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10 Best Beer Halls in London
London’s beer halls in this selection range from games-led group venues to specialist beer rooms and brewery tours. Compare them by the kind of drink, food, activity and atmosphere you want rather than by the category label alone.
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We chose beer halls in London with a proven record among their customers and ranked them with the specialists first. The list is reviewed regularly so it stays current.
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Bohem Tap Room
Bohem Tap Room is a cosy, beer-focused bar with outdoor seating, live performances and a selection of beer, cocktails, wine and spirits. It suits groups, casual drinks and visitors interested in Czech beer, with its own beers and guided tasting sessions forming a distinctive part of the offer. The venue also provides a terrace, food-free water refills and dog-friendly access.
Strengths: The tap room brews its own beer
Czech beer enthusiasts and guided tasting sessionsCasual drinks with outdoor seating or live performances120A Myddleton Rd, London N22 8NQ, United KingdomBermondsey Bierkeller
Bermondsey Bierkeller is a relaxed beer hall and bar with a games room serving draught beer, wings, burgers, pizza, hot dogs and schnitzel. Its entertainment offer includes mini-golf, karting, pool, darts, shuffleboard and axe throwing. With long shared tables and large screens, it suits groups, match days and lively social occasions.
Strengths: The games room offers mini-golf, karting, pool, darts, shuffleboard and axe throwing
Groups looking for food, beer and competitive gamesWatching live football in a high-energy setting2, Bermondsey Bierkeller, 4 Tooley St, London SE1 2SY, United KingdomBrewDog Waterloo
BrewDog Waterloo is a sprawling brewhouse with 60 draught-beer taps, duckpin bowling, an ice-cream truck and a slide. It suits groups and families looking to spend several hours eating, drinking and using on-site activities, with indoor and outdoor seating and a covered slide for children.
Strengths: The brewhouse has 60 draught-beer taps
Groups wanting beer, food and activities in one venueFamilies looking for a bar with a slide and play-oriented featuresUnit G, BrewDog Waterloo, Waterloo Station, 01 The Sidings, London SE1 7BH, United KingdomCamden Town Brewery Beer Hall
Camden Town Brewery Beer Hall is a working brewery specialising in lagers and pale ales, with an attached taproom and beer hall. It suits beer enthusiasts and casual drinkers who want tastings, brewery tours and insight into brewing. Tours combine the brewery’s history, samples, brewing equipment and explanations of ingredients and tasting notes, followed by a pint.
Strengths: Tours include working equipment such as plate filters and a centrifuge
Visitors interested in beer tastings and brewingGroups seeking an informative and social brewery experience55-59 Wilkin St. Mews, London NW5 3ED, United KingdomCraft Beer Junction
Craft Beer Junction is a Bermondsey beer hall focused on craft beer rather than mainstream lagers. It suits drinkers exploring unusual beers, with a changing international selection that includes breweries from Tampa and a range of hazy IPAs, imperial stouts and Polish liqueurs. Staff also help pair beers to personal tastes.
Strengths: Its selection includes beers from Tampa breweries alongside worldwide choices
Craft-beer drinkers looking for international and less familiar brews86 Enid St, London SE16 3RD, United KingdomBoom Battle Bar Liverpool Street
Boom Battle Bar Liverpool Street is a lively bar built around social games, drinks and food. Its offering includes axe throwing, electronic darts, mini golf, shuffleboard, karaoke, arcade games, live performances and sport, alongside beer, cocktails, spirits and wine. Group bookings and birthday occasions suit its activity-led format.
Strengths: Combines bar service with axe throwing, darts, mini golf and shuffleboard
Groups planning a games-led night outBirthday gatherings and company socialsGoodman's Fields, 19 Alie Street, Chaucer Gardens, Aldgate, London E1 8QG, United KingdomThe Craft Beer Co. Covent Garden
The Craft Beer Co. Covent Garden is a beer hall with a broad selection of real ales, cask ales, craft beer and real cider, alongside cocktails, spirits, wine and bar snacks. It suits beer drinkers who want help choosing a pint, with bartenders prepared to discuss the options. Its Covent Garden setting opposite the Shaftesbury Theatre also makes it useful for pre-theatre drinks.
