Dainton Taphouse Croydon

4.1

149 Reviews

$A40 and under

Australian

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

Great for craft beers
Good for groups
Neighbourhood 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**

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$A40 and under
Cuisines
Australian, American, Meat
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30
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
Area
Croydon
Parking details
Street Parking
Public transit
Only a 5 minute walk from the Croydon train station
Additional
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

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.
$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.
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

Offers

Happy Hour Open 'til 6 (Wed - Fri)
Multiple dates available
Wed - Fri - 16:00 - 18:00
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.

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.1

4.1 based on recent ratings

4.1Food
4.2Service
4.1Ambience
4Value

Noise • Energetic

Diners' Choice Awards

Melbourne
Lively
Eastern Suburbs
Best Service
Eastern Suburbs
Child-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

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Jay
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 18 December 2024
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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Cale
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 15 December 2024
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 on 18 December 2024
Cheers as, Cale! Thanks heaps for the review! Hope to see you all again soon. - JB
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Anthony
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 14 December 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 on 18 December 2024
Cheers Anthony! Glad you enjoyed yourself! - JB
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Dianne
Melbourne
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on 12 December 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 14 December 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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Laell
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 2 November 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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Krystyn
Melbourne
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on 6 October 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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Craig
Melbourne
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 4 October 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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Lorraine
Melbourne
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on 29 September 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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NatashaW
Victoria
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on 27 September 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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Mary
Victoria
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 20 September 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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Dainton Taphouse Croydon is rated 4.1 stars by 149 OpenTable diners.

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2 people

29 Dec 2024

21:30

Booked 5 times today

Experiences are available.

13 Lacey St, Croydon, AU-VIC 3136

Dining areas

Additional information

Area
Croydon
Hours of Operation
Wed, Thu, Sun 12:00–21:00 Fri, Sat 12:00–22:30
Price
$A40 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
Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace

Website
http://www.dainton.beer/
Phone number
(03) 9725 5864
Private party facilities

Dainton Taphouse Croydon

Make a booking

Dining areas

Additional information

Experiences

TRIVIA - Every Wednesday in the restaurant..

$1 Wings - Wing Wednesday

Steak Night Wednesdays

Offers

Happy Hour Open 'til 6 (Wed - Fri)

Menu

What 149 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Diners' Choice Awards

Review summary

FAQs

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Dining areas

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