UK PUB CRAWLS

The 15 Best Pub Crawls in the UK

113 crawls  ·  from $16 a head

British pub tours are slower than the European party version and better for it: four pubs, a real pint at each, a guide who knows the building. The 15 below are priced and paced, from Soho to the Edinburgh closes.

London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs - Fleet Street, journalists, and the proper London boozer
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London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

1.London Small Group Tour of Historical Pubs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10,422 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours walking from Newgate Street toward Covent Garden, stopping at four historic London pubs. Guides such as Tim, Chris, Freddie, Mark, Dave, and Ricky mix pub lore with stories of Fleet Street, Dickens, churches, courts, and literary London. Drinks cost extra, and the group is capped at 14 people.

“Tim was great at explaining the different kinds of pubs in London, the historical significance of each place we visited, and had deep knowledge of the pours and the traditions.”

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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock - Stonehenge on Salisbury Plain
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Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

2.Stonehenge, Windsor Castle and Bath with Pub Lunch in Lacock

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7,402 reviews · 12 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $123

Leave central London by air-conditioned coach for Windsor, Stonehenge, Lacock, and Bath. You’ll get royal history, a prehistoric stone circle, a one-course pub lunch, and Georgian architecture in one packed day. Guides such as Eugene, Rowan, Nicholas, and Andrew are known for lively commentary, though the pace leaves little time at each stop.

“We had a great experience. Our driver(florian) and your guide(rowan) is very knowledgeable and attentive. High recommend.”

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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour - Starting at Piccadilly Circus at 2:00 pm
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Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

3.Soho Music & Historic Pubs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,993 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $44

Walk through Soho with guides such as Ben, Gherto, Harvey, Tom, Danny, and Callum, stopping at four historic pubs linked to the Beatles, Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Ella Fitzgerald, and Mozart. You’ll hear music and Soho stories over roughly two and a half hours. Drinks and food cost extra.

“Information about origins of soho and sex trade,iconic pubs and famous drinkers and music events that happened there”

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London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour - The street of shame and London’s changing face
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London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

4.London: Historic Pubs of Central London Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,065 reviews · 3.5 hours · from $39

Meet outside St Paul’s Underground Station for a 3.5-hour, 2-mile walk through London’s old drinking quarters. English-speaking guides such as Freddy, Dave, Tim, Shadow, and Lachlan lead you to four historic pubs, including a Victorian gin palace. Drinks cost extra, and all participants must be 18 or older.

“Can’t recommend this tour enough. A fabulous afternoon. From the initial booking right through to the end of the tour it was professional, well organised and great value for money. Spot on details for the meeting point, the ladies booking everyone in were friendly friendly and organised. The guide took time to introduce himself to everyone on the tour and to ask a few questions to make you feel welcome. Right from the first step he was informative, very engaging, knowledgeable and entertaining. He made everyone feel included taking time to answer any questions. We were never rushed yet the afternoon flew by. Lachlan Andrew’s as a tour guide was…”

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Pub Crawl of Central London - Starting at Zoo Bar on Bear Street
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Pub Crawl of Central London

5.Pub Crawl of Central London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,022 reviews · 2 to 5 hours (approx.) · from $35

Start at Zoo Bar in Leicester Square, then follow hosts such as Liz, Liam, or Alex to two to four more bars and clubs. You get entry, small shots, drink discounts, photos, and a ready-made social crowd. Arrive at 7:45pm for the full five-venue route. Bring valid photo ID and dress smart-casual.

“Fun pub crawl & our host was great! Download the Nightlife Card app ahead of time for discounts at the venues, without having to wait for slow connections to finish before you order extra drinks. Shots included at the venues are tiny plastic thimbles of whatever premixed bottles they feel like pouring & most places are annoyed at the shot cards, because they have long lines with paying customers to serve. One of the places was smart & poured the little 'shots' ahead of time, so they were ready for us when we got there. If you're not picky about what you're drinking & just go with it, you'll like…”

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London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art - Lambeth Palace and the best Big Ben approach
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London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

6.London Bike Tour: Landmarks, Secret Gems, Pub Stop & Street Art

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 943 reviews · 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $104

Ride a classic British bicycle through Westminster, St James’s Park, Covent Garden, and the South Bank with a local guide such as James, Edward, or Jack. You’ll pause at major sights, visit the Lamb & Flag pub, cross Westminster Bridge, and spray-paint your own mark in the Graffiti Tunnel. Bikes, helmets, storage, and paint are included.

“We absolutely loved our bike tour with Jack at Tally Ho bike tours. Easiest and fastest way to get around to see the iconic historical spots around London. He was extremely knowledgeable, funny and protective of his group. Would definitely recommend Tally Ho and Jack!”

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London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour - Why Soho makes such a good music walk
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London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour

7.London: Soho Music and Historic Pubs Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 836 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $39

Meet your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus and walk into Soho’s music-soaked past. Visit four historic pubs linked with Lennon, Bowie, Hendrix, the Beatles, and more, buying drinks as you go. Guides such as Gherto, Henry, Sy, Ben, and Al bring the stories to life with humor, music quizzes, and local tips.

“The guide Gherto was awesome, I highly recomment this tour!”

