Smiling Samoyed Brewery

Forget the polished city bars. Ditch the itinerary. Pull up to this rustic, vintage-style taproom perched right on the Myponga reservoir. Froth heads and weekend cruisers make the drive down south for one reason—proper, unpretentious craft brewing. Word on the Fleurieu Peninsula is the 12 Paws Pale Ale is an absolute ripper, while the raspberry sour delivers a tart, creamy finish that commands serious respect. Grab a weathered wooden bench overlooking the wetlands. You’re pairing those pints with glossy, sticky honey mustard wings, crispy arancini, and top-tier pizzas that have the day-trippers completely hooked. Heaters pumping. Winter blankets handed out by the legend staff. Resident fluffy Samoyeds cruising the floor. An absolute cracker of a brewery.