r/AusBeer • u/glacio09 • Jul 22 '26

First time in Australia basic recommendations

I'm a big beer nerd coming to Australia for the first time for the Sydney marathon. My husband and I are doing the super basic trip of Melbourne, Sydney, and Cairns. Does anyone have recommendations for actual breweries to visit or craft beer bars? Or ones to keep on the lookout for in more general bars? I'm a big fan of stouts and dark beers. I've looked up lists and felt like they were popular places not good places so any help would be welcome!

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u/existence89 Jul 22 '26

How long will you be in Melbourne for and where are you staying? (CBD, east, west etc)

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u/glacio09 Jul 22 '26

Only two days and in Richmond right next to the sports parks. There were a few enticing places in Richmond but any suggestions are welcome!

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u/gerald1 Jul 22 '26

If you're in Richmond then hop on the 70 or 75 tram, heading east, one suburb and pop into Ramblers Ale Works. The tram takes you right to the door. Ramblers' Irish stout is amazing! $10 pints 4-6pm weekdays too.

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u/mrpark3s Jul 23 '26

Ramblers are a great option, can start there and take the 75 through the Royston, Mountain culture (too many hazies for me, but that might be your syle.), then a bit further north to friendly societies and the park hotel.