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04/06/2026
🎤🌧️ Guess who’s happy that I’m back from my mini break? 🌧️🎤
That’s right — Maggie! She might not be partying tonight, but she’s definitely pleased to have me back behind the bar. 🍻
And despite the weather doing its best to keep everyone indoors, we’ve got plenty happening at the Black Sheep tonight.
🤣 Stand-Up Comedy kicks off from 8:00pm, with a cracking lineup ready to deliver plenty of laughs.
So if you’re brave enough to venture out through the rain, come and join us for a drink, a laugh, and a great night with good company.
🍺 I’m back behind the bar.
🎤 Comedy starts at 8pm.
🐑 The Black Sheep is open and ready.
We’d love to see you tonight!
01/06/2026
I’m enjoying a few extra days away.
Hope to see you all Thursday for from 8pm.
31/05/2026
Luke’s gone back to his roots… but only for a few days. 🌾🍻
After a well-earned break visiting family in his hometown of Dookie, Luke has returned to where he truly belongs — behind the bar at the Black Sheep.
Now, don’t get us wrong… Dookie is a beautiful part of the world. Wide open spaces, country sunsets, and enough wheat fields to make a baker emotional. But after a few days away, even Luke had to admit there’s something missing…
Cold beers, great company, and the organised chaos of the Black Sheep. 🐑
So if you’ve been wondering where our resident country boy disappeared to, he’s back on deck and ready to pour your favourite drink, tell a few stories, and remind everyone that while you can take the boy out of Dookie, you can’t take Dookie out of the boy.
Pop in and say g’day to Luke this week!
28/05/2026
🚨 NEW BEER ON TAP 🚨
Fresh from Bridge Road Brewers — say hello to Luna 🌙🍻
This Cali India Pale Ale is pouring at 6.4% ABV and absolutely packed with bright hop character. Expect juicy citrus, ripe tropical fruit and piney resin, balanced by a clean malt backbone and a crisp, bitter finish that keeps you coming back for another sip.
🍊 Tasting Notes:
• Big citrus aroma
• Tropical fruit vibes
• Pine and resin hop bite
• Smooth malt balance
• Crisp, refreshing finish
Perfect for IPA lovers chasing something bold, punchy and ridiculously drinkable.
Come grab a pint at the Black Sheep before this one disappears into the night 🌌🐑
23/05/2026
🍺 FIRST TO POUR: Wild Things Brewing “Goodness” Stout 🍺
We’re proud to be the very first venue pouring Wild Things Brewing’s brand new Goodness Stout — and trust us, this one lives up to the name.
A traditional Irish Dry Stout (4.2%), brewed with roasted barley and Target hops, Goodness delivers everything you want from a classic stout:
☕ Roasted coffee notes
🍫 Dark chocolate richness
🌾 Smooth malt character
✨ Creamy, velvety mouthfeel
👌 Clean, dry finish that keeps you coming back for another sip
It’s all happening as part of our Wild Things Tap Takeover, with five Wild Things Brewing beers currently pouring on tap — so whether you’re a stout lover, sour chaser, or XPA fan, there’s something waiting for you.
Come down, grab a pint, and be among the first to try this cracking new brew.
18/05/2026
🎉 BIG WEEKEND AT THE BLACK SHEEP 🎉
Three great reasons to drop by this week…
😂 THURSDAY NIGHT COMEDY
Laugh your way into the weekend with Comedy Night from 8PM. Grab a drink, grab your mates, and settle in. Footy on in the background.
🍺 SATURDAY | MEET THE MAKER: Wild Things Brewing
We’re teaming up with for a special Meet the Maker tasting event featuring five of their brilliant beers, including their incredible ESB on hand pump 🍻
Come chat all things craft beer and discover a new favourite.
🎶 LIVE MUSIC SATURDAY
5:30–7:30PM — .music bringing the perfect afternoon soundtrack.
8–10PM — Johnny takes over with an intimate acoustic set to carry us into the night.
Cold pints. Great music. Big laughs.
Exactly how weekends should be.
See you at The Black Sheep 🐑
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09/05/2026
Cold outside? Footy on? Can’t be bothered cooking? We’ve got you. 🍕🍻🏉
Swing by The Black Sheep tonight and when you buy any 2 drinks, your pizza’s on us. Yep… complimentary pizza from 6–8pm. Only gave 16 bases so get in early.
Settle in, watch the footy, warm up with a drink (or two), and let us take care of dinner.
Good vibes, good company, and free pizza… honestly, what more do you need on a Saturday night?
See you soon 🖤
08/05/2026
We know times are tough right now, and heading out for a drink or a meal isn’t always easy with the cost of living hitting everyone.
So tonight at The Black Sheep, we’re shouting complimentary pizzas with the purchase of any two drinks 🍕🍻
Come down, settle in, watch the footy, enjoy some great craft beer, and support a local venue that loves supporting the local community right back.
Bring your mates, bring your dog, grab a booth and make a night of it. Live sport, good tunes, cold beers and hot pizza waiting for you.
📍546 Burwood Rd, Hawthorn
⏰ Open from 4pm tonight
Support local. Eat pizza. Watch footy. Simple.
