La Sirène Brewing

La Sirène Brewing is a standout in Melbourne’s craft-beer scene: an independent, family-run brewery committed to rustic, wild and farmhouse-style ales. Founded in 2010 by a former winemaker turned brewer, it stands out for rigorous respect for old-world brewing methods — open-top coolships, spontaneous and wild fermentations, barrel-aging — creating beers deeply tied to season, place and natural local microflora. Today La Sirène finds its home in a converted warehouse at 277 Edwardes Street, Reservoir — just north of Melbourne’s CBD — nestled between Edwardes Lake, Merri Creek and Edgars Creek. Walking into the taproom, you’re greeted by a spacious venue with both indoor and outdoor seating (including a courtyard that’s dog-friendly). Barrels line parts of the space, a nod to the slow barrel-aged processes that give many beers their depth and complexity. The vibe is relaxed, unpretentious — a meeting point for lovers of funky saisons, tart sours, wine-ale hybrids or experimental wild creations. It feels less like a trendy bar and more like a community-minded brewery where time, nature and creativity are respected. The beer list is impressively diverse. On tap and in cans/bottles, you’ll find everything from easy-drinking farmhouse saisons and crisp pilsners to wildly complex sours, spontaneous ales, barrel-aged stouts, sour red ales, funky barrel blends, table beers, and experimental beer-wine hybrids. The food menu leans into Southern-European inspired share plates — think artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, grilled seafood, hearty mains, vegetarian dishes and comfort-forward fare. It’s designed to complement their artisan ales, making the experience more than just a beer stop. La Sirène doesn’t chase flashiness. It’s about authenticity, craft, experimentation, and a love for beer that’s as much art as drink. Many visitors praise its dedication to flavour, complexity and a sense of terroir — beers that could only come from this brewery, at this time and place. Whether you’re curious about wild fermentation, longing for a tart saison, chasing a funky barrel-aged sour, or simply want to hang out in a relaxed brewery with good food and good beer — La Sirène Brewing is a destination that rewards patience, curiosity and taste.