London's Best Breweries And Taprooms

Are you a beer lover in London on the hunt for some of the city's best breweries? You're in luck as Ale Hunters are sure to help you find some seriously delicious sips. That's not all though as you'll learn all about the creation process from some renowned experts along the way.

If you're looking for a fun beer event in London, we've got you covered at Kraft Dalston's Brewery Tour & Tasting. It'll come complete with 3 delicious half pints, an explanation of how it's made and a tour of their fermentation cellar and operations room.

This excellent Blackheath bar is pouring out some of the freshest pints in South London. Head over the heath and sample some of the tank-fresh beer, as well as some delicious plates of pizza, pasta and vegan eats from their food menu.

Boasting ciders, pale ales, lagers and stouts, Mash Paddle Brewery is a fabulous shout. Settle in for a tutored class so you can make your very own brew or check out a painting class or quiz night. Wanna pop in for a quick drink? Kick back outside with a craft beer.

Located in East London, Hackney Church Brew Co is a great shout for breweries and taprooms. They feature a list of 6 signature brews, alongside other boozy bevvies and top-notch Indian food - we mean everything from goat curry to tikka masala.

Fourpure's stylish industrial taproom is nestled within their brewery site in Bermondsey, offering 40 taps of fresh craft beer from the taps. If you fancy taking home a souvenir, they sell takeaway cans and plenty of merch for craft beer fans.

Situated along the popular Bermondsey Beer Mile, The Barrel Project is a cool taproom housed underneath an archway. Not only does it contain around 200 oak casks, but it's also got 24 taps of house-aged and international brews.

Long Arm Pub and Brewery are changing the game when it comes to pubs in East London. Brewing all their beer on-site, the pub changes their choices daily, rotating between six freshly brewed pints.

An award-winning bottle shop and taproom on Brick Lane, Kill The Cat is a must for lovers of craft beer in London. Head to the East London location for the chance to sample sips from their extensive selection of brews, complete with snacks and slick interiors.

A cool taproom on Brick Lane, this pop-up beer hall has got your summer plans sorted. Head down to this Shoreditch beer garden when the sun is high and cool off with craft brews and fun catch-ups with friends.

One of the best breweries in London, Meantime Brewing Company are sharing some of their beer knowledge with fellow pint-loving folk during their tours and tastings. Along with a show around of the factory and a look at all the processes needed to make the drinks, you'll also get to enjoy four delicious sips. 

Just a ten-minute walk from Blackhorse Road, this fun and friendly taproom is one of the best places to find craft beer in London. Home to one of Walthamstow's favourite breweries, Exale is sorting you for some sublime sips, alongside live DJs and tasting events.

Located just a few strides from the legendary Cutty Sark, The Old Brewery is a historic boozer renowned for its locally-brewed craft beers. Always attracting an eclectic mix of locals and visitors to the area, there's plenty of exciting boozy options to pick between enjoyed in a lovely indoor space or their expansive outdoor terrace.

The first of its kind in Mayfair, German Kraft Brewery is a haven for all you bier drinking needs. Soak up a few rays on their roof terrace or cosy up indoors with a stein if 'Keller König', barrel aged smoked beers and modern sours with a few of their internationally-inspired plates.

If you're after one of the city's finest spots for hop-heads, check out Two Tribes Brewery & Campfire Taproom. This King's Cross venue is a triple threat with its epic range of ales, fire-cooked grub and a crackin' lineup of live entertainment in its cool alfresco space. 

This stylish City pub is attached to the old Grade II listed Whitbread Brewery, making it the perfect spot for enjoying great drinks and delicious gastro pub food. Watch the chefs cook in the state of the art open kitchen and have a stroll through the walk-in wine room to choose your favourite bottle. 

Found in the heart of East London's Blackhorse Beer Mile, Signature Brew Blackhorse Road is a sleek and modern brewery, fronting 12 lines of carefully crafted beer. Expect food courtesy of burger and wing gurus We Serve Humans as well as live music on the weekends. Alternatively, check out its Haggerston taproom, housed inside a former archway.

