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Sail and Anchor is a pub brewery in Fremantle, opposite Fremantle Markets at South Terrace and Henderson Street.
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Why go
- The ground-floor main bar has 24 taps and is described as the birthplace of Australia’s original craft beer revolution.
- A heritage-listed Fremantle landmark with a spiral staircase, wood-panelled walls and a pressed-tin ceiling.
- Three rooms are available for functions.
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 22:00Show all
Monday11:00 – 22:00
Tuesday11:00 – 22:00
Wednesday11:00 – 22:00
Thursday11:00 – 22:00
Friday11:00 – 00:00
Saturday10:00 – 00:00
Sunday10:00 – 22:00
Good to know
LunchDinnerLate NightDrinksFull BarHighchairs AvailableLive MusicOutdoor SeatingReservationsServes AlcoholTable ServiceWheelchair Accessible
Good for
- Families Highchairs are available.
Booking a table
- Book a table through the Sail and Anchor website.
Atmosphere
- The Beer Hall is a spacious, relaxed room separate from the main bar.
- The pub has live music.
- Dine in the Brewers Courtyard or on the balcony overlooking the Cappuccino Strip.
- The enclosed beer garden overlooks the brewery; the adjacent Henderson Mall dining area offers views of buskers performing.
History
- 1854The hotel on the site was built for Nicholas Paterson and Anthony Cornish.
- Replacement hotelJames Gallop bought the property and commissioned Frederick William Burwell to design a replacement. William Reynolds built it in stages so the hotel could keep trading.
- Western extensionA first-floor wing was added to the hotel's western side.
- Veranda and balcony removedThe veranda and balcony were replaced with a suspended awning.
- 1923–1977The Swan Brewery owned the hotel.
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- 1984Brewtech Ltd bought the Freemasons' Hotel and restored it, including its veranda and balcony.
- 1986It became Australia's first boutique pub brewery and took the name Sail and Anchor.
- After 2010ALH briefly closed the microbrewery. Brewing later resumed.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible
Sources: Sail and Anchor - Wikipedia · Perth/Fremantle - Wikivoyage (drink) · Sail and Anchor, Fremantle, WA · Sail and Anchor: booking (its own site) · Sail and Anchor: menu (its own site) · checked 11 Oct 2026
Where
64 South Tce, Fremantle
- Website
- sailandanchor.com.au/
- Phone
- 0894311666
Questions and answers
What are Sail and Anchor’s opening hours?
It opens at 11:00 Monday to Friday and 10:00 Saturday and Sunday. It closes at 22:00 Monday to Thursday and Sunday, and midnight Friday and Saturday.
Can I eat at the bars?
Yes. Food from the full menu can be enjoyed at any of the pub’s bars.
Does it serve wine and coffee?
Yes. It serves local and international wine, as well as coffee.
How close is The Esplanade?
The Esplanade is a short stroll away.
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