The Local Taphouse

04/06/2026

Check out what's on at The Local Taphouse every week!
🎤Kicking off with Local Laughs making it's return every Monday nights from 8pm.
🍺Come by any weekday to enjoy our Happy Hour drinks, from 4pm to 6pm.
🦪We've got your Friday plans covered, with our $2 Oysters from 4pm, and our live music 8pm onwards.
❓Finally, wrapping it all up is Janet's Tappy Trivia, from 7:30pm.

There's something for everyone to enjoy at the Tappy, see you soon!

02/06/2026

On the live music lineup for Friday: The Night Creatures!

Inspired by legends from Stevie Wonder to Beyoncé, they seamlessly blend genres and eras, delivering everything from the Rolling Stones to Bruno Mars. 

Music starts at 8pm onwards 🎸🥁

28/05/2026

Join us on the 16th of June for this month's Ale Stars with special guest Head Brewer from Barbarian Brewing, Mat Maddox!

It's hard to miss the iconic bright yellow building of the Barbarian Brewery just off the Princess Highway. With the doors opening in late 2023, they've wasted no time building a strong reputation within the Western Melb community!

Originally working for Two Birds Brewery, Mat is now leading the charge as Head Brewer at the Baa. He's crafting up something for everyone at this brewery, with their season range tapping into influences from Founder Pete's English background, and their core range leaving you craving more.

We'll be getting into all the nitty gritty of the brewing process, inspirations, stories and more! As well as beer trivia and a great feed!

Be sure to grab a ticket to this one.

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As usual, tickets include four beers from the guest brewery plus dinner.

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for Australia’s most popular and fun beer appreciation night with guests, trivia, food & more.

19/05/2026

There’s a beer at The Tappy with your name on it.

Swing past, pull up a chair and the rest is history.

12/05/2026

LAST CALL: Brewers and Chewers is TOMORROW! 🍻

One of our favourite nights of the year is nearly here!

We are down to our final remaining tickets. Hit the link in our bio to secure yours before they’re gone for good.

See you all tomorrow! 🍺🍴

07/05/2026

✨May ✨we offer you some free Drag Bingo?

That's right, starting from this month, your Mum's favourite Drag Bingo night is going FREE! Hosted this month by the fabulous Della Katessen, grab your friends for a fiery night of good tunes, big laughs, all whilst sipping on a Sundaylicious Vodka cocktail!

Della Katessen is hot property, so bookings are highly recommended if you would like to join in on the fun, which you can do through our website or our Linktree!

06/05/2026

🍻 BREWERS AND CHEWERS 2026 NEXT WEEK 🍻

As we get pumped for our favourite beer event of the year, our kitchen team has finalised the mouthwatering menu for the night which we’re excited to share with you!

But it's not just the amazing food, it's about trying some of the best breweries in Australia's hand picked beers, and the all-night drink package that comes with it!

Last tickets are available now, so jump to our Linktree to secure yourself tickets now!

03/05/2026

Before we kick off Brewers and Chewers, Join us the night before on the 12th of May for this month's Ale Stars with special guest Charlotte Freeston from Feral Brewing!

Charlotte has been with Feral as head of brewing and innovation for just over a year now, and was a key instrument in the brewery's "re-wilding" rebrand back in 2025.

With plenty of stories picked up along the way to chat about, Charlotte brings her decade long experience stemming from the UK with Beavertown, then working with Beerfarm in WA.

Her passion and creativity within the industry is proven strong, with her being awarded the Rising Star Award at the 2025 Beer & Brewer awards!

Charlotte will be bringing along some Feral classics, including Hop Hog, to celebrate it's 18th birthday this year!

Don't miss out on this amazing night of beer appreciation!

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As usual, tickets include four beers from the guest brewery plus dinner.

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for Australia’s most popular and fun beer appreciation night with guests, trivia, food & more.

01/05/2026

Only two more weeks till Brewers and Chewers 2026!

Sean is gearing up to make his way from to the Tappy on May 13th, bringing along their awesome Red Rye IPA and some great yarns!

Tickets are still available, so jump on board for the best (and probably only) brewery speed dating event!

29/04/2026

Wednesday = Steak Night 🥩

Score a 250g Porterhouse with chips, salad and your choice of sauce for just $26.

See you tonight!

22/04/2026

We are counting down the days to one of our favourite events of the year, Brewers and Chewers!

Check out a few words from some of our special guests, who you will get a chance to try their beers and ask them your burning brew questions on the 13th of May!

Featuring Nat from Ashley from Charlotte from and Michael from .beers in this video, as well as Scott from Jimmy from Jose from and Sean from

Enjoy fantastic beer, delicious food, and great company at The Local Taphouse. This is the beer event you don’t want to miss out on!

Tickets are still available through our linktree.

21/04/2026

Steak Night → Every Wednesday from 5pm.

250g Porterhouse steak with chips, salad & your choice of sauce for just $26.

Booking recommended.

20/04/2026

There’s a new menu at The Local Taphouse. Explore some of our new additions →

Join us to sample some of the new menu or stop past for a pint!

16/04/2026

Less than a month till Brewers and Chewers!

Hear what Ashley from Ashley Huntington has to say about this iconic beer speed dating event! Ashley, as well as 5 other brewing legends are getting keen, how about you?

Tickets include arrival canapes, three course dinner, and drinks for the duration of the event! Find our tickets via our bio.

