The Shire’s Hidden Breweries
Get ready to sink a few cold ones at these Shire-based breweries
Slim Pickin's Brewhouse
Saddle up and embrace the legend of Slim Picken himself, at Slim Pickin’s Brewhouse. Small scale and focused on great brews and local vibes, Slims is a product of Shire favourite, The Blind Bear. The house-made beers sit as a part of an ever-rotating selection on tap and have been paired with an in-house food trailer that serves mouthwatering Tex-Mex street food. Boasting a rustic and carefree charm, there’s no place better to take a break from the trail ride of life, so lasso in some mates and secure a booking here. Kids and fur babies are welcome until 6pm!
Open Friday to Sunday
5 Mianga Ave, Engadine
Sunday Road Brewing
Sunday Road Brewing is hidden in the industrial area of Kirrawee. Since opening its doors in 2018, Sunday Road Brewing is a long time favourite with those lucky enough to find it. This well-established brewery is all about that Sunday Feeling. Good times. Good people. Good beer. The brewery sits in a large, warehouse-style space, with soaring ceilings, exposed brick, ambient lighting and vintage green decor making for the perfect place to sit back with a beer in hand. From IPA, Pale Ale, Lager and Coffee Lager to refreshing cider and an extensive wine list, you’ll no doubt find something you love. Sunday Road Brewing is home to food trucks Thursday through to Sunday. Keep an eye out on their socials to stay up to date with what’s popping up next. To make a reservation, click here.
Open Thursday to Sunday
147 Bath Road, Kirrawee
Hairyman Brewery
Hairyman Brewery is a small craft brewery and cellar located in the heart of Caringbah. Offering a variety of freshly brewed craft beers, Hairyman provides the perfect atmosphere for a couple of cold ones with your mates. Kid, dog and bike rider friendly, their tasting room is open Wednesday to Sunday, with food trucks serving a variety of street food every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. For the weekend line up of food trucks, head to their socials. For bookings, click here.
Open Wednesday to Sunday
10/12-14 Northumberland Road, Caringbah
Shark Island Brewing
Shark Island Brewing offers handcrafted ales brewed right here in the Shire. Established in 2015, the brewery was named after Cronulla’s iconic ‘shark island’ surf break. The intimate brewery has a welcoming vibe, where you can enjoy beers with good tunes and tasty food. On Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays you’ll find one of their resident pop-up food trucks, often serving hearty meals such as OTT burgers and beef brisket taco’s. Discover their weekly food truck line-up here. To secure your seat, tap here.
Open Friday to Sunday
Unit 8, 29-33 Waratah Street, Kirrawee
