Best Brewery And Distillery Tours In The UK

Head on down to Westerham in Kent to visit a charming local brewery, which holds tours every Saturday morning. You'll get to learn all about the process of making their award-winning lagers, ales and specialty beers, trying out plenty of samples throughout. That's not all though, as your £20 ticket promises 10% off all beers purchased from their shop afterwards, and there's tasty street food up for grabs to finish.

Get a behind the scenes look into how your favourite pints get made with a guided tour around Thatchers' Myrtle Farm. The cider-loving pros will be showing you all the processes that go into making the finished products while also plying you with a few brews on the way.

With enticing locations dotted around London and expert sommeliers, Ale Hunters have some of the best brewery tours in the UK. Enjoy everything from exploring literary pubs to trying unique beers at a tasting near London Bridge or Hyde Park.

Located in East Sussex, Lewes is a real haven for beer lovers. That's The Beer Talking have teamed up with Harvey's Brewery, Abyss Brewing Co and Beak Brewery to bring you monthly tours of these breweries, led by knowledgeable beer expert Dan.

This is an easy walking tour that's suitable for almost everyone, and you'll get to learn more about these fantastic producers while sampling craft beers and cask ales.

Wimbledon Brewery are offering fantastic tours of their site on select Saturday afternoons, costing only £20 per person to attend. The one-hour session involves a guided tour by an experienced member of their team, including three tasters along the way - one fresh from the cold store, one from the whisky-barrel aged vintage collection and one straight out of the tank. What's more, you'll get a free glass to take home, and 10% off any takeaway beers you purchase at the end.

One of the best gin distillery tours in the UK, this lovely Birmingham spot shows you how Roundhouse Gin is made in small batches. Sign up for their 'school' where you'll get to craft your very own bespoke spirit to take home with you. A real gin-tastic affair if you ask us.

One of the best craft brewery tours in London? The iconic beer brand is bringing you a top-tier (and boozy) experience to Camden, complete with a cracking history lesson, tastings, and if your lucky, a fresh pint straight from the tank.

Located in the picturesque Dumfries and Galloway region, Annandale Distillery blends tradition and innovation. This historic distillery welcomes visitors to take part in expert-led tours, where they can learn about the rich legacy of whisky-making while sampling exceptional single malts.

Annandale also hosts a variety of special events, including whisky tastings and tours tailored to whisky lovers and those interested in the craftsmanship behind the spirit.

On this brilliant craft beer tour by The Rambling Beer Co, you can experience four different craft beer spots and sample brews from your expert tour guide. It all starts in the Baltic Triangle where you'll walk from place to place and gawk at all the Liverpool landmarks.

Situated in the heart of Hackney is Five Points Brewery & Taproom. Expect amazing experts to guide you through its brewhouse, barrel aging project and much more while giving you the lowdown on the brewing process. You'll get to try four different beers at this cracking event.

A fabulous outing for beer lovers, this Manchester tour is definitely a winner when it comes to fantastic brewery experiences. At multiple locations, you'll get an inside look at the brewing process while trying out a slew of different ales and lagers.

One of the best breweries in Scotland, Shilling Brewing Co. brings you through their processes, as well as an inside look at their brewer's room. What pairs with beer? Pizza, of course. The venue also dishes out supreme slices if you're a bit peckish afterward.

If you're after a booze-fuelled tour with a difference, head to Cains Brewery in Liverpool's Baltic Triangle. So, what's in store? Join in on this epic event, where you'll be able to quaff free-flowing beers for 90 minutes, all while learning cool facts about how the golden juice is made.

Over at Stewart Brewing in Loanhead, you can sip on cask ales, craft pints and more, or enjoy a fun tour and tasting of where the magic happens. Relax afterward with a drink in hand and a freshly cooked pizza in their huge suntrap of a garden.