4 Pines Brewing Is Opening a Small Beer and Burger Joint in Surry Hills

The lower end of Crown Street has been doing it tough this year — the block between Cleveland and Devonshire streets currently has a large number of empty shopfronts, with long-time residents Mr Fox and Cafe Mint closing down, and Bishop Sessa forced to change from fine dining to a more casual affair. But, in good news, at least one of those shops is set to open again soon, with 4 Pines Brewing Company taking over the Mr Fox space imminently.

It will be the brewery's fourth venue, and first off the north shore, and it'll be dedicated not only to brews, but also to loaded burgers. The new bar will have a similar fit-out to the brewery's other instalments, which include the Manly Brewpub, Brookvale Truck Bar and the Newport barrel-aged outpost — plus the Manly ferry bars and the SCG craft beer stall which opened in April.

Spanning two levels and seating around 60 people, the bar will offer the full 4 Pines core range and limited releases, alongside some seriously stacked burgers. While the menu is still being finalised, expect dishes like deep-fried prawn burgers overflowing with tartare sauce, habanero chicken topped with heaps of blue cheese, a deep-fried cheese patty and a Hawaiian pizza in burger form. Apart from beer, there will also be a modest supply of wines, cocktails and spirits on offer.

If all goes well, the Surry Hills joint will open just in time for Christmas — so if a new Crown Street local is on your wishlist, you might be in luck.

4 Pines Surry Hills will open in late December at 557 Crown Street, Surry Hills. We'll let you know when an opening date is set.