Little Creatures Brewery Fremantle

Little Creatures began as a small, home-grown microbrewery started by a group of friends in Fremantle and has since grown into an international beer brand. Its original brewery on Mews Road, on the edge of the Fishing Boat Harbour, remains the place to drink it fresh, and the shed-style building and harbourside views are still central to its appeal. The brewery's own history touches on America's Cup boats and crocodile farms, a reminder of the many lives of this stretch of waterfront.

The venue is split into several spaces. The Brewhouse, known for more than 25 years as The Great Hall, is the main hall at the heart of the venue. The Cherub Hall has 180-degree views over the Fremantle Fishing Boat Harbour and serves approachable, crowd-pleasing food designed for grazing and sharing. The Deck Bar, which looks out over the harbour, has a family-friendly layout and flexible areas for groups, and upstairs The Loft offers sunset views over the water.

Beer is the reason to come, and drinking it at the brewery where it is made is the main draw. If you want to understand how it is made, brewery tours run every day except Wednesday; check the brewery's website for times and booking. Menus are published online, along with an allergen guide, which is helpful for anyone with dietary requirements.

Little Creatures suits groups of friends, families with children who want space on the deck, and beer enthusiasts making a pilgrimage to the source. It is a casual, sociable venue rather than a quiet bar, and Tourism Australia lists it among Perth's best cheap eats for its wood-fired pizza and share plates. The venue also handles group bookings and casual functions, with a separate events section on its website.

The brewery opens every day from 11am until late. It sits at 40-42 Mews Road, next door to the Fishing Boat Harbour's other restaurants including Cicerello's, so it is an easy end to a day exploring Fremantle. The WA Maritime Museum and the town centre are close by within the port city, and Fremantle station has trains back to Perth for those who would rather not drive after a few beers.