Historic London Pub Crawl

British culture starts and ends at the pub! Part of London culture is "pub life". What a great place to relax, hang with friends, and enjoy one of the best parts of British cuisine -- BEER! Going to a historic or atmospheric tavern for a drink and social interaction is a common scene for any local or tourist enjoying the city's nightlife or just trying to wait until the travel traffic reduces before heading home.

Come with me to some of the more historic and hidden pubs in London. Drinking is optional, and non-alcoholic drinks are available too! Learn a little about pub history, famous drinkers and visit some infamous pubs. You'll become familiar with some of the pub brands that are famous in London, discover the exploding world of craft beer and how it differs from real ale, understand why the British are known for "warm beer", and differentiate a gin palace from an old tavern.

Beer was safe to drink compared to water, and many famous people spent plenty of time in pubs. Learn how beer is made, why it is drank "warm" in England, and how to tell the difference between an ale, a lager, and a porter. You'll also learn the secret to asking for a good beer from a quality pub. 

We will also discuss that age old necessity... the loo! What goes in, must come out, so this tour has obligatory 'pit stops' to help us make our way down the road. 

This tour takes you to some of the best, famous, and hidden pubs around town.

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• Visit at least six pubs (up to 10, depending on how fast you walk!) to explore history and architecture
  
• A tasting of at least 3 beers with explanation of each 
  
• A sample of traditional pub grup (not suitable for vegan/vegetarians) 
  
• Optional opportunity to purchase a drink, not mandatory
  
• Suitable for those aged 17yrs or older
  
• Comfortable tour for  ‘non-drinkers’ who want to experience a pub scene, drinking not required
  

When you are a tourist, going to a pub might seem intimidating. You fear that scene from a film where you walk through the swinging doors of a saloon, the bar goes quiet and everyone turns to stare you down! I guarantee that will NOT happen on this tour! 

**Note: Tour price includes the walking tour. Purchases made on drinks or food are at your discretion and not included in the tour price.

COVID-19 Guidelines

In order to safely conduct this tour for myself and my clients, I ask that all government recommended guidelines be complied with. I will be wearing a mask and would request that clients also comply to cover mouth and nose. I will use hand sanitiser before and after the tour, and recommend that clients bring their own sanitiser. Additionally, I recommend arriving a few minutes early to go to the restroom and wash your hands if you travel via the underground. Please wear a mask while on the underground. During the tour, we will strive to maintain a safe distance of 1m apart. In the event that you are not well on the day, please do not attend the tour. If the guide is unwell, you will be informed the morning of the tour and full refunds will be administered. It is essential that we all look after each other and keep safe during this time. Phone number must be provided at time of booking for communication options related to your tour only.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Temple Station, Temple Place, London, United Kingdom