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.
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.
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Last updated on 19th March 2024
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.
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.
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.
A working brewery in the heart of East London, Signature Brew Blackhorse Road, and its Haggerston taproom, are must-visits for any die-hard hopheads. Join one of their epic tours, or sip on a vast array of artisanal beers while enjoying some awesome live music.
Offering tastings and insider knowledge of where the magic happens from their on-site taproom, Battersea Brewery is a top-tier South London brewery tour. If you're feeling peckish, they also have a hearty range of grub on offer too.
@ Brixton Brewery Taproom on Every Saturday
On the hunt for fabulous beer events in London? Head to Brixton Brewery's tour and tasting, complete with a fabulous taster session by a beer expert. Plus, you'll get to learn a tonne about the art and science behind every brew.
Boasting their own microbrewery right on-site, it's no wonder that Brewhouse & Kitchen's tour is popular among beer-lovers. Cavort around their copper barrels and get a taste for some of the finest craft in the business, as experts teach you all there is to know about the art of hops.
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.
If you're searching for a craft beer tasting in London, head to Kraft Dalston's tours and events. Make your way to their fermentation cellar and tip back 3 different half pints, all while being led by your in-house sommelier and expert, Helen.
@ Five Points Brewery and Taproom on Friday 29th March 2024 and 29 other Fridays
Fancy trying out some of the East End's best breweries? Now you can with a top-notch craft brewery tasting tour. Starting at Bethnal Green Tube Station, this fabulous event will not have everyone tasting bevvies from 4 of the best taprooms, but also learning some fun facts too.
@ Bianca Road Brew Co on Every Saturday
A jewel in the Bermondsey Beer Mile crown, Bianca Road Brew Co has been developing craft beers at their microbrewery under the arches on Enid Street since 2016. The sustainable brewery, founded by Reece Wood, focuses on fresh-tasting, hoppy lagers and pale ales, with a few quirky creations thrown in too (Strawberries & Cream Sour anybody?). And, if you fancy learning more about their beers, you can join them for a £20 guided tasting and brewery tour every Saturday. Discover the techniques, ingredients and know-how that goes into their delicious creations, knocking back four halves of beer while you're at it.
@ Camden Town Brewery on Various dates from Friday 29th March 2024
The Camden Town Brewery tour is undoubtedly one of the best in the biz, as they will be taking hopheads around their incredible factory to see first-hand how their lip-smacking beer is made. What's more, there'll also be a few samples up for grabs throughout.
@ Crate Bar & Pizzeria on Saturday 27th April 2024 and 2 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.
@ The Bohemia on Saturday 30th March and Saturday 27th April 2024
Starting out life back in 2011, in what was one of London's only brewpubs (The Bull in Highgate), London Brewing Co. quickly garnered acclaim for their tasty creations, which led to them opening a full-on brewery in a Finchley Warehouse. Since then, they've garnered numerous awards for their tipples (such as their 100 Oyster Stout) and supplied bars across the globe. For £21.50 a ticket, you can enjoy a tour of the fermentation room, cellar and brewhouse, learning the impact of different ingredients on aromas and flavours, as well as nab a free drink on arrival and tastings fresh from the tank, such as of their iconic London Lush pale ale.
Searching for a hoppy tour in Bermondsey? Then you're going to have to Mash Paddle Brewery. This fabulous venue will teach you everything you need to know in its classes and experiences, all while you quaff some of the tastiest pours.
@ 40ft Brewery and Taproom on Every Saturday
Undoubtedly one of the coolest independent breweries and taprooms around, 40ft Brewery has been slinging out fresh, contemporary beers in a renovated Dalston car park since 2015. While you're welcome to join them for a pint or two (and some BBQ bites from Acme Fire Cult), you won't want to miss out on their Brewery Tour Tasting (£20 a ticket). Whether you're a newbie looking to learn more about the brewing process or a die-hard fan who just wants to know how your favourite drink is created, this fantastic one-hour session is sure to wet your whistle. As you discover the behind-the-scenes magic, you'll also be able to guzzle 6 1/3 pints of their core and seasonal beers.
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.
If you're looking to try out some hoppy favourites, the BrewDog brewery tour in Camden is a great choice. Enjoy five of their top-quality third pints, which will be expertly paired with a selection of mouthwatering cheeses. Need we say more?
Looking for a Bermondsey brewery tour? Make your way to Hawkes, London's first-ever cidery for their masterclasses. Get the lowdown on what it takes to turn the humble apple into your favourite beverage, and taste the spoils alongside freshly-baked pizzas.