Beer Oh Beer! 2023

Overview

Beer lovers, this one's for you. Sydney hospitality giant Merivale is dedicating all of October to frosty cans and perfect pours of everyone's favourite golden ale: beer. The month of brew-centric celebrations will span a heap of Merivale venues, popping up with different events and activations.

The flagship event is the Hop & Dreams craft beer festival. This two-day spotlight on independent brewers will take over The Newport's deck on Sunday, October 15 and The Vic on the Park's beer garden on Sunday, October 22. Brewers including Balter, Grifter, Mountain Culture, Young Henrys, Hawke's and 4 Pines will all be in attendance, pouring beers alongside live entertainment and top-notch eats.

Before that, a heap of Merivale venues are offering pints for schooner prices between Tuesday, October 3–Saturday, October 8. Three Weeds Rozelle, The Alex, Norton's, Coogee Pavilion's ground floor, The Beresford and The Royal Bondi are among the more than 20 venues taking part in the deal, which applies to all tap beers.

The Merivale beer festival continues over at Establishment, where the venue is rolling out The Froth Exchange. Between 3–8pm across Tuesday, October 17–Friday, October 20, beer prices will fluctuate in a stock market fashion. This will culminate on Thursday, October 19, when you can expect a market crash and some truly cheap bevs.

Rounding out the festivities is a free gig from laidback indie-rockers Winston Surfshirt. The beloved band will be taking to the Ivy mainstage on Wednesday, October 18. Doors will open at 7pm and entry will be on a first-come-first-serve basis.

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