The best places to drink craft beer in London
London truly is a beer drinker’s paradise. There are few better places in the world for a pint (or schooner) than the Big Smoke. When it comes to beer, the capital has it all: pale ales, brown bitters, refreshing lagers, IPAs, APAs and new world sours.
To help you locate and sample London's best independent breweries and taprooms, we’ve created a handy interactive map.
For more information on the breweries, please scroll down to the information below.
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Beavertown
Brewery & Taproom: 17-18 Lockwood Industrial Estate, Mill Mead Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9QP
Closest tube station:Tottenham Hale
020 8525 9884Founded in 2011 by Logan Plant (son of Led Zeppelin’s Robert Plant), Beavertown is one of London’s most beloved craft breweries. The taproom is also one of the capital’s busiest - possibly because it’s only open from 12-6pm on a Saturday. It’s the cheapest place in town to grab a pint of Beavertown’s famous Neck Oil and Gamma Ray beers, as well as offering an impressive selection of one-offs and seasonals.
Bohem Brewery Taproom
Taproom: 120a Myddleton Road, Haringey, London, N22 8NQ
Closest tube station: Bounds Green
07999 014294Founded in early 2017 by Czech expats Zdenek Kudr and Petr Skocek, Bohem Brewery specialises in brewing traditional Bohemian lagers. Treating lager with the respect it deserves is Bohem’s mission, with the brewery committed to producing only the highest quality Czech-style lagers. Due to growing popularity, in 2018 the brewery moved from its original location on Whittington Road to a larger premises on West Road.
At the time of the move, the brewery imported a bespoke new brew-house, standard fermenters and conical tanks, as well as hiring a new brewer from Brevnov Monastery Brewery in the Czech Republic. The taproom on Myddleton Road is open 5-11 pm on Wed-Thu and 4-11 pm on Fri-Sun.
Brew by Numbers
Brewery & Tasting Room: 75 Enid St, Bermondsey, London, SE16 3RA
Closest tube station: Bermondsey
020 7237 9794Brew by Numbers’ ethos is to produce progressive beers which offer high standards and drinkability. The brewery gives the same level of attention and care to every beer it crafts, whether it’s creating a new recipe, perfecting an existing one or shining a light on lesser-known brews. The Brew by Numbers Tasting Room offers a full range of beers available to drink on or off premises, and is open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Brewhouse & Kitchen
Pub & Microbrewery: Torrens Street, Clerkenwell, Islington, London, EC1V INQ
Closest tube station: Angel Station
020 7837 9421A stone’s throw from Angel Station, Brewhouse & Kitchen isn’t your usual drinking hole. That’s because this pub and microbrewery brews its own, original craft beers onsite, as well as offering a delicious menu and relaxed atmosphere.
In addition to matching every dish to the beers on offer, this microbrewery also serves food that’s been lovingly prepared with beer. Brewhouse & Kitchen also offers brewing, beer and food matching and beer masterclass experiences. The brewing and matching masterclasses are also available at their pubs in Highbury (2a Corsica Street) and Hoxton (397 Geffrye Street).
Brick Brewery Taproom
Brewery & Taproom: Arch 209, Blenheim Grove, Peckham, London, SE15 4QL
Closest train station: Peckham Rye
020 3583 9640Brick Brewery has come a long way since its humble beginnings in a Peckham shed, having moved to a railway arch in Peckham Rye in 2013. Every recipe is individually crafted, reflecting the brewery’s commitment to the art of beer and diverse brewing styles from around the world. Brick’s taproom is open from Tuesday to Sunday, and offers 20 taps showcasing everything from its core range to seasonals and small-run taproom exclusives.
Brockley Brewery
Brewery & Taproom: 31 Harcourt Road, Brockley, London, SE4 2AJ
Closest train station: Brockley
07814 584338Brockley Brewery was founded in 2013 by seven partners, coming from a range of backgrounds, but with common ground. Brockley Brewery believes that drinking beer is one of the great communal experiences, embracing this communal approach and applying it to all aspects of the business.
