Canberra Brewery Winery and Distillery Tour

Canberra’s beer, wine, and spirits all get their turn on this well-paced triple-treat tour. In one afternoon, you go behind the scenes at a brewery, winery, and distillery, with tastings and transport included. It is a smart choice for a group whose tastes do not all match.

I like that nobody has to be the designated driver, and I like the small-tour format advertised for up to 10 people. Snacks, water, local stories, and air-conditioned transport add real value. The catch is the fixed, non-refundable booking, plus the fact that the exact order of stops can change with venue operations.

Key points at a glance

• Three drinks in one afternoon: Visit a brewery, winery, and distillery instead of choosing only one style of producer.
• BentSpoke Brewery is the meeting point: Meet at 1:30pm in Braddon, a handy Inner North starting location.
• Behind-the-scenes access: Learn how beer, wine, and spirits are made, not just how they taste.
• A driver is built in: Air-conditioned minibus transport lets the whole group sample the drinks.
• Small-group feel: The tour details specify a maximum of 10 people, though another booking note lists a larger activity limit, so confirm group size if that matters to you.
• A full afternoon, not a quick tasting: Expect about four hours, with return to BentSpoke around 5:30pm.

Three Canberra drink traditions in four hours

The appeal here is simple. You get a broad introduction to Canberra’s local drinks scene without arranging several separate visits or asking one person to skip the tastings.

The afternoon covers three different production methods. Beer gives you fermentation on a larger, easygoing scale. Wine brings in the local vintage and the work behind each bottle. Spirits finish the day with a look at distilling, where the process and flavors can feel quite different from the first two stops.

That variety makes this a good fit for mixed groups. One person can focus on beer, another on wine, and someone else can compare the spirits. You are not locked into a single producer or drink style for the whole afternoon.

The tour also gives you more than a row of tasting glasses. Each venue includes a behind-the-scenes visit, information about local producers, and stories about how the drinks are made. That matters because tastings are more useful when you understand what you are sampling.

Starting at BentSpoke Brewery in Braddon

Your meeting point is outside BentSpoke Brewery at 8/38 Mort Street, Braddon, with the start listed as 1:30pm. The meeting point is also given as 48/38 Mort Street, so check the exact address details on your confirmation before setting off.

Braddon is a practical place to begin. It is in Canberra’s Inner North and gives the tour an easy urban meeting point rather than requiring a hotel pickup. Since hotel transfers are not included, you will need to make your own way there.

The brewery is more than a place to gather. It is the first stop, where you learn how beer is made and taste hand-crafted local brews. This gives the tour an immediate sense of place. You begin with a working local producer, then move on to wine and spirits.

Your guide provides live commentary during the day and drives the air-conditioned minibus between venues. That combination is useful. You can pay attention to the explanation, chat with the group, or simply enjoy the ride without worrying about directions.

Wear sturdy closed shoes from the start. This is a firm requirement, not a suggestion for fashion-conscious packing. Bring a camera if you want to record the places you visit, but the important item is comfortable footwear suitable for behind-the-scenes areas.

What happens at the brewery

The brewery visit introduces the first part of the production story: how grain, water, yeast, and brewing methods become beer. The tour includes an explanation of the process and samples of local hand-crafted brews.

The tasting element is flexible in spirit. You can try what appeals to you rather than needing to commit to one drink style. That is particularly helpful if your group includes both regular beer drinkers and people who are simply curious.

I like this opening stop because it sets up the rest of the afternoon. You are not rushing straight into a generic bar tasting. You first get some context, then try the product while the process is fresh in your mind.

The limitation is that the supplied details do not identify the exact beer lineup or the length of the brewery visit. Product availability can change, and the order of the stops may shift. Treat the brewery as an introduction to Canberra brewing, not a promise of a specific beer menu.

The winery brings a slower change of pace

From the brewery, the minibus takes you to a local winery. Here you taste the latest vintage and learn about winemaking and the people behind the local bottles.

This middle section changes the rhythm of the tour. Beer tasting can feel casual and immediate, while wine invites closer attention to vintage, production, and flavor. The guide’s commentary helps connect the drink to the producer rather than leaving you to guess what makes one pour different from the next.

The wine stop is also where the afternoon may appeal most to people who are less interested in beer. You do not have to pretend that every stop is your favorite. The tour is designed for range, so you can focus on the drinks that suit you and remain part of the group.

The one thing you should not assume is a fixed winery itinerary. The details say the usual order may change slightly because of venue operations. That can affect which stop comes first and how long the group remains at each venue, though the 1:30pm start is fixed.

Finishing with local spirits

The final scheduled stop is a local distillery. Here you learn how spirits are made and sample more local products.

Ending with spirits gives the tour a clear final chapter. The production method differs from both brewing and winemaking, so you get a useful comparison across the three stops. The distillery is not simply an extra tasting room. It is part of the behind-the-scenes program.

The available information does not name the distillery or list the spirits included. You might find several styles and flavors, but you should not book expecting a particular gin, whisky, or other bottle unless the operator confirms it.

A past full-day upgrade included gin flavors, cheeses, and chocolates, which suggests that local pairings may sometimes feature in the broader experience. Do not assume those exact extras are part of this four-hour tour. The standard inclusions specifically promise snacks and water, along with alcoholic tastings.

