4 Craft Beer Tours in the UK to Build an Afternoon Around

1.Craft Beer Tour around Manchester

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 251 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $62Our pick

Start at Fell Northern Quarter at 1:30pm and walk through Manchester’s independent beer scene with guides such as Fred and Isla. Sample local brews at breweries and bars, including possible stops at Blackjack and Fierce, then finish at Sureshot Taproom. Beer tastings are included.

“My husband , son and son-in-law Enjoyed the tour but would have liked a little more variety in the beer ie most of the beers were IPA styles and they would have liked a couple of dark beers to add variety”

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2.Liverpool’s Brewery Bus Tour– 4 Breweries, 12 x Craft Beer & Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 172 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $111

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!”

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3.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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4.Craft Beer Tour Bristol

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $61Best value

Start at Little Martha Brewing at 1:30pm for a 3.5-hour tasting walk through Bristol’s independent beer scene. Guide Nathan leads you through 10 Bristol beers, sharing clear, lively insight for beginners and serious beer fans alike. All drinks and admission are included.

“Great day and evening, both relaxed and informative. Fantastic beers with new found friends. A must for any social beer lover.”

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