Our Pick of 12 London Brewery Tours

1.London Beer Tour With Secret Food Tours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 116 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $126Our pick

Spend about three hours with an English-speaking local guide around Bermondsey, sampling seven beers from local, seasonal, IPA, and smoky stout styles. The group is capped at 12, with small-group and private options. Guides such as Luke, Gary, and Sophie bring local beer knowledge and area stories, while the route ends near London Bridge Station.

“Gary was great and took us to many pubs on the South Bank near Tower Bridge. We enjoyed the ale and tour of old brewing district.”

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2.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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3.3 Locks Brewing Company Tour and Tasting Experience in Camden

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · 1 hour 15 minutes (approx.) · from $34

At 3 Locks Brewing Company in Camden, you’ll try a welcome beer, six tasting pours, beer from the brewery and tank, plus a final beer. Guide Michael leads an entertaining, informative visit for groups of up to 12. The 75-minute experience ends with 10% off in the taproom and on merchandise.

“What a fantastic tour! I brought my whole family who all had such a great time. Our tour guide Michael was so knowledgable and entertaining, we learnt so much, and the beer was delicious. Highly recommend!!”

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4.3 Locks Brewing Company: Guided tasting and brewery tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

At 3 Locks Brewing Company, you’ll taste six beers with an English-speaking guide, tour the brewhouse, drink beer in the brewery, and sample it straight from the tank. Mick, also referred to as Michael, leads sessions with sharp humour and clear brewing insight. The 1.5-hour tour includes several full pours and a 10% taproom discount.

“Mick was the goat. Shay was so nice and gave so much beer, might’ve been one of the best experiences I’ve booked.”

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5.Private:Brewery, Winery, and Cider & Spirit Tastings Tour in SW Ontario

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 14 reviews · 5 hours (approx.)

Spend about five hours tasting Southwestern Ontario wine and beer with a private driver-guide. Visit Maelstrom Winery, Bad Apple Brewing, and Cowbell Brewing, with pickup available from accommodations within the listed service area. Tasting fees are included, and your group returns to its starting point.

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6.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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7.Secret Beer Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 10 reviews · 3 hours · from $127

Spend three hours tasting London beer with an English-speaking private guide, starting in a 17th-century tap room near Tower Bridge and moving through the Bermondsey Beer Mile. You may try ales, IPAs, stouts, sours, wheat beers, and brewery-fresh samples, with guides such as Luke and Dave bringing the history to life.

“The craft beer tour was excellent. Our guide Luke was super informative and very friendly. He made it feel more like a group of friends hanging out over some delicious beers at some great pubs and breweries than an academic lesson on craft beer in London, although you do learn much of that history. I look forward to doing more tours with Luke and this group when I return to London.”

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8.Beer Tasting and Pub Crawl in Historic Clerkenwell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $101

Meet Mark or Joe near Farringdon Elizabeth Line Station for a two-hour walk through Clerkenwell. Visit three pubs dating back about 500 years and one modern craft bar, taste four beers, try British pub snacks, and learn how to choose among major ale styles. Tuesdays may end with an optional pub quiz.

“cheers to our guides, Mark & Joe! Perfect balance of social time & learning about pub culture. Had a fabulous time!”

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9.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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10.Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting of 4 Beers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $26Best value

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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11.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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12.Brixton Craft Brewery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $67

Join Paul, a certified beer sommelier, for a three-hour walk through Brixton’s craft beer scene. Visit four brewery taprooms, taste pale ales, lagers, and nano brews, learn how the beers are made, and get practical tips for ordering well in London. The group is limited to 20 people.

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