Brewery pub for Collins St

Kiama may be getting a brewery right in the centre of town if a proposal by locals Neil Menzies and Sam Haldane gets approved.

Sam and Neil – with their partners Britt Jacobsen and Cate – have lodged a DA for a property they own together in Collins St to transform the retired vehicle repair shop that wraps around the Enhance petrol station into Kiama’s very own ‘quirky’ brewpub.

“It’s a really interesting and big space with a lot of character that’s not being utilised at the moment,” says Sam, who was lending a helping hand at Stoic Brewing when he met Neil.

“We want it to be a meeting point and a hub, not only for tourists as a destination brewery but also for locals to be proud of,” says Neil, a local property valuer who has always wanted to open a brewery.

The entrance from Collins St, through what is currently the northern part of House 2 Home, will feature a welcoming outdoor beer garden.

Inside will feature a wide