Best Brewery And Distillery Tours In The UK

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By lauren cole Lead Editor, DesignMyNight Our Lead Editor, Lauren, has written about the UK's best restaurants, bars and experiences on DesignMyNight since 2021. Bylines in What's On Media Group. Last updated on 4th August 2026

Have you ever tasted a really good beer, spirit or cider and wondered how it got to be oh-so-delicious? Well these tours of your favourite booze brands will show you all the work that goes in to making these dreamy drinks. Up and down the country, from Bristol gins to London craft beer and iconic Somerset ciders, there are tastings and makings across all areas on these great UK brewery and distillery tours.




London: Wimbledon Brewery Tour

@ Wimbledon Brewery on Saturday 3rd October 2026 and 2 other Saturdays

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.

London: Ale Hunters

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.

London: The Five Points Brewing Co

@ The Five Points Brewery Taproom & Courtyard on Saturday 15th August and Saturday 5th September 2026

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.

London: 3 Locks Brewing Company Tours And Tastings

@ 3 Locks Brewery on Various dates from Friday 7th August 2026

Make your way over to the canal-side spot that promises great views and tasty brews for one of its tours and tastings. Tickets to 3 Locks Brewing Company's event are £25 per person and include a welcome drink on arrival, plus the chance to guzzle straight from the tank. Try six new beers and discover your new favourite, then take it home with a cheeky 10% off afterwards. 

Lewes: Harvey's Brewery & Lewes Beer Tour

@ Harvey's Brewery on Sun, 9th Aug 2026 @ 11:00 - 14:30

Take your love of beer on the road with this Lewes beer tour, kicking off at Cliffe Bridge before wandering through one of East Sussex's finest brewing towns. From £41.25, you'll be guided by Dan, an Advanced Cicerone and International Beer Judge, with hand-picked pours along the way.

Expect a stroll around Harvey's Brewery forecourt, a pint of glorious cask ale at John Harvey, plus craft beer stops at Beak and Abyss.

 

Kent: Westerham Brewery Tour & Tasting

@ Westerham Brewery on Every Saturday

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.

Dumfries And Galloway: Annandale Distillery

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.

Lewes: Beer Tours of Lewes

@ Beer Tours Of Lewes on Saturday 12th September 2026 and 2 other Saturdays

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.