Newfoundland Beer Tour in St. John's

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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 12 guests
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English
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Experience Newfoundland's unique beer history with stops at three breweries, discover local tales of prohibition, and enjoy craft beer samples while exploring St. John's vibrant culture.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Beer: it’s one of the oldest alcoholic drinks in the world, the most widely consumed, and it was integral to daily life in Newfoundland since Europeans first landed on the island. Come with us and learn about Newfoundland’s long and rich beer history, from our earliest brewing endeavours to our thriving modern craft beer industry.


On this tour you’ll enjoy a wide variety of local brews, from a sour brewed with Newfoundland sea salt to a complex stout with ales and lagers in between. We’ll make stops at three different breweries and bars for stories and tales and 7 samples of beer brewed right here.


Along the way your guide will entertain you with stories of prohibition and the gangsters that came with it, an accidental port discovery, and the local beer connection to Jimmy Kimmel. In addition, our local guides give you a crash course on how to taste craft beers, while sharing their knowledge, recommendations, and personal anecdotes about how St. John’s became the city it is today.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Must be 19+ years old to participate. This tour includes 7 small samples of local beer. The total will be about 2 pints.

Good To Know

  • Must be 19+ years old to participate. This tour includes 7 small samples of local beer. The total will be about 2 pints.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Must be over 19 years old to participate.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

1

George Street

Our tour will start on George Street, the gateway to the entertainment district. You'll learn a little bit about how St. John's began, some of our traditions, and discover our architecture before we continue on to our beer tastings.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

St. John's

We'll explore downtown St. John's while visiting local breweries and pubs: Gahan House, The Newfoundland Embassy, and YellowBelly Brewery. At each stop you'll sample multiple types of beer while your guide delights you with entertaining and quirky stories of our long history with beer. You'll hear stories of gangsters, Prohibition loop holes, an accidental port wine discovery and more. We'll spend around 30 minutes at each brewery/bar.
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Free
3

YellowBelly Brewery

Our tour ends with two samples at the historic YellowBelly Brewery, near our meeting point. Here you'll learn about why we call it YellowBelly corner and the Irish connection. And you'll get the scoop on our connection to a Tony-winning Broadway musical while sampling the beer named after it.
15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

"A TIME" statue, George Street, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, CA, A1C 1B8

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We'll meet at the statue on the east end of George Street, near YellowBelly Brewery. GPS coordinates: 47.56241281892376, -52.70969365294738
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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What People Are Saying
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Visiting three pubs in St. John's
June 28, 2025
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We did the tour June 27, 2025 - I do not remember the4 guide's name. He conducted the tour at a comfortable pace and was well informed and articulate, providing a great deal of background informat...read more

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So so … better to just hit the pubs yourself
June 27, 2025
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Found the small group of 5 not enthusiastic and the guide was average - the lack of participation did not make it easy. The guide had to consult his book often - expected he would know the materi...read more

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Great beer adventure!!
June 08, 2025
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Educational, tasty and fun! Pierre is passionate and loves sharing information about local beers and anything St. John’s.

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Great storytelling about beer and Newfoundland
June 08, 2025
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This walking beer tour was the perfect mix of great brews, local history, and scenic strolls through downtown St. John’s. Our guide was fun, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about the city and...read more

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Great fun tour
June 08, 2025
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Axel was a great guide. This is a fun twist to doing just a walking tour. We got to taste the beers from here too! Axel gave us a lot of history and facts about St John’s. I would definitely recomm...read more

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