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The 15 most popular drinking tours in the UK. What each one actually includes, who runs it, and what it costs to book.
Six hours of West End nightlife with free entry to 5 venues, shots, drink discounts, and digital photos, hosted by friendly locals.
“It was really fun. I’d totally recommend the tour 100%. The host are super fun, and it’s great for solo travelers”
A 3.5-hour Central London walking tour of historic pubs, hidden backstreets, and a Victorian gin palace, guided by lively storytellers.
“It was great fun with an excellent guide in Dave who brought titbits of information about London alive. The pubs were all different and offered different perspectives. We were very sorry that in the scrum in the final venue, The George, we lost track of Dave and were unable to properly thank him for his…”
A Central London bar-and-club crawl near Leicester Square with free entry, shots, discounts, and photos, led by energetic hosts.
“Epic! Would definitely recommend it and do it again. Met some cool people and found some cool places I will be going back to upon return visit.”
Soho music and historic pub stops on a 2.5-hour walk from Piccadilly Circus, with stories, hidden lanes, and optional drinks.
“Great stories which brought so much literature, music and bands to life. Great recommendations for the best beer at each pub. Lovely group cohesion thanks to funny and engaging guide.”
Stonehenge, Windsor Castle, Lacock pub lunch, and Bath in one 12.5-hour coach day trip from London, with real history stops.
“It was amazing! We would’ve liked more time at each location but we totally understand the tight schedule to make it everywhere on time! The pub food was delicious and all the locations were beyond stellar! And Eugene was an amazing guide- very funny!”
A 5-hour Edinburgh Old Town pub crawl with VIP entry to 7 bars, 6 guide-selected shots, no cover charges, and a local guide.
“Cameron and Esther did a fantastic job! They were clear with the rules and everyone had a fantastic time!”
Royal historic pub crawl near Buckingham Palace with Churchill stories, secret alleyways, and 4 pint stops in 2.5 hours.
“Very informative and fun tour! The tour guide Danny was very knowledgeable, pleasant and took his time diving into different details as we did the tour.”
Seven Edinburgh bars, seven free shots, and drink deals with skip-the-line entry. Meet at O’Neill’s for a five-hour party.
“lovely guide, great how you get to skip all the queues to go straight into each bar/nightclub while others are waiting outside in a queue. shots at every bar and a greatix of venues”
Make your own 200g chocolate bar in York’s Cocoa Works, learning tempering and choosing flavors and toppings to take home.
“Lovely young lad led our session. Very informative and fun and lovely chocolate”
Hear Jack the Ripper tales on a 2.5-hour Whitechapel walk with historic pub stops: Ten Bells, Spitalfields Market, and The Bell.
“Ollie was a great guide and very knowledgeable. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to know more about Jack the Ripper.”
Cycle London’s icons and secrets on a handmade Pashley bike, then try legal street-art spray paint and a pub pint. 3.5 hours, $101.
“This tour will allow you see a lot of London in a short amount of time. Will you see everything? No. Katey, our guide, did a good job injecting history and humor into sites to keep your interests. We had good weather and seemed to always be at the right place at the right time.…”
Walk Edinburgh with a beer expert, stop at three local pubs, and learn how brewing shaped the city’s streets, science, and style.
“Christy was fantastic, very polite and friendly, very knowledgeable and took an interest in us as people rather than faces on a tour. She listened to our preferences and suggested ideal beers for us to try. Dad had a fantastic time and has found a new favourite sour beer!”
Cycle Soho and Piccadilly on a 15-person beer bike with onboard host and tunes. Order drinks on board; choose 1–2 hours.
“Absolutely brilliant, Shady and Niamh were great hosts. Definitely recommend”
Chancery Lane London historic pub tour: 2 hours of oldest pubs and gritty poet tales, ending with a free half pint.
“We had such a great time with George on our tour despite the rain !!! George knew all there was to know about the pubs and he was great fun , had a ball , thanks George .”
A 4-hour guided walk through Covent Garden’s historic pubs, with entry to 4 centuries-old stops and guaranteed seating at an 800-year-old pub.
“Mike has really good knowledge of the pubs and city. He was fantastic and cared about the people in the tour.”
