Best Breweries in Darwin (2026)
Looking for the best breweries in Darwin? We've rounded up 8 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.
8 spots
Felons Brewing
$$$A neighbourhood favourite in Fannie Bay, brewing on-site with a taproom that fills up fast on weekends.
Range Brewing
$$$$An easy-going local in Mindil Beach, where the core range is excellent and the limited drops are worth chasing.
Newstead Brewing
$$A neighbourhood favourite in Palmerston, brewing on-site with a taproom that fills up fast on weekends.
Moo Brew
$$$An easy-going local in Waterfront, brewing on-site with a taproom that fills up fast on weekends.
Felons Brewing
$$$A reliably excellent choice in Mindil Beach, brewing on-site with a taproom that fills up fast on weekends.
Moo Brew
$A reliably excellent choice in Casuarina, brewing on-site with a taproom that fills up fast on weekends.
Aether Brewing
$$A polished but unpretentious room in Mindil Beach, where the core range is excellent and the limited drops are worth chasing.
Felons Brewing
$A reliably excellent choice in Darwin CBD, brewing on-site with a taproom that fills up fast on weekends.
Breweries in Darwin — FAQs
What are the best breweries in Darwin?+
Our top-rated breweries in Darwin 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 Darwin 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 Darwin?+
We currently feature 8 breweries across Darwin and surrounding suburbs, and we add and re-check venues regularly.