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ABOUT US

“Dave’s is all about showing you local as we love it all; food, drinks, history, and culture. Come explore with us on tour!”

Our philosophy is simple – collaboration. We love bringing people together to taste and experience the craftsmanship of our local producers.

Whether that is on a behind the scenes brewery tour, a walk back in time through our pub culture on a pub walk, or a corporate event – everything we do is about connecting more people to local communities.

In doing so, we are supporting the passions and dreams of those who are bringing to market some of the finest products available and making visitors aware of the toil and strife that goes into producing great drinks and food.

To us, it’s more than the art and science. It’s the stories, the legends, the scars of effort and devotion to doing something different. It’s about connecting people who are passionate about what they produce with those who are equally as passionate about what they consume.

DAVE

Owner & Original Dave

We’ve talked enough about Dave, the important thing to know about him is that he’s got you covered for all your local beer discovery needs and he is a fan of all beer styles, even the funky ones!

Dave spends most of his time in the US these days looking after other drinks tourism and beer businesses there.

GREGG

Co-Owner, General Manager & Tour Dave

Gregg started our Pub Tours business and is that guy you meet in the pub – he tells tales, spins yarns, and everything he says seems true….especially after he’s just bought you a beer!

Gregg brings his enthusiasm for history, beer and bad jokes to help more people enjoy and learn all about not only local pub history, but also all the great brewers, winemakers and distillers who fill them with great drink.

When not in the office or guiding, he’s most likely still at a pub, either watching footy, having a beer or both.

SHANE

Co-Owner & Accounts Dave

Shane is our man on the ground in the Nation’s Capitol and a fan of Canberra’s rapidly growing craft beer scene. An accountant by trade and a local craft beer lover by choice, Shane loves nothing more than helping beer lovers explore and experience Canberra’s best local venues.

A fan of all beer styles and passionate about finding the right beer for you.

COL

TOUR DAVE

Col has been a Dave for over 2 years and regularly guides in Sydney, the Hunter Valley, Canberra and you may catch him in Newcastle or the Blue Mountains occassionally too.

Col joined Dave’s after jumping on a brewery tour with his sons a few years back and thought being a guide is better than a real job!

MATT

TOUR DAVE

Brewer, tailor and mischief maker, the Mattman is always in a million things at once, but always has time for guiding some punters in some beer exploration on a brewery tour.

When he is not on tour or slinging ciders for the good folks at Batlow, he is brewing something delicious….or deliciously explosive! It only really happened once but his brews are marked ‘handle with care’ when they go into the office beer fridge.

PINNO

TOUR DAVE

Born and bred in Manly.
Love of Sydney, Surf and the great outdoors.
History, The Rocks, Beer the perfect trinity.

When not walking around Sydney Harbour, you will find him swimming in Sydney Harbour, as I enjoy my ocean swimming.
When not in Sydney, you’ll find him out bush. As Dorothea Mackellar once wrote . “ The wide brown land for me …..”
Looking forward to sharing a yarn or two or three with you soon …..

CRAIG

TOUR DAVE

There ain’t nothin like a Dave!
Blues man, adventurer, museum educator, zoo keeper, tall ship sailor, and tour guide, Craigo has guided everything except the lunar module.

He went to school at the reformatory, was an undergraduate at the penitentiary and completed his doctorate at the sanitarium.

Despite being sentenced to 20 years in local government he has found time to work a million different side hustles which includes putting a new spin on Sydney’s stories with Dave’s Rocks and Balmain Pub Tours

JACKSON

TOUR DAVE

Sydney native with a degree in history and extensive experience of Australian travel, including a stint living at Uluṟu. Jackson can be found sharing facts and stories across the Pubs of The Rocks, Sydney Harbour & The Hunter Valley.

An amateur photographer, so don’t be afraid to ask for some group pics and unofficial Mixologist, he can be found concocting drinks at home for friends and family or encouraging them to try different wine styles, craft beers or anything off the cocktail list.

BRENDON

TOUR DAVE

Brendon is mysterious…or hasn’t written or had their bio made up yet…coming soon

ERIN

TOUR DAVE

Erin is mysterious…or hasn’t written or had their bio made up yet…coming soon

BEN

TOUR DAVE

Ben is mysterious…or hasn’t written or had their bio made up yet…coming soon

RODD

TOUR DAVE

Rodd is mysterious…or hasn’t written or had their bio made up yet…coming soon