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One for the Road. A tour of Bankside's boozers

Better Bankside, 18 Great Guildford Street, London, Greater London, SE1 0FD

  • 20 Sep 2026
  • | In person
  • | Pre-booking required
  • | Walk / Tour

Join local storyteller Mr Londoner to explore a sometimes chaotic history and discover some of Bankside’s very best watering holes. We’ll hear their surprising back-stories and sample their wares.

Bankside has been associated with beer and brewing for centuries. The riverfront from here to Bermondsey was once dominated by docks, wharves and breweries - and the powerful smells that came with them. But why did brewing flourish here? Those breweries have long disappeared. Yet clues to Bankside’s famously “smelly industries” survive. All is not lost. Our historic pubs continue to thrive at the heart
of a vibrant and diverse neighbourhood.

Join storyteller Mr Londoner to explore Bankside’s sometimes chaotic past and uncover the surprising stories behind some of its best watering holes - with opportunities to sample their wares.

Timings

Sunday 20 September:
1500

Location & directions

Better Bankside, 18 Great Guildford Street, London, Greater London, SE1 0FD

Contact on day:
Emma Charter
Telephone number:
+442079283998

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:
Pre-booking required
Booking conditions:
Space on this tour is limited, so please register to secure your spot.
Booking contact name:
Emma Charter
Booking telephone number:
+442079283998
Booking email:
[email protected]
Booking website:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/one-for-the-road-a-tour-of-bankside-boozers-tickets-1997553099092?aff=oddtdtcreator

Accessibility details

This is a walking tour, so will cross busy roads around Bankside.

Additional information

Alcohol will be served at selected participating pubs, so please ensure you have valid proof of age.

Max number of people:
20
Estimated duration:
2 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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