Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel

There’s something immensely satisfying about sitting back with a beer in your hand and seeing exactly where it’s been made. If you’re in the Lord Nelson pub you wouldn’t even have to strain your neck: the microbrewery is in the back corner nestled between sandstone, wood and an interesting mix of locals and tourists, the latter intent on securing that traditional Aussie pub experience. Good choice, we say. Brewing natural ales since 1985, the Lord Nelson serves up tasty beer made only with malt, hops, yeast and aqua, meaning there’s no added sugar, preservatives or additives. Perhaps that’s why their Three Sheets pale ale is so damn drinkable, even snagging them a couple of awards and bottled for wider distribution. The Trafalgar Pale Ale is also a good 'un, as is the dark and malty Old Admiral – all of which go perfectly with a ploughman’s lunch. Order one from the friendly and knowledgeable bartenders and you’ll be handed a generous serving of rye bread, chunks of vintage cheddar, pickled onions, gherkins and an egg.