Byron Bay Brewery & Distillery Tour: 4 Venues & Lunch

Four breweries and distilleries in one afternoon, tasting paddles at each stop

You visit four Byron Bay breweries and distilleries with guided tastings and tasting paddles at each stop, tasting 15–20 drinks total. Lunch is included, dietary requirements are catered for, and the route is customized based on what's open and what you want to see. Hotel pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan means you don't arrange transport or worry about driving after tastings.

Step-by-step itinerary

Visit breweries and distilleries with tastings

• Visit 2 breweries and 2 distilleries
• Enjoy tasting paddles at first venue
• Enjoy tasting paddles at second venue
• Guided tasting at third venue
• Enjoy tasting paddles at fourth venue
• Enjoy additional tasting paddles
• Enjoy final tasting paddle

The experience

Picture this: you're standing in front of a timber bar lined with tap handles, a flight of golden ales lined up in front of you, and someone who actually makes the stuff is explaining what you're about to taste. That's how the day starts at 11 AM when the minivan picks you up and heads into Byron Bay's craft beer scene. You'll visit four venues total: either two breweries and two distilleries, or three breweries and one distillery, depending on what's open that day and what you want to see. The guide picks the route based on your preferences, so if you've got your heart set on Stone and Wood or Lord Byron Distillery, you mention it when you book and they'll work around that.

At each stop, you get a guided tasting with a full paddle of samples. That's 15 to 20 drinks across the whole day, all included. The thing that surprised most people is how much you actually learn without it feeling like a lecture. The brewers and distillers talk about their process, their ingredients, what makes their beer or spirit different. And if beer isn't your thing, no problem. You can swap for cider, wine, seltzer, or ginger beer at any venue at no extra cost. The air-conditioned minivan moves between stops, so you're not walking in the heat or figuring out transport yourself.

Lunch lands somewhere in the middle of the day (a proper meal, not a snack), and they cater for all dietary requirements. You eat with the group, which is usually small enough that conversation happens naturally. By the time you're heading back to your hotel or meeting point in the late afternoon, you've tasted across four different operations and actually understand what sets each one apart. The whole thing takes about six hours from pickup to drop-off.

What’s included

Your day includes hotel or meeting point pickup and drop-off in an air-conditioned minivan, visits to four breweries and distilleries (either two breweries and two distilleries, or three breweries and one distillery), guided tastings with tasting paddles at each venue, 15–20 drinks total, lunch with dietary accommodations, and a driver-guide throughout. Beer can be substituted for cider, wine, seltzer, or ginger beer at any venue at no added cost.

Before you book

Days and timesThursday to SaturdayDeparts at 11:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 13

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by Behind the Barrel Byron Bay

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to taste across Byron Bay's craft beer and spirits scene without arranging your own transport or timing between venues: the fixed route and included lunch mean you show up and the day unfolds without decisions.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start?

The tour starts at 11 AM with pickup from your hotel or a designated meeting point.

Can I choose which breweries and distilleries I visit?

Yes. Let the operator know your preferences when you book. They'll include your chosen venues if they're open on the day of your tour.

What if I don't drink beer?

You can substitute beer for cider, wine, seltzer, or ginger beer at any venue at no extra cost.

How many drinks are included?

You'll taste 15–20 drinks total across the four venues, with guided tasting paddles at each stop.

Is lunch included?

Yes, lunch is included. The operator caters for all dietary requirements: mention yours when you book.

How long is the tour?

The tour takes about six hours from pickup to drop-off, including all tastings and lunch.

Can larger groups book this tour?

Yes, groups over 50 people can be accommodated, and private tours are available on request.

What's the minimum age?

You must be 18 years old to join the tour.