Explore the City’s Craft Beer Mile with a Master Taster

Description
This isn’t just a brewery crawl—it’s a guided deep dive into the craftsmanship, culture, and creativity of London’s beer renaissance. Along the buzzing Bermondsey Beer Mile, home to some of the UK’s most respected independent breweries, you’ll join a Certified Cicerone® and award-winning beer sommelier who knows the scene from barrel to bottle.
As you weave through four of the best taprooms in South London, your guide—Paul, a former quality expert at Fuller’s Brewery—will lead you through the story behind every sip. From the evolution of beer styles to the sensory science of judging flavour, aroma, and balance, you’ll learn how to taste beer like a true connoisseur.
This experience isn’t about rushing through pints—it’s about slowing down to appreciate the flavour profiles, histories, and micro-cultures behind each brew. And for Mastercard guests, the experience runs deeper, with exclusive opportunities to join Paul for a special audience tasting session and access a curated list of the best pubs across London, sent straight to your inbox before the tour.
Highlights:
Visit 4 top-rated taprooms along the iconic Bermondsey Beer Mile
Led by a Certified Cicerone® and international beer judge
Guided tasting techniques used by professional beer sommeliers
Discover the history and evolution of beer styles
Small group experience with plenty of personal interaction
Exclusive Mastercard perks to deepen your discovery
What is Priceless:
A good beer is easy to find. But understanding it—how it’s made, why it tastes the way it does, what makes it memorable—is an art. This tour gives you more than a buzz; it gives you insight. The joy of recognising your new favourite style. The laughter shared over a shared discovery. The quiet satisfaction of sipping with intention.
Unique for Mastercard Only:
Taste Like a Pro: Join Paul for a dedicated session on how to taste beer like a professional, with live guidance on flavour evaluation, mouthfeel, and more
Digital Pub Map of London: Before your tour, you’ll receive a beautifully curated digital list of the best pubs in London—from historic haunts to modern taprooms—so your beer adventure can continue long after the tour ends
Included
Personally guided visit to 4 craft breweries or taprooms in Bermondsey
4 beer tastings (half pint or 2/3 pint per stop)
Professional tutored tasting session by an accredited Beer Sommelier
Discussion on brewing methods, beer styles, and flavour profiles
Mastercard-exclusive pro tasting session and digital pub guide
Fun, relaxed atmosphere with opportunities to ask questions and chat with brewers
Excluded
Food (snacks may be available at some venues)
Transport to and from Bermondsey
Additional drinks or purchases beyond the included tastings
Know before you go
Booking must be made using a Mastercard