The Bermondsey Beer Tasting Tour
The Bermondsey Beer Mile, walked in expert company. An accredited Beer Sommelier and Certified Cicerone® hosts a tutored tasting at four of the mile's best railway-arch taprooms — so you leave knowing not just which beers you enjoyed, but why.
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A proper education in beer
London's craft beer scene is among the most exciting anywhere in the world, and no corner of the city tells its story better than Bermondsey's famous beer mile — a run of railway-arch breweries and taprooms threading through the heart of SE1.
This tutored tasting tour walks the mile in expert company, turning a great afternoon out into a real step up from the usual crawl. Accredited Beer Sommelier and Certified Cicerone® Paul Davies leads the way, with tutored tastings at four of the mile's best taprooms.
- ✓ A tutored tasting at every stop — you learn why a beer works, not just that it does
- ✓ The sensory evaluation techniques professional beer judges use
- ✓ The history and evolution of the styles in your glass
- ✓ Time to smell, sip and talk — this is tasting, not a rushed pub crawl
The taprooms
Your four tasting stops are drawn from the mile's best-loved railway-arch breweries and taprooms, among them:
The essentials
2 to 3.5 hours
Length depends on the time slot you book. Start times run from midday to 6:30pm on selected dates.
Meet at Southwark Brewing
46 Druid Street, London SE1 2EZ — a short walk from London Bridge. Full joining instructions come with your confirmation.
Led by a Beer Sommelier
Accredited Beer Sommelier and Certified Cicerone® Paul Davies hosts every tutored tasting.
A guided walking tour
Gentle walking between the arches — perfect for seasoned beer fans and curious newcomers alike.
Aged 18+
Please bring ID. Drink responsibly — there's plenty to taste across the afternoon.
Ready to taste the mile?
£49 per person, tutored tastings at four taprooms included. Tickets are handled by UK Brewery Tours — pick your date and time slot at the checkout.
Bermondsey Beer Tasting Tour FAQs
How long is it, and when does it run?
Between 2 and 3.5 hours depending on your time slot. It runs on various dates, with start times from midday to 6:30pm — live availability is on the ticket page.
Where do we meet?
Southwark Brewing, 46 Druid Street, London SE1 2EZ — a short walk from London Bridge station. Full joining instructions are sent with your booking confirmation.
What's included for £49?
A tutored beer tasting led by an accredited Beer Sommelier and Certified Cicerone®, visits to four taprooms on the beer mile, the sensory evaluation techniques beer judges use, and the history behind the styles you taste.
Which taprooms will we visit?
Four stops drawn from the mile's best, among them Southwark Brewing, Anspach & Hobday, Moor Beer, Bianca Road, Mash Paddle and The Kernel. The line-up shifts to follow what's pouring best.
Can I book it for a private group?
Absolutely — it's one of our most popular group tours. See private group options →
Can I buy it as a gift?
Yes. UK Brewery Tours gift vouchers are delivered instantly by email, never expire, and can be spent on any of our tours.