Mountain Goat Brewery is a working brewery and bar in a converted warehouse at 80 North St, Richmond. Settle in beside the brewing equipment, choose from a changing line-up of Mountain Goat beers and pair your pour with wood-fired pizza. The tap list mixes core beers with limited releases, barrel-aged brews and experimental batches, so there can be something new to try alongside familiar styles such as Steam Ale. Wednesday and Friday evenings bring a lively crowd, and a Wednesday tour offers a closer look at the brewing process.
A working brewery in Richmond
Mountain Goat’s taproom is part of a converted warehouse at 80 North St in Richmond. The open-plan layout places the working brewery beside the bar, so you can see the brewing equipment while you have a drink. The warehouse setting, with its high ceilings and industrial character, gives the space a relaxed feel for an evening out.
The brewery began as a small backyard operation in Elsternwick before moving to Richmond. Its beers are now poured in pubs around Melbourne and sold more widely across Australia. The taproom brings that brewing work close to the people drinking the beer: tanks and equipment sit alongside tables, rather than behind a separate visitor area.
What to pour
The beer list changes, bringing together core Mountain Goat beers with limited releases and experimental batches. Some pours have included barrel-aged beers and single-keg brews, so the selection can move beyond the regular range. Steam Ale is one of the brewery’s established beers; Helles Lager and Summer Ale are other styles named in the available information. Ask what is currently pouring when you order, since the special releases rotate.
Shirley’s Spritz is another named drink on the menu. If you want to compare beers, a tasting paddle has been suggested as a way to sample different styles. Wood-fired pizza is available to go with your drink, and Wednesday has been associated with a $10 pizza special. Check the current menu and offer before ordering, as details can change.
Tours and evening visits
A brewery tour is held on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and gives visitors an introduction to the brewing process. The taproom also opens on Wednesday and Friday evenings, as well as during the day at the weekend. Friday and Wednesday nights can have a livelier atmosphere, with occasional live music and a crowd gathered around the bar.
The venue has also hosted weddings, with its brewing equipment, brick walls and spacious warehouse interior forming part of the setting. For a casual visit, the main choices are a seat in the bar, a look at the brewing side of the space, and a changing beer list to explore. Cyclists are offered a free beer, so the brewery can make a stop after a ride through Melbourne.
Perguntas frequentes
Where is Mountain Goat Brewery?
It is at 80 North St in Richmond, Melbourne.
Can you take a brewery tour?
Yes. A tour is held on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm and covers the brewing process.
What can you eat at Mountain Goat Brewery?
Wood-fired pizza is available alongside the beer. A Wednesday pizza special has been listed at $10; check current details before visiting.
What beers can you try?
The tap list rotates between core beers, limited releases and experimental brews. Named beers include Steam Ale, Helles Lager and Summer Ale.
