• The Barrowboy & Banker, SE1 - Our first stop is The Barrowboy and Banker. This pub used to be a bank and is run by one of the UK’s best-known Pub Companies. Famous for its cavernous interior where beer barrels are stored in the old bank vault here you will be able to try famous ales such as ‘London Pride’ or if you’re feeling more adventurous a Porter.

Named after the Banking history of the building and the Barrow Boys (market traders) who used to trade in this area, your guide will also explain the history of nearby Southwark Cathedral where Shakespeare’s younger brother Edmund is buried.

• The Globe Tavern - This Victorian pub is where, according to legend, one of the most famous robberies in British History was planned. Don’t worry, you don’t need to rob a train to buy a drink here, but if you’re lucky, you may see the odd film star outside.

Home to the filming location of Bridget Jones’ flat in the Bridget Jones films your guide will tell you all about the differences between what you see on film and the real everyday pub which suffers from the trains from London Bridge rattling overhead. While you’re enjoying your drink, your guide will also explain how the Great Train Robbery was planned in this bar and how the Pub is used to film crews descending on the nearby streets to film inside the nearby Borough Market.

During your drink here, keep your eyes open for shady figures - city workers having a drink before commuting home, or hopeful people on their first date!

• The Old Kings Head - When asked about this pub, our guide said, “That’s a proper old local pub, that is!” and this should tell you what type of place you’re going to visit.

A favourite with supporters of the local football team, this pub is a favourite of local people who live and work in the nearby area.

Not only is this pub a local favourite, its also packed with history. This former coaching house still has the steps where people would dismount from their carriage and cobblestone streets. It even survived the bombing of the Second World War!

Whilst at The Old Kings Head, you will also have the chance to see if you can spot the Pub’s Landlord in a mural of the Old London Bridge and what the pub looked like during its time as an old coaching house.

• George - The George is possibly the most historical pub in Borough. This pub has links to the famous Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, and it is rumoured that even Shakespeare drank on the site!

Used to stage plays during the Elizabethian Period, the Parliament Bar of this pub was used as a waiting room for the coaches that left this pub, which is now the only galleried coach house left in London.

This 17th Century jewel in the drinking crown of London is not to be missed.

• The Market Porter - The Market Porter is the place to hear a good story whilst you enjoy your drink - after all, a good drink and good company should always lead to a good tale. Whilst here, your guide will tell you of a murder that took place in the pub involving an umbrella and a disagreement between two Victorian gentlemen.

Think you’ve seen a ghost whilst here? The Market Porter is supposed to be haunted by laughing ghosts.

• The Rake - The Rake is famous for having less space at the bar than it does in its toilets. This beer lovers’ paradise has one of the largest selections of beers of any pub in London and is a hidden gem which is a must-visit if you’re serious about booze.

Look out for the sign above the bar, which sums-up this pub’s philosophy to all things alcohol.

• Anchor Bankside - Wet your whistle in the place where the famous diarist Samuel Pepys watched the Great Fire of London burn through the city.

Built on a site where people have been boozing for over 800 years, the current building was built during the time of William Shakespeare. A rabbit’s warren of corridors, small bars, staircases, and secret entrances, this historic pub was once a smuggler’s paradise.

Linked to famous figures such as Samuel Pepys, Samuel Johnson, and David Garrick the latest famous face to drink here was Tom Cruise in the filming of Mission Impossible.

On a hot day, why not sit outside on the terrace and try an English Sparkling Wine, or pop yourself in a snug on a cold day and enjoy the warming company of the people you are with and mulled wine?

• Mug House - The Mug House is tucked away under London Bridge and is the perfect place to sit and drink until the wee small hours. Full of corners, booths, and a cosy atmosphere, this bar offers a great selection of beer, ales, and lagers and an impressive selection of wines from across the world, imported by one of the most famous importers in London.

Often, drinking in the Mug House can make you feel like you are stepping back in time to the Victorian era, and its warm, comforting feel makes you never want to leave - not even at closing time!

After settling you down with your drinks, your guide will leave you here, with directions to the nearby London Bridge or Monument Tube stations so you can soak up the atmosphere in peace and quiet.

• All guiding fees are included in the cost of this tour

• Gratuities
• Alcoholic beverages
• Snacks

Discover one of London’s most historic areas, where Romans, Vikings, Tudors, and contemporary residents have all shared a pint with friends. Explore and enjoy some of London’s oldest and most distinctive pubs, frequented by thieves, nobility, and even Charles Dickens.

As you embark on this drinking adventure, you’ll uncover the hidden history of the pubs you visit, delve into London’s ancient drinking culture and understand why it continues to flourish today, all while enjoying the company of a knowledgeable local guide.

This tour is entirely customizable, and non-alcoholic beverages are available throughout. Unfortunately, due to UK Alcohol laws, individuals under 18 are not allowed on this tour. Please note that all participants must carry a photo ID to verify they are over 18, as some pubs may deny entry to those without ID.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.