Discovering the Margaret River region’s beer has never been so much fun. With the highest concentration of microbreweries in the state, beer lovers are spoilt for choice in the Margaret River region. Even more so with its new 135km Craft Beer Trail, where you will discover a Saison, Stout, Kolsch, Lager or Pale Ale around every bend in the road as you weave your way from Busselton to Margaret River.
Local writer Danielle Costley got out on the trail to bring you a taste of what to expect at each brewery featured along the trail.
Cheeky Monkey
Let the kids cut loose in the playground while you sit lakeside in Cheeky Monkey‘s country style beer hall with a tasting paddle of your favourite selections. Try the Session Ale, Pale Ale, stout or cider with a generous serving of beer battered fish and chips, grass-fed beef burgers, or Korean gochujang pork ribs with thick rice noodles.
Wild Hop
Set in the rolling Yallingup Hills, Wild Hop is a relatively new family-run brewpub with an ever-changing list of small batch seasonal beers brewed on site. There’s usually a traditional Czech pilsener or pale ale to be enjoyed whilst sitting on the shady deck overlooking the brewhouse and distant hopyard. The food is woodfired, with seasonal produce such as roasted and smoked meats, or tuck into a brewer’s bun.
Eagle Bay Brewing Co.
Set on a picturesque family farm, Eagle Bay Brewing Co. produces an impressive range of craft beers, including a Kolsch, Pale Ale, Cacao Stout and a beer-wine hybrid called Sparkling Cider Ale. Purchase a two-litre growler filled with your beer of choice – and take it home. The menu features a selection of share plates, as well as more substantial fare such as sticky beef shin with Chinese omelette.

Black Brewing Co.
Sipping a pint of craft beer overlooking a lake and basking in the summer sunshine is what you can expect from Black Brewing Co., housed within Caves Road Collective. An interesting selection of ales can be tasted here, such as the Bao Bao Milk Stout and a farmhouse Saison.
Bootleg Brewery
The region’s oldest brewery, Bootleg Brewery is the perfect place to visit for an introduction to some of Margaret River’s multiple award-winning ales, such as the Raging Bull or the Tom’s Amber Australian ale. It specialises in some seriously delicious craft beers, with creative small batch releases such as the Flaming Youth, with a hint of coriander and sea salt. The food is equally impressive, with smokey wings, nachos, beef short ribs, burritos and meaty burgers.
The Beerfarm
The usual suspects can be found on tap at Beerfarm‘s rustic brew shed, but it is also very clever at handcrafting small batch releases such as the Berlinner Weisse made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes, or a barrel aged American Barley Wine.
The Grove Brewery & Distillery
Head brewer Doug Whiteside is the brains behind the development and production of The Grove’s ales and is constantly engaged in creating new tastes and flavours. His love of craft beer, especially in the field of real ale has led to the company’s latest range of four brews. Try the rounded, red House Ale (like an American pale ale) or the intriguingly-named Gangster Stout, redolent with roasted malts, coffee and chocolate overtones. There’s an IPA and a ‘boring’ beer too – all worth trying.

Brewhouse
Situated within the township as Margaret River’s only “urban” brewery, Brewhouse remains ensconced by towering forest. Its Inji Pale Ale is a local favourite, as is the Bastard Brown ale with its burnt biscuit and toffee malts. The food offering is impressive, whether it’s squid salad, fish and chips, pizzas, or pork tacos.
Cowaramup Brewing Co.
Book into Cowaramup Brewing Co. for an immersive brewing tour, ending with six-beers matched to food. There’s a Bavarian-style Hefeweizen, a German-origin noble hop Pilsener, and a fruity Lightsign Summer Ale.
Colonial Brewing Company
There is space aplenty at this sun-drenched brewery, with a playground and live music on weekends. Colonial Brewing Co. ales range from a classic draught and IPA to a South West Sour featuring pale, wheat and Munich malts with hops from both hemispheres.
Occy’s
If you’ve been to Dunsborough, you’ll be aware that Occy’s is in the heart of the town, and seems to be a permanently popular fixture for many. It’s got a dog-friendly beer garden, serves up huge plates of pub food and with an ever-changing 18 beer offering under the watchful eye of owner brewer and beer master Bill, it’s hard to think of a more convivial place to spend a few hours on a summer’s day. Bill’s beer, brewed on his cattle farm, is made with filtered rainwater, and is preservative and finings-free.
Thirsty for a brew? Hop along to the region’s new craft beer trail.
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Occy's Dunsborough
Monday - Sunday: 12:00 until 9:00 PMGreat For: Dine In12/34 Dunn Bay Rd, Dunsborough WA 6281
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3.9
The Grove Distillery & Brewery
OPEN 7 DAYS Closed - Christmas Day, New Years, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Open from 12pm Anzac Day.Great For: Cellar Sales,Dine In,Seated Tastings,Takeaway,Workshops & Classes491 Metricup Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
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4.4
Eagle Bay Brewing Co
7 days a week from 11 am to 5 pm.Great For: Cellar Sales,Child Friendly,Dine In,Fireplace,Outdoor Playground,Seated Tastings236 Eagle Bay Rd, Naturaliste WA 6281
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4.7
Wild Hop Brewing Co.
Monday - Thursday 11 am to 5 pm (kitchen closes at 4pm) Friday, Saturday, Sunday - 10.45 am to 6 pm (kitchen closes at 5pm)Great For: Dine In,Seated Tastings1301 Wildwood Rd, Yallingup WA 6282
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Cheeky Monkey Brewery & Cidery
7 days a week 11am - 5pmGreat For: Child Friendly,Outdoor Playground4259 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
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3.6
Bootleg Brewery
Monday - Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00 AM until 5:00 PMGreat For: Child Friendly,Dine In,Dog Friendly,Outdoor Playground,Picnic Spot,Scenic Spot,Seated Tastings,Sunny Day,Vegan Beer37 Wildberry Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
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Black Brewing Co
7 days 11am - 5pm Kitchen open 12pm - 4pmGreat For: Cellar Sales,Child Friendly,Disabled Access,Dog Friendly,Fireplace,Indoor Play Area,Outdoor Playground,Rainy Day,Seated Tastings,Sunny Day,Vegan Beer3517 Caves Rd, Wilyabrup WA 6280
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4.6
Beerfarm
Venue Sunday-Thursday 11am-6pm Friday 11am-9pm Saturday 11am-7pm Kitchen Sunday-Thursday 11am-4pm Friday 11am-3pm Raise the Steaks 5pm-8pm Saturday 11am-5pm Slip n Slide December - April only Saturday-Sunday 11am-2pm School holidays 11am-2pm everydayGreat For: Cellar Sales,Child Friendly,Dine In,Dog Friendly,Outdoor Playground,Vegan Beer177 Gale Rd, Metricup WA 6280
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Colonial Brewing Co
7 DAYS 12PM - 5:30PM (OPEN TIL 9PM FRIDAYS)Great For: Cellar Sales,Child Friendly,Disabled Access,Outdoor Playground,Takeaway,Vegan Beer6285/29 Osmington Rd, Bramley WA 6285
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4.6
Brewhouse Margaret River
Monday - Thursday: 11:00 AM until 7:00 PM
Friday - Sunday: 11:00 AM until 9:00 PMGreat For: Child Friendly,Dine In,Disabled Access,Dog Friendly,Outdoor Playground,Sunny Day35 Bussell Hwy, Margaret River WA 6285