BEER TOURS · GLASGOW
Good glasgow beer tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 6 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
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.”
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”
Walk from Nelson Mandela Place through High Street, Merchant City, and George Square while learning how brewing shaped Glasgow. Guides such as Mhairi, Iain, Lei, and James lead the history and beer sessions, ending with tutored Scottish tastings in local bars.
“Definitely recommended to get an overview of Glasgow's history and to taste the different beers they offer. Will suggest it to friends and family when they visit.”
Ride a Pashley Pronto Mailstar with an English-speaking guide such as Keith, Elliott, or Alasdair. The easy-paced route links the cathedral, Necropolis, university, museums, Clyde bridges, and leafy cycle paths before returning to Drygate Brewery for four craft beers and a glass-fronted brewery tour.
“Keith was a great tour guide. He was very knowledgeable of Glasgow and we enjoyed learning the history of the city. The beer tasting at the end of the tour was also quite good. We really enjoyed sharing a pint with Keith.”
Meet at Van Winkle Barrowlands, opposite the famous Barrowland Ballroom, for a one-hour tasting of four local beers and MacSween’s haggis bon bons with whisky cream sauce. Robbie has hosted some sessions, while other friendly staff add Glasgow food and drink knowledge.
“We had such a blast at the beer flight with haggis! 🍻 Robbie was the perfect host — super fun, easy to chat with, and kept us informed the whole time. The beers were delicious (and a really nice mix), and trying them alongside haggis was such a cool experience. Honestly, way tastier than we expected! Robbie made the whole thing feel relaxed and friendly, and it felt like hanging out with a friend rather than a formal event. We snapped a bunch of photos during the event (sharing some here!) because it was just that much fun. If you’re looking for something a little different, tasty, and full of…”
