Philter Brewing is a brewery, pub and restaurant at 92-98 Sydenham Road in Marrickville, Sydney. Pick a beer from the tap list, including the Euphoric XPA and Red IPA, then choose between pub food downstairs and the rooftop bar upstairs. The former yoghurt factory pairs a wood-panelled public bar with Marrickville Springs, a pastel-toned rooftop with an ’80s resort feel. It’s a handy stop on a Marrickville brewery crawl, though weekend evenings can bring loud music and crowds.
A brewery in a former yoghurt factory
Philter began in a Marrickville backyard in 2017. After two years of brewing elsewhere while looking for a permanent home, the team returned to the neighbourhood and opened its brewery bar in 2020. The site is a former yoghurt factory on Sydenham Road, opposite Wicks Park.
The brewery’s downstairs bar draws on the look of an old-fashioned public pub, with timber panelling and a view towards the brewhouse. Its design also nods to the building’s earlier life and the retro Australian style used on Philter’s cans. The venue has an in-house restaurant serving familiar pub food.
What to drink and eat
Philter’s tap list spans its established beers and more experimental releases. The XPA is one of the brewery’s best-known pours, while the Euphoric XPA and Red IPA are among the beers worth looking for. The brewery has also received awards for a tropical session ale, a crisp lager and a hop-forward IPA.
Food includes pizza, burgers, wings, snacks and share plates. Spicy pizza and fried cauliflower spring rolls are among the options mentioned at the venue. If you’re planning a brewery crawl, the downstairs public bar makes a straightforward place to settle in for a pint and a meal.
Marrickville Springs upstairs
The rooftop bar, named Marrickville Springs, takes a different approach to the downstairs pub. Pastel colours and an ’80s resort-style look set the scene for drinks outside. The menu includes cocktails and retro snacks, and a fruited beer slushie is another option if you want something cold and sweet.
The rooftop has been used for celebrations, and its open-air setting gives you an alternative to the wood-panelled bar below. The two floors make it easy to choose the atmosphere that suits your stop: a classic pub setting downstairs or a more playful rooftop space.
Adding Philter to a Marrickville crawl
Philter sits among several breweries in Marrickville, so it can fit into a walk between local beer venues. Batch is close by, while Sauce, Wildflower, Grifter and Willie the Boatman are also within walking distance. The concentration of breweries makes it practical to plan a crawl around the neighbourhood rather than treating Philter as an isolated stop.
The venue can get busy, with louder music during prime weekend periods. A weekday visit or an earlier evening is a better fit if you’d prefer a quieter drink. Check both levels during your visit, since the public bar and rooftop have distinct settings.
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Where is Philter Brewing?
It is at 92-98 Sydenham Road in Marrickville, Sydney, opposite Wicks Park.
What food is served at Philter Brewing?
The in-house restaurant serves pub-style food, including pizza, burgers, wings, snacks and share plates.
Does Philter Brewing have a rooftop bar?
Yes. Marrickville Springs is the rooftop bar upstairs, with a pastel-toned, ’80s resort-style look.
When is Philter Brewing quieter?
Weekdays and early evenings are suggested for a quieter visit, as weekend prime times can bring crowds and loud music.
