Mate's Table
Subscribe
Create
Share with the community

What would you like to make?

Add a recommendationShare a place worth gathering around.Create a guideBuild a useful list for your city.
For business

Restaurant

Westside Ale Works

36 Alfred St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Recommended by 62 people

Updated

Find Westside Ale Works

36 Alfred St, South Melbourne VIC 3205, Australia

Directions ↗
+61 3 9694 2124
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: Closed Wednesday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM Thursday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Friday: 12:00 – 9:00 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 6:00 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

Book Now

About Westside Ale Works

Tucked down an industrial South Melbourne laneway, this microbrewery pours from a 30-tap lineup alongside freshly baked pizzas. Beer devotees head here for the depth on draft—core releases, hazy IPAs, Belgian lambics, and rich imperial stouts. Regulars pair their pints with the BBQ chicken pizza and a side of ranch dipping sauce. Between rounds, games keep tables lingering: shuffleboard, a dartboard with a regulation oche, and a hoop outside. Grab a bag of fresh popcorn and take home a few travellers from the front fridge.

  • Expansive 30-Tap Lineup: A massive board of around 30 rotating taps balances house IPAs and stouts with rare guest pours.
  • American-Style Pizzas: Freshly baked pies like the BBQ chicken come paired with house ranch dipping sauce.
  • Taproom Games: Fitted with shuffleboard, a dartboard with a regulation oche, a big sports screen, and an outdoor hoop.
  • Takeaway Cans & Travellers: A takeaway fridge stocked with cans and travellers lets you pack fresh brews for the road.
RestaurantPizzaBreweryBarRestaurantTakeaway

What's On at Westside Ale Works

Upcoming events, special menus and other reasons to plan a visit.

No events or specials listed right now.

Why Visit Westside Ale Works

Discover what makes Westside Ale Works a premier craft destination in South Melbourne

  • Extensive 30-Tap Lineup

    Westside Ale Works provides an extensive rotating lineup of approximately 30 taps, combining house-brewed ales with curated guest and collaboration beers.

    It has 20 home brews on tap, plus another 10 guest beers.

    Mark Thompson

  • In-House Tasting Flights & Pizzas

    Guests can explore rich, full-bodied draft flights alongside freshly made specialty pizzas served directly in the taproom.

    We had 3 tasting flights of their homemade drafts. All really tasty, especially the stouts, hazel nut brown, sours, and red ipas.

    Andrew Polino

  • Hidden Laneway Retreat

    Tucked in a laneway retreat, the venue offers a peaceful, laid-back setting away from hectic commercial thoroughfares.

    Westside Ale Works is a hidden gem tucked away in a quiet laneway, and discovering it was an absolute delight.

    jenny chawla

  • Laid-Back Taproom Atmosphere

    Patrons enjoy unhurried Sunday afternoons and relaxed brewery hospitality accompanied by complimentary freshly popped popcorn.

    We came in a Sunday afternoon and it was super chill arvo vibes.

    Jimmy Krekelberg

  • Interactive Bar Sports & Games

    A regulation oche dartboard, shuffleboard table, and outdoor hoop provide engaging pub games for groups and casual gatherings.

    shuffleboard table, dart board with decent darts and a regulation oche, even a basketball hoop on the wall outside

    Sven Monk

  • Communal Sports & Group Events

    Large screens and cozy viewing areas make the taproom an accommodating space for communal sports watch parties and private gatherings.

    There is a big screen for the footy, plenty of games including a dart board!

    Luke Kenyon

Customer-favorite craft brews and oven-baked pizzas poured and served fresh on site.

  • Weekend Juice NEIPA

    Weekend Juice NEIPA was hazy, juicy, and packed with tropical flavours

    jenny chawla

  • Red Roo IPA

    The Red Roo IPA had a bold, hoppy character with a smooth malt finish

    jenny chawla

  • Slam Dunkelweizen

    I am drinking a Slam Dunkelweizen, possibly the best Australian attempt at a German beer, ever! It's so good I'm on no. 2.

    Mark Thompson

  • BBQ chicken pizza

    The BBQ chicken pizza was fantastic.

    Erin Lunger

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful pub pastimes and signature touches that enhance taproom sessions

  • Freshly Popped Bar Popcorn

    Complimentary or freshly prepared popcorn is served alongside craft drafts as a nostalgic, thoughtful bar snack.

  • Regulation Oche Dartboard Setup

    A regulation oche dartboard equipped with quality darts gives casual game nights an authentic pub sports standard.

  • Laneway Basketball Hoop

    A dedicated outdoor basketball hoop mounted on the laneway wall, complete with ball provided, offers interactive play during drinks.

  • House Ranch Dipping Sauce for Crusts

    Freshly baked house pizzas feature signature pairings such as a side of ranch dipping sauce for crust dipping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of beer selection is available on tap?

Yes. The taproom features an extensive rotation of around 30 taps, highlighting house-brewed ales like IPAs, stouts, and sours alongside curated guest selections.

Can you get food alongside the beers?

Yes, Westside Ale Works prepares fresh pizzas to pair with their brews, with guest favorites including the Space Needle, Portlandia, and BBQ chicken, plus sides like popcorn and nachos.

Are there games and activities to play at the taproom?

Yes. The venue offers plenty of entertainment including a dart board with a regulation oche, a shuffleboard table, board games, a big screen for sports, and even an outside basketball hoop.

Can you bring dogs?

Yes, you can bring dogs to the outside seating area, and staff are welcoming to canine companions.

Can you purchase beers to take home?

Yes, there is a takeaway fridge stocked with cans and travellers so you can pick up fresh brews to take home.

Explore more places in Melbourne

Find familiar flavours, neighbourhood favourites and somewhere new in Melbourne.

Browse all Melbourne venues