The 15 Finest Craft Beer Tours in the UK

1.Craft Beer Tour around Manchester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62Our pick

Start at Fell Northern Quarter at 1:30pm and walk through Manchester’s independent beer scene with a guide such as Fred or Isla. You’ll visit local breweries and craft beer bars, taste a range of included beers, and finish at Sureshot Taproom. Expect a social group of up to 20 people and plenty of IPA-led choices.

“One afternoon free and try to find interesting things to do. Highly recommend this tour. Nice short tour. Great choice of beer. Within walking distance.”

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2.Liverpool’s Brewery Bus Tour– 4 Breweries, 12 x Craft Beer & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $111

Visit four Liverpool breweries in about four hours with guide Darren and a small group of up to 16. You’ll taste 12 beers across lagers, ales, stouts, and ciders, enjoy included food, see behind the scenes, and receive photos, a lanyard, and a keepsake gift.

“Mooie en bijzonder goede bieren geproefd, die je anders niet snel zou tegenkomen! Gezellige en sociale toer met leuke weetjes in ver bieren in en om Liverpool!”

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3.A craft beer tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $67

Join Paul or Dave for a 3 to 4 hour walk through London’s Bermondsey Beer Mile. Visit five breweries, sample half pints or two-thirds of beer at four stops, and learn about brewing, beer styles, and the local scene. Finish at The Kernel, where you can buy whatever you fancy.

“From the off the Paul and Dave were friendly and extremely knowledgable, not only the beer styles and how to taste, but also the breweries and the local area. At each brewery we tried a different style and tasting methods. A great way to spend a Saturday in London for a beer fan. Thanks chaps!”

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4.Craft Beer Tour Bristol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Meet your guide Nathan at Little Martha Brewing at 1:30pm for a 3.5-hour walk through Bristol’s craft beer scene. You’ll taste 10 Bristol beers, visit venues such as Little Martha, Left Handed Giant, and Wiper & True, and finish at Left Handed Giant’s St Philips tap room. Drinks and entry are included.

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5.Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour (Explore Old Market)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 19 reviews · from $118

Start at Moor Beer Co near Bristol Temple Meads, then follow a map and booklet through Old Market’s brewpubs, traditional pub, taprooms, and bars. Seven Bristol-brewed beers, snacks, and tokens are included. You set the pace, choose some venues, and finish near major bus stops and Temple Meads.

“Friendly people an lovely venues, the info was a little old but non the less excellently done. The beer was all tasty and the information was easy to get”

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6.Bristol: Old Market Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 11 reviews · from $32

Start at Moor Beer Co. for three guided tastings, then follow a Bristol beer map to three independent Old Market venues. Your welcome envelope includes drink tokens, snacks, and local facts. You can set your own pace, choose cider at later stops, and bring up to five friends.

“Great tour if you want to try some fantastic local beers and dive into the atmosphere of the local pubs. Highly recommend!!!”

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7.Craft Beer Tour around Liverpool

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Start at Liverpool Brewing Company Tap at 1:30pm and spend about three and a half hours visiting Liverpool breweries and craft beer bars on foot. Guide Kirsty leads tastings, explains beer styles and brewing, and shares local knowledge. The tour ends at Azvex Brewery and Taproom, with a maximum of 20 people.

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8.East End Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.)

Start at The Five Points Taproom at 6pm and spend three to four hours visiting four East London breweries. Guide Paul leads tastings and explains beer styles, brewing methods, tasting technique, and local brewing culture. Included drinks are served at the first three stops, with the tour ending at Deviant & Dandy near Hackney Central.

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9.Bristol: Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour with Optional Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · from $6Best value

Start at Bristol Temple Meads and follow an English-language audio tour through Bristol’s craft beer districts. Stop at a railway-arch brewpub, brewery taprooms, a traditional pub, and more. Choose your own drinks and pace, or add a guided tasting of three small beers brewed on site.

“Very enjoyable. We went on May Day bank holiday weekend which turned out to be the same weekend as the East Bristol Brewery Trail! It was very busy but a lot of fun. Would thoroughly recommend.”

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10.Craft Beer Tour Edinburgh

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61

Start at Lost in Leith in Edinburgh’s Leith district at 1:30pm, then visit local breweries and craft beer bars before finishing at Campervan Brewery Taproom. Guide Emily brings clear beer knowledge and local insight. Expect styles ranging from Scottish ale and IPA to lager, sour, smoked, and unusual fruit beers.

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11.Belfast: Guided Craft Beer and Street Food Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $115

Spend 3.5 hours with a local beer guide such as Johnny or Katie, visiting Belfast craft beer bars and street food spots. Taste at least seven beers, including unusual pours, and enjoy three street food dishes while learning how the city once had 12 breweries on one street.

“Tour was GREAT got to try lots of amazing beer and yummy food. All the locations were lovely and learned a lot along the way! Johnny our guide was Brilliant. Will definitely do it again and highly recommend!”

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12.Glasgow City Bike Tour and Craft Beer Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $115

Ride a relaxed 10-mile loop through Glasgow with an English-speaking guide such as Keith, Elliott, or Alasdair. You’ll see the Cathedral, Necropolis, West End, Clyde bridges, museums, and canal, then return to Drygate Brewery for a flight of craft beers and a through-glass brewery tour. Bikes, helmets, snacks, and secure parking are included.

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13.Bermondsey Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $60

Join beer expert Paul for a 3.5-hour walk along Bermondsey’s Beer Mile in a group of up to 14. Visit four taprooms, taste a half or two-thirds pint at each, and learn how to judge beer by style, aroma, flavor, and finish. Breweries may include The Kernel, Moor Beer, and Anspach & Hobday.

“Bewertung für die Biertasting Tour mit Paul: Ein rundum gelungener Nachmittag! Paul war authentisch, unglaublich fachkundig und hat die Tour individuell auf unsere Gruppe abgestimmt. Mit viel Leidenschaft und Insiderwissen führte er uns durch echte Londoner Pubs und ließ uns besondere Biere entdecken. Kein 08/15-Touristenprogramm – sondern echtes London, ehrlich und mit Charakter. Absolut empfehlenswert! Cheers🍻”

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14.Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting of 4 Beers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $26

Meet your English-speaking guide at Five Points Taproom in Hackney for a 90-minute look at the brewhouse and packaging lines. Taste four 1/3-pint beers fresh from the tank on a mezzanine terrace, then use your 10% food and drink discount to linger.

“Nothing groundbreaking but still a nice brewery tour and tasting. Our host Bex was lovely!”

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15.North London Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $67

Meet guide Paul Davies at Blackhorse Road and spend about three to four hours visiting Hackney Brewery, Wild Card, Exale, and Signature Brew. At each taproom, enjoy a half or two-thirds pint, or a soft drink, while Paul explains the beer and keeps the route moving. The tour ends near Big Penny in North London.

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