FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Yes, we do! Our eight-seater minibus is the perfect size for you to fill with your friends, but you’ll need to let us know in advance so we can ensure you’ll have space for yourself. Visit our Contact page to get started.

Yes, we do! If there’s a certain local brewery you’re desperate to visit that isn’t on one of our usual routes, we’ll try our best to make that happen — visit our Contact page to discuss your ideas with us.

The sky’s the limit! Whether you’re planning a birthday present or an anniversary gift, a work outing or a reunion, a romantic weekend, a tourist activity off the beaten track — our tours have something for everyone.

That said, unfortunately, our tours aren’t suitable for those looking for a booze-fuelled day out. The emphasis of our tours is on tasting, education, and experimentation.

If you have any specific requirements, we’re happy to discuss them further. Please call us at 01904 636666 to tell us more.

The price of every Brewtown brewery tour includes transportation, tours, and tastings. At every brewery, you’ll receive a behind-the-scenes tour of the premises and equipment. The staff will talk you through the brewery’s story, the brewing process, the ingredients, and the rationale behind some of their recipes. There will also be a tutored tasting with plenty of samples to enjoy!

We encourage all of our customers to come on a Brewtown tour with an open mind. ‘Beer’ is a very broad umbrella term which covers an incredibly diverse array of styles, flavors, and ingredients. We’re firm in the opinion that there’s a beer out there for everyone, but you may need to be willing to step out of your comfort zone and try things you wouldn’t normally try to find out what you like!

Yes, Brewtown’s tours are for those aged 18 and over only. We regret that you cannot bring under-18s on the tour, even if they won’t be drinking.

It’s your responsibility to carry either a valid passport, driver’s license, proof of age card, or other suitable forms of identification for the duration of the tour. This applies whether you’re worried about looking under 18 or not.

We welcome everyone on Brewtown’s brewery tours. However, it’s a good idea to contact us in advance of booking to let us know about any physical, medical, or other special requirements you or anyone in your party has. Not all locations we visit may have the required facilities or access, so a heads-up in advance gives us the chance to accommodate you as best we can.

Your Brewtown brewery tour will start and finish in a different location depending on the chosen tour:

For York tours: York Tap at York Railway Station, Station Rd, York YO24 1AB. The Tap is accessible from inside the station next to Platform 4; or, from outside, turn left out of the main entrance and it’s just on the left.

For Leeds tours: Outside the Queens Hotel (next to Leeds Station), City Square, Leeds LS1 1PJ

We’ll make sure that the pickup spot is clear, accessible, and obvious. The Brewtown minibus has our logo on the side, so you’ll easily be able to spot us.

We keep a checklist of who’s booked onto every tour, so rest assured we won’t leave without you. Nonetheless, if you’re running late or unable to make it to your booked tour, we would appreciate being informed as soon as possible. This will help prevent disruption to our schedule and any inconvenience to other guests.

In York, the last stop will be Brew York, Walmgate or The Malting, Tanner’s Moat, so you can stay there and continue your evening in York; otherwise, we will drop you off at the railway station.

In Leeds, you will finish the tour at The Brewery Tap, New Station St. If you aren’t planning a night on the town, the Tap is just a few seconds’ walk to the railway station.

The Brewtown minibus returns to York for the evening.

Each tour is scheduled to last for 4 – 5 hours depending on traffic and the tour. Finish time is usually between 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. However, we like to keep things flexible if possible. If our guests are having a great time in one location and it won’t cause disruption to the schedules of anyone involved in the tours, we’re happy to play it by ear.

Our FAQ page will tell you where each route is scheduled to start and finish. When planning the rest of your day, don’t forget to factor in the travel time to and from these points.

You are in Northern England — be prepared for all weather!

All of the breweries we will visit as part of our tours are working environments, so certain health and safety standards must be met. Sturdy, closed-toed shoes with good grip are essential, as heavy machinery and large volumes of liquid are part and parcel of a brewery’s operation.

Breweries can also get very warm due to the boiling process on brewing days, so we’d definitely recommend wearing layers which can be removed if you get too hot.

We’ll ensure that you have access to water and non-alcoholic drinks at every venue, but bringing a bottle of water for the minibus is certainly a good idea.

We’re afraid not — our licensing doesn’t permit it. Trust us, though: with the range of beers on offer on the tours themselves, you won’t need to.

We like to think of our Yorkshire brewery tours as a marathon, not a sprint, with an emphasis on quality, not quantity. There’ll be plenty of samples for you to enjoy, which will be spread out over the duration of the session. The strengths of the different drinks on offer will vary, though, so it’s possible that you’ll feel the effects of these over the course of the tour.

That said, we appreciate that everyone’s tolerance to alcohol is different, and we expect you to know your own limits, how to stick to them, and when you should stop. Brewtown reserves the right to ask you to stop drinking if your behavior becomes inappropriate, and the brewery staff may ask you to leave the premises if your behavior puts yourself or other guests in danger. If need be, we will take any action we deem reasonable, including removing you from the tour, to ensure the trip remains safe and enjoyable for all guests.

For more information about the legalities of this, please see our Terms & Conditions.

We also insist that you don’t drive home after the tour, as you will almost certainly be over the legal limit. Please take public transport or arrange a designated driver instead — we’re happy to recommend local taxi companies.

You certainly can — in fact we’d encourage you to take advantage of the diverse range of Yorkshire beers you’ll encounter on our tours, as they make great souvenirs and gifts. However, we ask that you don’t open your purchases on the bus; our licensing doesn’t permit you to drink en route.

Absolutely, we encourage you to document your experience, and we’d love to see your pictures! Feel free to share them on your social media accounts. Make sure to tag us so we can see them, or use the hashtag #BrewtownTours.