Camden Town
Brewery & Taproom: 55-59 Wilkin Street Mews, Camden, London, NW5 3NN
Closest tube station: Chalk Farm
020 7485 1671Camden Town plays host to an outdoor pop-up kitchen with rotating food stalls from a variety of local traders. Established in 2010 with the aim of spreading the joy of high-quality beer, founder Jasper Cuppaidge started out brewing beer in the basement of The Horseshoe pub in Hampstead, to serve in the bar upstairs.
Camden Town then moved to the six railway arches it calls home today, and where it produced its very first beer, the delicious Camden Hells Lager.
Canopy Beer Co
Brewery & Taproom: Arch 1127, Bath Factory Estate, 41 Norwood Road, Herne Hill, London, SE24 9AJ
Closest train station: Herne Hill
020 8671 9496Established in 2014, Canopy Beer Co produces small-batch craft brews from its railway arch home in Herne Hill, South London. Canopy’s taproom is situated around the corner from Brockwell Park, making it the perfect location for summer drinking. Locally made snacks, including charcuterie and sausage rolls, are also on offer at the bar providing little reason for ever leaving.
Deviant & Dandy
Brewery & Taproom: Arch 184, Nursery Road, Hackney, London, E9 6PB
Closest train station: Hackney Central
07965 017411Based in the borough of Hackney, Deviant & Dandy is an independent craft brewery founded in 2017. Having been gypsy brewing (operating out of the facilities of other breweries) until the end of 2017, the brewery moved into its own premises at the start of 2018.
Deviant & Dandy’s mission is to offer beer lovers new and original recipes which stay true to traditional brewing styles from Europe and the US. Located at the site of the brewery, the Deviant & Dandy taproom offers a range of core, seasonal and special brews, and is open from Thursday to Saturday.
Hiver
Brewery & Taproom: Arch 56, Stanworth Street, Bermondsey, London, SE1 3NY
Closest train station: Bermondsey
0203 198 9972Hiver specialises in brewing award-winning, all-British honey beers, brewing with urban and rural honey to create crisp and refreshing flavours. The three honeys Hiver uses are as varied and unique as the barley and hops used by the brewery, with 10% of profits donated to pollinator charities. Situated on the Bermondsey beer mile, the Hiver taproom and shop are open at weekends.
London Fields Brewery Taproom
Taproom: 365-366 Warburton Street, South Hackney, London, United Kingdom, E8 3RR
Closest train station: London Fields
020 7254 7174Founded in 2011, London Fields Brewery was the first commercial brewery to open in Hackney for more than a century. The brewery offers joyful drinkability and a distinctive edge through its balanced core range. For its small-batch beers, London Fields Brewery collaborates with the local community, scientists and artists. Visit the Taproom on Warburton Street for a relaxed atmosphere, and the freshest London Fields brews.
Meantime
Brewery & Tasting Rooms: Lawrence Trading Estate, Blackwall Lane, Greenwich, London, SE10 0AR
Closest train station: Maze Hill
020 8293 1111Founder Alastair Hook created Meantime to turn his lifelong passion for brewing into a mission, right in the heart of London. Meantime aims to bring great beers to the public and give them the tools to appreciate UK beer culture. The Tasting Rooms offer all of Meantime’s beers on draught, in addition to fresh tanks, which means you can get a pint that’s come straight from the maturation tank.
Mondo Brewing Company
Brewery & Tap House: 86 Stewart's Road, Battersea, London, SW8 4UG
Closest train station: Battersea Park
0207 720 0782Meaning “world” in Italian, Mondo is a name chosen by the brewery’s founders to represent the style of their beers, their experiences and influences. Mondo’s impressive Tap House features an eye-catching copper bar and floor-to-ceiling windows through which you can peek into the brewery. There are 15 taps on offer, showcasing Mondo’s own beers which include the core range, seasonal brews, Tap House exclusives and unique guest beers.
