Philter Brewery And Taproom

Deep in the heart of Marrickville's brewery triangle, Philter is one of Sydney's best breweries and one of Australia's most-awarded breweries. 

Philter has been making its mark in the beer world since 2017 and the brand is known for its XPA and session red ale, both found in nostalgic retro-inspired striped cans. 

You’ll find the brewery on Sydenham Road, inside an old yoghurt factory built back in the 1950s. The legendary trifecta behind Philter—Mick Neil, Stef Constantoulas, and Sam Fuss—have created a mostly retro fit-out, inspired by the building’s bones.

There's something for everyone here, making it a perfect pit stop for an Inner West bar crawl. The public bar and restaurant does beer-friendly food like burgers, wings, and pizza. The group banquet menu will set you back $30pp and includes a spread of dips, pita, wings, and pizzas. 

There's also a rooftop bar at Philter—possibly the only rooftop bar in the Inner West. It has an 80s-style resort theme and serves frozen cocktails, Philter beers on tap, and a neat edit of wine. The retractable roof means it is weather-proof too. 

 In 2024, Philter added a sports bar to the brewery. Expect to see walls lined with Aussie sports memorabilia and big screens for watching everything from League to AFL, Union and football, cricket, and event fights. Live music and DJs are also on the lineup. 

"Support of grass-roots sport and for our local clubs is integral to who we are," says Constantoulas on the addition of the sports bar. "Sponsorship of our beloved Newtown Jets is something we are incredibly proud of, and the club has generously loaned us some really awesome vintage memorabilia for the new bar, as have the Shammies."

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Image credit: Philter | Supplied

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