FogHorn Brewery

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FogHorn Brewery is a craft brewery and brewhouse in Newcastle, Australia, producing beer onsite and operating a large bar and restaurant offering pub-style food, events, and brewery tours.

Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
foghornbrewery.com.au

About FogHorn Brewery

FogHorn Brewery is a craft brewery, brewhouse, and bar located in Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia. They produce a range of small‑batch beers onsite and serve them fresh in a large, warehouse‑style bar and restaurant. Alongside their rotating taps, they offer pub-style food such as burgers, pizzas, share plates, and mains, plus seasonal specials. The venue also hosts live music, events, brewery tours, and often sells takeaway beer (cans, growlers) and branded merchandise. More information, menus, and event details are available at foghornbrewery.com.au.

A FogHorn Brewery charge typically appears when you pay for food and drinks at the bar or restaurant, settle a bar tab, purchase takeaway beer or merchandise, or book an event or brewery tour. On your bank or card statement, the descriptor may appear as “FOGHORN BREWERY,” “FOGHORN BREWERY NEWCASTLE,” or similar wording including “NSW” or “AU.” You may also see pre‑authorisation holds when you open a tab, pay a deposit for a group booking or function, or place an online booking that requires card details; these can look like duplicate or pending charges until they settle. While FogHorn Brewery does not operate like a typical subscription service, recurring charges can occur if you’ve joined a beer club, regular event series, or recurring booking arrangement that’s billed on a schedule.

If you’re unsure about a FogHorn Brewery charge, first think back to any recent visits to Newcastle, nights out, group dinners, or events you attended there, and check your email or SMS for booking confirmations or receipts. Review your banking app for the transaction date, amount, and location; this often matches a visit, bar tab, or function payment. For questions, it’s best to contact the venue directly via the details on foghornbrewery.com.au (phone or contact form), providing the exact amount, date, and last four digits of your card so staff can look it up on their system. Common issues—like confusion over tips, pre‑authorisation holds, split bills, or event deposits—are usually resolved by confirming the bill, checking the itemised receipt, and if needed requesting an adjustment or refund through their staff or manager.

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  1. FOGHORN BREWERY PTY LT NEWCASTLE AUS

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I see a FogHorn Brewery charge on my statement when I don’t remember paying there?

Many FogHorn Brewery charges come from bar tabs or group bills where one person’s card is used to settle the total, then others pay that person back. You may also see a charge if your card was used for a work function, a shared birthday, a brewery tour booking, or if someone in your family used your card with permission. Check with friends or family who were with you around the transaction date and look for any email confirmations from FogHorn Brewery regarding bookings or tours.

What are common amounts for FogHorn Brewery charges?

Individual food and drink purchases typically range from about $15–$40 AUD per person, depending on how many drinks or meals are ordered. Bar tabs and group functions can commonly appear as larger totals, often between $80–$300 AUD or more, especially for big groups or event packages. Brewery tour tickets, tasting paddles, and merchandise or takeaway beer usually appear as smaller, clearly rounded amounts. The exact figure will reflect your itemised bill at the venue or online booking.

Why is there a pending or duplicated FogHorn Brewery charge on my card?

FogHorn Brewery may place a temporary pre‑authorisation hold on your card when you open a tab, start a large table, or provide card details to secure a booking. This hold can look like a second or pending charge but is normally released by your bank within a few business days after the final amount is processed. If the pending amount does not drop off after 5–7 business days, contact your bank and then reach out to FogHorn Brewery with your transaction details so they can confirm the final charge at their end.

Can FogHorn Brewery charges be recurring or subscription-based?

Most FogHorn Brewery transactions are one‑off charges for in‑venue spending, tours, or events. However, recurring charges may occur if you’ve joined a beer subscription, regular membership, or a recurring event/package the venue offers (for example, a periodic beer club or prepaid ticket series). If you see a repeated monthly or regular charge, check your email for any subscription or membership confirmation from FogHorn or contact the venue through foghornbrewery.com.au to confirm what the recurring billing relates to and how to stop it.

How do I cancel or change a booking, event, or recurring service with FogHorn Brewery?

To cancel or amend a table booking, function, tour, or any recurring arrangement, contact FogHorn Brewery directly using the phone number or contact form listed on foghornbrewery.com.au. Provide your name, booking date and time, and the last four digits of the card used so they can locate your reservation. Be aware that larger group functions and special events may have specific cancellation windows or deposit policies, which can affect whether your payment or deposit is refundable.

How can I get a refund or dispute a FogHorn Brewery charge I don’t recognise?

Start by contacting FogHorn Brewery and politely request a copy of the receipt or an itemised bill for the date and amount shown on your statement; this often clarifies the charge. If there was an error (such as being charged twice, wrong amount, or misapplied tip), staff can usually process a correction or refund back to the original card. If you suspect fraud and neither you nor anyone you know authorised the transaction, immediately notify your bank to block your card and begin a chargeback or fraud investigation, then inform FogHorn so they’re aware of the issue.

How do gratuities or tips at FogHorn Brewery appear on my bank statement?

When you add a tip to a card payment at FogHorn Brewery, the final amount processed to your card will be the total of your bill plus the tip. Initially you may see the pre‑tip amount authorised, followed later by the higher, final amount once the tip is added and the transaction is closed in their system. If the final amount looks wrong, compare it with your printed receipt or card slip and contact the venue promptly if there’s a discrepancy.

How can I get a receipt or tax invoice for my FogHorn Brewery charge?

If you didn’t receive or keep your receipt at the time of payment, you can request a copy or tax invoice by contacting FogHorn Brewery through the details on foghornbrewery.com.au. Provide the date and approximate time of your visit, the total amount charged, and the last four digits of your card so staff can locate the transaction. They can usually email you an itemised receipt, which is helpful for work expenses, tax records, or verifying what was included in the charge.

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