AleHunters Review (2026): What to Expect & Prices

Is AleHunters worth it? Our verdict

For anyone who wants to get to grips with London’s craft beer scene, AleHunters is a strong choice, as it covers the story behind Bermondsey’s microbreweries and includes tastings at each brewery or tap room.

At Southwark Brewing Company, travellers sample locally brewed beer, while at The Kernel Spa Road, there is also an after party with drinks available to purchase.

A live guide leads the shared AleHunters tour.

Choose it if you'd rather join a shared group. Skip it if you want food included or prefer a tour in North London's Blackhorse Lane.

Its tours pick up about 2 new reviews a month on the sites we track (roughly 20 bookers a month, our own estimate) - 4/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

What is AleHunters?

AleHunters, based in London, is a craft beer tour company with three tours that take in Bermondsey Beer Mile, craft breweries and heritage pubs. The closest comparable tour, from Devour Tours, costs £70.20 - £26.10 more than AleHunters' most-reviewed walk. Its tours pick up about 2 new reviews a month on the sites we track - roughly 20 bookers a month if about 1 in 10 bookers leaves a review (our own estimate, from how many reviews they gained between February and October 2026). That puts the operator at 4/10 on the Booking Wolf popularity scale.

Stops include Southwark Brewing Company, known for its craft beers, and The Kernel Spa Road, where drinks can be purchased after the tour.

AleHunters received the Tourism Innovation Excellence Award 2025. All three of its tours are priced at £44.10 per person and for adults aged 18 and over. It runs both shared tours and private ones.

How much do AleHunters' tours cost?

AleHunters' tours priced here all cost £44.10 per person on Booking Wolf.

On Viator, its most-reviewed tour, a craft beer tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile, costs £49.

What to expect on its most popular tour

Guests on a craft beer tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile spend 3 to 4 hours walking between four craft breweries on Bermondsey Beer Mile and tasting local beers.

The tour calls at these stops, in this order:

• Southwark Brewing Company - a half pint or two thirds of a drink (about 45 minutes).
• The Kernel Spa Road - a choice of drinks to buy (about 45 minutes).

Is AleHunters good value?

AleHunters' a craft beer tasting tour of the Bermondsey Beer Mile is priced at £44.10 per person - £26.10 less than the nearest like-for-like tour on Booking Wolf, Devour Tours' Devour London Borough Market & Leadenhall Food Tour with Wine (listed at 3 hours 30 minutes), at £70.20.

Of the five comparable tours from other operators on Booking Wolf, three are cheaper. Unlike Devour Tours' tour, which refunds in full up to 24 hours before, this one is non-refundable.

How AleHunters compares

The tour offered by Devour Tours focuses on food experiences, visiting Borough Market and Leadenhall, whereas AleHunters' tour is dedicated to craft beer tastings along the Bermondsey Beer Mile. This one lists wine pairings and food tastings, which the other does not include. The AleHunters experience suits those looking for a longer outing centred around craft beer, while Devour Tours caters to travellers interested in a shorter food tour.

Who should skip AleHunters?

• Under-18s - its most-reviewed tour is a beer tasting for adults aged 18 and over.

Before you book: practical information

It finishes at the nearest underground station. Any level of fitness is fine, and service animals are welcome.

Background & Highlights

Spa Road: The Kernel Brewery is located on Spa Road, which is part of the Bermondsey Beer Mile.

AleHunters: frequently asked questions