London Private Pub Tour - Central London's Best Pubs!

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London Private Pub Tour - Central London's Best Pubs!

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Earliest available date: September 11, 2026
Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Language
English, Spanish
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Vegetarian, Pet-friendly, Private Experience
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

This private tour is led by a highly experienced tour guide and was developed with a former award-winning bar manager and pub trainer who had previously worked for some of the UK's best pub companies. Having selected some of the best pubs in London for our tour and revelled all to our guides, this is your chance to visit some of London's top pubs, hear everything you might ever want to know about beer and find out a range of other behind-the-scenes secrets. During the tour, our local London guides will explain the history of the areas you are visiting and the history of the pubs you are drinking in. They will also offer some helpful advice on what drinks would best suit your individual tastes.


Please note that various soft drinks are available at all the premises we visit throughout the tour.


Due to the UK's alcohol laws, no under-18s will be permitted to participate in this tour. We advised all participants to carry photo ID during this tour in case of proof of age checks.

What You Get

Tour Guide
Alcoholic beverages
any food or drink you wish to consume on this tour is not included in the tour's price.
Gratuities

Good To Know

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Service animals allowed

What You’ll Experience

1

The Ship & Shovell

Visit London's only split pub and hear all about its fascinating history, including how the pub came to be split by a public walkway and how the staff mange this unique watering hole.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
2

Sherlock Holmes

Named after the great consulting detective Sherlock Holmes, this pub is backed with artefacts that link to the greatest detective who never lived, his companion Doctor John Watson and their creator Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. At the Sherlock Holmes Pub, your guide will explain how this delightful public house inspired one of the greatest Sherlock Holmes stories of all time and how the pub gained its Sherlockian name in the 1950s. Whilst here your guide will also explain some of the unusual decor, why the pub's neighbours also have a link to the Sherlock Stories, and how the pub has become a place of pilgrimage for Sherlock fans, and lovers of a good pint (or two)
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
3

The Chandos

The Chandos is a unique pub, given that you wont recognise any of the brands on offer her. All big names are banned, as the pub only serves products that are made by their owners the Sam Smith brewery. A favourite place to stop with Tour Guides, local workers, and people who love good food and drink you might find yourselves having to drag your guide away - it's just that good!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
4

The Harp, Covent Garden

This charming little pub is often voted the top pub in London and is a firm favourite with all of our guides - some of whom would rather keep this fantastic place to themselves! Voted the best pub in Britain in 2011, this quaint pub is one of London's best-kept secrets and is a hidden gem! Often packed inside and out, this pub is not to be missed. Serving some of the best beer in London (why else would it be voted the best pub over and over again?) your guide will be happy to explain the different drinks, bar snacks, and ciders on offer and help you make a decision. Whilst here, your guide will also explain the Harps's choice of decor, why at certain times of the day, groups of people wearing nothing but black swarm the bar, and what is important about the alleyway at the back of the bar
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
5

Nell Gwynne

This traditional tavern is named after the famous 17th Century actress and mistress of Charles II, Nell Gwynne. Called 'pretty, witty Nell' by Samuel Peeps, our stop at this Pub is your chance to hear what scandals surrounded Nell and Charles' affair and hear the story of how their son was given the title The Duke of Saint Alban's. Tucked away in a part of London that thousands walk past but never notice every day. This pub is one of those places you wouldn't know existed if you didn't take one of our tours!
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
6

The Coal Hole

This famous pub was a favourite watering hole of the famous actor Richard Harris who lived in the nearby Savoy Hotel. Whilst enjoying a 'swift half' at this pub your guide will tell you some of the astounding stories associated with Richard Harris and how after a night out in London, the famous actor ended up in the back of a police car thanks to a bucket of fried chicken.
20 minutesAdmission Ticket Free
7

Gordon's Wine Bar

Our final stop is not a pub but is too good to miss. Gordon's wine bar, the oldest wine bar in London, is a sight to behold and is an experience unlike any other in London. With barrels on the walls and food platters of cheese and meats that are to die for, Gordons is the perfect place to while away the hours with good friends, good food and excellent drink. Once you have settled our guide will leave you to soak up the ambience of the bar safe in the knowledge that you are only a short walk away from Embankment Station.
30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

Embankment, Greater London England, United Kingdom, GB, WC2N 6NS

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We will meet the customers outside the Villiers Street entrance to Embankment Station.
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.

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Rory the best pub tour guide
September 02, 2026

We had such a great time on our pub tour! Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable, fun, and engaging throughout the entire experience. He shared so much interesting history while keeping everything ...read more

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Tom’s pub tour
August 11, 2026

Wonderful tour from Tom. Learned lots about different pubs and beer culture, and London in general. I’d go out for a beer with him as boys!

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London Pubs
July 14, 2026

Was a great afternoon and our guide Michael was awesome! He was so knowledgeable and told us so many great stories! We so enjoyed our time with him and in all the pubs!

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Really a fun tour
July 04, 2026

This tour was great fun. Our guide, David, was delightful and knew everything about London pubs. I highly recommend this tour and David is an outstanding guide.

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Great Old Pubs with History
April 18, 2026

Fantastic tour. This was one of the things we were looking forward to the most and David did not disappoint. Davis knew about the beer industry, the beers themselves and the pub’s history. Truly en...read more

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