Best Breweries in Adelaide (2026)
Looking for the best breweries in Adelaide? We've rounded up 24 of the city's standout spots — from neighbourhood favourites to buzzy new openings. Every venue is ranked by our Spot Score, which weighs reputation, popularity and freshness, so you can book with confidence. Filter by suburb, price or what's open now to find your next go-to.
Independent craft brewing has boomed across Australia, and Adelaide's breweries pour everything from crisp lagers to hazy IPAs, often straight from the tanks in the taproom. Many welcome families and dogs, and some run tours or food trucks on weekends.
24 spots
Little Bang Brewing Company
$Warehouse-style taproom serving pub grub along with small-batch gin, local wine & 50+ craft beers.
Pirate Life Brewing
$$Expansive, industrial-style venue with more than 20 beers on tap, plus pub grub & outdoor space.
Shapeshifter Brewing Co
$$Shapeshifter Brewing Co is a brewery in North Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 399 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 65/100.
Brightstar Brewing
Brightstar Brewing is a brewery in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 264 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 64/100.
SixTwelve Brewing
SixTwelve Brewing is a brewery in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 280 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Grünthal Brew
Grünthal Brew is a brewery in Hahndorf, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 405 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 63/100.
Lady Burra Brewhouse
$$Fashionable microbrewery with a patio offering artisanal ales, tapas & pizzas, plus share plates.
The Suburban Brew - Glynde - Brewery & Taproom
The Suburban Brew - Glynde - Brewery & Taproom is a brewery in Norwood, Adelaide. It holds a 4.8-star Google rating from 152 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Crafty Robot Brewing
Crafty Robot Brewing is a brewery in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 196 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Coopers Brewery
Coopers Brewery is a brewery in Prospect, Adelaide. It holds a 4.6-star Google rating from 283 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 62/100.
Goodieson Brewery, McLaren Vale
Goodieson Brewery, McLaren Vale is a brewery in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 163 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Swell Brewing Co. Taphouse & Brewery
$$Swell Brewing Co. Taphouse & Brewery is a brewery in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 852 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
South Coast Brewing Co.& Chubby Unicorn brewing
South Coast Brewing Co.& Chubby Unicorn brewing is a brewery in Brighton, Adelaide. It holds a 4.9-star Google rating from 89 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
Sweet Amber Brewing Co
$$Sweet Amber Brewing Co is a pub in Semaphore, Adelaide. It holds a 4.5-star Google rating from 330 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 61/100.
MOONBURN Brewing
MOONBURN Brewing is a brewery in Burnside, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 42 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 58/100.
Bowden Brewing
Bowden Brewing is a brewery in Adelaide CBD, Adelaide. It holds a 4.3-star Google rating from 193 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 57/100.
McGregor & Young Distillery
McGregor & Young Distillery is a bar in Port Adelaide, Adelaide. It holds a 5.0-star Google rating from 31 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 56/100.
Unit Three Collective
Unit Three Collective is a brewery in Henley Beach, Adelaide. It holds a 4.7-star Google rating from 40 reviews. Our editorial Spot Score is 55/100.
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Read guide →Breweries in Adelaide — FAQs
What are the best breweries in Adelaide?+
Our top-rated breweries in Adelaide are ranked by our Spot Score, which combines Google ratings, review volume, category fit and how recently we verified the details. The highest scorers appear at the top of this page.
How is the Adelaide breweries ranking decided?+
We blend independent signals — Google star ratings and review counts, popularity, the quality of available information and freshness — into a single Spot Score out of 100. It's an editorial score, not a paid placement.
Can I filter breweries by suburb or price?+
Yes. Use the filters to narrow by suburb, minimum rating, price level, whether a place is open now, and features like dog-friendly or outdoor seating.
How many breweries are listed in Adelaide?+
We currently feature 24 breweries across Adelaide and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.