By place · BREWERY TOURS IN THE UK
The 5 best brewery tours in the UK you can book today, with what each one pours, how long it runs and what it costs a head. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend about 90 minutes at Wellpark Brewery with a guide such as Tony or Calum, tracing Tennent’s story from 1556 to today, exploring brewing and advertising displays, then drinking a pint of unpasteurised Tennent’s Tank Lager drawn from the copper tanks.
“Tennent’s was lovely. Viator sucks. Was a solo on an outlander tour the day before. Was charged for 3 people. Denied reimbursement! Horrible customer service!!!”
Walk from St Giles’ Street through Canongate and Cowgate with a guide such as Wag, Iain, Sara, or Christy. Expect three pub stops, included tastings of Scottish beers, cask ale, and local history, all in a group capped at 12 people.
“This tour was not well planned. The guide was knowledgable but not the friendliest. I wouldn’t recommend.”
At Wellpark Brewery, an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Callum, or Laura leads you through Tennent’s history and brewing process. Expect the Heritage Centre, vintage packaging, classic adverts, more than 100 stairs, and a free pint in the brewery bar.
“Absolutely fantastic. I was born in Dennistoun as was my family and it was great to hear about how the factory came to be and how it evolved over the years. My father lived at the corner of Duke St and John Knox St and we all attended Trinity church across the road. My Uncle told me that my grandfather remembered young Hugh coming back from Bavaria and bringing the German beer makers back to Glasgow. My great grandfather unfortunately fell off the brewery wall. I have told my family about the tour and how it tied our family history together. The brewery was definitely a central point in Wellpark”
Join The Craft Tour Company at Fell Northern Quarter at 1:30pm for a 3.5-hour walk through Manchester’s craft beer scene. Guides such as Fred and Isla lead small groups to local breweries and bars, with tastings included and a final stop at Sureshot Taproom.
“It was a very good experience. The beers and the brewpubs were great. The guide was knowledgeable, helpful and very nice.”
At Uilebheist Brewery & Distillery in Inverness, an English-speaking guide explains how whisky and beer are made, with folklore woven into the tour. Your 75-minute visit ends with three tastings: new-make spirit, Colpach whisky, and beer. Groups are capped at 15.
“Our guide, Richard, was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain everything in detail. Tasting part of the tour was a bit lacking.”
Pick a bottle and see where it is poured properly.
