Brewed, distilled and vinified · baked · from the hive · from the farm and the sea · made in Esperance
Esperance sits at the edge of the map. Remote, wild, and shaped by a coastline that inspires creativity. That remoteness has built something else too: a community of growers, brewers, distillers and bakers who make do, make well, and make it themselves.
Beer brewed from barley grown down the road. Gin distilled with botanicals from the Esperance coast. Sourdough baked under the gum trees, and wine grown on the far south-east coast of WA. Every product carries a piece of this place in it.
This is Elemental by Esperance: earth, water, fire and air, the raw materials of this place, and the ingenuity of the people who work with them. Meet the producers, taste what they make, and take a little of Esperance home.
Brewed, distilled and vinified
Lucky Bay Brewing
Esperance is barley country, and Lucky Bay Brewing makes the most of it. The brewery sources raw barley straight from local farmers, picks the season's best, and brews with fresh rainwater. From paddock to pint, every beer is part of the local farming community. Look for names you'll recognise from the coast: Thistle Cove, Skippy Rock, Sandy Hook and Wharton.
The beers have picked up a run of awards at the Perth Royal Beer Awards. Taste them at the brewery on Bandy Creek Road, or join a brewery tour for a behind-the-scenes look at how the beer is made.
Esperance Distillery Co
A father-and-son team, a 30-litre still, and the Esperance coast. Esperance Distillery Co launched in December 2020, making small-batch gin with legally foraged native botanicals from the Esperance coast. Each batch shifts a little with the seasons, so every bottle is handcrafted, and the gin is designed to showcase the floral diversity of the Esperance region. It took gold at the 2021 Perth Royal Spirit Awards.
Gin is only half the story. At the 2026 Perth Royal Show awards, the distillery's Cask 7 Ex-Tokaji Hungarian Oak Single-Malt Whisky was named Champion Whisky, scoring highest of every whisky entered across all six categories. It's the distillery's first champion title, and a single-cask release of just 270 bottles.
Condingup Vineyard
Sixty-seven kilometres east of Esperance, on the road to Duke of Orleans Bay, Condingup Vineyard is known as Western Australia's most easterly winery. Father-and-daughter team Jim and Aneta Creighton brought the 20-year-old vineyard back to life in 2017. Every step is done by hand, from vine to bottle, with Chenin Blanc, Shiraz, Touriga and rosé vinified on site.
Baked
Bread Local
Tiffany Brown was born and raised in Esperance. When she came home in 2013, she started baking traditionally made sourdough in her home kitchen. Today, Bread Local is one of the most sought-after artisan bakeries in WA. Nestled under the gum trees on Pink Lake Road, it's well worth a stop on any Esperance itinerary.
Tiff and the team bake naturally leavened woodfired sourdough, sausage rolls, sandwiches, pastries and seasonal sweet treats, and the cinnamon scrolls and vanilla slice have a loyal following. Their philosophy: food should be simple, delicious and shared with friends and family. The bakery opens Thursday to Saturday, so plan ahead. Settle into the leafy garden with a coffee, or pick up lunch and snacks for a day in the national parks.
In the town centre, sister shop Little Local on Dempster Street brings a taste of Bread Local to the main street, six days a week.
The Platypus Pantry
Good grain, slow fermentation, proper farmhouse sourdough. Based in nearby Hopetoun, The Platypus Pantry bakes biodynamic sourdough with stone-milled Eden Valley flour, slowly fermented for a creamy crumb and a chewy, wheaten loaf. Find them at the Esperance Growers Market, every second Saturday morning.
From the hive
Esperance's bush, farms and coastal heath give local bees plenty to work with, and the honey tastes of where it's made. Meet the beekeepers at the local markets, or find their honey in shops around Esperance.
Esperance Honey
Esperance Honey began in 2000 as a backyard operation, with a single hive moved from the wall of Kevin Macneall's house. Today the team runs hundreds of hives, moving them to the best sites across the Goldfields-Esperance region and the south-west. The honey is extracted raw and unprocessed, with single-source varieties such as red gum, silver top gimlet, merrit, yate and Banksia speciosa.
Eco Valley Honey
Winton and Tina are passionate about bees, and they'll happily tell you why these small pollinators matter. Their small-batch raw honey comes from hives on farms and private properties around Esperance, where they plant bee-friendly plants and keep a good water source close by. Look for their honey, honeycomb, honey balm and beeswax at the local markets.
