Squire's Landing, Restaurant in Circular Quay, Australia
Squire's Landing is a two-level restaurant at Circular Quay in Sydney, with a working microbrewery built into the space that guests can see from their tables. Large windows on both floors face directly onto the harbour, framing views of the Harbour Bridge and the Opera House.
The venue takes its name from James Squire, a convict who arrived with the First Fleet in 1788 and later became the first person in Australia to cultivate hops and brew commercially. The on-site brewery at the restaurant continues that tradition in a direct, visible way.
The restaurant is named after James Squire, a convict from the First Fleet who became a well-known figure in Australian brewing. His name lives on today as one of the country's most recognized beer brands, and the venue reflects that ongoing connection to local brewing culture.
The restaurant sits directly on the Circular Quay waterfront, within easy walking distance of the ferry wharves and the train station. Weekends and harbour event days tend to draw large crowds, so arriving early gives you more choice of seating.
The microbrewery is housed behind glass walls inside the dining room itself, so you can watch the brewing process unfold while you eat. This setup is unusual for a waterfront location, where most venues focus purely on the view rather than on production.
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