Beer basicsWhat Is a Growler? Taking Beer Home, Explained
Growlers vs crowlers, how to fill and store one properly, how long the beer stays fresh, and getting fills at London taprooms.
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Stories, history and insider guides to the Bermondsey Beer Mile and London's brilliant craft beer scene.
Beer basicsBeer basicsWhat Is a Taproom? Brewery Taprooms Explained
What a taproom actually is, how it differs from a pub or bar, and what to expect at our six stops on the Bermondsey Beer Mile.
Beer basicsSour Beer Explained: A Beginner's Guide (2026)
What makes beer sour, the difference between gose, lambic and kettle sour, and where to try one on the Bermondsey Beer Mile.
ItineraryThe Perfect Craft Beer Day Out in London (2026)
A full day’s itinerary: a free heritage walk, Maltby Street lunch, a guided tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile and where to finish up — how we’d spend one day on craft beer in London.
Beer basicsThe Best IPAs to Drink in London Right Now (2026)
Taproom-fresh IPA picks from across London — The Kernel, Brew By Numbers, Anspach & Hobday and more, plus how to taste your way through them.
Beer tastingHow to Host a Beer Tasting at Home
Glassware, tasting order, a simple scoresheet and the best beer and cheese pairings — how to run a proper beer tasting at home.
CelebrationsBirthday Ideas in London for Beer Lovers
Milestone birthdays, private group tours and beer gift vouchers — birthday ideas in London for beer lovers, from a team running tours since 2014.
CorporateTeam Building Ideas in London People Actually Enjoy
Work socials that don't feel forced — why a private brewery tour and tasting makes a genuinely good team building day, for groups of 6 to 60+.
ToursBrewery Tour Near Me: How to Pick a Good One
What actually separates a good brewery tour from a disappointing one, six questions to ask before you book, and our own honest pitch.
HistoryA Short History of London Beer
From Roman brewhouses and Georgian porter to the 1814 Beer Flood and today's craft revival on the Bermondsey Beer Mile — a short history of London beer.
Food & drinkMaltby Street Market: The Local's Guide (2026)
Our local's guide to the Ropewalk's best food stalls, when to go, and how to combine Maltby Street Market with a Bermondsey Beer Mile tour.
HistoryHistoric London Pubs: A Crawl Through Time
From Fleet Street's print-quarter taverns to Southwark's old coaching inns and riverside Wapping — a walkable crawl through London's most historic pubs.
Pub crawlsThe Monopoly Pub Crawl: London's Maddest Route
The rules, the full board route square by square, realistic timings and tips for London's maddest pub crawl — plus a saner guided alternative.
LondonCraft Beer Near London Bridge: A Local's Guide
Where to find the best craft beer near London Bridge — from the Bermondsey Beer Mile to Borough Market and Bermondsey Street's taprooms and bottle shops.
Beer basicsIs Non-Alcoholic Beer Bad for You? The Honest Guide
How 0.5% beer is actually brewed, the calories and sugar, real health claims, pregnancy advice and where to try low/no beer in London.
Beer basicsCan You Drink Out-of-Date Beer? Best Before Explained
Best before vs use-by, how different beer styles age, whether flat or skunked beer is safe to drink, and how to store beer so it stays fresher for longer.
Beer basicsSession Beers & Session IPAs Explained
What makes a beer "sessionable", how session IPAs fit in, and why lower-ABV pours suit a six-taproom day of tasting.
Beer basicsIs Beer Gluten Free? + GF Beer in London
Why regular beer contains gluten, the real difference between "gluten-free" and "gluten-reduced" beer, and where to find genuinely gluten-free options in London.
Beer basicsIs Beer Vegan? The Isinglass Question Explained
Finings, isinglass and why most keg craft beer is vegan-friendly, plus how to check a specific beer and where to drink vegan in London.
Beer basicsHow Many Calories in a Pint of Beer? (2026 Guide)
Calories by style and ABV, a quick-reference table, lower-calorie options and how we think about balance on a day of tasting.
