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Dainton Taphouse Croydon, Croydon, AU-VIC

Dainton Taphouse Croydon

4.2
4.2
149 Reviews
$40 and under
Australian

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Great for craft beers
  • Good for groups
  • Neighborhood gem
Our Croydon Taphouse is open to the public five days a week from Wednesday to Sunday. Enjoy a range of core and limited Dainton releases, as well as a locally-sourced cider, all expertly poured from our 14 custom taps.
We've got a great selection of local wines and spirits, as well as a food menu that includes mouth-watering burgers and delicious share plates.

We've always got something exciting happening, from weekly trivia nights to limited edition beer releases.
Please note although there is some cover in the Beer Garden, if there is rain we will do our best to move you inside but we can't guarantee a table, also the tables for 2 are barrel tables with no cover.

**Please note our kitchen closes at 7:30pm on Sundays**

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, American, Meat
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (03) 9725 5864
  • Website
    http://www.dainton.beer/
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Private party facilities
  • Location
    13 Lacey St, Croydon, AU-VIC 3136
  • Neighborhood
    Croydon
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Only a 5 minute walk from the Croydon train station
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Experiences

  • TRIVIA - Every Wednesday in the restaurant..

    Multiple dates available
    Book your table for trivia!* Always busy so make sure you book early for the best trivia in town, Hosted by our very own Marshall, get ready for some real Brainbusters *Please book a table in the restaurant or Beer Hall as the Trivia is NOT in the beer garden or barrel room.
    TRIVIA - Every Wednesday in the restaurant.. Photo

  • $1 Wings - Wing Wednesday

    A$1.00 per person

    Multiple dates available
    Join us every Wednesday for $1 wings! Choose your sauce and get stuck into the best deal in town, From 4pm every Wednesday, double up with a happy hour pint for just $8 between 4pm and 6pm.
    $1 Wings - Wing Wednesday Photo

  • Steak Night Wednesdays

    Multiple dates available
    Q BBQ presents Steak Night Wednesdays! Reverse seared Picanha (Smoked in our offset smokers then seared over wagyu tallow) Skin on Fries, Chimichurri, Cow Boy Butter and a side of Herb Salad with Citrus Dressing. JUST $25
    Steak Night Wednesdays Photo

Offers

  • Happy Hour Open 'til 6 (Wed - Fri)

    Multiple dates available
    Wed - Fri - 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
    Join us for Happy Hour Wednesday to Friday from Opening 'til 6pm for $10 pints of Lager, Pale Ale, Equalizer, Major Tom and Flamingo... Hold up, Glasses of House Wine and Prosecco are just $8 too. Book up now for the best post work brews in Croydon.

    Happy Hour Open 'til 6 (Wed - Fri) Photo

Menu

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What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.2
4.2 based on recent ratings
  • 4.1Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4.1Ambience
  • 4Value

Noise • Energetic

Loved For

  • Melbourne

    Lively

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Best Service

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Kid-friendly

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Good for groups

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for creative cocktails

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Eastern Suburbs

    Lively

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Dainton Taphouse Croydon offers a lively atmosphere with "great beers, great BBQ," and attentive service. While the music can be loud, the "food is absolutely amazing," and the venue is praised for its friendly staff. With standout menu items like brisket and potacos, it's a favorite local spot.

149 Reviews

  1. Jay

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    I've always enjoyed going to the the taphouse however this time it just seemed different. There were very few vegetarian options on the menu and very few staff available to discuss what could be done about making sure everyone on our table were culinarily happy. So, in turn we left without ordering either a beverage or food. Unfortunate.

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  2. Cale

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything we hoped and dreamed of. Couldn’t recommend more. Do yourselves a favour
    Dainton Taphouse CroydonResponded 4 days ago
    Cheers as, Cale! Thanks heaps for the review! Hope to see you all again soon. - JB

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  3. Anthony

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great combo of beer and bbq. Really worth checking out.
    Dainton Taphouse CroydonResponded 4 days ago
    Cheers Anthony! Glad you enjoyed yourself! - JB

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  4. Dianne

    Melbourne

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 12, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 2
    Cash is still King in Australia, BUT not at Dainton - card only for the food. Sadly the food was very ordinary, and serving sauce covered food in a cardboard box on a colourful serviette did not add to the taste. The menu was very limited and not worth the credit card debt I had to incur to eat.
    Dainton Taphouse CroydonResponded on December 14, 2024
    G'day Diane! Thanks for taking the time to review. We at Dainton DO accept cash for ALL bar purchases. QBBQ - a separate business - pump out some sensational American BBQ, To avoid any confusion on the back end, we keep payments separate, and QBBQ choose to employ a CARD ONLY policy. Cheers & beers - JB

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  5. Laell

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 2, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Good value, friendly staff, delicious food. Prompt service. Order the pork ribs early. Menu highlight was the brisket and the chocolate tart.

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  6. Krystyn

    Melbourne

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 6, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Great customer service. Everyone was lovely. Food came out hot and super tasty. Brisket and onion rings were notably amazing but overall it was an awesome first visit. Kids adored the desserts.

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  7. Craig

    Melbourne

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 4, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food was sensational and there were a good range of beers on tap

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  8. Lorraine

    Melbourne

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food, drinks and service were fantastic. Beautiful building, clean facilities. We were very impressed.

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  9. NatashaW

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Love the friendly staff always helpful in every way moved us from high top table to lower one which was great. Enjoyed the German platter and music, atmosphere. Love going there regularly when we can of course. Food is always fresh and delicious that’s why we keep going back again.

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  10. Mary

    Victoria

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 20, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    The food and drinks were great but sadly the live music was way too loud - we were basically having to yell across the table at each other. The singer was very talented and we enjoyed his music but the feedback on the sound system made it quite unbearable!

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FAQs

Dainton Taphouse Croydon is rated 4.2 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 5 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Dainton Taphouse Croydon

13 Lacey St, Croydon, AU-VIC 3136

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Croydon
  • Hours of operation
    Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 12:00 pm–10:30 pm
  • Price
    $40 and under
  • Cuisines
    Australian, American, Meat
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Street Parking
  • Public transit
    Only a 5 minute walk from the Croydon train station
  • Additional
    Beer, Beer Garden, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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