Beechworth - Last St Brewery
Last St Brewery is a historic working brewery, distillery and beverage factory in Beechworth where visitors can explore more than 150 years of local brewing history, join a guided behind-the-scenes tour, sample traditional cordials and other drinks, browse the shop or enjoy a meal.
The brewery's history dates back to 1865. In 1872, George and Isabella Billson began constructing the distinctive tower brewery on Last Street, choosing the location because of the natural alpine spring beneath the property. The same spring continues to supply water to the brewery today.
The historic complex has been extensively restored and is once again a working production site making beer, spirits, cordials, syrups, sodas and other beverages.
Visitors can drop into the tasting room where complimentary tastings are available from a large range of traditional cordials and other products. Alcoholic tastings are restricted to adults aged 18 years and over.
There is also a family-friendly restaurant and taproom, beer garden and retail shop.
Nathan's Last St Brewery Tour
The one-hour guided brewery tour is hosted by brewery owner Nathan Cowan and explores the history and operation of the site.
Highlights include:
- Exploring the historic brewery tower
- Looking into the original red-brick spring water well
- Viewing the working beverage production facility
- Seeing the brewery and distillery up close
- Exploring the historic underground cellars
- Viewing original bottles, brewing artefacts and other items in the private museum collection
- Guided tastings during the tour
- A complimentary bottle of Beechworth spring water
Advance bookings are recommended as tour numbers are limited.
Accessibility
Most of the brewery tour can be accessed using ramps and alternative routes. The historic brewery tower requires climbing several flights of stairs and is not fully accessible, but visiting the tower is optional.
Opening Hours:
See the Last St Brewery website for current shop, restaurant and brewery opening hours and tour availability.
Cost:
Tastings in the tasting room are complimentary. See the Last St Brewery Tour page for current tour prices and bookings.
Location
29 Last Street, Beechworth 3747 View Map
✆ (03) 5728 1304
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Web Links
→ lastst.com.au
→ Last St on Facebook
