Bars & pub crawls · THE UK BAR TOURS
Panelled snugs off Fleet Street alleys, Edinburgh vault crawls and a Soho evening that ends with a band. These 15 British pub nights are priced, timed and clear about how much walking is involved.
Spend about three and a half hours walking from the City of London to Covent Garden with a guide such as Tim, Chris, Freddy, or Dave. Visit four distinctive pubs, hear stories tied to Dickens, Fleet Street, churches, law, and local life, and buy drinks as you go.
“Completely worth it! You will love this tour if you love history, drinks, and new friends. So much fun!”
Walk from Piccadilly Circus through Soho with an English-speaking guide, stopping at four historic pubs linked to The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mozart. Guides such as Ben, Gherto, Tom, Harvey, and Callum bring the stories to life. Drinks are extra.
“Great tour from beginning to end. Tom was brilliant and knew his craft. Passionate about music in general and who doesn't love hearing stories over a 1/2 pint of beer. All four pubs were crowded (cuz its December in Central London), but Tom made it work and we were always having a good time in our group of 7. Highly recommend for anyone who enjoys music stories (drinking not required, but it keeps you warm)”
Spend six hours moving through five Central London bars and clubs with English-speaking hosts such as Liz, Stacie, Sabrina, and Kyle. You get free entry, shots, drink discounts, photos, and a ready-made social group around Soho, Leicester Square, and Piccadilly Circus.
“Great bars, great guides, was a really great way to meet people as a solo traveller.”
Meet your English-speaking guide outside St Paul’s Underground station for a gentle two-mile walk through old lanes, famous drinking streets, four historic pubs, and a grand Victorian gin palace. Guides such as Dave, Tim, Shadow, and Lachlan mix London stories with humor. Drinks cost extra.
“Tour was fantastic, Adam was super informative and a lot of fun!”
Start at Zoo Bar near Leicester Square, then visit up to four more Central London bars and clubs. Hosts such as Liz, Liam, and Ali lead the night, with free entry, small shots, drink discounts, photos, and plenty of dancing. Arrive early for the full five-venue route.
“Great time! I loved how this gives you time and a look at the night life in London if you are not big on just doing yourself. People from all over and even from London are in the mix. This is great for solo travelers as you meet new people and also have ppl who know you are there. The deals got better with each place we went ;-p The host are all awesome and full of energy!! They def have a good time! Skip the heels ;-)”
Ride a classic British bicycle from Lambeth through Westminster, St James’s Park, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, and along the Thames. Guides such as James, Edward, Jack, and Katie mix local stories with a pub stop and hands-on spray painting in Waterloo’s legal graffiti tunnel.
“Great way to see London when you don’t have much time. James gave us special attention, trying to fit in special events only happening that day!!!”
Meet your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus and walk through Soho’s music-soaked streets, stopping at four historic pubs. Hear stories about Lennon, Hendrix, Bowie, Mozart, and the Sex Pistols, with time to buy drinks and chat with the group.
“Henry was amazing it was by far the best tour we had in london !! we had the best time, highly recommend !”
Walk from Piccadilly Circus through St James’s and its historic pubs with a local guide such as Ben, Luke, Henry, or Tom. Expect royal and celebrity stories, four pub stops, drink suggestions, and a small group of no more than 12. Drinks and food cost extra.
“Fun and informative tour. Was a memorable way to start our New Year’s Eve celebration. Our tour guide Ben was knowledgeable and added in some additional stops that we enjoyed as well. Would recommend.”
Travel by air-conditioned coach from London to Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath. Choose castle and monument entry, hear lively commentary from guides such as Steve, Eugene, or Clive, and enjoy fish and chips at a 14th-century pub.
“Leon was an awesome guide- we learned so much about London, history and our destinations. The destinations were great would have loved more time at Windsor Castle.”
Spend six hours moving through seven Old Town bars with an English-speaking guide such as Tiana, Tom, Adele, or Lewis. You receive six selected shots and one opening bomb, skip cover charges, and get 25% discounts at selected venues. It suits social adults, solo visitors, and groups.
“tour was amazing great host and met some great people”
Walk through the City of London and Holborn with a private guide such as Lyndon, Lachlan, Ricky, or Adam. Visit historic pubs including Black Friar, the Old Bank of England, and Princess Louise, while hearing stories about churches, courts, Dickensian streets, gin, beer, and London’s wartime past.
“Despite the atrocious weather, we had a great time. Adam was a fantastic guide, good company and knowledgeable about the historical and alcoholic aspects of the tour. Would recommend.”
At FunnyBoyz Liverpool, expect drag cabaret, comedy bingo, silly games, cheesy tunes, and time with the performers. Some events feature hosts such as Crystal and Sunny. The evening starts and ends at 63 Blundell Street and runs for about four hours.
“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 your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus for a 2.5-hour walk through royal London. Visit four historic pubs near Buckingham Palace, hear stories of Churchill, royalty, music, and film, and buy drinks as you go. Guides may include Tom, Henry, Danny, Ben, Luke, or Carlos.
“Had an amazing afternoon with our group. Our guide Luke was excellent, making sure there was a fun, easy atmosphere with a good variation between history, interesting facts, drink recommendations and time to chat with one another. Met some really lovely people on this tour.”
Join professional actors such as Emma, Dougal, Mike, Hazel, Paul, or David for a two-hour evening walk through Edinburgh. Expect poems, songs, comic character work, historic pubs, and stories about Burns, Stevenson, Scott, and other Scottish writers. Drinks are optional.
“This is a fun experience for people that love literary history. There is some walking as you have to walk to the different pubs, but it is very manageable.”
Meet at Embankment Station at 1:30 pm and walk with a local guide to four historic Covent Garden pubs. Guides such as Rachel, Mike, and Carolina share pub tales, London lore, and drink tips. You get reserved seating at an 800-year-old pub, but drinks and food cost extra.
“We loved this tour and have already recommended it to our friends. Our guide was so knowledgeable and put 100% into this descriptions and answering our questions. It was so interesting to hear about the history behind the pubs and also many of London's famous buildings and myths that we had never heard of before. For £10 each this is amazing value for money and we will be booking another London tour for next week. Julie and Barry from Orpington”
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