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Flat Rock Brew Cafe

290 Willoughby Rd, Naremburn NSW 2065, Australia

Recommended by 60 people

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290 Willoughby Rd, Naremburn NSW 2065, Australia

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+61 2 9460 6696
HoursMonday: Closed Tuesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Wednesday: 5:00 – 10:30 PM Thursday: 3:00 – 10:30 PM Friday: 3:00 – 10:30 PM Saturday: 12:00 – 10:30 PM Sunday: 12:00 – 9:30 PM

*Opening hours may differ during holidays.

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About Flat Rock Brew Cafe

Naremburn’s cosy neighbourhood microbrewery pairs house-brewed English ales and cask releases with hearty pub plates. Hand pumps pull traditional cellar-temperature pours at the bar, while conversation hums across timber tables without a television in sight. Regulars drop in for rotating house bitters, tasting paddles, and Sunday roasts served alongside crisp roast potatoes.

  • Onsite Cask Ale & Microbrewery: Features in-house small-batch brewing, rotating taps, and cellar hand pumps pouring traditional English-style real ale.
  • Screen-Free Neighbourhood Setting: Operates without screens to cultivate an easygoing, conversation-led pub environment.
  • Hearty Pub Fare: Plates comforting tavern classics including loaded chips, steaks, and Sunday roasts with all the trimmings.
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Why Drink & Dine at Flat Rock Brew Cafe

Experience house-crafted cask ales, classic British pub warmth, and quality comfort food in Naremburn.

  • Authentic Cask Ales & Hand Pumps

    Brewed on site, the taps highlight house-made English real ales, traditional bitters, and specialty casks served via authentic hand pumps.

    There are a couple of hand pumps for that authentic pint.

    Peter Urbanec

  • Small-Batch House Brews & Rotating Casks

    Patrons can explore an ever-rotating lineup of on-site microbrewery batches, seasonal releases, and tasting paddles.

    Exceptional saisons and cask releases. The honey saison was my Saturday afternoon favourite.

    Michael Scott

  • Screen-Free Conversational Culture

    The venue avoids screens and loud televised broadcasts, fostering genuine, face-to-face interaction among neighbours and new friends.

    There are no annoying TVs hanging off the walls, which is a very welcome change from most venues.

    Peter Urbanec

  • Welcoming Neighbourhood Gathering

    A welcoming, unpretentious setting provides an easy space to strike up a friendly chat or spend comfortable hours catching up.

    great place to meet (& make) friends, drink beer & talk bollocks.

    Angus Sutherland

  • Hearty Sunday Roasts & Pub Classics

    The kitchen serves hearty, satisfying pub standards and share plates made to pair naturally with freshly poured beers.

    Love the Sunday roast, we had pork with all the trimmings.

    Jeremy Collins Tennis Coaching

  • Satisfying Comfort Fare & Steaks

    Guests can order quality steaks, crunchy chips, and generous comfort bites prepared with care to accompany their drinks.

    A great local spot for a well-priced and tasty feed. Drink selection was a delight but the absolute stand-out was the juicy eye-fillet steak.

    Ellie Evans

Signature house-brewed ales and pub favorites from Flat Rock Brew Cafe

  • Steak

    Drink selection was a delight but the absolute stand-out was the juicy eye-fillet steak.

    Ellie Evans

  • Tasting paddle

    Try the tasting paddle if you can't decide what to get.

    Vivian Tubbers

  • Sunday roast

    Love the Sunday roast, we had pork with all the trimmings.

    Jeremy Collins Tennis Coaching

  • Real Ale

    Karl is a master brewer and the fact that some friends and I regularly make the trek from the Inner West to have some of what we reckon is the only genuine Real Ale in Sydney is testament to that.

    Tom Smithies

Beyond the menu

Thoughtful gestures and welcoming hospitality that set Flat Rock Brew Cafe apart.

  • On-Site Brewery Walkthroughs

    Guests arriving late in the afternoon have been personally welcomed and treated to a spontaneous walkthrough of the on-site microbrewery operations.

  • Custom Private Cask Brews

    The head brewer has gone out of the way to brew custom casks for patrons' personal weekend celebrations away from the pub.

  • Accommodating Event Flexibility

    For landmark occasions like 30th birthdays, the team accommodates bookings at short notice by providing extra staffing, storing cakes, and permitting decorations at no extra cost.

  • Trivia Finale Traditions

    Tuesday night trivia finishes with an interactive round of heads or tails to bring the entire room together.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you order a tasting paddle to sample the beers?

Yes. You can order tasting paddles to sample several house-brewed and rotating craft beers across their tap and cask list.

Should you make a reservation for Sunday live music?

Yes. Flat Rock accepts reservations, and booking in advance is strongly advised on Sundays when live music draws a busy crowd, even for early evening slots.

Is outdoor seating available?

Yes. The venue provides outdoor seating, including spots overlooking the adjacent Naremburn plaza area for outdoor drinks.

Does the pub have TVs for watching sports?

No. Flat Rock Brew Cafe operates without wall-mounted television screens, keeping the focus on conversation, music, and craft beer rather than sports broadcasting.

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