Canberra Brewery Winery and Distillery Tour

Canberra’s best feature for drink lovers may be its variety in a compact afternoon. This triple-treat tour links a brewery, winery, and distillery, so you can move from hand-crafted beer to local wine and then spirits without arranging three separate visits or finding a designated driver.

I like the included air-conditioned minibus and the small-group format, listed at up to 10 people. I also like that snacks and water are supplied alongside the tastings, a useful touch when several alcoholic drinks are served over four hours.

The main consideration is the fixed, non-refundable booking policy. You also need to reach BentSpoke Brewery in Braddon yourself at 1:30pm, and the exact order of stops may change with venue operations.

Key points to know before booking

• Three drink styles in one afternoon: Visit a brewery, winery, and distillery, with tastings at each.
• Start in Braddon: Meet outside BentSpoke Brewery at 8/38 Mort Street at 1:30pm.
• No designated driver required: Transport between venues comes by air-conditioned minibus.
• Small-group feel: The usual tour size is a maximum of 10 people, with larger groups handled by request.
• Snacks and water are included: These help balance the tasting schedule, but take-away drinks cost extra.
• Return to Braddon: Drop-off is planned for about 5:30pm, though traffic and venue timing can shift it slightly.

A brewery, winery, and distillery before dinner

This is a smart choice if your group cannot agree on one kind of drink. One person can focus on beer, another on wine, and someone else can look forward to gin or other spirits. The schedule gives each style its own stop instead of treating the tastings as a rushed add-on.

The tour begins at BentSpoke Brewery in Braddon, an easy central meeting point for anyone already spending time in Canberra’s Inner North. From there, you are taken behind the scenes to see how beer is made and sample local hand-crafted brews.

The brewery stop gives the afternoon a useful starting point. Beer is often the most relaxed of the three tastings, and beginning here lets you settle into the group before moving farther afield. You can expect commentary about production and local makers, not just a succession of glasses.

The exact beer selection is not specified, so you should not book this expecting a particular pale ale, lager, or seasonal release. The appeal is the chance to sample what the producer is serving at the time of your visit.

What happens at the winery stop

The winery visit shifts the pace. You will taste the latest vintage and hear about the wine-making process, with the guide providing context about Canberra’s local producers and their stories.

This part should suit anyone who wants more than a standard tasting-room pour. The behind-the-scenes element means you get some explanation of how the drink is made, though the supplied details do not name the winery or describe the length of its tour.

The word latest matters here. Wine selections can change, so the bottles available on your date may not match another departure. That is a strength for repeat visitors, but it also means you should treat the tasting as a snapshot of current local production rather than a guaranteed list of labels.

A practical point: the afternoon includes beer, wine, and spirits in fairly quick succession. Pace yourself. You do not need to accept every pour if you would rather concentrate on one style, and the included water is there for a reason.

Finishing with local spirits

The final stop is a local distillery. Here, the focus turns to the process of making spirits, followed by further tastings.

This is often the most distinctive part of a mixed drinks tour because spirits can show a wider range of flavors in small servings. The supplied information specifically notes gins with many flavors as part of one particularly well-received full-day experience, along with cheese and chocolates. That longer outing is not the standard four-hour product described here, so you should not assume all of those extras are included on this tour. Still, the reference gives you a useful sense of the kind of local products that may feature in the broader touring program.

The distillery stop also gives you the best chance to buy a bottle for later, but take-away drinks are not included in the price. If you see something you want, budget separately for purchases and check the venue’s own arrangements.

Why the minibus matters

The transport is more than a convenience. It changes the whole shape of the afternoon because nobody in your group has to limit their tastings or sit out as the driver.

The vehicle is air-conditioned, and the guide provides live commentary while you travel. That gives you a little breathing room between venues and keeps the day social. You can compare the beer, wine, and spirits with your companions instead of concentrating on directions and parking.

Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included. You need to get to BentSpoke Brewery for the 1:30pm start, then return to the same meeting point at the end. The planned finish is around 5:30pm.

Do not schedule a tight dinner reservation immediately afterward. The operator aims to return close to the stated time, but traffic and venue operations can alter the finish. The order of the stops may also change, while the start time remains fixed.

A small group with room for conversation

The usual maximum is 10 people per tour. That is a helpful size for a tasting experience because it should be easier to hear the guide and ask questions than in a large coach group.

The social side is part of the appeal. A full-day experience associated with the same operation included an upgrade, a friendly mix of people, and shared tastings of wine, cheese, gin, and chocolate. That account is not a direct description of this four-hour departure, but it suggests the tour works well for people who enjoy meeting others around a common interest.

The provider also accepts inquiries about larger groups. If you are booking for more than 10 people, contact Daves Tours before assuming everyone will travel together or follow the same format.

What you learn along the way

Each venue provides a different lesson:

• At the brewery, you learn how beer is made and taste local hand-crafted brews.
• At the winery, you hear about wine production and taste the current vintage.
• At the distillery, you learn how spirits are produced and sample local products.

