Young Henrys

brewery

Sydney's pioneering craft brewery operates from a warehouse space in Newtown, where the brewers work around a busy tasting bar that feels more like a local hangout.

4.7

(509 reviews)Google

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Happy Hour

Monday – Friday

3:00pm – 5:00pm

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BreweryWheelchair AccessibleQuiet

76 Wilford Street, Newtown 2042

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Opening Hours

Monday3pm – 8pm

TuesdayToday3pm – 8pm

Wednesday3pm – 8pm

Thursday3pm – 8pm

Friday2pm – 8pm

Saturday12pm – 8pm

Sunday12pm – 6pm

The Vibe

Working brewery: Young Henrys operates as a functioning brewery first - the tasting bar sits right in the middle of the production space, with fermentation tanks and brewing equipment as the backdrop to your pint.
Laid-back energy: The space has an industrial feel with exposed brewery infrastructure, but the atmosphere stays relaxed despite being consistently busy. Music plays at a volume that means you can still hold a conversation.
Gallery element: Part brewery, part gallery space - the walls rotate through artistic collaborations and community projects, reflecting the venue's deep ties to Newtown's creative community.
Crowd mix: Draws beer enthusiasts who come specifically for the brewery experience alongside locals treating it as their neighbourhood hangout. The vibe shifts from weekday casual to weekend busy, but never loses its approachable, unpretentious character.

What People Love

House-made beers: The core range includes their flagship Another Newtowner - an easy-drinking draught that's become a staple across Sydney pubs. The brewery regularly experiments with new recipes through their expanded ten-brewer team.
Beyond beer: Young Henrys has expanded into spirits, with their Noble Cut Gin earning a Gold Medal from the World Spirit Awards. The cider range provides options for non-beer drinkers.
Collaboration culture: The brewery's partnership approach extends to chef-inspired beers, restaurant collaborations and community events. This keeps the offering fresh and connects the space to Sydney's broader food and drink scene.
Cellar door experience: The tasting service lets you sample beers straight from the source, with brewery staff who know the production process behind each pour. It's the kind of direct-from-maker experience that bigger commercial breweries can't replicate.

The Neighbourhood

Wilford Street location: Sits on a quieter industrial stretch of Wilford Street, away from King Street's main retail chaos but still walking distance to Newtown's core dining and shopping strip.
Creative community hub: Young Henrys chose Newtown over Surry Hills and landed in the heart of one of Sydney's most creative suburbs. The brewery fits naturally among the area's independent businesses, artist studios and music venues.
Transport access: The location puts you within easy walking distance of Newtown Station, making it accessible for beer tourists coming from across Sydney to experience one of the city's pioneering craft breweries.
Local impact: As one of Sydney's first craft breweries, Young Henrys helped establish Newtown as a destination for beer culture, paving the way for the area's broader reputation as a hub for independent food and drink producers.

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The Vibe

Working brewery: Young Henrys operates as a functioning brewery first - the tasting bar sits right in the middle of the production space, with fermentation tanks and brewing equipment as the backdrop to your pint.

Laid-back energy: The space has an industrial feel with exposed brewery infrastructure, but the atmosphere stays relaxed despite being consistently busy. Music plays at a volume that means you can still hold a conversation.

Gallery element: Part brewery, part gallery space - the walls rotate through artistic collaborations and community projects, reflecting the venue's deep ties to Newtown's creative community.

Crowd mix: Draws beer enthusiasts who come specifically for the brewery experience alongside locals treating it as their neighbourhood hangout. The vibe shifts from weekday casual to weekend busy, but never loses its approachable, unpretentious character.

What People Love

House-made beers: The core range includes their flagship Another Newtowner - an easy-drinking draught that's become a staple across Sydney pubs. The brewery regularly experiments with new recipes through their expanded ten-brewer team.

Beyond beer: Young Henrys has expanded into spirits, with their Noble Cut Gin earning a Gold Medal from the World Spirit Awards. The cider range provides options for non-beer drinkers.

Collaboration culture: The brewery's partnership approach extends to chef-inspired beers, restaurant collaborations and community events. This keeps the offering fresh and connects the space to Sydney's broader food and drink scene.

Cellar door experience: The tasting service lets you sample beers straight from the source, with brewery staff who know the production process behind each pour. It's the kind of direct-from-maker experience that bigger commercial breweries can't replicate.

The Neighbourhood

Wilford Street location: Sits on a quieter industrial stretch of Wilford Street, away from King Street's main retail chaos but still walking distance to Newtown's core dining and shopping strip.

Creative community hub: Young Henrys chose Newtown over Surry Hills and landed in the heart of one of Sydney's most creative suburbs. The brewery fits naturally among the area's independent businesses, artist studios and music venues.

Transport access: The location puts you within easy walking distance of Newtown Station, making it accessible for beer tourists coming from across Sydney to experience one of the city's pioneering craft breweries.

Local impact: As one of Sydney's first craft breweries, Young Henrys helped establish Newtown as a destination for beer culture, paving the way for the area's broader reputation as a hub for independent food and drink producers.