Find Us
Upcoming Events
Drop into the TAILGATE Distillery and say hi, see our stills, try a sample, and discover what’s new from us.
Catch us at upcoming local markets or events across Brisbane and beyond. We love meeting the community, sharing a taste of our small-batch spirits and cocktails, and giving you a chance to stock up on your favourites.
DISTILLERY + COCKTAIL BAR
Our distillery shop at 101 Old Toombul Road, Northgate will be open every Friday 12 noon to 8pm for tastings and takeaway bottle sales. Maybe enjoy a signature serve or a one of our batched cocktails with us, or endulge Hadleigh, the Groodle Distillery Dog, with pats.
Children and dog friendly.
Happy for guests to bring/order own food or by prior arrangement we can coordinate a food offering for you.
Markets
AUGUST 2026
Powerhouse (New Farm) Farmers Market - Saturday 29th 6am-12pm
Eagle Farm Racecource (Ascot) Farmers Market - Sunday 30th 7am-1pm
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We launched at The Carseldine Farmers & Artisan Market in October 2025 and continue to attend markets to introduce TAILGATE to our local community.
Powerhouse (New Farm) Farmers Market - Jan Powers Farmers Markets - Lamington Street, New Farm located in the forecourt of the Brisbane Powerhouse, right next to New Farm Park on Saturdays 6am to noon.
Eagle Farm Racecourse (Ascot) Market - Jan Powers Farmers Markets - located at Eagle Farm Racecourse on Sundays 7am to 1pm.
FINE FOOD AUSTRALIA - MELBOURNE
TAILGATE will be participating in the Taste of Queensland 2026 as part of the Austrade's international buyer matching program at Fine Food Australia (FFA) in Melbourne from 31 August to 3 September 2026. Through a mix of events, intriductions and network opportunities, we hope to meet buyers, showcase our products and build relationships that support our growth - both domestic and internationally.
PREVIOUS EVENTS
Some special events we were lucky to be part of, collaborate with other local providers and meeting more friends.
HOSPITALITY SUPPLIERS EXPO
Showcasing our spirit, cocktail and aperitif products to hospitality businesses from across South East Queensland.
Monday 6th July 9am-5pm at Logan Metro Sports & Events Centre.
AUSTRALIAN DISTILLERS CONFERENCE - ADELAIDE
The annual Australian Distillers Association (ADA) conference held in Adelaide. Great to catch up with friends and colleages, plus learn more and develop the industry further.
NUNDAH TWILIGHT MARKET
The annual Nundah Twilight Market known this year as NEON NIGHTS held on Saturday 20th June 4-10pm. A great night out with locals.
BE SPIRITS - HONG KONG 2026
TAILGATE was very fortunate to be selected to be part of the Spirits Australia Mission to Hong Kong and China as part of the Be Spirits (Vinexpo) Hong Kong in May 2026. The stand was coordinated by Austrade in collaboration with the Australian Distillers Association (ADA).
It was a wonderful learning and networking event that provided the opportunity for us to showcase our products to he world.
MOTHERS' DAY
Celebrating all the wonderful mothers in our community with a cocktail take over at The Banyo Bowls, 16 Froude St on Mother's Day, Sunday 10th May
GREENBANK MEGA MARKET
Greenbank Raiders Rugby League Football Club held their annual Mega Market Fundraising Event on Saturday 9th May.
Great to be a part of a great community fundraising event.
LOCAL BUS BAR HOP
Calling all locals ..... Banyo + Virginia + Nudgee + Northgate
Two FREE buses on Saturday 18th April to local favourites. Great to be one of the first stops on the tour. Special cocktails and offerings.
