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The Public Brewery
Review
About
Features
CUISINES
Bar, Pub, Australian
Meal types
Lunch, Dinner, Drinks
Special Diets
Vegetarian friendly, Gluten free options
FEATURES
Full Bar
Highchairs Available
Live Music
Outdoor Seating
Reservations
Seating
Serves Alcohol
Wheelchair Accessible
Wine and Beer
Does this restaurant have live music
Save this restaurant
Hours
Closed today
Sunday
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Thursday
4:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Friday
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Saturday
12:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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4.3
128 reviews
Excellent
63
Very good
44
Average
14
Poor
6
Terrible
1
Jenny D
13 contributions
Mar 2020 • none
Yesterday we purchased 2 meals from The Public Brewery. They were Pappardelle Pasta with Lamb Ragu and Chicken Parmagana with Chips and Vegies.
Both of the meals were absolutely delicious and reasonably priced! We recommend you visit the Brewery to support a local business.
Written 30 March 2020
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itsBG
Melbourne1121 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
Looking for a brewery out in the Eastern Suburbs and found this.
Really enjoyed the atmosphere, the wait staff, the food AND the beer!
Was disappointed and surprised that the tasting paddle wasn't available - surely that's what breweries do? Any how...still worth it.
Written 19 December 2020
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Kaye46
29 contributions
May 2021 • family
Today I visited The Public Brewery with my family to celebrate Mother's Day. We had a lovely day, delicious food with great service, thank you Jack. There was also a complimentary glass of sparkling for the Mums.
The food is imaginative and plentiful. We will definitely be returning.
Written 9 May 2021
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Verena A
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • couples
I was in two minds to write this review but in the end decided to give the business the opportunity to improve. Staff and service were acceptable but food was way below par. My husband's Philly cheese steak burger had hardly any cheese on it, was extremely dry and tough to eat. My chicken Parma was totally burnt on top and also very dry. Both of us could not finish our meals which was disappointing.
Written 24 September 2023
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Bouy TorQue
Ko Samui720 contributions
Oct 2022 • family
Do yourself a favour and get in here.
Great service, tasty tucker and some great beers.
This is a very cool little spot that’s kinda out of the way
Written 8 November 2022
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Sue F
1 contribution
Dec 2021 • friends
The restaurant was understaffed, so I don’t blame the girl who was serving us but service was slow and poor. However the main reason for the low review is because of the acoustics and very loud music. Even though I’m in my 50’s, I don’t mind music in restaurants but tonight it was ridiculously loud. We just couldn’t hear each other at the table which was a real shame considering we hadn’t got together in a long time. We asked twice if they could turn the music down and each time they would for a minute or two and then turn it back up. The demographic of clientele were all of similar age so I’m sure everyone was struggling with this. But the staff didn’t seem to care and were in a rush to see everyone leave. Won’t be back here unfortunately.
Written 9 December 2021
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Robin C
249 contributions
May 2021 • friends
Was nice to go the lunch was small but tasty good beer and wine etc
I think a little over priced but good atmosphere wiith music going on
Written 1 May 2021
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TheAussieTraveler
Melbourne89 contributions
Dec 2020 • none
Great beer, great food.
The Public Brewery have created a wonderful social dining experience that is a must.
Love this place.
Written 18 December 2020
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FamilieinOz2007
Croydon8 contributions
Jan 2020 • none
Just popped in for a drink after the movie and loved it.
Very friendly staff and great atmosphere.
Found even a quiet space for our chat.
Written 11 February 2020
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Captain Serious03
Melbourne12 contributions
Nov 2019 • friends
Great atmosphere and a huge selection of drinks. Could do with some air conditioning, but hey, isn’t that the reason you went there for a drink?
Now the bad part. The food was sub standard. Cheese fries are fries with Parmesan cheesecake sprinkled on top....honestly, don’t bother.
Tried the calamari to compensate but found it undercooked. Won’t be eating there again, but drinks, yes.
Written 3 November 2019
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HJD001
Melbourne26 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
We were taken there for dinner on a sat night to catch up with the family. Not much catching up could be done unless you could read lips or use sign language. The noise was incredible and very disappointing, the food not much better.
Written 31 August 2019
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ZakLee8
Cowes206 contributions
Aug 2019 • none
Cool micro brewery where you can brew your own beer and bottle once ready. Turned out amazing and produced 4 slabs. Nice crisp pale ale that everyone has enjoyed. The staff were friendly and informative throughout the experience. Highly recommend the Mac and cheese croquettes for a snack ....Best ever!! Thanks again guys
Written 27 August 2019
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Adventureswetake_euphoriasocial
Brisbane533 contributions
July 2019 • none
The Public Brewery Croydon is a nice hidden treasure, located amongst the industrial area of Croydon.
This is a micro-Brewery that offers, drinks, food, dining options in door and out, a beer garden, brewery experience and a bottle shop.
We have enjoyed some meals and drinks here recently whilst visiting family in the area. If you are sharing some bits rather than a main, we would recommend you try the Mac and Cheese Croquettes, they have a nice hint of jalapeño and The Southern Fried Chicken is crunch on the outside and nice a juicy inside.
One things we would like to highlight, the menu on website (not sure about in the restaurant) and bottle shop suggests/offers ‘corkage’ for “ANY” beer and wine from there bottle shop, however the is false, at lest on beer, two staff members stated this wasn’t an option, even though there is advertising in there bottle shop and on the website. Luckily we had no issues by from the bar.
Written 21 July 2019
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MrDavetheSarks
Melbourne18878 contributions
Jan 2019 • solo
Absolutely awesome. Great place for a drink, really friendly staff, and a huge selection of really nice birthdays. A magnificent place to kill and afternoon.
Written 10 May 2019
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Nat S
69 contributions
Apr 2019 • family
I went to this brewery/restaurant recently for a family birthday. It really is an interesting place - The restaurant is nestled amid the beer-making vats and machinery and so the decor is industrial with high ceilings - and yet inviting. That weekend Melbourne was having a cold spell and while the area near the bar had a myriad of overhead heat lamps making that part of the restaurant warm and comfortable, we were seated at a long table towards the centre of the restaurant where it was totally unheated and unpleasantly cold. I don't know whether it was because we were close-ish to the brewery equipment but we had no overhead heating. This really marred my experience. The food I ordered (vege ravioli) was terrific as were the mushroom arancini balls. Washed down with a glass of rose' I really enjoyed my meal. There was only one dessert available (sticky date pudding) which was also very good. The menu is a bit limited here but the food that is offered is good. But if you have a bigish group and it's a cold day- make sure you ask for a table in the warm zone or else prepare to rug up!
Written 7 April 2019
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