BEER TOURS · BREWERY TOURS IN THE UK
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 11 brewery tours in the UK worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend 90 minutes at Glasgow’s Wellpark Brewery with guides such as Tony or Calum, tracing Tennent’s story from 1556 to today. See brewing heritage, advertising memorabilia, and production details, then finish with a pint of unpasteurised Tennent’s Tank Beer drawn fresh from the brewery.
“interesting to see the size of production facilities in this massive brewery. good pint at the end too.”
Tour Wellpark Brewery in Glasgow with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Callum, or Harvey. Explore the Tennent’s Story Heritage Centre, see how lager is made, climb more than 100 steps, and finish with a pint in the brewery bar.
“Tony was an excellent and funny tour guide at the facility. Explained the process and history thorough from beginning to today.”
Spend about four hours visiting four Liverpool breweries by private bus, tasting up to 12 beers, ciders, lagers, ales, and stouts. Guide Darren adds beer facts and local color, while brewery access, food, photos, and a keepsake lanyard round out the tour.
“Mooie en bijzonder goede bieren geproefd, die je anders niet snel zou tegenkomen! Gezellige en sociale toer met leuke weetjes in ver bieren in en om Liverpool!”
At Uilebheist Brewery & Distillery in Inverness, you’ll tour the brewing and distilling rooms, hear local folklore, and taste three drinks: new-make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer. The 75-minute English tour has a maximum of 15 people, with guide Richard among the named guides.
“Our guide, Richard, was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything in detail. Tasting part of the tour was a bit lacking.”
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 🔎 🛁🌡️”
Join Darren for a four-hour minibus tour of at least four Liverpool breweries. Taste 8 to 12 beers, eat pizza, meet a beer sommelier, see brewery workrooms, and hear stories about Liverpool’s brewing past. The tour runs in English and takes place rain or shine.
“En kanon tur. Vi var sju personer Max antal var 8 och det är bra. En liten grupp där vår guide gjorde sitt bästa för att vi alla skulle trivas och få ut så mycket som möjligt av turen. Och han lyckades super trevligt och hjälpsam. Rekommenderar denna tur”
Meet Paul at The Five Points Taproom at 6pm for a three to four hour walk through four East London brewery taprooms. Taste included beer portions, learn how to assess flavour and brewing technique, and finish at Deviant & Dandy near Hackney Central.
“Took the Black Horse Road Brewery and Craft Ale bar tour with Friends and a few family members and had a thoroughly enjoyable stroll through the variety of beers available with expert analysis and commentary from Paul.”
Join Paul for a 3.5-hour walk through Bermondsey’s Beer Mile, visiting four tap rooms from a group of leading breweries. Taste a half pint or two-thirds pint at each stop, learn professional tasting methods, and hear about local brewing and area history.
“Bewertung für die Biertasting Tour mit Paul: Ein rundum gelungener Nachmittag! Paul war authentisch, unglaublich fachkundig und hat die Tour individuell auf unsere Gruppe abgestimmt. Mit viel Leidenschaft und Insiderwissen führte er uns durch echte Londoner Pubs und ließ uns besondere Biere entdecken. Kein 08/15-Touristenprogramm – sondern echtes London, ehrlich und mit Charakter. Absolut empfehlenswert! Cheers🍻”
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!”
Join beer guide Paul Davies for a 3 to 4 hour tour of four North London breweries. Start at Blackhorse Road, visit Hackney Brewery, Wild Card, Exale, and Signature Brew, and enjoy a half or two-thirds pint at each stop.
“The guide, Paul Davies was the best! Very interesting tour, nice environment. Great!”
Join beer sommelier Paul for a three-hour walk through Brixton’s independent beer scene. Visit Dogs Grandad, London Beer Lab, Brixton Brewery, and Friendship Adventure, with time to taste, ask questions, and stay longer at the final taproom.
“Paul is a very nice man and he is knowledgable abort beer. He is easy going and we enjoyed this tour in Brixton.”
