Carlton Brewhouse
- Ideal for dogs
- Good on a rainy day
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Carlton Brewhouse is the home of Carlton Draught, with a beer garden serving beer and pub fare within the historic red brick Carlton & United Brewery on the Yarra River in Abbotsford.
Menu & prices
What's on here
Why go
- A brewery tour through the historic Abbotsford site and more than a century of brewing history.
- Pool, darts, Nintendo Switch, table tennis and board games.
- Dogs and families welcome.
Opening hours
Today12:00 – 23:00Show all
MondayClosed
Tuesday09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday12:00 – 22:00
Thursday12:00 – 22:00
Friday12:00 – 23:00
Saturday12:00 – 23:00
SundayClosed
Drinks to try
- The taps serve beers from the CUB range, including unpasteurised Carlton Draught poured straight from the tank.
- The brewery makes Carlton Draught and Victoria Bitter.
Atmosphere
- The outdoor Beer Garden has foliage, astroturf, a wooden deck, outdoor furniture and umbrellas; portable heaters are available in winter.
- The Brew Hall displays Carlton United Breweries memorabilia and history, with TV screens and a projector.
- Australian beer posters decorate the Crown Room.
Entry and dress code
- Open Tuesday 09:00–17:00, Wednesday and Thursday 12:00–22:00, and Friday and Saturday 12:00–23:00.
Good for
- Meetings The Crown Room is a private meeting space with a projector and adjustable lighting.
- Groups The Beer Garden and Beer Hall have bar access for private gatherings.
- Functions The Victoria Room can be arranged for cocktail parties or seated conferences, with a coffee and tea station for each booking.
Music
The beer garden can host live music or entertainment.
History
The original brewery made Abbotsford Stout and Melbourne Bitter, among other beers.
- OriginsMelbourne publicans founded the Melbourne Co-Operative Brewing Company.
- 1924The Melbourne Cooperative Brewery joined Carlton and United Breweries.
- Following 1924As CUB’s other Melbourne breweries closed over the next 80 years, the Abbotsford site expanded to its current size.
Sources: Carlton Brewhouse · Brewhouse & Beer Garden – Carlton Brewhouse · Brewery Tours – Carlton Brewhouse · Functions & Events – Carlton Brewhouse · Carlton Brewhouse: booking (its own site) · Carlton Brewhouse: menu (its own site) · checked 3 Oct 2026
Where
24 Thompson Street, Abbotsford
- Website
- carltonbrewhouse.com.au/
- Phone
- +61 3 9420 6800
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Questions and answers
Will production be running during my visit to Carlton Brewhouse?
Some production areas may not be operating during a visit.
Can I sample beer after the Carlton Brewhouse tour?
Yes. Visitors can sample fresh brewery beers afterwards.
Can I book a table at Carlton Brewhouse?
Yes. Table reservations are available through SevenRooms.
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