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London Historic Pub Tour: Discovery of British Traditional Cuisine & Ales
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17 Ratings
Greater London
Embark on a captivating tour of London’s oldest traditional pubs, indulging in the best of British cuisine and ales. Discover the rich history and flavors of Victorian London through 7 food tastings and 5 drinks. Join us for a unique experience!
Embark on a captivating tour of London’s oldest traditional pubs, indulging in the best of British cuisine and ales. Discover the rich history and flavors of Victorian London through 7 food tastings and 5 drinks. Join us for a unique experience!
Duration:
3 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Ye Olde Mitre - Join your guide and head to Ye Olde Mitre, one of London’s most historic and cherished pubs. Established in 1546, this delightful pub is a favorite among both locals and visitors. With its classic Tudor-style facade, Ye Olde Mitre is rich in history and allure. Upon entering, you’ll encounter a vintage ambiance that transports you…
- Ye Olde Mitre - Join your guide and head to Ye Olde Mitre, one of London’s most historic and cherished pubs. Established in 1546, this delightful pub is a favorite among both locals and visitors. With its classic Tudor-style facade, Ye Olde Mitre is rich in history and allure. Upon entering, you’ll encounter a vintage ambiance that transports you to a bygone era—ideal for savoring a pork pie and ale, which will be the first tasting experience.
- The Old Bell Tavern - Next, take a short stroll to The Old Bell Tavern, a homage to the London of yesteryears. Situated near the lively streets of Covent Garden, it provides a peaceful escape from the city’s hustle and bustle. Here, enjoy another traditional pub pairing of a sausage roll with cider.
- Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese - Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese is a pub unlike any other. Enter through its doors and you’ll feel as though you’ve traveled back in time, surrounded by the historic ambiance of this 15th-century inn. It has hosted many famous figures throughout its extensive history, including Mark Twain, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Charles Dickens, and Alfred Lord Tennyson. On the menu here: devilled whitebait paired with stout.
- Ye Olde Cock Tavern - Welcome to Ye Olde Cock Tavern, one of London’s oldest pubs. Nestled on the banks of the River Thames, this 600-year-old tavern has been a favored gathering spot since 1549. With its sturdy wooden beams, low ceilings, and charming old-world atmosphere, Ye Olde Cock Tavern offers a journey back in time. Take a seat at the bar and enjoy a scotch egg accompanied by portobello ale.
What's Included
- Small group of 12 guests maximum
- Local English-speaking guide
- 4 food tastings and 4 drinks
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Small group of 12 guests maximum
- Local English-speaking guide
- 4 food tastings and 4 drinks
- Expertly guided walking tour
What's Not Included
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Take a captivating tour of London’s world-famous pubs and dive into the riveting history behind them. Explore the city’s food and drink culture and discover something new with each mouthful as you hop from one historic pub to the next. Experience the hustle and bustle of an evening out in one of the world’s most thrilling cities at locales that have…
Take a captivating tour of London’s world-famous pubs and dive into the riveting history behind them. Explore the city’s food and drink culture and discover something new with each mouthful as you hop from one historic pub to the next. Experience the hustle and bustle of an evening out in one of the world’s most thrilling cities at locales that have countless fascinating stories just waiting to be told.
- The Tour will cover a lunch
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- This tour is not recommended for Vegans, Gluten Free or Dairy Free
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians. Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This tour is in English.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Location
St Andrew Holborn Garden
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at 5, St. Andrew Street, London EC4A 3AF / The Gardens of St Andrews Church Holborn. Entrance via the gates on Holborn Viaduct (side of the church) or St Andrew’s St.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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George_t
Sep 24, 2024
One tasty tour! - This was one of my favorite things we did in London. It truly felt like we were stepping back in time in each of the pubs we visited, Susannah was a fantastic guide ensuring we were learning things as we went along. The food and drinks served were also outstanding. We will do this same exact tour again next time we’re here.
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Lmann45
Aug 28, 2024
Living a little history - This was probably my favourite thing when we were in London. Sitting in old pubs, hearing the history and who had frequented the pubs in the past was wonderful. We went the first full day we were there and sampled some great drinks and food that gave us an idea of what to order through our stay. Our guide was knowledgeable, friendly and a lot of fun. At the last stop we played some shuffleboard. Highly recommend. The small group size was perfect
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Freedom36285523823
Jul 30, 2024
Historic pubs & great food - Awesome experience checking out different historic pubs and trying traditional pub foods. This had to have been my favorite food tour on my Europe trip. highly recommend it.
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Liltravel1
Jul 16, 2024
Great beers, great food, great guide - I loved the historical bits of London that we got to see on this tour, and I'm still thinking about the giant scotch egg! It was cool to step off so many busy streets into calm hidden corners (and hidden pubs!) that I've never seen before, and our guide Judd was awesome. You can really tell he loves the history of the city and wants to share it with you too!
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Rhonda_c
Jul 5, 2024
Interesting, entertaining and delicious! - Susanna is very knowledgeable about all things London as well as pubs. This tour took us through four great pubs with food and drinks that reflect on the history of London. We highly recommend this tour and guide.
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Santadiva
Jul 5, 2024
Great Sampling of Historic Pubs and British Food/Drink - Had an absolutely magnificent time on the tour. The group was small, so we got to know each other and chat as we walked to the pubs and sampled the food and drink. I LOVED that these weren't just any old pubs that were chosen. Each of the pubs had a history and one would never have just found a couple of them while exploring on one's own. The variety of beers and ales provided a real overview of what is served and the food samples were both surprising (fried herring - I loved it, but most sampled and left the batch to me!) and expected (fish and chips). There was an opportunity to learn and play a shuffleboard type game (whose actual name slips my mind) as well. This was a real highlight of our short time in London and I highly recommend the experience.
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John_r
Jul 2, 2024
An experience not to miss!!!! - Outstanding tour!! Alex was very informative and well organized. Amazing pub tour a must do experience for any visitors to London.
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Wendy_j
May 24, 2024
Worth it - This entire trip was enjoyable - even the rain! Sophie was amazingly charismatic and had a theatrical delivery in her presentation. She made the tour fun and Interactive. The choice of food and beverages were pleasant and interesting, I learned a lot and even checked off some bucket list items.
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Silvia_m
May 19, 2024
London walking tpur with pubs and grub - whats not to like 🍻 - We had a great group on the tour, Alex our tour guide was very knowledgeable and clearly passionate about the subject. He loves Lodon and has a broad knowledge oon a lot of subjects. Beautiful unspoilt pubs down tiny alleyways, we will definitely revisit. Thanks to Alex for making this a memorable and interesting day. Great food and beer 🍺
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Sam_s
May 11, 2024
Great fun - Really enjoyed the different tastes of drinks and food and the guide (Alex) provided wonderful context and history. He really knows his stuff and was very engaging. The group was great fun, we had a good time together and even stuck around after.
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