Straddie Brewing Co is North Stradbroke Island’s crown jewel—a three‑storey brewery, bar, and restaurant perched just 10 minutes from the Dunwich ferry terminal, offering arguably the best vantage point on the island for sipping cocktails and craft beers. Here’s everything you need to know about this must‑visit venue, the island it calls home, and the beers that capture its spirit.
Also called Straddie or Minjerribah, this is the world’s second-largest sand island—teeming with beaches (including one of Australia’s Top 10 Beaches 2025) wildlife, marine life, land-based whale‑watching, and Quandamooka cultural heritage.
Once known primarily as a ferry stop, the township of Dunwich (Gumpi) is fast transforming into a must-visit day trip and the gateway to North Stradbroke Island. Conveniently located an easy 10 minute walk from the Sealink ferry terminal, Straddie Brewing Co’s three-storey venue is grounded in island identity, local art, Indigenous respect, and seasonal menus sourced close to home.
The brewery’s modern architecture draws you in: floor‑to‑ceiling glass on the ground floor reveals gleaming 10 hL stainless brew tanks, while the first floor taproom and panoramic rooftop deck offers sweeping views—from Moreton Bay to the Glasshouse Mountains and unforgettable Straddie sunsets. Dine on tapas‑style plates, wood‑fired Neapolitan pizzas, and island seafood or sip on signature cocktails, local artisanal spirits, and fine wines against the glow of the setting sun.
Explore behind-the-tanks on a Brewery Tour every Friday, Saturday and Sunday, where you’ll get up close with the brewing process and sample a curated tasting paddle of fresh island-crafted beers. For a truly elevated experience, book a BrewAIRy Tour—an in-flight tasting experience like no other, flying over some of the iconic island destinations that have inspired their beers: Jumpinpin, the Mid Track, Point Lookout, Manta Bommie, Amity Point, and Myora Springs. All with a Straddie beer in hand.
Every drop of Straddie beer is crafted using the island’s naturally sand‑filtered water —giving each brew a pure, crisp finish. Their philosophy? Brew flavourful yet approachable beers that echo the island’s laid‑back pace —“inspired by place and island time”.
Want to stay a little longer? Their top-floor Beer ’n’ Bed apartment offers boutique accommodation right above the brewery, complete with private balcony, curated minibar, and even a wide beer shelf in the shower—perfect for an overnight island escape.
For Brisbane‑area residents and weekend travellers, a trip to Straddie Brewing Co is more than a beer run—it’s a full sensory dive into island lifestyle. Murals, mixers, paddles, pizzas, and panoramic views combine for a luxe yet laid‑back escape. Pull up a seat on the rooftop deck, order a sunset cocktail or freshly poured Point Lookout Lager, and let island time wash over you. With its unwavering commitment to place, passion, and flavour, Straddie Brewing Co isn’t just on Straddie—it is Straddie.
Straddie Brewing Co
5 Junner St, Dunwich QLD 4183
(07) 4803 5382
straddiebrewing.com.au
