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Brewery Tours in the North

Demi Sheridan, Editorial Assistant

The North has always known its way around a pint. From the brewing powerhouses of Yorkshire to the indie trailblazers tucked into the backstreets of northern cities, this part of the UK is rich in beer history – and not short on flavour either. Whether you’re all about classic cask ales or keen to explore the hazy frontiers of craft brewing, there’s a tour out there with your name on it.

Brewery tours across the North offer more than just a behind-the-scenes look at hops and fermenters. They’re a window into the region’s character – proudly local, endlessly inventive, and always ready with a good story (and a better pour). You’ll find everything from intimate brewery taproom sessions and guided tastings to city-wide crawls and countryside setups with proper northern hospitality.

So whether you’re planning a weekend pilgrimage or just looking for an excuse to toast something new, the North’s brewery tours offer a full-bodied way to explore the people, places and pints that make this region one of the UK’s best for beer.

Our top picks

Brewery Tour and Tasting at Cloudwater’s Unit 9 Taproom

Brewery Tour and Tasting at Cloudwater Brew Co, Manchester, Until 2 December 2029, From £25.00 - Book now

Cloudwater has become one of Manchester’s most celebrated brewing success stories. During this tour you’ll learn about the brewing process and how all of the spaceship looking machines work. You’ll then enjoy four pours of the freshest beer you can try as well as a tutored tasting.

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Cloudwater Brew Co.

Brewery Tour and Tasting with Seven Bro7hers

Brewery Tour and Tasting at Seven Bro7hers Brewery & Taproom, Manchester, Until 12 June 2027, From £20.00 - Book now

Step inside Seven Bro7hers Brewery in Salford for a behind-the-scenes tour of this family-run success story, known for creative flavours like watermelon and honeycomb beers. You’ll explore the brewing process, hear how seven siblings built the brand from scratch, then settle in for a guided tasting of six fresh pours straight from the source.

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Seven Bro7hers

Northern Monk Brewery Tour

Northern Monk Brewery Tour at Northern Monk Refectory LDS, Leeds, Until 26 June 2027, From £20.00 - Book now

Step inside Northern Monk’s original brewery in Leeds for a guided tour exploring their bold beers and independent ethos. With tastings, brewing insights and a pint-friendly refectory on site, it’s the perfect intro to one of the North’s true craft success stories.

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Craft Beer Tour Manchester

Craft Beer Tour Manchester at Seven Bro7hers Beerhouse, Manchester, Until 23 December 2027, From £45 - Book now

Broaden your beery horizons with a tour that combines the best of the Manchester’s breweries to create a veritable feast of artisanal tipples. Expect a proper Northern beer experience featuring 10-12 beers (hic), behind-the-scenes stories and a few surprises along the way.

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Craft Beer Tour Around Manchester
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Leeds Heritage Pub & Brewery Tour

Leeds Heritage Pub & Brewery Tour at The Tetley, Until 30 August 2026, From £35.00 - Book now

Trace three centuries of Leeds’ beer-soaked history on this heritage pub crawl, from Victorian drinking dens to hidden ‘ghost pubs’ and iconic ale houses. With local legends, brewery tales and a half-pint in every stop, it’s a tour with as much heart as Yorkshire itself.

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Whitelock's Ale House
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Restaurant
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Restaurant
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