SURRY HILLS PUB CRAWL FIELD GUIDE
Northern Exposure: A full‑day brewery circuit from Surry Hills to the Northern Beaches
A seven‑hour guided pub‑crawl that links Brookvale and Mona Vale breweries with behind‑the‑scenes access and a sit‑down lunch.
Northern Exposure: A full‑day brewery circuit from Surry Hills to the Northern Beaches.
Northern Exposure ferries a small group from Surry Hills up to the Northern Beaches for a day of local beer discovery: brewery visits in Brookvale and Mona Vale, a curated lunch, behind‑the‑scenes access to brewing equipment and guided tastings that unpack ingredients and process.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A beachside brewery loop
The itinerary moves through Brookvale — locally known as ‘Brewvale’ — up to Mona Vale and back, visiting a mix of breweries and sometimes a distillery on the Northern Beaches over a full day of tasting.
Behind‑the‑scenes brewery visits
Expect guided, behind‑the‑scenes access to brewing spaces where the guide talks through ingredients and the brewing process, with opportunities to see brewing equipment up close.
Four breweries and a proper lunch
Across the day you’ll visit four Northern Beaches breweries, and the tour includes a delicious lunch at a cool venue while you sample a range of beer styles.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
The outing is a paced, seven‑hour exploration of local beer and the beachside brewing scene: guided tastings and brewery tours in Brookvale and Mona Vale, a sit‑down lunch, and occasional detours to see what other local venues and a distillery are doing.
THE CIRCUIT
A beachside brewery loop
The itinerary moves through Brookvale — locally known as ‘Brewvale’ — up to Mona Vale and back, visiting a mix of breweries and sometimes a distillery on the Northern Beaches over a full day of tasting.
THE ACCESS
Behind‑the‑scenes brewery visits
Expect guided, behind‑the‑scenes access to brewing spaces where the guide talks through ingredients and the brewing process, with opportunities to see brewing equipment up close.
THE FEAST
Four breweries and a proper lunch
Across the day you’ll visit four Northern Beaches breweries, and the tour includes a delicious lunch at a cool venue while you sample a range of beer styles.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Arrive on time for the scheduled pickup; if you are running late, call the operator to advise.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
What days does Northern Exposure run?
The tour runs Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts 7 hours.
When and where does the tour start and finish?
The tour starts with a Surry Hills pickup at 11:00am (with a Brookvale pickup at 12:00pm) and finishes with drop‑offs at approximately 5:00pm (Brookvale) and 6:00pm (Keg & Brew Hotel in Surry Hills).
How many breweries will we visit and is food included?
You will visit four Northern Beaches breweries and the tour includes a delicious lunch at a cool venue.
What is the group size and how is booking confirmed?
Each tour accommodates a minimum of 8 and a maximum of 11 guests; your booking is confirmed once eight seats are filled.
Can the itinerary change on the day?
Yes. Because the tour offers behind‑the‑scenes access, the operator may change specific venues or the order of visits to accommodate brewery operations or timely opportunities.