Little Rivers Brewing Co.
22 Victoria St, Scottsdale TAS 7260, Australia
ClosedToday 12:00 – 20:00 · by the venue's published hoursFull hours



A highly rated brewery at Scottsdale in north-east Tasmania with a 4.8 rating across 65 reviews.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 12:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 12:00 – 17:00
- FridayToday
- 12:00 – 20:00
- Saturday
- 12:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 12:00 – 17:00
Why it's worth checking out
Listed here in Cradle Mountain, Tasmania, Little Rivers Brewing Co. is a family-owned craft brewery and distillery whose own website describes its base as Scottsdale in the state’s north east. Its range is built around beer and spirits made with malt, hops, yeast and pure Tasmanian water, with a focus on approachable drinks that still offer something distinctive for people who care about quality and character.
The brewery’s offering extends beyond beer. The website promotes craft beers, premix spirit cans and bottled spirits, as well as gin and tonics served on tap. One named release is Solstice Stout, a limited-release beer described as dark and rich, with espresso notes, gentle bitterness and chocolate and toffee sweetness. It is presented as a beer for slow Tasmanian evenings and is available while stocks last. The range also includes merchandise, including T-shirts, and can be purchased through the online shop.
Little Rivers presents its venue as a taphouse with a difference, supported by a space that can be used for corporate events and private functions. Its rainy-day promotion gives a sense of the intended atmosphere: fireside, warm and relaxed, with tap beers and gin and tonics offered at a reduced price on rainy days during the off season. The website does not provide a food menu or regular opening hours, so visitors should check directly before planning a visit.
Community is central to the brewery’s story. Little Rivers says it employs local people, uses local ingredients where possible, supports community groups through donations and sponsorships, and works with local clubs and small businesses. That makes it a natural option for visitors interested in a Tasmanian producer with a strong local focus, as well as beer and spirit enthusiasts wanting to explore a broader range. The function space also gives groups and corporate gatherings a reason to consider the venue, while the taphouse setting suits a slower drink and conversation. For custom corporate gifts, the brewery offers options including personalised labels and curated gift sets.
Spot Score
The Spot Score is our composite of five signals — two about the venue's standing with visitors and three about how complete and current this listing is. It is not a visitor rating and not a verdict on the food or the experience. The 4.8 from 65 reviews is Google's visitor rating, shown separately and never altered by us.
About the venue · from Google
- ReputationGoogle star rating, smoothed for review count
- 82
- PopularityHow many Google reviews it has
- 55
About this listing · our record
- Information qualityWebsite, menu and structured details on file
- 30
- Category fitHow well it matches its listed category
- 70
- FreshnessHow recently we last checked our sources
- 30
Last checked against sources 17 June 2026.
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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