LONDON GUIDED TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Bermondsey by Pint: A Sommelier-Led Walk Through London’s Craft-Brewing Heart
A 3.5-hour guided Bermondsey beer tour led by an accredited Beer Sommelier and Certified Cicerone® that visits four tap rooms for tutored tastings of key British beer styles.
Bermondsey by Pint: A Sommelier-Led Walk Through London’s Craft-Brewing Heart.
London’s craft‑beer scene concentrates in Bermondsey’s famed beer mile, where small breweries and tap rooms line industrial streets and cellar doors. On this guided, 3.5‑hour tasting tour you’ll move through four respected tap rooms with an accredited Beer Sommelier, taking part in a structured sensory tasting that examines beer styles, their histories and how judges evaluate a beer’s qualities—an experience designed to deepen appreciation beyond casual sampling.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A tutored tasting from an accredited Beer Sommelier
A certified Beer Sommelier (and Certified Cicerone®) leads a tutored tasting that teaches the sensory techniques used by analysts and judges, raising the tasting above a standard pub crawl.
History and styles explained in every glass
The tour pairs pours with concise history lessons—covering porters and stouts, lagers and IPAs—so each sample comes with context about its evolution and defining characteristics.
Four Bermondsey tap rooms on the beer mile
Over the course of the walk you visit four notable tap rooms in Bermondsey, moving from cask beer fundamentals to focused sensory training and style deep dives.
What the day feels like
What the tasting tour feels like
The pace is deliberate: small-group movement between nearby tap rooms, short guided tastings in each venue, and focused instruction from a beer professional. Expect hands‑on sensory training, historical notes tied to the beers you taste, and practical tips on evaluating aroma, flavor and style—an intimate, classroom‑meets-taproom rhythm that’s both educational and convivial.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits — and who it excludes.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Comfortable footwear is recommended for walking between tap rooms and standing during tastings.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The guided tasting tour runs for approximately 3.5 hours.
Where is the meeting point?
The tour meets at Southwark Brewing, 46 Druid Street, London SE1 2EZ.
How many tap rooms will we visit?
The itinerary visits four tap rooms along Bermondsey’s beer mile.
Who leads the tastings?
An accredited Beer Sommelier and Certified Cicerone® provides tutored tastings and sensory instruction.
Is there an age restriction?
Yes—participants must be 18 years or older.
What should I wear or bring?
Bring comfortable footwear suitable for short walks and standing during tastings.