SURRY HILLS BREWERY FIELD GUIDE
Three Breweries, One Afternoon: A Surry Hills Deep Dive into Sydney’s Craft-Beer Scene
A 3.5‑hour guided tasting and behind‑the‑scenes tour of three local breweries in Surry Hills that explains logistics, likely stops, and what to expect.
Three Breweries, One Afternoon: A Surry Hills Deep Dive into Sydney’s Craft-Beer Scene.
For a concentrated half‑day of local beer discovery in Sydney, Dave’s Travel Group leads a small‑group tour that goes behind the scenes at three working breweries and delivers guided tastings by local experts — a compact way to sample the city’s evolving craft scene without guesswork.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Batch Brewing Co — always something new
Batch is driven by rotation: a core range plus six rotating taps and a cadence of new beers roughly every ten days, making it the go‑to stop if you want to taste brews you won’t find sitting on supermarket shelves.
Willie the Boatman — flavour and repurposed kit
Brewed on repurposed ex‑dairy equipment since 2012, Willie the Boatman is noted for beers with character — amber, flavorful brews crafted by a small team that foreground taste and personality.
Wayward Brewing Company — laneway taproom and bottling line
Tucked into a Camperdown laneway, Wayward has grown from gypsy brewing into a site with its own brewing and bottling line; its 12‑tap bar pours beers often only available at the brewery itself.
What the day feels like
What the tour feels like
A small group moves from a central meeting point into working brewhouses: you get behind‑the‑scenes access, short guided tastings at each stop, and commentary from local guides who choreograph a mix of places, people and beers — with the exact brewery line‑up changing to match daily operations.
THE INNOVATORS
Batch Brewing Co — always something new
Batch is driven by rotation: a core range plus six rotating taps and a cadence of new beers roughly every ten days, making it the go‑to stop if you want to taste brews you won’t find sitting on supermarket shelves.
THE CHARACTER
Willie the Boatman — flavour and repurposed kit
Brewed on repurposed ex‑dairy equipment since 2012, Willie the Boatman is noted for beers with character — amber, flavorful brews crafted by a small team that foreground taste and personality.
THE HIDDEN GEM
Wayward Brewing Company — laneway taproom and bottling line
Tucked into a Camperdown laneway, Wayward has grown from gypsy brewing into a site with its own brewing and bottling line; its 12‑tap bar pours beers often only available at the brewery itself.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour is built for — and the limits to know before you book.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Departures run at 10:00am and 2:30pm; the experience lasts approximately 3.5 hours and ends at the Royal Albert Hotel, Surry Hills.
Meet at the Keg & Brew Hotel, 26 Foveaux Street, a short walk from Central Station; be on time for the scheduled departure.
Arrive ready to join tastings; if you are running late, call the operator — punctuality is requested by the guide.
The tour requires a minimum of 8 guests to run and carries a maximum of 11; your booking will be confirmed once the tour fills to the minimum.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour runs for approximately 3.5 hours.
When does the tour start and end?
Departures are at 10:00am or 2:30pm; the tour ends at approximately 1:30pm or 6:00pm at the Royal Albert Hotel, Surry Hills.
Where do we meet?
Meet at the Keg & Brew Hotel, 26 Foveaux Street, Sydney (a short walk from Central Station).
How many breweries will we visit and can I choose which ones?
You will visit three breweries for behind‑the‑scenes access and guided tastings; the exact venues can change day‑to‑day to accommodate brewery opening hours and operations.
How many guests are on each tour?
The tour accommodates a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 11 guests; bookings are confirmed once 8 seats are filled. Contact the operator for information on larger groups.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes — participants must be aged 18 or over.
What if I’m running late?
If you are running late, give the operator a call; punctuality is requested so the guide can keep to the planned schedule.