10 Best Breweries in The Phoenix

"An established Northern Beaches brewery with outposts scattered around the Northern Beaches. At the brewery in Brookvale, the Truck Bar (literally fashioned from a 1960 Dodge pickup truck) is the place to be, with Thursdays being game night. Giant Jenga and shuffleboard anyone?"

"If you are after a private brewery tour before you hit up the bar, Batch Brewing Co in Marrickville has got you covered. Open 7 days, with tours on weekends, you can get your brew of choice takeaway or take a seat in The Tasting Room. Plan your visit by checking out their upcoming events and food truck schedule."

"Marrickville’s pet and kid friendly brewery The Grifter Brewing Co is equal parts laid-back and cool. The edgy warehouse screams Inner West brewery, accompanied by a full suite of quirky brews like watermelon pilsner and coffee cream ale. For a cheeky drink and some grade-A bar snacks like crackling and jerky, a visit to the bar is a must."

"This working brewery on the Northern Beaches is home to The Transit Lounge, where there are 11 taps pouring the latest drops. At this pet-friendly venue, Wednesdays are open for takeaway, Thursdays and Fridays are for tasting paddles and on Saturdays and Sundays, there is live music and food trucks. 5 Sydenham Road, Brookvale"

"One of the newest venues to open at The Cannery, Frenchies Bistro & Brewery is a small upscale French bistro come microbrewery. Showcasing the best of French cuisine, the bistro-style menu complements their range of craft beers. For the full experience, book a seat at the Thursday night bottomless beer feast with a shared menu and paired beers."

"Young Henry’s are the trendsetters in the Inner West brewery scene. They have a well-earned reputation for their top-notch brews and community vibe. The Tasting Bar is open seven days a week and on the weekend, you can expect a crowd basking in the beer, beats and bites."

"Located within St Peters Precinct 75, Willie the Boatman is the neighbourhood brewery and liquor store. This laid-back micro-brewery is popular with the locals for an after-work beverage, both sit in and takeaway. From Thursday to Sunday The Tasting Room is open to the public and come the weekend, food trucks provide the perfect beer snacks."

"4 Pines Truck Bar is a fun bar and restaurant in the Northern Beaches. Pouring craft brews from its tapped vintage pickup truck, this place is famed for its huge beer tanks, tasty bites and eclectic roster of live events."

"Mona Vale’s Modus Operandi is an all-in-one venue, think brewery, restaurant, bar and live music venue. Their core range beers, from pale ales to porters, are brewed on site and are available to sample alongside their delicious pub-style menu. With daily food specials and live music on the weekend, Modus Operandi is a popular hangout."

"Cruise around the harbor in luxury aboard the Magistic Two, a luxe catamaran that offers state-of-the-art accommodations and entertaining narration. Your two-hour harbor sightseeing tour includes a complimentary beverage, cozy seating, GPS-based narration about the sites you’re going to pass, and plenty of fantastic photo opportunities."

"Max Brenner Chocolate Bar’s interior satisfactorily achieved the atmosphere that you are in a chocolate factory!. The diverse chocolates carefully placed on shelves are enough to satisfy your eyes and definitely your sweet tooth. The bar is big enough for you and your family and friends to enjoy."

"A popular chain in many areas of Australia, these guys are master chocolatiers and the prices aren’t astronomical. The hot chocolate in particular is amazing – go for American style packed with marshmallows."

"Bringing New York style to Sydney’s CBD, Brooklyn Hide specialises in fresh, authentic bagels. Choose from a number of bagels inspired by the Big Apple, from the Tribeca’s smoked salmon and cream cheese with extras to The Midtown’s corned beef, sauerkraut, swiss cheese and mustard. Enjoy yours with a coffee, sticky chai tea, beer, wine or cider."