Tastings, snacks, and the value of the price

The listed price is $121.93 per person. That is not a bargain-basement tasting, but it covers more than drinks.

Your price includes beer, wine, and spirit tastings, transport between venues, a local or professional guide, live commentary, snacks, and water. It also includes behind-the-scenes visits at each venue. If you tried to arrange three separate tastings and a private driver, the cost and planning would quickly rise.

The main value is convenience. You are paying to have the afternoon organized for you, with the driving problem removed. That is especially useful when everyone in the group wants to taste, not just one or two people.

The price makes less sense for someone who wants only a brewery visit or who rarely drinks. It is also less appealing if you prefer to choose your own wineries and stay as long as you like at each one. This is a structured sampler, not a private custom tour.

Take-away drinks are not included. You may get the chance to buy bottles, cans, or spirits at the venues, but any purchases for later are extra. Bring enough room in your budget if you want to take local products home.

Why the minibus matters

The air-conditioned minibus is one of the strongest practical features. Canberra’s producers are not all at the same address, and a three-stop afternoon becomes awkward when someone has to drive between tastings.

You can sample at each venue without splitting the group into drinkers and non-drinkers. The ride also keeps the day social. You move together, hear the guide’s commentary, and avoid spending time organizing taxis or navigating between stops.

The tour description sets a maximum of 10 people per tour and says larger groups can contact the operator. A separate activity note gives a maximum of 100 travelers, which may refer to the wider booking system rather than the regular minibus departure. If a small group is important to you, ask Daves Tours to confirm the actual vehicle size for your date.

Drop-off is scheduled for about 5:30pm at BentSpoke Brewery. Traffic and changes at the venues can shift that time slightly. Do not schedule a tight dinner reservation immediately afterward.

The social side of a small group

The group format is part of the experience. You share the afternoon with other drinkers, hear questions you may not have thought to ask, and compare reactions to the tastings.

One full-day account praised the easy mix of fellow participants and described the producers as offering wine, cheeses, gins, and chocolates. That was an upgraded day rather than the standard four-hour program, but it points to the social character of the experience. It works best when you are happy to spend several hours with a small group.

The guide matters here. The included commentary covers local producers and their stories, and the operator response was signed by Gregg. Gregg may not be the guide on every departure, so confirm who is leading your tour if a particular guide is important to you.

The advertised tour rating is 4.8 from 17 reviews, with 94 percent recommending it. That is a strong signal, though the sample is small. I would treat it as evidence that the format works well for the right audience, not as a guarantee that every venue or tasting will suit every palate.

Timing, booking, and what to bring

Tours run Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, with other days available on request. The fixed start time is 1:30pm, and you should arrive at the BentSpoke meeting point before then.

The experience lasts approximately four hours. The order of the brewery, winery, and distillery can change, but the usual plan includes all three. Venue operations, traffic, and the pace of the group can affect the return time.

Bring:

• Sturdy closed-toe shoes
• A camera
• Water is provided
• Extra money if you want to buy take-away drinks

The minimum drinking age is 18. Most travelers can participate, but the closed-shoe rule applies to everyone. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so plan your route to and from Braddon yourself.

The cancellation rule is strict. The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason after booking. If the operator cancels because the minimum number of participants is not reached, you will be offered another date or experience, or a full refund. I would wait until your plans are firm before paying.

Who should book this tour?

I would recommend it to a group with mixed drink preferences, couples who want an organized afternoon, and visitors who would rather learn about local producers than simply sit at a tasting bar.

It also suits anyone who wants to taste responsibly without assigning a driver. The included minibus is a real advantage, especially when the tour covers three types of producer in one afternoon.

You may want a different plan if you want a long winery lunch, a private guide, a precise list of bottles, or the freedom to stay longer at one favorite venue. This tour gives you variety and structure, not a slow, tailored wine-country day.

Should you book the Canberra brewery, winery, and distillery tour?

Book it if you want three local drinks experiences in one organized afternoon, with transport and tastings handled for you. The $121.93 price is reasonable when you value the driver, snacks, guide, and behind-the-scenes access as much as the drinks themselves.

Before booking, confirm the exact meeting address and the expected group size, then make sure you can accept the strict cancellation terms. If those details work for you, this is a practical way to get a broad taste of Canberra’s brewing, winemaking, and distilling scene without spending the afternoon behind the wheel.

FAQ

Where does the tour begin?

The tour begins outside BentSpoke Brewery in Braddon at 1:30pm. The supplied meeting details list Mort Street, Braddon, ACT 2612, with the address shown as 8/38 Mort Street in the pickup instructions and 48/38 Mort Street in the meeting-point information. Check your booking confirmation for the exact address.

Where does the tour finish?

The tour finishes back at the BentSpoke Brewery meeting point. Drop-off is scheduled for approximately 5:30pm.

How long is the experience?

The tour lasts approximately four hours, from the 1:30pm departure until around 5:30pm.

Which venues does the tour visit?

The usual itinerary includes a brewery, a local winery, and a local distillery. The order may change slightly because of venue operations.

Are drinks and food included?

Beer, wine, and spirit tastings are included, along with snacks and water. Take-away drinks are not included.

Is transportation provided?

Yes. Transportation between the venues is provided in an air-conditioned minibus. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included.

Is there an age or footwear requirement?

The minimum drinking age is 18. You must wear sturdy closed-toe shoes.