Britain · DRINKING TOURS
Every trip has one free day too few. These 15 pub & bar tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to the fun part.
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”
At York Cocoa Works on Castlegate, an English-speaking guide explains cocoa origins, York’s chocolate-making past, and tempering. You taste white, milk, and dark chocolate, then mould, flavour, and decorate a 200g bar to take home. A 10% shop and café discount follows the workshop.
“very good. bit cold (expected) but me and my other half really enjoyed it.”
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.”
Join LondonPubCrawl for a 4.5-hour night through five Central London bars and clubs. You get a free shot at each stop, queue-jump entry, wristband drink deals, party games, and an all-night photographer. Meet the host at Zoo Bar on Bear Street with physical photo ID.
“This is a tourist trap!! You're better off going to a bar on your own. None of the shots were served in shot glasses, instead they were served in 2ml plastic vials and everything tasted like fruit juice. What a rip off!! We started smoothly at bar 1, got our shot, then moved to bar 2 were we spent an hour just waiting to get the shot since it was happy hour. When we told the organizer that it's almost an hour and some members of our group still hadn't received their drinks, she said she's messaging the manager and remained outside drinking. At bar 3 we got our tiny…”
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.”
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