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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London - The guides make the difference
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Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

8.Royal Historic Pubs Walking Guided Tour in London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 803 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $44

Start at 2 pm near Piccadilly Circus and walk through St. James’s, pairing royal history with historic pubs and local drinks. Guides including Ben, Luke, Henry, Tom, and Carlos bring stories, beer advice, and plenty of humor. The group is capped at 12, and food and drinks cost extra.

“We loved our guide Henry! He was so fun and informative. Showed us places we never would have found on our own.”

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London: Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath with 14th-Century Pub - Windsor Castle: royal rooms, a chapel, and a short visit
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London: Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath with 14th-Century Pub

9.London: Windsor, Stonehenge & Bath with 14th-Century Pub

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 765 reviews · 12.5 hours · from $106

Spend 12.5 hours touring England beyond London by air-conditioned coach. Visit Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Bath, and film-friendly Lacock, with a fish-and-chips lunch at the 14th-century George Inn. Guides such as Steve, Eugene, Clive, and Nick keep the pace moving, though each stop offers only limited free time.

“Eugene was such a great tour guide. He provided great history and stories. He also shared recommendations! I highly recommend this tour and hope you get Eugene. Christian was an excellent driver and the bus was great!!”

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Edinburgh: The Original Pub Crawl 7 Bars 7 Shots & Discounts - The opening bomb and the first shot
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Edinburgh: The Original Pub Crawl 7 Bars 7 Shots & Discounts

10.Edinburgh: The Original Pub Crawl 7 Bars 7 Shots & Discounts

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 754 reviews · 6 hours · from $20

Join the Original Edinburgh Pub Crawl for six hours across seven Old Town bars. Your English-speaking guide, such as Tiana, Tom, Adele, or Lewis, leads the group, with six selected shots, one opening bomb, free entry, and 25% discounts at selected venues. It suits solo visitors and groups who want an easy, lively introduction to Edinburgh nightlife.

“This was so much fun!!! Our guide Tiana did an AMAZING job at creating a fun and safe atmosphere to enjoy Edinburgh’s night life!! She brought so much fun and life to the group!! Give her a raise!!! Did this with friends and left the pub crawl with more friends!! Such a fun night!!”

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Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London - Starting near Cheapside and St. Paul’s
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Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

11.Private Group: Historical Pub Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 660 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $173

Walk from Cheapside toward Holborn with a private guide such as Lyndon, Lachlan, Adam, John, or Ricky. Visit historic pubs including Black Friar, the Old Bank of England, and Princess Louise, while hearing stories about London’s churches, courts, Dickensian streets, and wartime survival. Drinks cost extra.

“Lyndon was a most personable and knowledgeable host. He made sure that everyone in our group had a great time -- and we did!”

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London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour - Starting at Piccadilly Circus
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London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

12.London: Royal Historic Pubs Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 536 reviews · 2.5 hours · from $39

Meet your English-speaking guide at Piccadilly Circus for a 2.5-hour walk through royal London. Visit four historic pubs, hear stories of Churchill, James Bond, Charlie Chaplin, and the royal family, and choose your own drinks as you go. Guides such as Tom, Henry, Danny, Luke, and Ben are known for lively storytelling and friendly group energy.

“Our tour was great! Henry went above and beyond to make it an 11/10 experience. He was knowledgeable and fun which created an engaging environment. Would highly recommend him specifically and this experience!”

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The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour - What happens inside the pubs
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The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

13.The Edinburgh Literary Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 485 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $34

Join professional actor-guides such as Emma, Dougal, Mike, Hazel, Paul, or David for a two-hour evening walk through Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns. Expect dramatic readings, songs, jokes, Scottish literary history, and stops at local pubs. Drinks are optional, and much of the performance takes place outdoors, so bring a rain jacket.

“The tour offered a new and interesting perspective on some of Scotland's most famous authors. It was great fun!”

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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London - Four pubs, four different personalities
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Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

14.Historic Pub Walking Tour of London

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 484 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $19

Meet at Embankment Station for a four-hour walk through London pub culture. Guides such as Rachel, Mike, Carolina, and Connor lead you to four historic Covent Garden pubs, share tales of old London, recommend local drinks, and secure seating in an 800-year-old pub. Drinks and food cost extra.

“What a fantastic Beer Pub tour. Our guide was well informed and told us interesting stories about the pubs and history of the area as well. His sense of humor and delivery made this such an enjoyable tour. I would do it again in a heartbeat.”

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Edinburgh: 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts - Starting downstairs at O’Neill’s in Hunter Square
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Edinburgh: 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts

15.Edinburgh: 7 Bar Pub Crawl with 7 Shots & Discounts

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 467 reviews · 5 hours · from $16Best value

Start downstairs at O’Neill’s in Hunter Square, then follow an English-speaking guide such as Alvaro, Belle, Theis, or Erin through seven Edinburgh bars, clubs, and live music venues. You receive seven shots, skip queues, avoid cover charges, and get drink discounts. It is social, loud, and best for adults who want an easy night out with new people.

“This was my first pub crawl, and I’m so glad to say I had an absolutely brilliant time! Alvaro, our tour guide, was fantastic friendly, engaging, and incredibly helpful throughout the night. The selection of pubs was excellent, offering a great variety of styles that really captured the essence of Edinburgh’s culture. I would totally recommend this experience to anyone looking for a fun and memorable night out!”

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