The Honest Brew.

BE TRAIST (be faithful) – Two words not only ingrained on the heart of Master Brewer, Lex Mitchell, but also above the Boar’s Head of the Mitchell family crest. Two words that have inspired his life’s work - a passion for brewing honest, truthful, all-natural craft beer.

Welcome to Craft Beer Mastery.
Having started his brewing career in 1977 with South African Breweries, Lex worked his way through the ranks, gaining a wealth of knowledge, culminating in him earning the title of Master Brewer. But his desire to craft artisanal beer could not be fulfilled in commercial mass brewing, and in 1983 he made the decision to pursue his dream of creating his own brews. Having been issued the first Microbrewery License in over 20 decades, Lex founded the now legendary Mitchell’s Brewery.

After 19 successful years, Lex sold the Knysna brewery and took a sabbatical from his craft, however in 2011 he could no longer deny his yearning to brew once more. Having forged a new partnership, he established a microbrewery and gastro pub on the banks of the Baakens River, Port Elizabeth. It is here at Bridge Street Brewery that his passion for brewing all-natural craft beer was rekindled and where he now once again applies his trade as he imparts his knowledge of fusion mashing with others.

Master Brewed.
Lex Mitchell – brewing since 1977.

Under the watchful eye of Master Brewer, Lex Mitchell, Bridge Street Brewery offers you four distinct beers and two refreshing ciders. Each with their carefully crafted recipes, natural ingredients and unique flavour profiles, our range of craft beers and artisanal ciders offer you a variety of taste profiles.

From the crispness of our award-winning Celtic Cross Pilsenser to the rich velvety double chocolate Black Dragon Stout, enjoy the uniqueness of each of our beers, savour each one’s individuality and keep joining us for more!

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Eat and Drink

• Bridge Street Brewery - Port Elizabeth (0.0 miles) - The Honest Brew. BE TRAIST (be faithful) – Two words not only ingrained on the heart of Master Brew...
• Shamwari Game Reserve - Port Elizbeth (2.4 miles) - Shamwari Game Reserve is one of the most successful private conservation initiatives in Southern Afr...
• Blue Waters Cafe - Port Elizabeth (2.6 miles) - Blue Waters Café is situated on the shores of Port Elizabeth’s pristine coastline. With clear vie...

See and Do

• Bridge Street Brewery Port Elizabeth (0.0 miles) - The Honest Brew. BE TRAIST (be faithful) – Two words not only ingrained on the heart of Master Brew...
• Bayworld Museum Port Elizabeth (1.9 miles) - One of the leading tourist attractions in Nelson Mandela Bay, Bayworld is unique in Southern Africa,...
• Afroventures Tours & Safaris Port Elizabeth (1.9 miles) - Afroventures Tours and Safaris is an adventure tour operator that conducts Tours, Safaris and Daytri...
• Shamwari Game Reserve Port Elizbeth (2.4 miles) - Shamwari Game Reserve is one of the most successful private conservation initiatives in Southern Afr...