03/05/2026
My talented friend Ruby has taken a photo of Maggie, .my.black.lab , and turned it into a sticker—and honestly, it’s way better than it has any right to be.
As a dog-friendly bar, we get to meet a lot of good boys and girls every week, and it got me thinking…
If you could turn your dog into a custom sticker like this, would you?
We’re testing the waters on a small run of personalised dog stickers—perfect for drink bottles, toolboxes, laptops, or just sticking on anything you want to make a bit more “you”.
Would love to know:
• Would you buy one?
• How much would you expect to pay for a custom design like this?
• And most importantly… who’s your dog and what makes them iconic?
Tag a dog owner who’d be into this.
02/05/2026
Two fresh taps just landed from our mates at Wild Things Brewing — and they’ve absolutely nailed it again.
First up, their ESB. Proper old-school English style with a smooth malt backbone, subtle caramel notes, and just enough bitterness to keep things honest. Easy drinking, full of character, and exactly what you want when you’re settling in for a proper pint.
Then there’s the New Zealand Nectaron XPA — bright, juicy, and bursting with tropical fruit. Think pineapple, passionfruit, and citrus all jumping out of the glass. It’s fresh, punchy, and ridiculously moreish.
Tian and Max have done an awesome job with these — seriously good beers from seriously good people.
Get in and give them a crack while they’re pouring 🍻
24/04/2026
Fresh taps pouring right now 🍻
We’ve got a cracking lineup behind the bar this week:
🍺 Port Phillip Pale Ale (4.6%)
Easy-drinking and super balanced. Light malt backbone with subtle citrus and floral hop notes. Clean, crisp finish that keeps you coming back for another.
🍺 Port Phillip Pilsner (4.6%)
Classic and refreshing. Bright, clean lager profile with a gentle bitterness and a smooth, dry finish. Perfect knock-off beer.
🍺 Hop Nation Melbourne Black
Dark but dangerously drinkable. Roasty malt flavours with hints of chocolate and coffee, balanced by a clean, crisp finish. Not as heavy as it looks.
🍺 Bridge Road Beechworth Pale Ale (4.8%)
A true Aussie favourite. Bright hop aroma with stone fruit and citrus, backed by a smooth malt body. Fresh, punchy and super sessionable.
Something for everyone — whether you’re chasing crisp, hoppy or dark and smooth.
Come visit and explore the other 5 beer options. While you’re here grab a pint 🍺
20/04/2026
Not everything we do is about what’s in the glass… sometimes it’s about what we can give back. ❤️
When we’re not behind the bar, we’re proud to volunteer with Aspect Autism Spectrum Australia — an incredible organisation doing meaningful work in our community.
What makes it even more special is having the support of our mate Jean-Christophe Novelli. Between his time on MasterChef Australia, he’s taken time out to run a fundraiser here at the Black Sheep and has come in to share his skills with participants, teaching them how to cook and build confidence in the kitchen.
Genuinely one of the kindest, most generous people you’ll meet — and we’re stoked to call him a friend.
This is what community is all about. 🍻
18/04/2026
Alright… we might be bending the rules just a little on our “Victorian independent only” taps 🍻
Say hello to Status Quo Pale Ale from . — brewed down here in VIC and still proudly independent.
This one’s no stranger to hype either… consistently ranking at the very top of the GABS Hottest 100 for the past few years, and for good reason.
Tasting notes:
Bright, juicy and ridiculously easy to drink. Expect big tropical hits of passionfruit, mango and citrus, backed up by a soft malt body and a clean, crisp finish. It’s balanced, fresh, and dangerously sessionable at 5.2%.
The rundown:
Originally brewed in the Blue Mountains, Status Quo has become a modern Aussie classic — a pale ale that bridges the gap between full-on hazy IPAs and your everyday crusher. Smooth, flavour-packed, and crowd-approved.
On tap now. Come see what all the fuss is about 👇
17/04/2026
You never know what’s going to happen on a night at the bar…
After Wes wrapped up, one of our regulars jumped up for an impromptu set — and absolutely blew us away. 🎤🔥
No warning, no fuss… just pure talent. What a voice. What a moment.
Safe to say we’ll be trying to lock her in for her own gig very soon 👀
Were you here to catch it? Let us know what you thought 👇
17/04/2026
What do you want from your local bar? 🍻
We’ve got the craft beers flowing and live music sorted 🎶 — but we’re always looking to make this place even better.
More events? Different food options? Trivia nights? DJs? Cocktail specials? Something completely left-field?
Tell us what would make this your go-to spot 👇Drop your ideas in the comments or let us know next time you’re at the bar.
This is your local — help us shape it.
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17/04/2026
A long time ago in a bar not so far away… 🍻✨
New on the lineup: Millennium Falcon Imperial IPA from Holgate Brewhouse 🚀
Big, bold and built for hyperspace — expect punchy hops, a solid malt backbone and that smooth imperial finish that sticks the landing.
Pair it with a bit of John Williams in the background and you’ve got yourself a proper vibe.
Limited stock, so don’t wait—jump to lightspeed and grab one while it’s pouring.
