Keg & Brew

pub

great for after work drinks

A heritage-listed four-storey pub on Foveaux Street with 50 taps of beer and cider, bourbon cocktails and a rooftop complete with pizza oven and giant screen.

4.3

(2,527 reviews)$$Google

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Happy Hour

$7 house beer, $7 house wine

Monday – Thursday

5:00pm – 7:00pm

Best For

PubGood For GroupsOutdoor SeatingTakes ReservationsWheelchair AccessibleAfter WorkSpecial OccasionBar

26 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills 2010

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Opening Hours

MondayToday10am – 12am

Tuesday10am – 12am

Wednesday10am – 12am

Thursday10am – 12am

Friday10am – 3am

Saturday10am – 3am

Sunday10am – 10pm

The Vibe

Physical space: Four levels of a restored heritage building, from the cowhide-clad central bar on the ground floor to an open-air rooftop with city views. The original pub character remains - there's still a massive TV on the wall - but Southern American touches like stuffed animal heads and Dolly Parton portraits give it personality without being precious about it.
The crowd: A mix that bridges old KB Hotel regulars and newer arrivals, with beer enthusiasts who genuinely appreciate the 50-tap selection. Sports lovers claim the rooftop during big games, while the ground floor draws after-work drinkers settling in for bourbon and bar snacks.
Energy levels: Wednesday evenings bring a relaxed crowd tearing into BBQ ribs with beer in hand. The rooftop gets busier during matches thanks to one of Australia's largest screens.

What People Love

The beer selection: Thirty-one taps on the ground floor alone, spanning craft favourites to classics like Resch's, Carlton and VB. The three hand-pumped craft beers get particular attention from beer enthusiasts and licensee Simon 'Wombat' Kraegen knows his drops well enough to recommend something genuinely refreshing.
Bourbon cocktails: Thirty different bourbons and three signature cocktails - a sour, Old Fashioned and Manhattan, all $15. The Manhattan uses Rittenhouse straight rye and comes with three maraschino cherries that make the powerful pre-dinner tipple worthwhile.
Ridiculous bar food: Deep-fried Monterey Jack cheese sticks ($10) described as giant Cheetos but more cheese, Big Tex Bacon Bites (deep-fried bacon, also $10) and BBQ ribs ($25) that pair perfectly with beer on a weeknight. Even deep-fried Twinkies with chocolate and sprinkles ($10) for dessert.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Mid-block on Foveaux Street in the gentrified heart of Surry Hills, occupying the site of the old KB Hotel that closed in 2014. The heritage building sits among the area's mix of converted warehouses and new developments that define this part of the suburb.
The transformation: When the KB closed its doors, locals wondered what would emerge in an area that's been 'a little bit cool' since the 80s gentrification. Keg & Brew answered with a $10 million-plus renovation that kept the original staircase and wall layouts while adding three more levels.
Pub strip context: Part of Surry Hills' established drinking scene, close enough to Central Station for easy access but far enough from the main Crown Street strip to maintain its neighbourhood pub character rather than destination bar energy.

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The Vibe

Physical space: Four levels of a restored heritage building, from the cowhide-clad central bar on the ground floor to an open-air rooftop with city views. The original pub character remains - there's still a massive TV on the wall - but Southern American touches like stuffed animal heads and Dolly Parton portraits give it personality without being precious about it.

The crowd: A mix that bridges old KB Hotel regulars and newer arrivals, with beer enthusiasts who genuinely appreciate the 50-tap selection. Sports lovers claim the rooftop during big games, while the ground floor draws after-work drinkers settling in for bourbon and bar snacks.

Energy levels: Wednesday evenings bring a relaxed crowd tearing into BBQ ribs with beer in hand. The rooftop gets busier during matches thanks to one of Australia's largest screens.

What People Love

The beer selection: Thirty-one taps on the ground floor alone, spanning craft favourites to classics like Resch's, Carlton and VB. The three hand-pumped craft beers get particular attention from beer enthusiasts and licensee Simon 'Wombat' Kraegen knows his drops well enough to recommend something genuinely refreshing.

Bourbon cocktails: Thirty different bourbons and three signature cocktails - a sour, Old Fashioned and Manhattan, all $15. The Manhattan uses Rittenhouse straight rye and comes with three maraschino cherries that make the powerful pre-dinner tipple worthwhile.

Ridiculous bar food: Deep-fried Monterey Jack cheese sticks ($10) described as giant Cheetos but more cheese, Big Tex Bacon Bites (deep-fried bacon, also $10) and BBQ ribs ($25) that pair perfectly with beer on a weeknight. Even deep-fried Twinkies with chocolate and sprinkles ($10) for dessert.

The Neighbourhood

Location: Mid-block on Foveaux Street in the gentrified heart of Surry Hills, occupying the site of the old KB Hotel that closed in 2014. The heritage building sits among the area's mix of converted warehouses and new developments that define this part of the suburb.

The transformation: When the KB closed its doors, locals wondered what would emerge in an area that's been 'a little bit cool' since the 80s gentrification. Keg & Brew answered with a $10 million-plus renovation that kept the original staircase and wall layouts while adding three more levels.

Pub strip context: Part of Surry Hills' established drinking scene, close enough to Central Station for easy access but far enough from the main Crown Street strip to maintain its neighbourhood pub character rather than destination bar energy.