Tucked into the canal-side warehouses of east London, Hackney Wick has grown into one of the capital's most exciting craft beer neighbourhoods — a tight cluster of microbreweries and taprooms all within easy strolling distance of one another. This Hackney Wick brewery tour and beer tasting is led by a local beer expert and professional brewer, giving you an insider's route through the area over a relaxed Saturday afternoon in London. It's a genuine taste of the city's independent brewing scene, poured fresh at source. London's craft beer boom has spread far beyond the city centre, and Hackney Wick sits right at its creative edge, where breweries share the same cobbled yards as artists' studios and waterside cafés.
What you'll do
Over roughly two hours you'll visit three venues — two working breweries and a craft beer bar — sampling five different beers along the way. They're served in 1/3 and 1/2 pint measures, so you can explore a wider range of styles at a comfortable pace while your guide talks you through what's in each glass and how it was made. Starting outside Crate Brewery, you'll follow a gentle walking route of around a mile that links Hackney Wick's canal-side breweries and taprooms.
A shareable cheese platter is included as you go, with a vegan alternative available. Because your guide is a working brewer, you'll get a real behind-the-scenes perspective on everything you taste — the ingredients, the brewing process and the stories behind these independent east London producers. Expect a friendly, unhurried afternoon rather than a rush between stops, with plenty of chance to ask questions and pick up recommendations for the neighbourhood.
Good to know
- Runs on selected Saturdays, 12:30pm–2:30pm — around two hours in total
- Meet outside Crate Brewery's car park at The White Building, Unit 7 Queens Yard, London E9 5EN — nearest station Hackney Wick
- Five beers plus a shareable cheese platter, with a vegan option available
- Around a mile of walking; all venues and toilets are step-free and wheelchair accessible
- Ideal for beer lovers, friends and small celebrations keen to discover east London's independent brewing scene
- Groups of up to 25
- Aged 18+
What's included
- Visits to three venues (two breweries and one craft beer bar)
- Five beers in 1/2 and 1/3 pint measures
- Shareable cheese platter (vegan option available)
- Expert-led tasting by a local brewer
Breweries & venues you'll visit
Where we meet
The White Building, Unit 7 Queens Yard, London E9 5EN (outside Crate Brewery car park) — full joining instructions are sent with your booking confirmation.
