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Willie the Boatman
Willie the Boatman
Start near St Peters station at this friendly brewery known for creative small-batch beers.
Sydney · Inner West
Inner West Ale Trail
Seven breweries from St Peters to Newtown, linked by short walks and trains.
Expedition briefing
An afternoon brewery crawl through Sydney's Inner West beer capital. Start near St Peters station, wander the warehouse taprooms of Marrickville around Sydenham station, then finish on Enmore Road and in Newtown. Every stop is a short walk or one train stop apart. Please drink responsibly — tasting sizes are encouraged.
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- Duration
- 4–5 hours
- Difficulty
- easy
- Pace
- Leisurely, mostly flat
- Start
- St Peters Station
- Price
- Free
The route
7 stops on the trail
Walk ~10 min from St Peters station.
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Sauce Brewing Co
Sauce Brewing Co
Hop-forward IPAs and pizza in a big Marrickville warehouse.
- 3
Batch Brewing Co
Batch Brewing Co
One of the pioneers of Marrickville's brewery scene, close to Sydenham station.
- 4
Philter Brewing
Philter Brewing
Easy-drinking beers and a relaxed taproom on Sydenham Road.
- 5
Wildflower Brewing & Blending
Wildflower Brewing & Blending
Wild and barrel-aged beers made with native yeast — a very different taste.
Limited opening days; check before you go.
- 6
The Grifter Brewing Co
The Grifter Brewing Co
Neighbourhood brewery with a cosy bar at the top of Enmore Road.
- 7
Young Henrys
Young Henrys
Finish at Newtown's famous brewery, a short walk to Newtown station.
From the trail
Photo gallery
Practical info
Bring a reusable bag and a little cash for tastings. Most stops are within a 10-minute walk of each other.
Dietary notes
Vegetarian friendly. Gluten-free options are limited at the bakery stop.
Accessibility
Mostly step-free; some cobbled lanes. Market can be crowded at midday.
FAQ
Field report
Tell us about every stop
Each stop has its own quick feedback form. Pick the one you just visited — no account needed.
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