Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour (Cross-Harbour Explorer)

Self-Guided Craft Beer Tour (Cross-Harbour Explorer)

This beer tour is great for locals and tourists alike. It takes you to visit four very different, interesting venues to enjoy your delicious Bristol brewed beers in. There's a good fifteen minute stroll in between them, which passes many of Bristol's historic sights yet takes you off the beaten track. This tour is available in the afternoons only and is best taken during daylight. 

​At the starting point (this centrally based venue will be revealed two days before your tour date), you'll be given your welcome envelope from one of the lovely bar staff​. This will contain tokens to exchange for your beers and a map telling you where you'll be spending them! There's also your ferry fare and a card with some interesting facts about the sights and street art that you'll see on your tour.  

After enjoying your beer here, you'll venture into 3 other brilliant, independent locations in the area. There's another traditional pub with outdoor space, a brewery tap room where all of the delicious beers are brewed on the premises, and a great bar filled with curiosities.

There's a locally brewed beer or three in each venue included in the price​ (just hand over your token),​ but feel free to stay for more if you like. The great thing about this tour is that you can do it at your own pace.You'll also be given a bowl of nuts in the second pub. 

Taking your time as you walk between venues is especially important on this tour because you pass right by historic gems,such as the SS Great Britain and The Matthew, as well as loads of brilliant street art pieces painted for Upfest, Europe's largest street art festival (don't forget to look behind you!) Your map will also take you to a hidden Banksy.

Typically, people spend 3-5 hours taking this tour. 

If there's anyone in your group not drinking beer, there's some excellent ciders available instead to enjoy. 

Well behaved dogs, kept under control are welcome on this tour too. 

Itinerary
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Stop At: Bristol Floating Harbour, 3 Hannover Quay, Bristol BS1 5JE England

Take a ferry across the historic harbour

Duration: 5 minutes

Stop At: Brunel's SS Great Britain, Gas Ferry Road Great Western Dockyard, Bristol BS1 6TY England

From the ferry and close up through the gates you pass one of the most important historic ships in the world. Built in 1843 by Isambard Kingdom Brunel as a passenger steam ship, she's been lovingly restored for you to see in all her glory.

Stop At: Upfest, 198 North Street, Bristol BS3 1JF England

You'll walk right through the centre of where Ufest, Europe's largest street art festival is held. Don't forget to look behind you as there are brilliant pieces on sides of houses, shop shutters , store fronts & even sometimes the pavement. These update annually as another festival is held. You will have also be taken via a Banksy with your map.

Stop At: The Matthew of Bristol, Cumberland Road Underfall Yard, Bristol BS1 6XG England

A replica of the small ship that John Cabot sailed to discover North America. For a small donation you can take a look around.

She does sometimes take people on trips along the harbour, so if not in her position have a look along the water.

Duration: 10 minutes