Molly Rose Brewing

In Collingwood, Molly Rose Brewing is a laid-back brewpub where great beer brings people together. A sun-dappled beer garden, a welcoming dining hall and a cosy taproom set the scene for casual catch-ups, private functions and the odd trivia or steak night.

The kitchen leans into honest, flavour-first cooking with a nod to pub classics. Think pork and black pudding sausage roll with caramelized red onion chutney, or fried school prawns with lemon aioli. Comfort arrives via a classic cheeseburger in a potato bun, while a clever celeriac parmigiana layers Napoli sauce and mozzarella, both landing with thick-cut fries and a crisp cabbage salad.

From there, plates might wander to pan-fried barramundi in red pepper sauce with kale and slow-cooked fennel, or slow roasted lamb shoulder with roasted chat potatoes and greens. Sides pull their weight—seasonal greens brightened with chili, lemon and smoked almonds, or chat potatoes glossed in house sweet chili. To finish, a chocolate fondant with stout caramel, sour cherry and crème fraîche proves hard to refuse.

At the bar, expect a thoughtful line-up: crisp Lager, malty Dunkel, Little Hazy Beer and classic Kölsch, with house cocktails from a Savoury Martini to a Churchill Martini. Find a sunny table or slip into the taproom, book in or wander up—either way, follow your nose and let the hops lead the way.