If you live in Kingsville, then you’d already know about this place. Flocks of families and brew loving folks have already discovered the newest micro brewery in the west and as Mamma does, we stumbled upon Barbarian and its beacon of yellow and stayed for a few hours!

Good Beer for Good People is their tag line and Owners Kent, Michelle, Pete, and Zoe really are good people and Matt the brewer (from Two Birds!) helps them make good beer!

It is early days since they have opened their doors (3 weeks as of writing this) so while everyone is getting on their feet with the new space, you can enjoy a few of their beers on tap plus a selection of wines, soft drinks etc. There is also a rotating selection of food trucks from Friday to Sundays.

Whilst it is early days, it won’t be long before Barbarian becomes an icon of the west. It already has a great feel to it with plenty of space for prams, a small nook for kids with books and a whiteboard, booths, couches, tables and bars to sit at.

Mamma says it is a relaxed space where everyone is welcome. Yes, even your pooch!

the nitty gritty

289 Old Geelong Road
Kingsvile

Opening hours
Thursdays 3- 9pm
BYO Food
*happy hour from 3-5pm
Fridays 12 noon -10pm
Food from 4pm
*happy hour from 3-5pm
Sat and Sundays 12 - 10pm
Food from 12

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Mamma’s special mentions: There is a cute little playground around the corner if the kids want to kick off some steam with some outdoor play - Beevers Reserve