Strengths: The selection can include up to 12 real ales and up to 30 craft beers
Beer drinkers exploring cask ales and craft beerPre-theatre drinks near the Shaftesbury TheatreGroups seeking a casual beer hall with seating168 High Holborn, London WC1V 7AA, United KingdomBrewDog Canary Wharf
BrewDog Canary Wharf is a beer hall specialising in BrewDog craft beers and regular guest brews. It also serves burgers and other food, with menus and packages suited to families, group events and match watching. The venue offers a laid-back alternative to the corporate surroundings, with a lively atmosphere and good access via the DLR.
Strengths: The bar combines BrewDog beers with regular guest brews
Beer-focused meals and casual drinks in Canary WharfFamilies, group celebrations and live sports viewing2 Churchill Pl, Canary Wharf Estate, London E14 5RB, United KingdomMother Kelly's
Mother Kelly’s is a casual, trendy beer hall combining a broad drinks selection with food, takeaway and sports viewing. It serves beer, cocktails, wine and spirits alongside bar food, including New York-style pizza made by Stacking Dough. Outdoor seating, reservations, Wi-Fi and dog-friendly facilities make it adaptable for groups, while live match atmospheres and music add to its social character.
Strengths: New York-style pizza with a crisp base, including the Stackin’ Heat
Groups wanting beer, pizza and sports in a lively settingOutdoor drinks or takeaway pizza76 Albert Embankment, London SE11 5AW, United KingdomBoom Battle Bar Oxford Street
Boom Battle Bar Oxford Street combines a bar with competitive games, food and entertainment. Its activities include axe throwing, beer pong, crazy golf, shuffleboard, augmented-reality darts, karaoke and arcade games, alongside cocktails, beer, mocktails and casual food. Reservations and table service make it suitable for group occasions.
Strengths: A broad mix of bar games, karaoke, live entertainment and arcade activities
Hen parties, dates, work socials and group nights outVisitors who want food and drinks alongside competitive activities70-88 Oxford St, London W1D 1BP, United Kingdom
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Ways to use these beer halls
- Games-led group outingsBermondsey Bierkeller combines beer, food, shared tables, screens and activities including mini-golf, darts and axe throwing.
- Craft and cask explorationThe Craft Beer Co. Covent Garden offers real ales, cask ales, craft beer and cider, with bartenders discussing the choices.
- Beer with food and sportBrewDog Canary Wharf and Mother Kelly’s pair beer with food, group occasions and sports viewing.
- Czech beer tastingsBohem Tap Room offers its own beers and guided Czech tasting sessions in a cosy setting.
- Brewery toursCamden Town Brewery Beer Hall combines tastings and tours with explanations of brewing, ingredients and tasting notes.
- High-capacity beer experiencesBrewDog Waterloo has 60 draught-beer taps, duckpin bowling and a slide alongside food and seating.
How to choose among London beer halls
- Decide whether beer or activities leadPick a specialist tap room or craft beer hall for exploration; choose Bermondsey or a Boom Battle Bar venue for competitive games.
- Think about the group moodShared tables, screens and games suit lively gatherings, while a tasting session or brewery tour gives the visit a more guided focus.
- Check food expectationsSeveral venues serve substantial food, but Craft Beer Junction is described as a place where food can be ordered in rather than an in-house menu.
- Allow for peak busynessThe Craft Beer Co. can become very busy after 5pm, and several venues are particularly lively during matches or major sporting events.
- Compare the journeyUse the locations—from Bermondsey and Camden to Covent Garden, Canary Wharf and Waterloo—to choose a convenient meeting point.
Questions people often ask
Which beer hall is best for competitive games?
Bermondsey Bierkeller offers mini-golf, karting, pool, darts, shuffleboard and axe throwing; the Boom Battle Bar venues also centre on social games.
Where can I get help choosing a beer?
The Craft Beer Co. Covent Garden and Craft Beer Junction both describe staff helping guests narrow down beers or pair them with personal tastes.
Which option includes brewery tours?
Camden Town Brewery Beer Hall offers tours covering brewery history, equipment, ingredients, tasting notes and samples.
Are these venues suitable for watching sport?
Yes. Bermondsey Bierkeller, BrewDog Canary Wharf, Mother Kelly’s, BrewDog Waterloo and Boom Battle Bar Liverpool Street describe sports or match viewing.
