Overview
Just in time to celebrate the brand's 20th anniversary, Sydney Brewery Alexandria is up and running in a sprawling, industry-chic space. Having acquired the former home of Rocks Brewing Company — a casualty of Australia's struggling craft beer scene — Sydney Brewery now enjoys vastly improved brewing capacity, not to mention a sweet location with enough room for 300 guests.
Leading the acquisition was Dr Jerry Schwartz of the Schwartz Family Company, owners of Sydney Brewery. Following the announcement, the tap house was renamed Sydney Brewery Alexandria, building upon the brand's existing operations, which include Sydney Brewery Surry Hills and the Sydney Brewery production facility in the Hunter Valley. With the brand's craft beers and ciders in hot demand, the extra brewing capability is more than welcome.
Besides a good-quality brew, food will be a major focus at Sydney Brewery Alexandria. In the kitchen, Head Chef Chris Reynolds and his team have shaped a bold menu brimming with fresh, shareable options. Elevating your usual pub feed, expect house-made pasta like gnocchi alla vodka and garlic prawn linguine, alongside premium burgers and staples like chicken schnitzel and steak frites. Also on offer are Nepalese dumplings, chicken wings, or salt and pepper calamari to share with your pals.
From its central Alexandria spot, guests will have plenty of space to spread out, with covered and al fresco seating primed for casual catch-ups and group gatherings. Decked out with exposed brick, steel accents and striking street art, the venue offers an inviting ambience whether you're hanging out with a few drinks or seeking a fully-fledged feed.
"The milestone is important not just for Sydney Brewery, but for the whole industry," said Dr Schwartz about the brand's 20th anniversary. "When I established Sydney Brewery, the craft brewing sector was in its infancy, and we have managed to grow our capacity and range progressively ever since then."
Founded in the basement of the Macquarie Hotel under the Schwartz Brewery name, Sydney Brewery was born in 2012, aspiring to champion the city's emerging craft scene. Before long, a major production facility launched in Lovedale, then a Surry Hills venue followed in 2018. Now, the Alexandria site offers an additional 20hL brewing capacity, ensuring the brand has just what it needs to meet demand for the foreseeable future.
Sydney Brewery Alexandria is open at Sydney Corporate Park, 160 Bourke Road, Alexandria. Head to the website for more information.