a lager, alongside other traditional varieties including a west coast IPA and a pale ale, with more exotic brews such as a blackberry sour joining the ranks."

"Petrichor – the scent of earth after rain – is as invigorating and refreshing as its name suggests. Offering relaxing hydrotherapy, maternity packages, hot spa massage and more, Petrichor Day Spa provides the ultimate spa experience for a head to toe glow."

"Ask for the Aquarius Health & Medispa signature body wrap and you’ll be whisked away to a magical carefree place of serenity. It’s really that good. Mum can take her pick from hydrating and nourishing, or purifying and detoxifying."

"While you sip on a cold one and watch the world go by at this riverside spot, your little ones can trawl through a kids menu featuring linguine Napoli, fish and chips, beef burger and chips, and more. Warning: they won’t leave you alone until you order their dessert of vanilla bean ice cream…"

"Riverbar & Kitchen is Brisbane’s quintessential riverside bar and restaurant. Serving up delicious pizzas, share platters and cocktails, Riverbar is only a stone’s throw away from dozens of other bars and is the perfect place to kick off (or kick on) a Saturday night."