London Beer Tour: Shoreditch Craft Breweries & Historic Pubs

Four Stops Through Shoreditch's Beer Scene, From Craft Tap to Century-Old Pub

You taste seven craft beers across four Shoreditch venues: a craft brewery, a microbrewery with the owners on hand, a secret spot with an unusual drink, and a historic pub where you can linger. A local guide handles the route, the history, and the introductions. You just show up and learn to taste. The fixed itinerary means you're not deciding where to go next, and the small-group format means you're not fighting a crowd.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Shoreditch and taste craft beers

• Meet local expert guide
• Walk through Shoreditch neighborhood
• Learn Shoreditch history and culture
• Taste various craft beers at first stop
• Learn beer tasting and flavor skills
• Visit microbrewery and meet owners
• Taste beers at microbrewery
• Try a surprising special drink
• Relax at historic pub with story

The experience

"So which one's the IPA?" someone always asks at the first stop, and your guide laughs. That's exactly why you're here. The Shoreditch beer tour starts in the neighborhood itself, an area that's part art gallery, part gastropub, part noodle bar, and entirely unpretentious. Your local guide knows the streets and the stories behind them, and more importantly, knows the people pouring the beer. You'll taste your way through seven different types (seasonal brews, smokey stouts, IPAs) at four separate stops, each one chosen because something real happens there, not because it's on a list.

The first stop hits you with craft beer education that doesn't feel like school. You'll learn how to actually taste beer, how to spot the flavors hiding in what you're drinking, and why the location itself matters. Then there's the microbrewery, where the owners walk you through how they work: no script, just the people who make it explaining what they do. After that comes the secret venue, the kind of place that exists because someone decided to pour something surprising, and you'll find out why it's worth the detour. The whole thing moves at a pace that lets you breathe between stops, ask questions, sit down.

You finish at a historic pub with actual history attached to it, not just old wood and a name. This is where you settle in, where the rush stops, and where you've got time to sit back and actually enjoy the last drink instead of rushing to the next thing. The guide's still there if you want to talk, but the pressure's off. You've done the tour, you know the neighborhood now, and you know which breweries are worth coming back to alone.

What’s included

Your day includes a local guide who leads you through Shoreditch, entry to four different beer venues, seven different types of beer to taste (seasonal brews, smokey stouts, IPAs), a cheeky drink at a secret venue, and refreshment throughout. You finish at a historic pub where you have time to sit and enjoy.

Before you book

Days and timesFriday to Sunday10 departure times: the first at 12:00, the last at 17:00

Book up to4h before

AgesAdult (18 to 70 years) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 12

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Secret Food Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to understand Shoreditch's beer scene without planning the route, choosing the stops, or figuring out what to order. The guide handles the introductions and the tasting education, so you just show up and learn.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What beers will I taste?

You'll taste seven different types of beer across the four stops, including seasonal brews, smokey stouts, and IPAs. The exact selection can change based on what's available at each location.

What's the "secret venue"?

It's a surprise stop between the microbrewery and the historic pub, known for serving an unusual or surprising drink. The operator keeps the details under wraps until the tour.

Can I do this tour if I'm not a beer expert?

Yes. The guide teaches you how to taste and distinguish flavors, so beginners learn as they go. It's designed for people who want to understand beer, not just drink it.

Is this tour suitable for all fitness levels?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels. It involves walking between four stops in Shoreditch and standing at each venue, but there's no climbing or strenuous activity.

What's the minimum age?

You must be at least 18 years old to join this beer tour.

Can the itinerary change?

Yes. The operator notes that the itinerary and menu are subject to change based on location availability, weather, and other circumstances.