Pub Grub: The Alehouse Project

98-100 Lygon Street,      Brunswick East, VIC                           (03) 9387 1218  thealehouseproject.com.au

BAR SIDE

It has a modern yet comfortable beer hall vibe with exposed brick and long-reclaimed wooden tables to accommodate larger groups settling in for the long haul. Out the back there is a tree-filled beer garden to please afternoon drinkers in the summer.

The head chef Patrick Bender trained in Switzerland and France and brings this expertise back, creating standout items including crispy meatballs with olives and horseradish mayo to share; the house-smoked chicken breast with baby spinach, pine nuts and manchego shavings; and the wagyu beef burger on brioche with sweet onion, homemade pickle, tomato, cheddar and fries. Don’t miss the apple cider doughnuts with star anise syrup for dessert either.

The Alehouse’s passion is catering to beer purists and fanatics, but they also strive to make their knowledge and selection accessible to those who are less in the know and want to learn more. There are 12 rotating taps in the Alehouse: they currently serve Moo Brew varieties, St. Ronan’s Cider, Brooklyn Brewery and three Garage Project beers from New Zealand. Boutique wine and spirits are on offer as well as more flavoursome ales, ciders and the odd sour or fruit beer – crisp beers and ciders complement the warmer weather perfectly.

FUN FACT

The Alehouse used to be known as the Comfortable Chair, which was a classy student dive bar. The Alehouse stripped everything back and brought the craft beer in.

our deal

All items are under $20 all the time, except for a few substantial grill items.