The 6 Best Beer Tastings in the UK

1.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 266 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63Our pick

Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a beer-focused guide such as Wag, Iain, Christy, Sara, or Mhairi. Visit about three pubs, taste Scottish beer styles including cask ale and sour beer, and hear stories about brewing, trade, architecture, and the city’s past. Tastings are included.

“Iain did a great job talking us through the different styles of beers produced in scotland. We got to do a small tour around Edinburgh as well. Great time trying super unique beers :) Would recommend”

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2.A craft beer tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $67

Join Paul and possibly Dave for a three-to-four-hour walk through Bermondsey’s Beer Mile. Visit five breweries, taste half pints or two-thirds, learn about brewing and English beer styles, and finish at The Kernel, where you can buy another drink.

“From the off the Paul and Dave were friendly and extremely knowledgable, not only the beer styles and how to taste, but also the breweries and the local area. At each brewery we tried a different style and tasting methods. A great way to spend a Saturday in London for a beer fan. Thanks chaps!”

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3.Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $63

Walk from George Square through Merchant City with a small group, visiting three pubs and tasting Scottish craft and traditional beers. Guides such as Mhairi, Iain, Leigh, and James explain Glasgow’s brewing past, beer styles, and tasting methods. The afternoon schedule leaves your evening free.

“Such a great afternoon! Fran did an excellent job of teaching us about the different types of beer. It was a very informative and tasty afternoon. A must do tour”

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4.Beer Tasting Session in Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults | 1 hour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 66 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $31Best value

Meet at John’s Coffee House & Tavern at 7 pm for a one-hour tasting in The Lost Close. Your host introduces four local beers, explains their flavours and brewing backgrounds, and shares stories about Edinburgh’s underground past. Groups are capped at eight adults.

“We enjoyed learning about the building and its history. Great experience we do it again. Local beers.”

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5.Food Tour with 10+ Tastings of Bread, Beer, Seafood

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 51 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $115

Meet your English-speaking guide under a purple umbrella at Belfast City Hall for a 3.5-hour walk with more than six tastings, including soda bread, oysters, Irish stew, fried cod, beer, and a secret dish. Guides such as Scarlett and Trevor mix food, pub culture, street art, and Belfast stories.

“The tour with Ciara was great! Each stop was very different and we got to try a lot of good food and delicious drinks. Highly recommend!”

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6.Harry Potter Walking Tour and Beer Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 8 reviews · 5 hours · from $66

Join an English-speaking Potterhead guide for a two-hour walk from Tron Kirk through Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, and Rowling’s Edinburgh. After free time, sample several Scottish beers in The Lost Close with a local expert. Guides have included Jackson, Kristy, and Eleanor.

“A lot of fun, Potter heads will definitely enjoy this tour.”

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