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Bonehead Brewing

86 Parsons St, Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

Recommended by 38 people

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86 Parsons St, Kensington VIC 3031, Australia

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+61 490 334 892
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: Closed Thursday: Closed Friday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM Saturday: 1:00 – 11:00 PM Sunday: 1:00 – 8:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Bonehead Brewing

Bonehead Brewing pours adventurous small-batch craft beer straight from a dozen house taps in an easygoing Kensington backstreet warehouse. Grab a tasting paddle of four or opt for a 200ml stem glass pour of fruited sours, hazy IPAs, or rich stouts. Patrons settle in along muraled walls for an unhurried Sunday session with board games, rotating food trucks, or takeaway pizza brought in from down the street, dogs snoozing comfortably by the tables.

  • Small-Batch House Taps: Around 12 rotating house taps featuring IPAs, dark beers, and sours available as flights of four or 200ml pours in stemware.
  • Dog-Friendly Hangout: A spacious, pet-friendly warehouse taproom hosting board games, live jazz, and outside takeaway or food trucks.
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Reasons to Visit Bonehead Brewing

Why craft beer fans and locals choose Bonehead Brewing in Kensington

  • House Taps & Flight Exploration

    Bonehead Brewing features a rotating lineup of around 12 house-brewed craft beers across varied styles, available in tasting flights and dedicated smaller pours.

    12 taps from the house and a good mix of styles. $5 200ml pours is a great way to explore without blowing yourself up.

    Stewart Went

  • Hands-On Brewer Insights

    Knowledgeable taproom staff guide guests through the experimental brewing processes, seasonal selections, and distinct small-batch releases.

    Highly recommend you sit at the bar, buy pots and learn from the team what they did for each beer.

    Christian Gorton

  • Laid-Back Weekend Atmosphere

    The Kensington warehouse taproom offers a low-key neighbourhood setting complete with board games, warmth, and weekend live jazz sessions.

    very relaxed atmosphere with a very cool Trad & Swing jazz band on some Sunday afternoons. A great way to finish the weekend.

    Steve PHILLIPS

  • Board Games & Casual Hangouts

    Dim, warm lighting, vibrant wall murals, and scattered table games like UNO create an unpretentious space to hang out for hours.

    The venue has warm and dim lighting for an intimate mood, and has a scattering of boardgames to keep you entertained

    Timocles Copland

  • Flexible Private Hires & Outside Food

    Groups can book the warehouse space for private parties and celebrations with zero fuss, allowing outside food orders, deliveries, or weekend food trucks.

    You can hire the whole place for just under 50 people and they'll let you order in as theres no kitchen

    Hayley Gregory

  • Welcoming to Dogs & Groups

    The venue openly welcomes dogs, kids, and large casual groups, making it effortless to host inclusive social catch-ups.

    the pooches and kids had as much fun as everyone else. Honestly wish all events were this easy to organise!

    Alex Mills

Distinctive house brews and curated tasting flights from the taproom

  • Beer Flight

    Started with the beer flight (comprising 4 beers which you can choose at the counter).

    Avijeet Sen

  • Distinction Ale

    If you can get your hands on the Distinction Ale then do yourself a favour and take the time to enjoy it. Don't let the high alcohol content deceive you, this is very tasty and worth savouring.

    Christian Gorton

  • Phaze Out

    Phaze Out is the personal favorite

    Spent

  • Triple Fruited Blueberry Sour

    where I needed a good sour to start me and love the triple fruited blueberry.

    Grubie Mcb

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful hospitality touches that elevate your brewery experience

  • Stemmed Luigi Bormioli Glassware and Exploratory Pours

    Sample house creations in stemmed Luigi Bormioli glassware, with 200ml tasting pours offered alongside flights of four beers so you can explore diverse styles at your own pace.

  • Brewer-Led Taproom Conversations and Tours

    Taproom staff and brewers take time to guide you through behind-the-scenes production and explain the specific craft process behind each seasonal brew.

  • Sunday Trad & Swing Jazz with Board Games

    Sunday sessions feature live Trad & Swing jazz bands paired alongside classic tabletop games like UNO to wind down the weekend.

  • Pet-Friendly Celebrations and BYO Food Freedom

    Groups and private functions enjoy a welcoming setup that accommodates dogs and children, alongside the freedom to bring outside birthday cakes or order in local food.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you order tasting flights or smaller beer pours?

Bonehead Brewing has a rotating lineup of around a dozen beers on tap, which you can sample with a 4-beer tasting flight chosen at the counter or smaller 200ml pours. Taps rotate frequently with core brews and seasonal styles.

Is there food available or can you bring outside food?

While there is no full commercial kitchen, the taproom offers light bites such as pies from Pie Thief and toasted sandwiches. Visitors are also welcome to order food delivery or bring in takeaway from nearby local restaurants, and food trucks occasionally set up on weekends.

Are dogs allowed at the taproom?

Yes, Bonehead Brewing is dog-friendly and welcomes pets alongside visitors in the taproom.

What parking options are available?

Yes, there is street parking available directly out front on Parsons Street for designated drivers and visitors.

Are there non-beer drink options available?

In addition to house-brewed beers, the taproom offers a small selection of wines, local spirits (including gin pairings), and non-alcoholic soft drinks for designated drivers.

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