The guide adds information about Canberra’s producers and their stories, which is the part that turns this from a simple drinking session into a local food-and-drink outing. You are not left to work out the background on your own.

The exact amount of behind-the-scenes access can vary because the venues have their own operations. The tour description promises visits behind the scenes at each venue, but it does not specify production demonstrations, equipment access, or the names of individual makers. Keep your expectations practical: you are getting an introduction to three kinds of production, not an extended technical course in brewing, wine-making, and distilling.

Price and what the $121.93 covers

At $121.93 per person, the cost is easiest to judge as a package rather than as the price of a few samples. Your fee covers transportation between venues, a local professional guide, live commentary, beer, wine, and spirit tastings, snacks, water, and the behind-the-scenes visits.

That package can offer good value if you planned to visit all three types of producer independently. Separate transport, tasting charges, and a ride between venues could quickly add up, and one person in the group would otherwise need to avoid drinking.

The value is weaker if you are interested in only one drink style. A dedicated brewery or winery visit may suit you better if beer or wine is your sole priority. This tour earns its price through range and convenience, not through a long stay at one venue.

Take-away bottles and other purchases are extra. Hotel transfers are also outside the price, so include the cost of getting to and from Braddon when you plan your afternoon.

Who will enjoy this tour most

I would recommend this outing to:

• Couples or friends with different drink preferences.
• Visitors who want a guided afternoon rather than a self-drive route.
• People who enjoy learning how local products are made.
• Small groups looking for a social activity with transport included.
• Anyone who wants to sample Canberra beer, wine, and spirits in one booking.

It is less suitable if you want a slow, highly focused winery day, a formal meal, or a guaranteed list of producers. The schedule covers three stops in about four hours, so the experience is broad rather than leisurely.

It is also an adults-only activity in practical terms. The minimum drinking age is 18, and the experience is built around alcoholic tastings. Closed-toe, sturdy shoes are required, and you may want to bring a camera.

Timing, comfort, and practical details

Friday, Saturday, and Sunday departures are available, with other days possible on request. Pick-up is at 1:30pm outside BentSpoke Brewery, listed at 8/38 Mort Street in Braddon. The meeting-point information also gives the brewery address as 48/38 Mort Street, so check the exact entrance and directions after booking to avoid confusion.

The tour lasts about four hours. The stated return time is approximately 5:30pm. Since the start time is fixed but the finish can shift, arrive early rather than walking up at the last minute.

Bring:

• Sturdy closed shoes.
• A camera.
• A little extra money if you may want to buy bottles or other products.

Confirmation is provided at booking. The tour requires a minimum number of participants, and if that minimum is not reached, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund.

The cancellation rule is strict: the experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. That makes it important to book only when your plans are firm.

The strongest part of the experience

For me, the best feature is the combination of variety and transport. Canberra’s drink producers can appeal to different tastes, but visiting them all without a car takes planning. This tour removes that problem in one stroke.

The second major strength is the local focus. You are not simply dropped at three tasting rooms with a driver waiting outside. The package includes behind-the-scenes visits, explanations of production, and stories about local producers.

The supplied account of a longer upgrade also highlights the social side of the experience. A shared day with a friendly group, local wine, gin, cheese, and chocolates can be a fine way to spend time in the region. Just keep the distinction clear: the standard booking described here is about four hours, and its listed inclusions are snacks and water rather than a promised cheese-and-chocolate spread.

Is the Canberra Brewery Winery and Distillery Tour worth booking?

Book it if you want an easy, social introduction to Canberra’s beer, wine, and spirits, especially if your group has mixed tastes. The $121.93 price makes sense when you value transport, tastings, snacks, commentary, and access to three different producers in a single afternoon.

Skip it if you prefer to choose one winery and spend most of the day there, or if your schedule cannot tolerate a later-than-planned return. Arrive at Braddon on time, wear closed shoes, pace your tastings, and treat bottle purchases as an extra cost. For the right group, this is a practical way to sample a broad slice of Canberra’s local drinks without putting anyone behind the wheel.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

The tour begins outside BentSpoke Brewery in Braddon, Canberra. The listed meeting address is 8/38 Mort Street, with the meeting-point details also giving 48/38 Mort Street.

What time does the tour start and finish?

The fixed start time is 1:30pm. The tour lasts approximately four hours and is planned to finish back at BentSpoke Brewery around 5:30pm, though traffic and venue operations can cause a slight delay.

What is included in the price?

The price includes alcoholic drink tastings, wine tasting, transport by air-conditioned minivan, live commentary, a local professional guide, snacks, water, and behind-the-scenes visits to a brewery, winery, and distillery.

Is hotel pick-up included?

No. Hotel pick-up and drop-off are not included. You need to make your own way to the Braddon meeting point and return from there at the end.

What should I bring?

Bring sturdy closed shoes and a camera. You should also bring additional money if you want to purchase take-away drinks, since those are not included.

Can I cancel or change my booking?

No. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If the operator cancels because the minimum number of participants is not reached, you are offered another date or experience, or a full refund.