Craft Republic, Malvern East: Rare Craft Beers, Premium Wines and a Cosy Bar on Waverley Road

For beer lovers in Melbourne's south-east, 340 Waverley Road, Malvern East, is a happy address. It is home to Craft Republic Liquor & Bar, which describes itself as a bar, bottle shop and cellars with an emphasis on premium wines and craft beers, both local and international. You can drink a beer on tap, take something home from the shelves, or order from a much bigger range online.

Rare, weird and wonderful brews

Craft Republic is proud of its beer collection. In its own words, the bar in the heart of East Malvern holds an extensive collection of rare, weird and wonderful brews from some of the titans of the craft beer world, as well as from lesser-known breweries. A look through the new arrivals shows the range: Belgian Trappist and abbey ales, German lagers and bocks, seasonal Christmas ales and hop-forward American IPAs sit alongside Australian brews.

For anyone who likes to try something new, that variety is the attraction. The business encourages mixing and matching beers, so a visit can easily turn into a tasting tour of the world, one bottle at a time.

A serious wine cellar

Wine gets just as much attention. Craft Republic's cellars, located in Springvale, specialise in premium wines, with a range of thousands of wines all stored in temperature-controlled cellars to ensure optimal quality. The website features Australian pinot noir and chardonnay, iconic South Australian reds, new Yarra Valley releases, French Champagne and Italian Barolo and Barbaresco, along with a premium spirits collection that takes in Australian single malt whisky and Cognac.

Online orders can be delivered across Australia, with local delivery to selected nearby areas, and orders can also be collected from the Springvale cellars. The team offers personalised help by phone or text during business hours for anyone looking for a particular bottle or a gift.

A cosy bar and a trivia night

Craft Republic is not just a shop. The Waverley Road venue has a cosy bar area, and the business invites people to come on down, whether that means grabbing a takeaway, sitting in the bar or browsing online. Every Wednesday from 6.30pm the bar hosts a trivia night, with bookings taken through the website, which makes it an easy midweek catch-up with friends.

Part of the neighbourhood

The business says it has established a great relationship with the local community and has drawn customers from all around Melbourne. That combination of a genuinely local bar and a destination range is part of what makes it special. Craft Republic also supports the responsible service of alcohol, and reminds customers that alcohol cannot be supplied to anyone under 18.

Visit Craft Republic

Drop in to the bar and bottle shop at 340 Waverley Road, Malvern East, or explore the full range online. For orders and enquiries, call the team or email sales@craftrepublic.com.au. The website notes that the business is closed on public holidays, so check ahead around long weekends.

Contact

Craft Republic Liquor & Bar
340 Waverley Road, Malvern East VIC 3145
Phone: 03 9062 7808
Email: sales@craftrepublic.com.au
Website: craftrepublic.com.au
Hours: Bar opening hours not listed in text on the website (check site); live contact Mon–Fri 11am–5pm; closed public holidays

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