Burleigh Brewing Taphouse: Hours, Kids, Dogs and Parking

Burleigh Brewing is a Burleigh Heads craft brewery with a big, relaxed taphouse right next to its brewing tanks. It opens Friday to Sunday, takes no bookings, and has live music on most days it is open.

It is an easy stop on a Gold Coast day out: kids are welcome, dogs can sit outside, and there is food from Burleigh Bites.

Inside the Burleigh Brewing taphouse

The taphouse is a large open space with the stainless steel brewing tanks along one side, so you drink next to where the beer is made. There is an outdoor area as well as the indoor space, and there is clear, level access to every area, including the bathrooms.

Food is by Burleigh Bites, run by Benny’s Kitchen. Bringing your own food or drinks is not allowed, although you can bring a birthday cake for a celebration. The taphouse does not sell spirits.

The venue is billed as a taphouse and takeaways, so you can also pick up beer to take home rather than staying for a session.

Burleigh Brewing taphouse hours

• Friday: 3 pm to 9 pm
• Saturday: 12 pm to 9 pm
• Sunday: 12 pm to 6 pm

You do not need to book. Live music plays on most days the taphouse is open.

Is Burleigh Brewing kid friendly?

Yes. Under-18s are welcome as long as a responsible adult supervises them at all times, except at events marked 18+ only. Balls, bikes and skateboards are not allowed inside the venue.

Is Burleigh Brewing dog friendly?

Well-behaved dogs are welcome in the outdoor area, on a lead at all times. Dogs are not allowed indoors.

Backstage with the Brewmaster tour

The brewery runs a guided tour called Backstage with the Brewmaster on selected Saturdays at 3 pm. It takes about 90 minutes and costs $75 a person. Groups are limited to 18 guests and a minimum number is needed for it to go ahead.

It is for adults only, you need closed-toe shoes, and you should arrive at least 15 minutes early to check in. Dates change, so see the Burleigh Brewing website for the next one.

Make a day of it in Burleigh Heads

The taphouse only opens in the afternoon, so the morning is free for the rest of the suburb. Burleigh Heads Beach is a patrolled surf beach with a headland park, a playground and a coastal walk, and Burleigh Heads National Park has a rainforest circuit and a coastal track with sweeping views.

If you are there on the last Sunday of the month, Burleigh Markets runs from 8 am to 2 pm at Justins Park, which fits neatly before an afternoon at the brewery.

Heading south, Tallebudgera Creek is a calm tidal creek with swimming, parks and a playground, and Palm Beach is a four-kilometre patrolled surf beach between Currumbin Creek and Tallebudgera Creek.

Wherever you end up, plan the beach or walk first and the taphouse second: kids are welcome at the brewery, but bikes, balls and skateboards stay outside.

Planning your visit

• How long: A drink and a meal is easily a couple of hours; the tour alone is about 90 minutes.
• Best time: Saturday is the longest day (12 to 9 pm) and the only day the tour runs, on selected dates.
• What to bring: Nothing to eat or drink (BYO is not allowed). Bring a lead if you have a dog.
• Cost: The tour is $75 a person. Food and drinks are paid for at the taphouse.
• Accessibility: Clear, level access to all areas, including the bathrooms. With a Disability Parking Permit, the team can usually arrange parking or drop-off inside the brewery gates if you tell them before you visit.

Getting there and parking

The brewery is at 2 Ern Harley Drive, Burleigh Heads, about 65 minutes by car from Brisbane CBD without traffic. There is plenty of street parking around the brewery precinct. Check the taphouse page for the latest on access and parking.

Nearby

• Burleigh Heads Beach – the suburb’s main beach.
• Burleigh Heads National Park – the headland walks, in the same suburb.
• Burleigh Markets – a good morning stop on market days.
• Tallebudgera Creek and Tallebudgera Beach – creek and beach just south.
• Palm Beach – another beach stop along the Gold Coast.

More ideas: all breweries and distilleries and everything on the Gold Coast.

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