From the farm and the sea
Pork, charcuterie and the local butchers
On a hill just out of Esperance, overlooking the Southern Ocean, the Hoffrichter family has bred pigs at Shark Lake Piggery for almost 40 years. Their pork won Australia's Best Pork Chop competition in 2017, and you'll find it at The Choppin Block Butchery in town, where house-made sausages, marinades and biltong share the counter. On Saturday mornings, follow the smell of the sausage sizzle.
At Pink Lake Butchers, the team has added whole-muscle charcuterie and salami to a shop that's been a local fixture for decades. Their coppa, pancetta and bresaola have won gold and bronze at the Royal Perth Food Awards. Pick some up for a picnic platter.
From the Southern Ocean
Bombora Foods Archipelago Octopus is a family business pickling octopus caught by local fishermen off the south coast. The fishery is Marine Stewardship Council certified, and you can find the octopus at local stockists and market stalls.
Olives
About 10km east of Esperance on Fisheries Road, the family-owned Patroni Olives has been growing olives since 1995. The trees were re-grafted to oil-producing varieties in 1999, and the family has been pressing its own oil since 2002. Look for their cold-pressed olive oil, pickled olives and handmade olive oil soap. Visitors are welcome to drop in, and if the owners are around, they're happy to show you the farm and share a tasting.
Made in Esperance
Hellfire Bay Sauce
Sharing its name with Hellfire Bay in Cape Le Grand National Park, Hellfire Bay Sauce is handcrafted in Esperance from chillies grown locally, from cayenne and jalapeño to habanero and Thai bird's eye. The range runs from mild and sweet to seriously hot, with names like Lucky Tom and Le Grande Jalapeño, and it has collected a string of Mr Chilli Awards.
Upward Spiral Roasting
Glen roasts specialty coffee from around the world in small batches each week at Cloud Eleven Coffee Roaster and Takeaway, his coffee shop in the heart of Esperance. He also packs a wide range of whole-leaf teas and tisanes in house.
Where to find local produce
Taste it where it's made, at the brewery, distillery and vineyard, or find local produce at the markets and in local shops around Esperance. Every second Saturday morning, the Esperance Growers Market at the Scout Hall brings together local growers, bakers and makers, from fresh fruit and veg to sourdough and cupcakes.
Several shops around Esperance sell local produce too, including Bob and Jim's General Store. See Retail and Markets for market days and where to shop local, and Food and Drink for cafes and restaurants serving local produce.
More of Elemental by Esperance
Elemental by Esperance celebrates the resourcefulness of this place. Inspired by nature, Esperance's producers, artists, retailers and wider community are taking things into their own hands and creating something special.
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The Makers Trail: a self-drive trail connecting producers and artists across the region. Follow it to meet the people behind the bottle, the loaf and the gallery wall.
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Artists and makers: glass, painting, ceramics and First Nations art. See Art and Galleries.
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Shop local: Market Village boutiques and local designers. See Retail and Markets.
Find & Book
Plan our Trip
Curated trips to get you started.
Five days, the best of Esperance. Coastal lookouts, Cape Le Grand, an island cruise, a 4WD beach tour, scenic flights and stargazing, planned day by day.
If you are faced with a rainy day while being in Esperance, there are plenty of things to do and see.
One of the most enchanting stretches of oceanside road you’ll ever set wheels on.
Discover the elemental spirit of Esperance on a self-drive road trip.
Frequently Asked Questions
Beer, gin, single-malt whisky, wine, sourdough, honey, pork and charcuterie, pickled octopus, chilli sauce and locally roasted coffee, among others.
Some, yes. Lucky Bay Brewing, Esperance Distillery Co and Condingup Vineyard all welcome visitors, and some operate on reduced opening hours or drop in visits. A visit to the markets is a great way to meet lots of producers in one place.
Yes. Condingup Vineyard is 67km east of Esperance on Orleans Bay Road, known as Western Australia’s most easterly winery. The Cellar door is open seasonally, check opening days before you go.
Local honey from Esperance Honey and Eco Valley Honey is sold at the markets and in local shops. See Retail and Markets.
A celebration of the producers, artists and makers who turn Esperance’s raw materials into things you can taste and take home. The Makers Trail is the easiest way to experience it.
The growers market takes place every second Saturday at the Scout Hall, the Sunday markets take place every second Sunday in Market Village. The two markets alternate, so there is a market on each week.
Keep exploring
From scenic road trips through the region, to what to do on a rainy day, find a ready-made plan to suit your time and travel style.
Accommodation in Esperance embodies the coastal lifestyle; grounded and understated, offering a window to the outdoors and an invitation to explore.
Plan where to eat and drink in Esperance: coffee, bakeries, cafes, dining out, takeaway and pubs, plus tips for picnics and days out.