Breweries Worth Visiting On The Central Coast

The Central Coast has been lucky enough to score some of the state’s best craft breweries right here on our doorstep.

One of the best parts about a brewery is their versatility. Sunny – let’s have a beer. Cold and rainy day – let’s escape to the warmth and cosiness of a local brewery and enjoy a beer and delicious burger.

Rain, hail or shine, a brewery has your back.

If you’re yet to discover the world of independent breweries right here on the Central Coast, we’ve got all the details for you to sit back and enjoy the ales.

Central Coast Brewery, Tuggerah

Recently taken over by avid brew fans and friends, Duane and Adrian have really turned their passion for beer into a working reality.

Nestled among the bustling Tuggerah Business Park, they have transformed this space into a welcoming haven for your midweek or weekend brew fix.

Always a great selection on tap, with takeaway sales also available, this is the perfect place to stop in and enjoy a frothy.

This venue also offers tasting events, meet the brewer experiences with a tour of the brewhouse and you can plan your own private function in house.

You will also find their brews on tap at local restaurants including a Coasties Mag favourite, Mexicoast Cantina in Toukley.

Drop in, meet the boys and learn more about their passion for brewing beer and sharing it with beer fans from the Central Coast and beyond.

9/10 Pioneer Avenue, Tuggerah

Learn more about Central Coast Brewery via their website, Instagram or Facebook.

Six String Brewing, Erina

Like most good businesses, it all started as a hobby. But isn’t the world thankful that owner, Chris Benson, decided to quit his job and give it a real go?

Well, fast forward to today and it is hard to believe the guys at Six String are about to celebrate their 10-year birthday, especially considering the trajectory of growth we’ve seen.

They are one of our most successful start-ups with a tasting room that certainly feels more like a full-blown bar. Six String Brewing has certainly played a big part in putting Erina on the map when they proudly won the 2021 AIBA Champion International Lager category – the best lager in the WORLD!

They have a tasting room and restaurant open to the public based in Erina, here on the Central Coast and if you haven’t yet been, we recommend you bookmark this. You can watch the brewers at work, taste the selection of beers and limited-edition brews, often catch some live music and grab a mouth-watering meal from the kitchen which is run by Moobi Valley. They are cooking up food that perfectly accompanies your beer. Open Wednesday to Sunday and serving up dry aged wagyu beef steaks, burgers and other delicious bar style treats.

So, whether you’re after a refreshing Hard Ginger Ale, an easy drinking mid-strength, Coastie Lager or something a bit heavier, Six String have something for you! You’ll quickly learn why this is a favourite watering hole of many locals and visitors alike.

And you don’t have to visit their current location in Erina to try them. Their brews and soda range can be found at plenty of venues across the Central Coast, Newcastle, Sydney and parts of NSW. Their selection of cans are also sold in local retailers throughout the Central Coast.

Having outgrown their space, keep your eyes peeled for some exciting news coming out of the Six String headquarters soon!

A little something for our Coasties Card Members – order a feed and get a $5 schooner of any Core Range Beer when you flash your Coasties Card.

4/330 The Entrance Rd, Erina

For more information, visit the Six String Brewing Co. via their website, Facebook or Instagram.

Block ’N Tackle, Kincumber

The perfect place to meet with friends or work colleagues, one of the incredible things about this pocket rocket of a micro-brewery is that the owner’s focus is to always support local.

A small boutique craft brewery and cellar door, conveniently located in Kincumber, it is a great spot to relax, grab yourself a paddle and sample their range.

The beers are named after local historical figures, important to the nearby Brisbane Waters, and they stock the likes of Little Creek Cheese, Loveshak Soaps, HotNuts, Madhouse Beef Jerky and Salt Pig Deli.

But more than anything, Block ’N Tackle is big on atmosphere and even bigger on beers with 12 ever-changing taps to choose from.

Go to sample the beers in the taproom or book yourself in for a Saturday tour. You may even find yourself asking questions about the paddles up on the wall and then experiencing FOMO for not being a part of their paddle club!

Live music over the weekends, food trucks regularly on-site, a generous 2-hour happy hour on weekdays and mid-week discounts on Growler refills, there are plenty of excuses to put this one on your radar.

11/13 Cochrone St, Kincumber

For more information, visit the Block ‘N Tackle Brewery website.

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Bay Rd Brewing, Gosford

Looking for a brewery on the Central Coast that’s both kid and dog-friendly? Well, look no further than Bay Rd Brewing in Gosford.

Here you’ll find an extensive range of craft beer, which has constantly changed since the breweries opening back in 2018.

Local artist Grant Molony has adorned the interior walls with his incredible artwork, a mural of a sprawling octopus and an anchor.

The place is a vibe, especially with their spin on a paddle, uniquely shaped as an octopus!

And while they don’t do food on-site, you won’t go hungry as there’s always a rotation of foods trucks found on the curb-side outside.

89 Donnison St, Gosford

For more information, visit the Bay Rd Brewing website.

Oak Haven Brewing Co, West Gosford

Owned and operated by Gosford RSL, these beers are brewed for their members in-house to ensure freshness and quality.

They use only the highest quality ingredients and hops from locally sourced produce and use no preservatives. They have a huge range of core and featured brews, always worth trying.

Everything they do is in consideration to pay tribute to the history of Gosford RSL, from the naming of the brewery right through to the naming of each different brew.

26 Central Coast Highway, West Gosford (currently undergoing a redevelopment, but still open for business)

Find out more here.

Hawkesbury Brewing Co, Lisarow

Be sure to keep this one on your radar, with a brand-new, custom-built brewery bar due to open any moment now in Lisarow.

These guys, not unlike anyone we’ve already mentioned, have put their hearts and souls into creating great tasting beer to suit any occasion.

Using traditional and innovative brewing techniques they have produced an award-winning range which includes Pale Ales, Ginger Beer and even a non-alcoholic range.

You don’t need to sit around waiting for the brewery bar to open in Lisarow. You can head to their website and search their very handy map to see where their ales are stocked near you.

90 Pacific Highway, Lisarow

View their website here and be sure to follow their socials to get the inside scoop of when their doors are ready to open.

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