Best Brewery Tours In London

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By Kiera Chapman Junior Editor Expert in food and drink, with 5 years in editorial, including bylines in Marie Claire. Last updated on 12th March 2026

Heaving with hops, and boasting some of the boldest bottles of beer, the surge in microbreweries has been second to none in this glorious city. But, where to begin? From pubs brimming with barrels, to fully-fledged ale adventures, check out our guide to the best brewery tours in London.




Wimbledon Brewery Tap

Fancy learning how hoppy goodness is made? Look no further than The Wimbledon Brewery Tap. Learn everything you need to know about brews at its range of beer-fuelled events, such as a beer 'n' cheese tasting, followed by sports viewings.

Hackney Wick Craft Beer Experience

@ Crate Bar & Pizzeria on Saturday 28th March 2026 and 4 other Saturdays

Join beer expert, Jo, on a guided tour and beer tasting around some of the best microbreweries in Hackney. Expect to try some of the finest tipples in Crate Brewery, Howling Hops Brewery & Tank Bar and Old Street Brewery, before delving into cheese platters at Beer Merchants Tap.

Events at Gipsy Hill Brewery

Gipsy Hill Brewery Tours are the perfect afternoon for any beer lovers out there. Every Sunday, the experts are offering guided tours of the brewing process, before giving you the opportunity to taste six different tipples in the taproom. 

Ale Hunters

Get to know some of the best pubs, craft breweries and taprooms across London venues with Ale Hunters' unique tours. You'll gain a whole load of new knowledge along the way, picking up tips and tricks while learning all about the brewing processes, with plenty of tasting opportunities.

The Five Points Brewing Co

If you like beer, you'll love the taproom tour and tasting the Five Points Brewing Company has to offer. Expect to hear how your favourite drink is crafted as well as a full-on history lesson. Afterwards, you'll get to try four different delicious types for a hoppy good time.

Gosnells Of London

Make your brewery tour or brewing workshop a mead-related affair at Gosnells Of London's Peckham location. Discover how honey is fermented, watch the masters at work, get stuck in yourself and take home some spoils.

3 Locks Brewing Company - Brewery tours and tastings

@ 3 Locks Brewery on Various dates from Friday 27th March 2026

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to drink beer straight from the tank? Well, you can now find out with £25 tickets to 3 Locks Brewing Company's guided tour and tasting session in Camden. Spots include a complimentary drink on arrival, six tastings and a beer in the brewhouse (as well as some cheeky tank sips, of course). If you find a new favourite, you can purchase it later with a nice 10% off.

Gipsy Hill Taproom

For the ultimate beer-tasting adventure, join one of Gipsy Hill's Brewery Tours, running every weekend afternoon. This immersive experience gives you a behind-the-scenes look at how Gipsy Hill Brewing creates its world-class beers. Led by one of their knowledgeable Beer Experts, you'll tour the brewery and packing hall, get up close to the tanks, and learn about the unique processes that make Gipsy Hill beers stand out.

After the tour, head into the Taproom for a tasting of six carefully selected beers, including some of their latest creations. Tours last one hour, and the ticket price includes the 40-minute tour and the tasting session. It's the perfect afternoon for any beer lover.

Guinness Open Gate Brewery London

For those chasing the ultimate brewery experience, Guinness Open Gate Brewery London delivers. The guided tours take you behind the scenes of a working microbrewery, with tasting sessions of small-batch experimental beers that can't be found anywhere else.

You'll also find multiple bars dotted around the building, making it a dynamic brewery destination ideal for anyone curious about brewing, flavours, or the art of Guinness hospitality.