Quakers Hat Brewing Manly Vale reveals plans to expand with trendy tap house

A microbrewery in Manly Vale has revealed its plans to expand with an artisian tap house, where they’ll serve freshly crafted beer and a tapas menu.

Quakers Hat Brewing brothers Cameron and Nick Robinson. Picture: supplied

A microbrewery in Manly Vale has revealed its plans to start up a trendy tap house where people will be able to order freshly crafted beer and a tapas-style food menu.

Quakers Hat Brewing started as a family hobby and grew into a commercial venture in September last year when the Robinson family decided to take the plunge.

A microbrewery is proposing an artisian food and drink premises in Manly Vale. Picture: supplied

Despite obstacles like COVID, they’ve managed to have their product stocked in individual liquor stores and major chains including BWS.

The microbrewery is run by Mosman residents Sue and Dave Robinson, along with their two sons Cameron and Nick.

A development application for works was submitted to Northern Beaches Council in November and will involve fit-out works to transform an existing furniture workshop into a brew pub at night.

Brothers Nick and Cameron Robinson serve their beer at a market. Picture: supplied

They will also offer tastings and tours so people will be able to learn about the brewing process.

The restaurant and bar will accommodate up to 40 patrons and operate from 5pm to 10pm.

The microbrewery located on Campbell Parade in Manly Vale will have access to 30 parking spaces for its staff and customers.

Cameron Robinson brews the beer. Picture: supplied

Brewer Cameron Robinson, 30, of West Pymble shared a few ideas they were working on.

“We want to have a small tap house in our brewery where the public can come in and drink on the premises. At the moment we can only offer take away alcohol from our premises but we want to have a small bar,” Mr Robinson said.

“In terms of the food we’re looking at doing tapas and pizza with some charcuterie and cheese boards.

“In terms of theme of the bar, it would be more rustic.”

He said there weren’t many microbreweries and tap houses in the area and his family saw the opportunity.

“In Manly and Manly Vale it is new, there’s nothing really like it. The closest thing would be the Four Pines in Manly but that’s not really the same thing.

Quakers Hat Brewing is sold in BWS stores across Sydney. Picture: supplied

“It’s a dream that developed a few years ago, it’s something we discovered as a family.”

Mr Robinson said there’d also been a noticeable trend in craft beers and locals supporting their local businesses.

“It’s what everyone’s moving towards because you will get better products, they’ll be fresher and better quality and you are supporting your local community.”

Quakers Hat Brewing is being sold at Balowlah RSL, Mosman Rowers Club, Long Reef Golf Club and The Hunter Wine Bar.

The next step is for the development application to be assessed.