After having imported beer from all over the world to Melbourne and with the desire to make great beer for the local people, Dean Grant & Bruce Davey had an opportunity to found their brewery.

With the founding philosophy – beer is community – Urban Alley Brewery developed the brewery on the doorstep of CBD Melbourne at District Docklands in 2018. The site allowed for the creation of a 25-hectolitre brewhouse with a 690-people capacity, their first brewpub.

Urban Ale was the first beer created as a gateway from mainstream to craft beer. Combining traditional recipes with new flavours and twists, Urban Alley received acknowledgement on the craft scene with over 20 awards since 2019, including the Australian International Beer Awards, Independent Beer Australia, and Perth Beer Awards, ranging from draught, packaging and design.

Beer is Community

The vision has always been to bring a brewpub experience to local communities. There are certain things only the locals know. Melbournians will know that is particularly true in Melbourne. A city of locals enjoying hidden bars in cool alleys. The feeling of being in the know. Feeling like you own a part of that local bar, pub or drink because you’re from here. That is Urban Alley. Authentic craft beer and  brewpub inspired to be a truly local experience. It’s why they don’t just have one brewpub but many.

And now they invite you to access fresh craft direct from Urban Alley Brewing tanks to your home via Craft Cartel Brewery Direct.