Neckstamper
Brewery & Taproom: Unit 3, Cromwell Industrial Estate, Staffa Road, Walthamstow, London, E10 7QZ
Closest train station: Lea Bridge
0207 018 1760Named after the 1600s slang term for the pot-boy (or girl) at an ale-house or tavern, Neckstamper pays tribute to London’s centuries-old beer industry while offering craft brews with a modern twist.
Located in the heart of East London, the taproom can be found onsite at the brewery with all of Neckstamper’s fresh craft beer on draught and a guest lager from Pillars Brewery. The taproom is dog- and child-friendly and offers outside seating where you can soak up the sun during the summer months.
One Mile End
Brewery & Taproom: Unit 2, Compass West Industrial Estate, West Road, Tottenham, London, N17 0XL
Closest train station: Northumberland Park
0207 998 0610One Mile End launched in October 2014 under The White Hart Brew Pub in Whitechapel. The brewery was quick to grow and move to its current site in Tottenham, where it created a core range of quality craft beers.
One Mile End retained the original brewing site at The White Hart as well, where it produces more experimental, one-off brews with no creative limits. You can also visit One Mile End’s other London brewery tap – The Alma on Chapel Market in Islington.
Partizan Brewing
Brewery & Taproom: 4 Raymouth Road, South Bermondsey, London, SE16 2DB
Closest train station: South Bermondsey
0208 127 5053Partizan’s journey began with founder and owner Andy Smith leaving the world of fine dining to make a splash on London’s beer scene. As a keen home-brewer, Andy wanted to make quality beer that wasn’t easy to get your hands on in the UK. Six years later, Partizan is still just as determined to deliver fresh and exciting beer.
Pressure Drop
Brewery & Taproom: Unit 6, Lockwood Industrial Park, Mill Mead Road, Tottenham, London, N17 9QP
Closest train station: Tottenham Hale
020 8801 0616Pressure Drop is an independent brewery based in Tottenham which started as three friends brewing beer in their garden. These days, the brewery operates on a much larger scale, but its focus on quality and innovation remains, with the aim to produce a unique range of modern brews.
Using only high-quality ingredients, Pressure Drop makes the kind of beers that beer lovers want to drink. Every Saturday, the brewery is open as a taproom, with tens of beers available on draught.
Signature Brew Taproom
Taproom & Venue: Railway Arch, 340 Acton Mews, Haggerston, East End, London, E8 4EA
Closest train station: Haggerston
0207 684 4664In addition to specialising in band collaboration beers – having brewed with Mogwai, Mastodon, Frank Turner and many others – Signature Brew also brings a fantastic range of music-inspired brews to beer lovers across the UK.
Located next to Regent’s Canal, Signature Brew’s taproom is a place where excellent beer and music meet. The taproom is open daily and offers Signature Brew’s award-winning core beers, band collaboration beers, seasonal specials and other rare treats.
Southwark Brewing Company
Brewery & Taproom: 46 Druid Street, North Bermondsey, London, SE1 2EZ
Closest tube station: London Bridge & Bermondsey
020 3302 4190After over 30 years in the brewing industry, founder Peter Jackson decided it was time to do his own thing and set up his own micro-brewery. The result was Southwark Brewing Company, established near the site of two of the biggest breweries in London to close in the 1980s – Barclay Perkins and Courage Horselydown.
Sitting at the end of the Bermondsey Beer Mile, Southwark Brewing Company offers traditionally brewed, modern-recipe ales, IPAs and porters, as well as perfectly crafted small batch beers. The bright and airy Brewery Bar is a great space to meet up and have a proper London brew.
Zerodegrees
Address: 29-31 Montpelier Vale, Blackheath, London, SE3 0TJ
Closest train station: Blackheath
020 8852 5619The heart of Blackheath is where it all began, with Zerodegrees’ first bar, restaurant and microbrewery opening its doors in 2000. If you come in during the day, you can see the brewers working their magic and have a chat about the brewing process.
Zerodegrees offers an award-winning core range including a Pilsner, pale ale and black lager, and a seasonal range that changes monthly, offering everything from from Saisons to stout, porter to passion fruit beer.