Alight at Angel tube station and follow the faint scent of hops towards this hidden gem of a brewery pub. Offering up a relaxed atmosphere and a delicious spread of fresh food, the Brewhouse is probably best known for its extensive array of beer. Settle in, grab a bite to eat and plot a way through an international menu that won't fail to impress.

Mondo Brewing Company is the perfect spot if you fancy high-quality booze without breaking the bank. This Battersea hotspot offers a boot-load of bevvies from IPAs to lagers in their cool space. If you're feeling peckish, they also have regular food trucks serving mouthwatering bites.

If you love your craft brews, check out Beer Hawk's craft beer bar and bottle shop in Charterhouse. Boasting an incredible 150 world-class bottles in the fridge, 12 lines on draught and 2 cask ales, as well as a pour your own beer wall, these guys know their brews. 

Independently owned Hammerton Brewery run regular events from tastings and tours to brewery-based yoga sessions. Using the finest quality ingredients and modern brewing techniques, they are renowned for their unique sips.

Bringing you a taste of Down Under, Aussie craft brewery Little Creatures has got a menu filled with everything from brunch classics and gourmet burgers to vegan dishes and, of course, ice cold craft beers. Go on then.

When it comes to beer, Friendship Adventure Brewery and Taproom in Brixton knows a thing or two. Not only does this place have live music but it brews its own beer on-site, and also offers a short but sweet list of wines, ciders and more.

From stouts to the iconic Punk IPA, BrewDog is a church to all things hop-based. First founded in Scotland, it hasn't taken long for the craft beer temple to take over the world, with plenty of keg lines and guest ales on offer. Discover one of their London locations to see what all the fuss is about.

From award-winning craft brewery Anspach & Hobday comes this cool and trendy taproom on the Bermondsey Beer Mile, The Arch House. Pop along to sample a range of enticing sips, as well as tip-top spirits, wines and bubbles. You're also allowed to bring your pup and your food with you.

Founded in 1666, Truman's is one of London's most prolific breweries. After a brief hiatus. the brand is back and it's got grand plans, including this incredible outdoor space in Walthamstow. Head over to East London to find the taproom, street food market and live music venue.

Though the bar only opens Thursday to Saturday The Camden Town Brewery has already established a strong standing with London beer connoisseurs, boasting some of the most advanced brewing equipment of any UK micro-brewing company. The impressive range is guaranteed to satisfy any pallet, from their hoppy pale ale to the deeper and stronger stouts. The Camden Town Brewery also offers tours and Beer tasting for the true beer enthusiasts. 

Despite its location on the Bermondsey Beer Mile, Hawkes is in fact London's first ever cidery. A brewery and taproom in the heart of the area, you'll find an excellent selection of Hawkes' homemade cider, a great line up of guests on the bar, alongside a tasty menu of wood-fired pizzas.

Home to some innovative bevvies which are below 2.8%, Small Beer Brew Co has gained quite the reputation for its booze in South London. Make your way to this hotspot with pals for a few pints, or if you fancy learning more about the processes, check out its popular brewery tour.

London brewer Meantime are letting you sample their fine wares - as well as showing you the process behind things - at their Greenwich outpost. Perfect for a day out drinking, the taproom has 9 beers on rotation, while tours take place over the weekend.

People's Park Tavern make some excellent beers and ales in their own on-site brewery, as well as some more creative oddballers like their summer expresso stout experiment. If you're really into proper home brews, then they have also occasionally given tours and talks in their brewery - an experience not to miss if descriptions of hops, malts and barleys gets you all hot under the collar. 

The White Hart is a micro-brewery pub in Whitechapel. They offer a selection of home-brewed seasonal ales and lagers, that are brewed in the basement and a wine list that has also been perfectly crafted to accompany their menu.

This Stratford taproom is a palace of all things beer-orientated with more than 150 varieties of beer in fridges and on tap. If you're not sure what you want to sip, the knowledgeable bar staff will be able to help you given they brew plenty of the stuff available to drink.