Craft Beer Tour Manchester: 10 tastings with expert guides

Ten beers across Manchester breweries and bars, tasted with the people who make them

A 3.5-hour guided craft beer tour in Manchester on Saturdays at 1:30pm where you taste 10 craft beers (1/3 pints each) at a mix of breweries and specialist beer bars. A brewer or tasting expert at each venue talks through the beer and the brand behind it. All drinks and the guided route are included in the price.

Step-by-step itinerary

Craft beer tasting tour in Manchester

• Meet at starting point at 1:30pm
• Visit Manchester breweries and craft beer bars
• Taste 10 unique craft beers
• Learn about each beer and brand
• Complete 3.5 hour guided tour

The experience

The tour starts at 1:30pm and moves through Manchester's craft beer scene for three and a half hours, hitting breweries and beer bars off the main drag. You taste 10 beers in 1/3 pint pours, each one unique to the venue, so you get range without the weight. A live guide in English leads the group through the stops and handles the introductions. At each place, a brewer or tasting expert walks you through what's in the glass and the story behind the brand.

The venues are Manchester-based breweries and craft beer bars, chosen to show what the city actually makes and where locals drink it. Every beer is included in the price, so there's no ordering at the bar or deciding what to spend at each stop. The pace is built for tasting and talking, not rushing. You're standing around, listening, asking questions, moving on when the group is ready.

What’s included

• 10 craft beers (1/3 pints each), tasted at different venues.
• expert talks on each beer and brand by brewers and tasting specialists at each stop.
• a 3.5-hour guided route through Manchester breweries and craft beer bars.
• a live English-speaking guide leading the group.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDeparts at 13:30

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

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.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancy

Operated by The Craft Tour Company

Is this one for you?The tour runs at a tasting pace (you're standing, listening, moving between venues), so it suits someone who wants to learn about beer and the people making it rather than cover ground quickly. Saturday-only departures at a fixed 1:30pm start mean you're booking a specific day. If you need a weekday or a different time, this one won't work.

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Top questions

How many beers do I taste on the Manchester craft beer tour?

You taste 10 beers across the tour, each one a 1/3 pint pour unique to the venue where you drink it.

What happens at each brewery or bar on the tour?

At each stop, a brewer or tasting expert gives a talk about the beer and the brand behind it, then you taste. The guide handles the route and introductions between venues.

Are all the drinks included in the price?

Yes, all 10 beers are included. You don't order or pay separately at any venue.

What time does the Manchester craft beer tour start and how long does it run?

Tours start at 1:30pm on Saturdays and run for 3 hours and 30 minutes, finishing around 5pm.

Is there a minimum age for this tour?

Yes, you must be at least 18 years old to join the craft beer tour.