England · DRINKING TOURS
The English pub is the country’s best museum and it serves. These 15 walks cover the historic rooms, the Soho music trail and the crawls that are simply a good night out, priced by stop count and honest about how much drinking is involved.
Walk from Newgate Street through Blackfriars and Fleet Street to the edge of Covent Garden, visiting four historic pubs with a guide such as Tim, Chris, Freddie, or Dave. Expect about 3.5 hours of London stories, literary connections, and optional drinks, with a maximum group of 14.
“The pub tour was great and the guide was knowledgeable and hilarious. Would definitely recommend to anyone.”
Cover four of England’s best-known sights in one long day from London. You’ll walk through Windsor, see Stonehenge, eat lunch in a 14th-century Lacock pub, and tour Bath by coach and on foot. Guides such as Eugene and Rowan are praised for lively commentary, though every stop is tightly timed.
“You know when you start a long tour day, very early in the morning and you think the guide has “way too much energy, for 7:30am”.? Trust and believe that Eugene actually has great, in depth knowledge of more than just the basics. In fact, he could have done that and been just fine. But, within an easy 30mins, he had me captivated. Awesome facts, not just about the destinations, but about everything along the way, about 2 questions deeper than I had thought about. Amazing passion for guiding, travel and taking care of people. Had me blown away. Also, big shout out to Ricardo the driver. It was teaming…”
Walk through Soho with an English-speaking guide and visit four historic pubs linked to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mozart. The two-and-a-half-hour route begins at Piccadilly Circus and ends on Berwick Street. Drinks and food cost extra.
“We absolutely loved our pub tour experience in SoHo. Our tour guide Gherto was so passionate and knowledgeable, and made the experience incredibly memorable. After numerous tours throughout Europe, this was hands down our favorite! We are already planning our next trip to London and will definitely recommend this tour to all of our friends and family traveling abroad.”
Start at Zoo Bar & Club in Leicester Square, then visit two to four more bars or clubs with hosts such as Liz, Liam, or Ali. You get entry, free shots, drink discounts, nightlife photos, and an easy way to meet people. Smart-casual dress and valid photo ID are required.
“Went by myself. No one seemed to want to talk to me. On top of that, drink prices were not what we were told. It was a very frustrating experience. I went to meet new people, and yet I was pretty much by myself the entire time. I feel like I wasted my time.”
Ride a classic British bicycle through Westminster, St. James’s Park, Covent Garden and the South Bank with guides such as James, Edward or Jack. You’ll pause at a historic pub, cross Westminster Bridge, and spray paint your own piece in the Waterloo Graffiti Tunnel.
“Edward our tour guide was great!! Bike tour was beautiful and loved all the different areas it incorporated and history Edward shared”
Walk from Piccadilly Circus through St James’s with a veteran local guide such as Ben, Luke, Henry, or Tom. Visit historic pubs, hear stories about royals and celebrities, and sample London’s pub culture in a group capped at 12. Drinks and food cost extra.
“This tour not only is a great source of history of the area, it also gives you a little taste of the local vibe.”
This private 3 to 4-hour walk links historic London pubs with stories of St. Paul’s, Dickensian streets, courts, tailors, and wartime survival. Guides including Lyndon, Lachlan, Adam, John, Ricky, and Claire tailor the route and drink advice to your group. Drinks cost extra.
“Adam gave us a fabulous private tour of four great old pubs. Now I know where the word pub comes from. It was great.”
At FunnyBoyz Liverpool, you get a four-hour drag cabaret packed with comedy bingo, silly games, cheesy tunes, tributes, and audience interaction. Hosts such as Crystal and Sunny may pull you into the show, making this a strong pick for hen parties, birthdays, and a playful night out.
“It's absolutely brilliant, what a night...we went on my daughters hen do...I paid for the party package at benadorm bingo, which I'm so glad I did, they make such a fuss of the bride to be and made my daughter part of the show it was absolutely fantastic..we all had an amazing time 🥰 definitely be doing it again, the queen's are all amazing and it's definitely a fun filled night, highly recommend for any type of girls night out ❤️🥰 FANTASTIC 😍”
Meet at Embankment Station at 1:30 pm, then walk with a guide such as Rachel, Mike, Carolina, or Connor to four historic pubs near Covent Garden. Hear pub folklore, learn what to order, and enjoy time at each stop. Drinks and food cost extra, and all participants must be 18 or older.
“Our guide was really informative and informal, managed a big group well. The pubs were all different and interesting. We had a great time!”
Meet Ola and Matthew at The Fitz Regent at 7:30 pm for a five-hour Brighton night out. Walk through the Lanes and along the beach to four more bars and clubs, with five free shots, drink discounts, fast-track entry, and photos from your guide.
“Such a great way to experience Brighton if you are new to the area. Friendly crowd and great atmosphere.”
Join The Craft Tour Company at Fell Northern Quarter at 1:30pm for a social, three-and-a-half-hour walk through Manchester’s independent beer scene. Guides such as Fred and Isla lead you to local breweries and bars, with every tasting included, ending at Sureshot Taproom.
“Really good afternoon. Isla, the host, was really good. Very friendly and informative. Got to see parts of Manchester that I wouldn’t normally visit, so was really interesting.”
Start at Simmons Bar near Piccadilly Circus at 8:45 pm for a four to five hour crawl through London nightlife. Guides such as Will, Amy, and Pukka keep the group involved, while free entry, drink deals, shots, and a photographer add value.
“It was ok. Not much engagement from the hosts, and one of the places we went to felt somewhat like a prison. They had about 9 different security guards, some of which looked like ex convicts, roaming both the outside and the inside of the club. They also didn't allow hats. Which is fine, but the hosts don't inform on their post. So, it came as a surprise.”
Join London Party Pub Crawl at 7:30 pm for a seven-hour night through Camden’s bars and clubs. Hosts such as Liz and Amy have earned strong praise for welcoming solo guests and keeping groups together. Expect five venues, free entry, shots, drink discounts, photos, and a smart-casual dress code.
“Amy was a great host. She was fun, talkative, and friendly. My cousin and I had a great time. I liked all the bars except Coyote Ugly. The staff was rude; it took forever to get a drink. Overall, I would recommend the tour to others.”
Join Darren and the Liverpool Tour Experiences team for a four-hour bus trip to four local breweries. Taste 12 beers, learn about styles with a beer sommelier, enjoy included food, and receive photos plus a keepsake gift.
“Visited some great micro breweries off the beaten track. Well organised tour sampling some fab beers”
At York Cocoa Works on Castlegate, you’ll learn how cocoa becomes chocolate, taste the ingredients, temper chocolate, then design and wrap your own bar. The English-language workshop lasts about 75 minutes, welcomes up to 16 people, and offers dark chocolate and vegan-friendly topping choices.
“Great experience, our host was very knowledgeable, friendly and engaging. The information provided was interesting and the chocolate tasting and chocolate making was fun!”
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