Tar Barrel Brewery & Distillery

Mornington's craft brewery and distillery with wood-fired pizzas, live music, and dogs welcome.

Industrial-chic with genuine soul. exposed fittings, outdoor tables, and a bustling Friday/Saturday energy fuelled by DJs and local live bands. Sundays shift to a relaxed arvo session mode. Dog-friendly throughout, which shapes the crowd and the vibe. Authentic working brewery feel without any craft-beer affectation.

On-site brewery producing award-winning craft beers (Watt Lager, Burner IPA, Process Porter, Corner Pale, XPA, AIPA). Also a full distillery producing gin, vodka, and whisky (including the Corsair Whiskey). Guided brewery/distillery tours available. Beer, whisky, and gin flights offered. Live music most weekends. Dog-friendly indoors and out. Functions and group bookings catered for.

Genuinely local. the venue's name references the tar barrels stored by road builders in the area during Mornington's development. The beers and spirits are Peninsula-made and proudly so.

Drinks are at the premium end for a local brewery but considered fair given the quality and craft. Food offers generous servings at reasonable prices. Functions and group bookings represent good value for the experience delivered.

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