Chat On Tap

This episode is pure energy! Our guest is a man who embodies joyful beer enthusiasm: Boyd Robson , the creator behind the YouTube channel Beers with Boydo.  An infectious travel-vlogger-meets-pub-crawler, Boydo is exuberant, wholesome, hilarious and insightful. He joins us at Batch Brewing Co. in Marrickville ahead of an Inner West Ale Trail pub crawl, an area Boydo is not yet familiar with. David...

This week on Chat on Tap , David Lennon is joined by hospitality all rounder, legendary wedding MC, and certified pub thinker Austin Andrews-Little . Over a perfectly poured Guinness, the pair chat hospo life, pub problem solving, beer festivals gone rogue, and why sometimes the best reason for a beer… is simply being thirsty. Plus; Turning around tough customers and why everyone should work in ho...

David Lennon goes solo for a special Movember episode, recording from his favourite solo beer spot at the Harlequin Inn . One mic, one Guinness, and a personal challenge to just talk. No co hosts, no guests. Tapped in - the solo pub experience: David shares his go-to solo beer spots around Australia and why the humble solo pint can be comforting, grounding, and reflective. Who is your host? A pers...

In this episode, David Lennon is joined once again by resident legend Cecilia Hollins — this time recording remotely from their very own Home Taverns . The spotlight today is on a true giant of Australian beer: Dr. Charles “Chuck” Hahn , the brewing mind behind Hahn Super Dry, James Squire, Kosciuszko, and more. Chuck and his son Scott Hahn sit down at the Chuck & Sons Taproom in St Peters to...

This week, David stays truly local — pulling up a stool at Village Days Brewery in Gladesville , the suburb’s first and only craft brewery. He’s joined by founder and managing director Dan Smith , who shares how a homebrewer’s dream became one of Sydney’s most welcoming brewpubs. They crack open a Juicy Bear NZ Hazy and talk beer, business, and building a village — one pint at a time. 🍺 The Villa...

In this episode, David is joined by long-time mate Michael Snitch , a self-proclaimed small bar expert with a knack for finding Sydney’s hidden gems. Recorded live from The Sawdust Hotel in Gladesville, the pair toast to their old neighbourhood, swap stories about  the locals and explore the evolving culture of Sydney’s small bar scene. In This Episode Gladesville nostalgia — from The Bayview to S...

In this episode, David is joined by returning co-host Cecilia Hollins to explore the wholesome world of pub hobbies — from choirs to chess, knitting to Dungeons & Dragons. We chat to Ben Dudman from Brisbane Pub Chess , a community group blending board games and beers to reconnect people offline. Plus, they round up the best pub-based pastimes across Australia and test each other’s knowledge i...

In this episode, David is joined by returning co-host Cecilia Hollins at the Pyrmont Point Hotel , diving into the beer lover’s dream that is Sydney Beer Week — from homebrewer collabs, to spicy margaritas, to wine, to bacon beers, trivia, and the charm of local Oktoberfest celebrations. They swap stories from Marrickville to Tassie, unpack the quirks of German brewing traditions, and toast the ve...

In this episode, it’s a family affair as David is joined by his dad Phil Lennon and brother Marc Lennon at WHEN Studios for a deep dive into pub gigs, live music, and the heartbeat of Australian pub culture . From first ever pub gigs, to catching Queen live from row D, the Lennon trio swap stories about the golden era of pub bands, the slow fade into DJ sets and pokies, and why there’s hope for a...

In this episode we’re joined by Scott Southam — storyteller, tour guide, and Sydney local legend behind I’m Free Walking Tours . Recorded inside The Lord Nelson Brewery Hotel , Australia’s oldest continuously operating brewpub, Scott and Dave pull up a pint to talk history and the hidden stories of The Rocks . With pints in hand, they dive into: The Oldest Pub Debate – Lord Nelson vs Fortune of Wa...

In this episode we are joined by broadcaster and sports presenter Matt Baseley for a finals footy special recorded at The Pyrmont Point Hotel. With schooies in hand, Matt and Dave (or Lenno, if you haven't heard the first of many nicknames appear yet) dive into the biggest pub conversations right now: Pub nostalgia & novelty beers – BeezNeez, Carlton Lime, and the weird beers that defined...

This week on Chat on Tap , David sits down with James Breheny , whose family name is etched into Australian beer history. The Brehenys were once the most influential brewing family in the country — with 18 brewers across dozens of breweries dating back to 1864. From KB Lager to Grewat Northern to Toohey’s New, their fingerprints are on some of the most iconic beers Aussies have ever poured. Now, m...

Amanda Verratti is taking her Australian culture to America through pub hospitality at Old Mates Pub, owned by Aussie icons Andy Lee, Eddie Buckingham and Nick Stone. Find out how close it is to an O.G Aus pub, what you can find on the menu and which Australian Icons have strolled through the doors. And if we're themed in the USA it only makes sence that Cecilia is back to cohost and Tap In o...

Cecilia Hollins joins as the first co-host, sharing her journey from beer enthusiast @beersofsydney, to podcast guest. Recorded at the Pyrmont Point Hotel, a hidden gem in Sydney, known for its cozy atmosphere and friendly staff. We discuss what is on our radar currently and where you should check out, being tragic footy fans and where the good FREE music scene is in Australia. (These chapters are...

In this chat, David Taylor shares his multifaceted journey as a musician, entrepreneur, and community leader. From launching his craft beer brand, Oasis Brewing, stemming from his last MBA assignment, to navigating the challenges of the beer industry, David discusses his passion for music and community engagement. He reflects on the impact of COVID-19 on his music career, his advocacy for mental h...