If you're looking for some of the best craft beer in London, everyone knows this South London strip is spot to find it. Home to many of the UK's most exciting pint producers, the Bermondsey Beer Mile is awash with pubs, bars and taprooms just waiting to pour you out a glass of something hoppy, and we're rounding up the best of the bunch.
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Last updated on 10th October 2024
One of the best pubs on the Bermondsey Beer Mile, The Marquis of Wellington is a friendly local with a passion for craft brews and quality pizza. Boozehounds can take advantage of their drinks-focused event schedule, as the team bring in local brewers and distillers to talk through their wares.
An excellent Bermondsey Beer Mile brewery and taproom, Fourpure's South London set-up encompasses a huge industrial hangar with room for all. Alongside their gigantic ground-level bar area, you'll find a range of other spaces for hire, including a wrap-around mezzanine and a tree house-inspired private tasting room.
Located on Enid Street, Gosnells Bermondsey Bar is a top-notch option if you're after a spot on the Bermondsey Beer Mile. Come rain or shine, this venue has a pretty outdoor space, alongside a cosy drinking area inside. Hungry? There are plenty of snacks and a BYOF policy.
FABAL Beerhall can be found under the arches, boasting strings of fairy lights and 120 seats filled with brew enthusiasts. Its name means 'craft' and that's exactly what it's all about, serving some of the top English craft lager around. What's more, if you pre-book in a group and pre-order some drinks, you can bag 10% off.
One of the most unique Bermondsey Beer Mile breweries, The Barrel Project is the SE1 HQ of the London Beer Factory. Inside you'll find walls lined with - you guessed it - barrels, as the venue brews a range of innovative house blends and exciting guest kegs.
@ Gipsy Hill Taproom on Various dates from Saturday 4th January 2025
Gipsy Hill Brewery Tours are a great way to start your Sunday afternoon pub crawl. Learn about the history and process of beer-making on the 40-minute guided tour, seeing the tanks up close, before tasting six different tipples in the taproom.
Located along the epic Bermondsey Beer Mile, The Arch House offers fresh pints from Anspach & Hobday, as well as a load of exciting guest breweries. Head on over for ciders and gluten-free sips, as well as wines, bubbles and a range of tasty bar snacks.
While not on the strip itself, this quirky brewery just a short walk from the southern end of the Bermondsey Beer Mile is a must-visit. Specialising in low-ABV sips, Small Beer is a fun hangout for those looking to sample some premium craft pints or even catch some live music.
Boasting ciders, pale ales, lagers and stouts, Mash Paddle Brewery is located on the iconic Bermondsey Beer Mile. Nestle in for a tutored session so you can make your very own beer, or check out their epic quiz nights and painting classes.
