What it is
4 Pines x Boardriders is a bar and restaurant at Shop 1/61 Surf Coast Highway, in Surf City Plaza, Torquay's main surf shopping strip. It's run by 4 Pines, the brewery from Manly in Sydney, together with Boardriders, the company behind Quiksilver and Roxy, whose Torquay store is at the same address.
The draw is the patio: a big outdoor space clad in reclaimed timber, with tall plant walls. It's open seven days, dogs are welcome, and it's an easy place to sit while half the group finishes shopping. It isn't a brewery, though. The beer is brewed by 4 Pines elsewhere and poured here.
How it came about
Boardriders had run its own hospitality spaces at its Torquay and Coolangatta stores for a few years. In 2019, 4 Pines partnered with Boardriders to run them, with a new bar fit-out and artwork at both. Coolangatta opened at the end of October 2019, and Torquay followed later that year.
4 Pines itself started with one brewpub in Manly in 2008, after what the brewery describes as a post-surf chat between a father and son. It's named after four pine trees that were cut down on the Manly foreshore during the Second World War to make room for gun emplacements. It's a certified B Corp and a 1% for the Planet member, and these days it's part of Asahi Beverages.
Drinks
There are six taps of 4 Pines beer, plus beer-inspired cocktails and a short wine list. On weekdays from 4pm to 6pm there's a happy hour, with core range pints, house wine and fries at $8.50 when we checked. It doesn't run on public holidays or event days.
If you're after beer brewed on the premises, the Torquay Taphouse and Bells Beach Brewing are around the corner on Baines Crescent.
Food
You order and pay at the bar. The Winter 2026 menu had:
To share
Spiced chicken wings, loaded fries with brisket, karaage chicken, calamari, a whipped ricotta and truffle dip with focaccia, tacos and black bean nachos.
Burgers
A cheeseburger, a crumbed chicken burger, a pork belly and pineapple burger, a vegan one and a steak sandwich, all with fries.
Bigger plates
Fish and chips in a lager batter, a chicken parma, wagyu bolognese, beef brisket, a miso eggplant and a couple of salads and bowls.
For the kids
A "Groms" menu for under-12s: nuggets, a cheeseburger or a mini parma, each with fries.
The menu marks vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free dishes. A 15% surcharge applies on public holidays. There are weekly specials too, listed under what's on.
Dogs, kids and functions
Dogs
"Dogs encouraged every day", says 4 Pines, and Sundays have a "Yappy Hour". It's one of the easiest places in town to bring the dog for a drink.
Kids
With a kids' menu and a big outdoor area, it works well for families, especially in the daytime.
Functions
There are three-hour food and drink packages for groups, and a function guide on the 4 Pines website.
Hours and bookings
When we checked in October 2026, it was open seven days, from 11am to 10pm Sunday to Thursday and 11am to 11pm on Friday and Saturday. You can book a table through the 4 Pines Torquay page, which also has the menus and what's on.
Getting there and what's nearby
Surf City Plaza is on the Surf Coast Highway at the Geelong end of town, about five minutes' drive from north Torquay, with parking around the plaza. If you're drinking, book a lift home ahead of time, because taxis and rideshare are thin on the ground late.
It's right among the shops. The Boardriders store (Quiksilver and Roxy) is at the same address, the big Rip Curl store is along the strip, and the factory outlets are around the corner on Baines Crescent. The Australian National Surfing Museum is in the same precinct, so it's an easy rainy-day lunch stop.
4 Pines x Boardriders FAQ
Where is 4 Pines in Torquay?
Shop 1/61 Surf Coast Highway, in Surf City Plaza, at the Boardriders store.
Is the beer brewed there?
No. It pours 4 Pines beer brewed elsewhere. For beer brewed on site, try the Torquay Taphouse or Bells Beach Brewing nearby.
Can I bring my dog?
Yes. Dogs are welcome every day, and Sunday is "Yappy Hour".
When is happy hour?
Weekdays from 4pm to 6pm, not on public holidays or event days.
Is it open every day?
Yes, from 11am, until 10pm most nights and 11pm on Friday and Saturday.
Is there a kids' menu?
Yes, the "Groms" menu for under-12s.
For the rest of the town's pubs and bars, see our pubs and bars guide, and for the shops around it, the surf shops and outlets guide. Staying in north Torquay? Check dates at Holyday House.
Sources
Facts on this page were checked against these sources on 20 October 2026. Opening hours, patrols, rules and closures change — check with the source before you go.
- 4 Pines x Boardriders Torquay — 4 Pines Brewing (official)
- Winter 2026 food menu — 4 Pines Torquay (official)
- About us — 4 Pines Brewing (official)
- 4 Pines partners with Boardriders — Beer & Brewer