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BEHIND THE BARREL

EXPLORE BYRON BAY’S CRAFT BEER & SPIRITS SCENE

DISCOVER BYRON
BAY

Welcome to Behind the Barrel Byron Bay! Join us in uncovering some of the best craft beer and spirits in the Northern Rivers. Allow us to be your designated driver for the day! Why go to one when you can see them all. We’ll take you behind the scenes at some of the best breweries and distilleries our beautiful area has to offer. From Byron Bay Brewery tours in the bustling centre of town to a Stone and Wood brewery tour in the trendy Arts & Industry Estate, you’ll get a taste (literally) of our little slice of the craft beer and spirits industry. It’s not just about the beer and spirits though. You’ll get a chance to see some of the hidden gems of the lush natural landscape of the Northern Rivers inbetween locations.

Custom Tours & Gifts

Customizable Byron Bay tours for any group size, featuring breweries, distilleries, private transfers, and tailored itineraries—perfect for corporate events, parties, and special celebrations.

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The more the merrier!

They say size isn’t everything, but sometimes it does matter. If you simply can’t decide, just invite them all! Our Byron Bay large group tours cater for any size group. You organise the guests and we will organise the wheels. Not being limited by numbers will make organising the hens’ weekend, wedding recovery or corporate event a breeze.  

Choose a Byron Bay brewery tour, taking in some of the regions’ award-winning craft beers, including Stone & Wood, or perhaps a gin tour of the Byron Bay distilleries could tickle the taste buds. Or why not make it a real Byron Bay experience and we can tailor a day tour just for you. There is so much to choose from and it doesn’t have to be all about the booze.  

Memories are who you make them with – so don’t leave anyone out and leave the rest to us. 

What we offer

There are numerous different tours offered to suit everyone’s needs. Whether you want a full day experience, or only have the arvo off, we’ve got you covered. On all of our tours, you’ll get the chance to meet the local artisan brewers and Byron Bay distillers that craft the delicious beverages you will get to try. Explore our Byron Bay Brewery Tour and Gin Tour Byron Bay.

These artisans truly love what they do and whether you’re an amateur home distiller, passionate beer brewer or just have a curiosity for how the process works, there isn’t a better Byron Bay Experience for a group of people to learn from.

Our tours have a minimum of 2 and can cater for any group size. Touring solo? No worries, your booking will be confirmed once we have filled 2 seats on the tour. Get in touch for more information on larger group sizes and Join our stone and wood brewery tour and Brookies gin tour.


Breweries and distilleries we visit

Join us for a leisurely discovery of Byron Bay’s finest! Learn the process of how our breweries and distilleries do things Northern Rivers Style and more importantly…sample a selection of award-winning beers and spirits.

At each stop, you will enjoy a selection of the most popular beers and spirits from Byron Bay and surrounding areas. If you love what what’s on offer (we are 100% sure you will), feel free to grab a six-pack or bottle for later in the night.

We work closely with these fine establishments to ensure our tours meet and exceed your expectations. However, sometimes our plans need to change based on business operations. If you have a favourite that you are looking forward to visiting, please ensure that you get in touch with us and we will keep you updated closer to your tour date.


Why choose us?

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