A short brewery heritage and beer tour
Discover Southwark’s beery past and present on this fascinating short walking tour, including important heritage sites and a visit to a working brewery with beers included.
Hear how Southwark ale loosened the tongues of Chaucer’s pilgrims, discover how London brewers revolutionised the industry on the original site of Shakespeare’s Globe, admire the splendour of the Victorian Hop Exchange, find a dray horse amidst the winding streets of Dickens’ Jacob’s Island, wonder at the industrial grandeur of the old Courage brewery and get some of best views of iconic Tower Bridge and the Thames, once the heart of the world’s biggest port. End with a brewhouse tour and a pint of fine cask ale at one of the new generation of Bermondsey breweries.
The tour will go at an easy pace with a maximum of 15 people, starting at the George in Borough High Street, close to London Bridge station, and ending a short walk from there at Southwark Brewery. Total walking is approximately 3 km/2 miles with a duration of 2.5-3 hours.
In summer, this runs as a weekday evening tour starting at 1830. In winter, it’s a Sunday morning event starting at 1100.
Book tickets
Book early evening tours on summer Thursdays.
Book mid-morning tours on winter Sundays.
Buy gift vouchers
Vouchers for the Southwark heritage tour can also be used for the East End Ales heritage tour, and vice versa.
All tours can be run as private tours at other times for pre-booked groups. Please contact me to discuss.