08/04/2026

Join us on the 21st of April for a beer
appreciation night with special guest Nic Sandery from
Molly Rose!

Nic Sandery, the founder of Molly Rose Brewing , last
joined us for Ale Stars back in 2018. Since then, lots
has changed for both Molly Rose Brewery, and the beer
industry as a whole!

It is safe to say Nic has a plethora of experience and
knowledge in the scene. Travelling the world for beer
inspiration, studying a diploma of brewing in Perth,
dipping his toes into the winery scene, and working as
a brewer at craft beer giants such as Holgate.

Since the first beers hit the shelves in 2016, and the
brewpub opening in 2019, Molly Rose creates a
harmonious experience at their Brewpub for beer fans
and the wider local community.

With their brewpub's recent upgrades, as well as an
exciting 'Beer of the Breweries' event on the horizon,
there will be plenty of insight and great yarns to be had
this April's Ale Stars!

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Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for Australia’s most popular and fun beer appreciation night with guests, trivia, food & more.

02/04/2026

Check out this April's Live Music Fridays schedule!
This week's edition of Live Music Friday's will be kicking off with Star Horse Trio. They'll be bringing you a wide array of tracks from the 90s you might have forgotten about, but definitely want to jam to! Make sure to come down early to grab a bite, a beer, and a seat. Music starts at 8pm onwards.

02/04/2026

Last Monday's Local Laughs was AMAZING!
Don't forget to come and check out the fantastic acts we have happening the next two Monday night from 8pm onwards! There may even be some special guests from the Melbourne International Comedy Festival making appearances 🤫
Tickets available from our Linktree.

31/03/2026

Every Sunday from 7.30pm in the main bar downstairs, pit your wits against your fellow imbibers as you take on Janet’s fiendish pub quiz. 

Complete with general knowledge teasers, music puzzlers, plenty of quirky humour and great prizes (including beer - delicious beer) - it’s an experience not to be missed!

26/03/2026

It's like speed dating over dinner but with beers and brewers!

Brewers & Chewers is back for 2026, and will again see Pete Mitcham host legends from the brewing industry. In a dinner that's part beer speed dating, part educational, and all around good fun, you'll get the chance to speak to every individual brewer as they rotate through tables whilst you drink their beers and dine on an exceptional menu developed by The Local Taphouse kitchen team. Your ticket will include arrival canapes, a three course meal, as well as complimentary beers all night!

This year's line up includes Mountain Culture's Jose Armenta, Kaiju's Nat Reeves, Bright's Sean Rynne, Wolf of the Willows' Scott Mckinnon, Devilbend's Michael Stanzel, Good Land's Jimmy Krekelberg, Two Metre Tall's Ashley Huntington, and Feral's Charlotte Freeston.

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Don't miss out, our tickets sell quickly for this event!

A beerducational speed dating dinner with your favourite brewers!

25/03/2026

Join us at The Local Taphouse for $10 knock-offs, Monday - Friday, 4pm - 6pm!

We’re pouring pints of Stomping Ground Gipps St. Pale Ale & Laneway Lager + Toorak Estate Shiraz & Sem Sauvignon Blanc 🍻

See you there!

19/03/2026

🎸 LIVE MUSIC FRIDAYS ARE BACK AT THE LOCAL TAPPY 🎙️

Get ready to kick off your weekend with the perfect soundtrack! We’re bringing you rotating live blues & cover bands every Friday night from 8pm til midnight.

Whether you’re here for the soul or the classic hits, we’ve got your Friday nights sorted.

March Lineup:

Fri 20th → Tanya George Band
Fri 27th → Oscar LaDell Blues Trio

Book now to let us know you’re coming 🍻

10/03/2026

Join us on the 17th of March for a beer appreciation night with special guest John Ricciotti from Su Legno!

Su Legno, or ‘On Wood' in Italian, operates out of South Australia, and specialises in barrel fermented ales. John Ricciotti, founder of Su Legno, blends the historical method of barrel fermentation, with the modern brewing science of today, officially making what's old, new again. With experience on the Cooper production floor, many craft taprooms, and a diploma in brewing, you can guarantee the night will be filled with plenty of great beer stories.

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As usual, tickets include four beers from the guest brewery plus dinner.

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month for Australia’s most popular and fun beer appreciation night with guests, trivia, food & more.

05/03/2026

Annie Louey vs. The Tram Network

Grab a pint and a seat every Monday at The Local Taphouse for the best comedy in town.

→ Local Laughs
→ Every Monday
→ The Local Taphouse

Don’t miss next week’s lineup! Mike McLeish, Noah Szto, Diana Nguyen, Oliver Hunter, Lehmo PLUS surprise guests

25/02/2026

You beautaaaay, the Footy is back!
The start of the 2026 Footy season is right around the
corner, and with it... our Footy Tipping is kicking off.
Starting with Opening Round, Thursday the 5th of
March!
Entry to the tipping is $20 (Cash only), and you can
place your tips each week to claim your free pot of
Stomping Ground Brewing Co Laneway Lager or Gipps St
Pale Ale.
Swing by the Tappy to join in on the fun! 🍻🏉

23/02/2026

Because Mondays need a sense of humour.

Local Laughs is back at The Local Taphouse tonight.

→ Nick Quon, Tom Ballard, Freddie Arthur, Takashi Wakasugi + Maren May

Beers flowing. Punchlines landing.