Six Tanks

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Proof that there's some real quality along Mitchell St among the generic backpacker spots, this brewpub serves up its craft beers from 26 different taps; six are reserved for the beers brewed on-site and supplied straight from the tanks, while others are devoted to guest craft beers from elsewhere in Australia or around the world.

Good food, with a range of nightly specials, means you can serve most needs in the one place, but it especially good as a place to drink. Happy hour begins at 4pm every day. Ask also about their brewpub tours to learn everything there is to know from their 'master brewer'.

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