The 12 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 $31

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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6.3 Locks Brewing Company: Guided tasting and brewery tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 16 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $33

Join 3 Locks Brewing Company in Camden Market for 90 minutes of guided beer tasting and brewery access. You get a welcome beer, six tasters, beer in the brewhouse, a pour straight from the tank, and a final beer. Mick, Michael, and Shay may guide the session in English.

“A generous selection of beers 🍻 paired with expert guidance 🧑🏼‍🔬 witty remarks 🙃 and interesting insights into beer and the brewing process 🔎 🛁🌡️”

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7.Bristol: Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour with Optional Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 10 reviews · from $6Best value

Follow an English-language audio tour from Bristol Temple Meads through brewpubs, taprooms, a traditional pub, and Old Market. Stop for your own drinks, or add three small beers brewed on site at Bristol’s first brewery taproom. Bring headphones, a charged phone, and photo ID.

“Very enjoyable. We went on May Day bank holiday weekend which turned out to be the same weekend as the East Bristol Brewery Trail! It was very busy but a lot of fun. Would thoroughly recommend.”

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8.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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9.Bath: Guided Walking Tour with Beer Tastings

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Join Gez for a small-group walk from Bath Brew House to the Royal Crescent, stopping at historic pubs and city landmarks while tasting five half pints of local beer. Expect English guiding, Georgian streets, beer know-how, and plenty of Bath stories.

“Gez is knowledgeable and friendly, and we really enjoyed the tour (and the beer!)”

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10.Beer Tasting and Pub Crawl in Historic Clerkenwell

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $101

Meet Mark or Joe near Farringdon Elizabeth Line Station for a two-hour walk through Clerkenwell. Visit three centuries-old English pubs and a modern craft bar, taste four beers, try British pub snacks, and hear the story behind the streets and buildings.

“cheers to our guides, Mark & Joe! Perfect balance of social time & learning about pub culture. Had a fabulous time!”

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11.Craft Brewery Tour with Tasting of 4 Beers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · from $26

Meet your English-speaking guide at Five Points Taproom in Hackney for a working-brewery tour, a look at the brewhouse and packaging lines, and four one-third-pint tastings fresh from the tank. Stay afterward for discounted drinks and food.

“Nothing groundbreaking but still a nice brewery tour and tasting. Our host Bex was lovely!”

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12.Underground Beer Tasting in Lost Close

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour · from $31

Meet your English-speaking host at John’s Coffee House opposite St. Giles Cathedral, then head below ground into The Lost Close. Taste four beers from Campervan, Moonwake, and Bellfield breweries while learning about Edinburgh’s past. Groups are limited to 10.

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