Yamba breweries with your bros and besties
Wobbly Chook is owned by six local family members — Steve and Chris Henwood, Shane and Melissa Henwood, and Justin and Kellie Henwood.
For a small town, Yamba has its fair share of quality breweries and distilleries. They’re punching out some quality product and delivering a great day out to boot.
The Wobbly Chook opened during the pandemic and has been heaving with patrons ever since. You’ll see them under market umbrellas near the zebra crossing when you drive along Coldstream St. The team at Wobbly Chook Brewing draft their ‘clucking good beer’ on site and serve it in their very own wobbly glasses. Down a selection of beers from lagers to brown ales and wash it down with hearty finger food and you have yourself a fantastic afternoon. They’re currently working on a range of merchandise, meaning you’ll soon be able to take home a souvenir from your holiday.
Clarence Distillery offers tasting paddles and cocktails made with its signature spirits and complemented with Stangelove Soda’s and Tonics. Image via Instagram
Located in the industrial estate at 5 Neptune Place is Clarence Distillery, which is known for its botanical ingredients, tasting paddles and delicious cocktails.
Founded by locals Adam Freeman and Alison Sloley in September 2020, the distillery is best known for its signature Duke Gin, which is inspired after the region’s namesake the Duke of Clarence (1765-1837) who went on to become King William IV.
Opened Wednesday, Friday and Saturday “from 1pm'ish”, you can pop-in anytime but it’s recommended groups of four or more pre-book.
You’ll often find Adam, who won the 2022 North Coast Local Tourism Hero Award for the Clarence Valley, manning the stall at Yamba’s weekly farmers and producers market.
Book a tour with Sanctus Brewing Company near Yamba to get an insight into what makes an award-winning boutique brewer. Image courtesy Destination NSW
While technically not in Yamba, the Sanctus Brewing Company is Townsend is only a 20 minute drive away and a popular destination for locals and visitors.
Housed in a repurposed industrial bus shelter, this craft beer brewery and distillery has a full kitchen with a la carte menu, over 26 taps pouring the freshest craft beer, and cocktail bar showcasing spirits manufactured on site. It’s well-known for its live music and lovely grassed outdoor area that is child and dog friendly (the latter on leashes!).
And whether you're a seasoned home brewer, craft beer connoisseur, or just prone to a weekend tipple, we recommend you book in for a Sanctus brewery tour.
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