Beer basicsHow Many Units in a Pint of Beer? (2026 Guide)
The maths by ABV, a quick-reference table, UK drinking guidelines and how we pace a day of tasting on the Beer Mile.
Beer basicsWhat Is Craft Beer? (And What Isn't)
The size, independence and flavour debate explained — what genuinely counts as craft beer, what doesn't, and where to taste it in London.
Beer basicsLager vs Ale: What's the Difference?
Yeast, temperature and style — the real difference between lager and ale explained simply, with London examples to try.
Beer basicsHow Is Beer Made? Brewing Explained Simply
Malt, water, hops and yeast — a simple, step-by-step guide to how beer is actually brewed, and what you'll see behind a taproom bar.
Beer basicsWhat Does IPA Stand For? IPA Beer Explained
India Pale Ale, explained — the history, the styles (West Coast, NEIPA, session) and where to taste them on the Beer Mile.
SeasonalThe Best Beer Gardens in London (2026)
Taproom yards on the Beer Mile, Vinegar Yard, riverside classics and south-east suntraps — our pick of London's best beer gardens.
Pub crawls7 Best London Pub Crawl Routes (2026)
Bermondsey, Soho, Borough, riverside, Camden and Shoreditch — the best pub crawl routes in London, plus how to plan a safe one yourself.
BreweriesLondon's Best Breweries, Area by Area (2026)
Bermondsey, Walthamstow, Hackney, Peckham and Tottenham — our area-by-area roundup of London's best brewery neighbourhoods, with taproom tips.
Visitor guideThe Blackhorse Beer Mile, Walthamstow: Guide (2026)
The breweries, the route, opening hours and how Walthamstow's E17 beer mile compares to Bermondsey's.
Visitor guideFuller's Brewery Tour, Chiswick: Guide & Review (2026)
What's included, what it costs and how to book Fuller's Griffin Brewery tour in Chiswick — and how it compares to a guided Bermondsey Beer Mile crawl.
Visitor guideCamden Town Brewery Tour: Guide & Review (2026)
What's included, what it costs and how to book Camden Town Brewery's tour — and how it compares to a guided Bermondsey Beer Mile crawl.
Visitor guideGuinness Brewery London: The Open Gate Guide (2026)
What's inside the Open Gate Brewery at Covent Garden, how to visit — and how it compares to touring London's independent breweries.
Route & mapBermondsey Beer Mile Map & Route (2026)
The full route stop by stop — a clear map from Druid Street to South Bermondsey, walking times, stations and which direction to walk it.
Ultimate guideThe Ultimate Bermondsey Beer Mile Guide (2026)
A section on every brewery, the route & map, opening times, where to eat, costs and insider tips — everything you need.
FestivalsLondon Beer Festivals 2026: The Craft Beer Festival Guide
The London beer & craft beer festivals to watch in 2026, what to expect, and a year-round alternative on the Beer Mile.
GiftsGifts for Beer Lovers: The Best Beer Gifts (2026)
From tour vouchers and tastings to subscriptions and glassware — the best beer gifts for him, her or any craft fan.
LondonThings to Do Near London Bridge (Including the Beer Mile)
Borough Market, the Shard, Maltby Street, historic pubs and the Beer Mile — a local's guide near London Bridge.
ToursThe Best Brewery Tours in London (2026)
From the Bermondsey Beer Mile to Camden and Fuller's — the top craft beer tours in the capital, and how to choose.
Beer tastingBeer Tasting in London: A Beginner's Guide
How to taste beer like a pro, the styles to know, beer & cheese pairing, and where to taste in London.
GroupsStag & Hen Do Ideas in London: Why a Brewery Tour Wins
Why a private Bermondsey Beer Mile tour beats the usual stag & hen ideas — plus tips for groups, food and booking.
HistoryA short history of the Bermondsey Beer Mile
How a run of Victorian railway arches in South East London became the densest stretch of craft breweries in the country.