11/04/2026
If you’re in come on down and enjoy some free live music.
Ask for a “complimentary” pizza and we will give you one of those as well.
10/04/2026
Super fresh and just tapped 🍻
Calypso Hazy IPA from Bojak Brewing has landed and it’s already a staff favourite. Juicy, hazy, and absolutely bang on for a weekend beer — everything you want from a cracking Hazy IPA.
Swing by, grab a pint, and see what the hype’s about.
See you at the bar 🍺
09/04/2026
Recycling an old photo… but hopefully not the jokes 😏
Stand-up comedy kicks off TONIGHT at 8PM — and it’s completely FREE.
No need to trek into the city for the Comedy Festival when you’ve got quality laughs right here in your own backyard. Grab a drink, settle in, and let the comedians do their thing.
See you tonight 🍻
06/04/2026
This Saturday night at Black Sheep 🐑🎶
We’ve got the brilliant Sean Dixon back behind the mic from 7–9pm, bringing his signature acoustic vibes. If you’ve seen him before, you already know… if not, you’re in for a treat.
Even better — the legends at Port Phillip Brewing are shouting the good stuff:
🍺 $12 pints of Pilsner
🍺 $12 pints of Pale Ale
Good tunes, great beer, and the perfect way to kick off your weekend.
📅 Saturday 11th April
⏰ 7pm – 9pm
📍 Black Sheep Hawthorn
🎟 Free entry You can find on youtube
Lock it in.
05/04/2026
Still closed due to the black eye that matches perfectly with my baby blues and Black Sheep hoodies. The hoodies are available to buy from the bar and they’re perfect for winter.
04/04/2026
Bit of a rough one this week—managed to do myself a mischief on Thursday and ended up with stitches in the eyebrow 🤦♂️
Copped a decent migraine off the back of it, so unfortunately we won’t be opening the bar today. Health comes first.
Fingers crossed we’re back up and running tomorrow 🤞
If not, have an unreal Easter—hope the kids score plenty of eggs and everyone gets some good time with family.
28/03/2026
Melbourne doing Melbourne things this weekend… rain, sunshine, wind — probably all before your first pint 🍻
Perfect excuse to park yourself at your favourite local.
Footy on all day 📺
7–9 beers pouring 🍺 (including a smooth nitro tap + a proper hand pump)
Records on standby — feel free to dig through and throw one on 🎶
Wander in, settle in, stay as long as you like.
Cheers to a cracking day 🍻
27/03/2026
Nine taps pouring and we’re raising the bar 🍺
Fresh Irish Red Ale on the hand pump, all from — smooth, balanced and proper pub drinking. Think rich malt, notes of caramel and toffee, a touch of roasted grain and a clean, dry finish that keeps you coming back for another.
Pouring alongside a silky nitro stout for those who like it dark and creamy.
If your local’s not running a hand pump or nitro… you’ve got to ask why.
This one won’t hang around. Get in.
Address
546 Burwood Road
Hawthorn, VIC
3122
To reach your destination at Burwood Road in Melbourne, you have a couple of convenient options for both public transport and driving.
**Public Transport:**
1. **Train:** Take a train to Hawthorn Station on the Belgrave or Lilydale lines. From the station, it's about a 15-minute walk to Burwood Road. Exit the station and head south on Auburn Road, then turn left onto Burwood Road.
2. **Tram:** You can also take Tram 75 from the city (Flinders Street) towards Vermont South. Get off at the stop closest to Burwood Road (stop 57). From there, it’s just a short walk to your destination.
**Driving/Parking:**
1. If you're driving, head towards Burwood Road via the Eastern Freeway (M3). Take the exit toward Burke Rd/Hawthorn and merge onto Burke Rd. Continue until you reach Burwood Road.
2. There is street parking available along Burwood Road and surrounding streets, but be sure to check for any parking restrictions or time limits.
Safe travels!
Opening Hours
| Thursday |
4pm - 9pm |
| Friday |
4pm - 11:30pm |
| Saturday |
2pm - 11:30pm |
| Sunday |
2pm - 9pm |
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What people say
The Black Sheep Hawthorn is a delightful addition to the Burwood Road scene, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere that celebrates local Victorian products. This charming beer bar showcases an impressive selection of tap beers and ciders, all sourced from within the state, ensuring that patrons enjoy the best of what Victoria has to offer.
The venue's commitment to quality extends beyond beverages; guests can indulge in a limited yet delicious pizza menu, complemented by daily food specials that keep things exciting. The owners have thoughtfully curated an experience that combines their passion for great bars with a focus on community and local flavors.
Adding to its charm, The Black Sheep Hawthorn is dog-friendly, making it a perfect spot for pet lovers. Maggie, the resident dog, adds a personal touch to the venue and welcomes fellow furry friends with open paws.
With plans for engaging events like happy hours and trivia nights on the horizon, The Black Sheep promises to be more than just a bar—it's set to become a beloved gathering place for locals and visitors alike. Whether you're stopping by for a refreshing drink or enjoying time with friends (and dogs!), this venue is sure to leave you feeling right at home.
