Best Brewery And Distillery Tours In The UK

Have you ever tasted a really good beer, spirit or cider and wondered how it got to be oh-so-delicious? Well these tours of your favourite booze brands will show you all the work that goes in to making these dreamy drinks. Up and down the country, from Bristol gins to London craft beer and iconic Somerset ciders, there are tastings and makings across all areas on these great UK brewery and distillery tours.

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Last updated on 10th September 2024




London: 3 Locks Brewing Company Tours And Tastings

@ 3 Locks Brewery on Various dates from Saturday 2nd November 2024

Make your way over to the canal-side spot that promises great views and tasty brews for one of its tours and tastings. Tickets to 3 Locks Brewing Company's event are £25 per person and include a welcome drink on arrival, plus the chance to guzzle straight from the tank. Try six new beers and discover your new favourite, then take it home with a cheeky 10% off afterwards. 

Edinburgh: Stewart Brewing

Over at Stewart Brewing in Loanhead, you can sip on cask ales, craft pints and more, or enjoy a fun tour and tasting of where the magic happens. Relax afterward with a drink in hand and a freshly cooked pizza in their huge suntrap of a garden.

Kent: Westerham Brewery Tour & Tasting

@ Westerham Brewery on Every Saturday

Head on down to Westerham in Kent to visit a charming local brewery, which holds tours every Saturday morning. You'll get to learn all about the process of making their award-winning lagers, ales and specialty beers, trying out plenty of samples throughout. That's not all though, as your £20 ticket promises 10% off all beers purchased from their shop afterwards, and there's tasty street food up for grabs to finish.

London: Ale Hunters

With enticing locations dotted around London and expert sommeliers, Ale Hunters have some of the best brewery tours in the UK. Enjoy everything from exploring literary pubs to trying unique beers at a tasting near London Bridge or Hyde Park.

London: Wimbledon Brewery Tour

@ Wimbledon Brewery on Saturday 2nd November 2024 and 6 other Saturdays

Wimbledon Brewery are offering fantastic tours of their site on select Saturday afternoons, costing only £20 per person to attend. The one-hour session involves a guided tour by an experienced member of their team, including three tasters along the way - one fresh from the cold store, one from the whisky-barrel aged vintage collection and one straight out of the tank. What's more, you'll get a free glass to take home, and 10% off any takeaway beers you purchase at the end.

Leeds: Kirkstall Brewery Tour & Tasting

@ Kirkstall Brewery Taproom on Saturday 2nd November 2024 and 8 other Saturdays

You'll find Kirkstall Brewery on the edge of Leeds city centre, with a stylish taproom attached to enjoy their delicious brews in. Their resident expert Scott will take you on a tour through the brewery for just £10 per person, teaching you all about the process of making their tasty tipples. You'll also get to taste three seasonal beers while you're here, and why not stick around after for another pint or two?

London: The Five Points Brewing Co

@ The Five Points Brewery Taproom & Courtyard on Saturday 9th November 2024 and 5 other Saturdays

Situated in the heart of Hackney is Five Points Brewery & Taproom. Expect amazing experts to guide you through its brewhouse, barrel aging project and much more while giving you the lowdown on the brewing process. You'll get to try four different beers at this cracking event.