BEER TOURS · UK
Brewery tours in Glasgow and Edinburgh, beer bikes through Soho, and city walks with three pubs and the history between them. These 15 are priced by how many drinks are included.
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.”
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”
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.”
Start near St Giles’ Cathedral and follow an English, German, or French-speaking guide through Edinburgh’s Old Town, Royal Mile, Canongate, and Grassmarket. Visit three pubs, taste Scottish beers, and learn how brewing shaped the city. Guides such as Tilly, Sarah, Tom, and Ian tailor tastings to your preferences.
“very friendly and knowledgeable guide. beer tasted great too. I learned a lot.”
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”
You pedal through Soho and Piccadilly on a 15-person bike with an onboard driver and host or barista. Order drinks as you ride, enjoy music, take photos, and stop at local pubs or a chocolatier. The 1-hour trip suits a quick outing, while 2 hours gives you more time to settle in.
“Absolutely brilliant, Shady and Niamh were great hosts. Definitely recommend”
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!”
Join Johnny and the Belfast Beer Bike team for a one-hour private ride from Rosemary Street. Your group pedals past Belfast City Hall, the Cathedral Quarter, and other city-centre sights while choosing the music. Bring your own alcoholic drinks, since none are supplied.
“We drank, we laughed and we sang Christmas songs whilst peddling the streets of Belfast city centre. Got to stop a few times to have a look around at some places before getting back on. Couldn’t recommend the beer bike enough and our guide Johnny was brilliant. There was another young man with him but I didn’t catch him name. They were so friendly and made it even better.”
You pedal a private party bike through Liverpool’s Baltic Triangle for about an hour, choosing beer or prosecco while a driver handles the road. Guides including Shay, Reece, Sean, Ethan, and Shea have hosted groups with music, cups, and photo stops. The ride finishes near Love Lane and Cains Brewery Village.
“Shay was amazing, handled a disturbance with ease and professionalism. We had so much fun woukd definitely recommend for any hen dos!”
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.”
Spend about three hours with a local guide in London’s Bermondsey beer district, tasting seven beer styles from local, seasonal, IPA, and smoky stout selections. Guides such as Luke, Gary, and Sophie mix brewing facts with area history. The tour ends near London Bridge Station.
“Gary was great and took us to many pubs on the South Bank near Tower Bridge. We enjoyed the ale and tour of old brewing district.”
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!”
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.”
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.”
