Britain · DRINKING TOURS IN LONDON
Good drinking tours in London fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Join English-speaking hosts such as Liz, Stacie, Sabrina, or Kyle for a six-hour crawl through Leicester Square, Piccadilly Circus, and Soho. You get entry to five bars and clubs, a shot at each stop, drink discounts, party photos, and an easy way to meet people while going out alone.
“great time meeting new people and absolutely great staff”
Spend 3.5 hours walking from St Paul’s to the Strand, stopping at four old pubs and a Victorian gin palace. Guides such as Dave, Tim, Freddie, Shadow, and Lachlan mix London history, pub lore, humor, and practical drink tips. Bring cash, comfortable shoes, and ID. Drinks cost extra.
“We had the best time exploring London’s pubs: great atmosphere, fun stories, and amazing beer! Our guide Shadow was the absolute highlight: funny, knowledgeable, and full of energy. She made everyone feel welcome and turned the evening into something truly special. Highly recommend this tour (especially with Shadow)! 🍻✨”
Walk from Piccadilly Circus through Soho with an English-speaking guide such as Gherto, Henry, Ben, or Sy. Visit four historic pubs, hear stories about Lennon, Hendrix, Bowie, Mozart, and The Who, and buy drinks as you go. Expect stairs, narrow lanes, rain or shine, and an adults-only group.
“The tour itself was really good, but what made it truly awesome was the tour guide, Henry. He was incredibly friendly, funny, informative, and rock n roll in every sense of the word.”
Travel from London by air-conditioned coach to Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath. You get Stonehenge entry, a fish-and-chips pub lunch, and a Bath overview. Guides such as Steve, Eugene, Leon, and Clive are praised for lively storytelling, but the 12.5-hour schedule leaves little spare time.
“Tour guide Leon was excellent. Knowledgeable and funny. Stonehenge is an amazing place, the highlight of the trip. This is a very long trip, the only downside. I can’t imagine doing this trip during the high season, but it was manageable in February.”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus and walk through London’s royal district, stopping at four historic pubs near Buckingham Palace. Hear stories of Churchill, Charlie Chaplin, James Bond, the royal family, and Ed Sheeran. Drinks cost extra, and the tour is for adults only.
“This tour was fantastic, and our guide AL was an absolute delight, what a character! Way more than just a Pub tour, so much history and other fun storys. The group was small enough to get comfortable with everybody, and again, AL ist the man...totally worth it. 5/5”
Spend 3.5 hours cycling central London with guides such as Katie, Olivia, Jasper and Stewart. Ride a classic Pashley bike past royal landmarks, quiet Westminster lanes, Covent Garden and Leake Street, with a pub break and spray paint session included.
“This tour was fantastic, and I highly recommend our tour guide, Edward! We saw so much of London, got some great pics, and Edward gave us just enough information at each stop.”
Join a 15-person pedal bike through Soho and Piccadilly, with an onboard driver and host/barista keeping the music going. Order drinks on board, stop at local pubs or a chocolatier, and enjoy a social London outing led in English. Guides may include Shady, Niamh, or Jennifer.
“Great laugh, but hard work. Loved every minute. We were supposed to have the 2hour ride but we were asked to come off after an hour to accommodate another big party. We were offered a voucher for our 2nd hour from Jennifer but have not received it yet. Well worth the hour though and would definitely do it again. Be prepared for thigh burn!!”
Walk two hours with an English-speaking guide, usually George or occasionally Matt, through London’s historic center. Hear stories of Dylan Thomas, Victorian gin, and a notorious poet’s duel, visit old pubs, and finish with a free half pint at one of Dickens’ regular haunts.
“Terrific! Really interesting tour with great conversation. Enhanced our holiday. George was really lovely, knowledgeable and fun. Thanks for making our day and giving us a new perspective of London, area and history!”
Join an English-speaking guide such as Rachel, Mike, Adam, or Carolina for a four-hour walk from Embankment to Covent Garden. Enter four old London pubs, including an 800-year-old licensed premises, hear local stories, and choose your own drinks. Bring ID, wear good walking shoes, and leave large bags behind.
“Mike has really good knowledge of the pubs and city. He was fantastic and cared about the people in the tour.”
Meet hosts such as Morgan, Liz, or Robin at Belushi’s Camden for a guided night through five varied venues. Expect four welcome shots, drink discounts, photos, and a changing mix of pubs, bars, music, games, and weekend clubs.
“It was really fun and our guide, Liz, was awesome. Would 10/10 recommand”
Meet the guide holding a giant inflatable banana at Simmons Bar in Piccadilly Circus, then walk through Soho and the West End to four bars and clubs. You get four welcome shots, entry at every stop, and up to 60% off selected drinks. English and French are available.
“Sou Brasileiro e tive uma grande experiência. parabéns!”
Spend two hours at Big Belly Bar and Comedy Club in South Bank, where four to six English-speaking comedians mix new material with tested routines. Buy drinks at the bar, enjoy food options, and keep an eye out for an unannounced celebrity comic.
“Great comics and set up, good venue to get drinks before, during and after the show and good food options available”
Walk through Belgravia with an English-speaking guide such as Jack, Tom, or Carlos, stopping at historic pubs and cobbled lanes behind Buckingham Palace. Hear stories of the Beatles, Prince William, Mary Shelley, Ian Fleming, and local gangsters. Drinks and food cost extra, and the tour is for adults only.
“Had a personal one-on-one tour with tour guide Jack. He was very informative and knowledgeable of the history in the area and the pubs. Had a wonderful time exploring the areas, all the recommended pubs and drinks, and any additional questions he answered. Would definitely book again in the future and recommend to others.”
Travel from Southampton to London with a small group of up to 10, stopping in Bibury and Burford before lunch at a 15th-century pub. Your guide then leads a one-hour Oxford walk, including the Divinity School, with drop-off at selected London hotels, stations, or airport terminals.
“Pick up from the cruise terminal was very easy. Both driver and guide were very very friendly. We had a great day driving through the Cotswald. The chicken lunch was wonderful. Hotel drop off in London was perfect. Would both with this company again!”
Join an English-speaking guide for a 3.5-hour walk through four historic London pubs. Taste pork pie, sausage roll, devilled whitebait, scotch eggs, and four drinks, with a pub game at the final stop. Groups are limited to 12, making conversation easy.
Pick a city, a castle or a long drive north.
