You Can Now Explore Brookvale's Emerging Food and Drink Scene with a Curated Journey Along The Brookie Trail
Rising from a former industrial hub amid the Northern Beaches, this vibrant urban trail showcases Brookvale's best breweries, distilleries and eateries.
It's fair to say that Brookvale wasn't known for its hospitality scene in the not-too-distant past. But over the last decade, its dilapidated car mechanics and ramshackle warehouses have gradually given way to a new kind of resident – top-notch breweries, distilleries and eateries. With reasonable rents and industrial zoning making this spot along the Northern Beaches attractive to enterprising hospo operators, the sharp minds behind this suburb's culinary rejuvenation have come together to launch The Brookie Trail.
While the area's industrial heart remains, there's no denying the locals' passion for their craft. Every stop along this curated journey reveals something new to sip, feast on or explore, while a colourful events program has breathed even more life into the neighbourhood. So, what stops can you expect along the way? Manly Spirits Co., Freshwater Brewing Co., 7th Day Brewery and Goodradigbee Distillers are just a handful of must-visit destinations making up this growing collective of like-minded food and drink purveyors.
Yet it's not just tasty pub grub and refreshing beers that make exploring this part of the world a rewarding experience. There's also an ever-evolving entertainment calendar, with live music, pop-up markets, creative workshops and trivia nights on the agenda throughout the week. Best of all, The Brookie Trail has been created with families in mind, so there are a range of activities on offer that get the kids involved. Plus, you're welcome to bring your pup while you enjoy top-notch brews and mouthwatering eats.
"Hopping between breweries and distilleries, especially after a morning swim at the Beaches, is hard to beat. It's an exciting time for Brookvale, and we're thrilled to share everything the trail has to offer," said Mike Beresford-Jones, founder of 7th Day Brewery.
The Brookie Trail is ready to explore now around Brookvale. Head to the website for details about participating venues and their offerings.
