Hop Fest

Overview

For the first long weekend of the year, The Osbourne Hotel is putting on a brand new — and supremely boozy, naturally — festival. Called Hop Fest, it's all about craft brews, as you no doubt guessed from the moniker. In fact, there'll be more than 60 different types ready for you to drink, so you'd best arrive thirsty.

The Fortitude Valley pub has help, of course. On the menu: beers from Young Henrys, Mismatch Brewing Company, The Hills Cider Company, Hop Nation, Revel Brewing Co and Soapbox Beer. And that's just the first batch of breweries to be announced, with more to come.

There'll also be barbecue food, plus DJs and live music — because you'll need to line your stomach for this day-long event, and every festival deserves a great soundtrack.

Head by on Sunday, January 26 from midday, with entry free. Obviously you'll need your wallet to buy drinks and something to eat, though.