A European style pub with three floors offering over 40 different craft beers from around the World.
The main bar is your typical pubs pub.
The first floor has a bar, restaurant and private areas.
The second floor is an open air roof beer garden.
Craft Beer. Casual Dining. Local Focus. Live Music. Beer Events.
The Exchange Hotel was established in 1866 and was a hotel up until it was closed approximately 1990.
In April 2013, 2 local mates decided it was time to take the building back to original use.
With a passion for Craft Beer and a desire to reinvigorate Central Maitland, renovations commenced to create “The Pourhouse”.
The Craft Beer industry has flourished over the past decade. The industry has benefited from changing consumers tastes, particularly the move towards premium beer and an emphasis on quality over quantity across the liquor retailing landscape.
Craft beer now represents over 10 per cent of the premium beer market in this country.
Consumer preferences are likely to continue to sway towards premium and craft beer, with an increasing emphasis on small, seasonal batches with a regional or local focus.
The Brew Shed makes it easy to make your own artisan distilled drinks easily and safely at home. With over 30 years industry experience you can trust our knowledge and advice. The Brew Shed has the largest range of distilling supplies available in Australia and we will always endeavour to have the best price. Our products are tried and tested and when used as per instructions it is very safe and simple to get great results.