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The Newcastle Ouseburn Brewery Tour

Free Tours By Foot is proud to present Newcastle's first pay-what-you-like brewery tour!

The Ouseburn has a cluster of great independent breweries and the area is has developed a national reputation (some would claim an international reputation!). Come along with us to explore small, one man micro breweries to larger operations with state of the art equipment. You'll see where the beer is made, meet the people who make it, and learn about the fascinating beer culture of the Ouseburn area. Your tour will be led by a local expert who will be ready to share fascinating facts as well as answer any questions you might have. Expect delicious samples, lively discussion, and an enjoyable stroll.

During the tour you'll have the opportunity to drink a wide range of beers from both traditional and contemporary beer styles from five different breweries. The tour features stops at: Brinkburn St. , Full Circle , Northern Alchemy , Out There and Tyne Bank .

The tour is led by Martin Ellis who lives, works and drinks in the Ouseburn. He first drank in the Ouseburn in the early 1980s. He is an active CAMRA member, spent nearly 30 years on a national committee, has organised the Newcastle Beer Festival and writes about beer for national and local publications.

Please note: it may not be possible to visit every brewery, people need to be ‘dressed for the weather' and wear shoes appropriate for walking.  You will need to pay for your own beer.

Tour Details

Reservations: E-Mail Margaret: [email protected] to book!

Dates and Times: Friday at 15:00 - NEXT TOUR: 14TH OCTOBER FOLLOWED BY 15TH JULY

Tour Duration: 3 Hours

Distance Covered: 1.5 Miles

Cost: This tour is free to take, and you get to decide what, if anything, the tour was worth when it's done. A  name-your-own-price tour  is a tour for any budget. (NOTE: You will need to pay for your own beer.)

This tour is also available as a private tour option for a fee. Just e-mail us to find out more!

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Founded back in 2014 in London, we now have a number of brewery tours in Newcastle for you to enjoy. Discover great tasting beer direct from the brewery taproom at a number of locations on our guided tours.

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FogHorn Brewery in Newcastle regularly hosts entertaining and educational brewery tours.

You can come and learn about our beer and brewing behind the scenes at our 1800-Litre-custom built brewery in the heart of Newcastle’s CBD.

Join our staff as they explain the process from grain to glass. You’ll learn more about the beer you drink and enjoy a sample of one of FogHorn’s finest brews at the end of the tour.

Tours run at 2pm every Saturday, or at other times by appointment for private groups.

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The Hunter Valley is home to some of the best breweries in NSW with 22 locations to discover. Downtown Newcastle is the heart of it all, featuring 8 breweries to explore in the CBD, some of which are perfect for a connected walking tour. Click on one of the interactive maps below or head to our Trail Map Page for some our hand picked & suggested itineraries.

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Newcastle is the home of some fantastic micro breweries and ditilleries.

Join us for an afternoon of relaxing ales and superb locally distilled spirits.

Collection from your accommodation between 11.30am and 12 noon and straight to Foghorn Brewery for a masterclass in beer making.

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Earp Brothers Distillery located in Carrington is the next stop as we discover a selection of premium light and dark spirits.

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Newcastle Brewery Tour

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Description

• Food & Drink and Drinks Tasting
• Tickets from £45.00
• Saturday 27th July 2024 and 2 other Saturdays
• Multiple start times (see ticket info)

What’s included:

- Curated tastings in all 3 venues

- A brewery tour and tasting

- Knowledgeable local guide 

What we’ll do:

Meet inside Full Circle Brew Co. for a brewery tour and tasting

Next stop Two by Two brewery

Finish up at Brinkburn Street Brewery Bar and Kitchen

Language: English

Walking distance: Approx. 1 mile - Mostly flat, but some steps, stairs, and steeper sections. 

Group size:  14  max/6 min Accessibility:  Moderate . Some steep hills, steps, and cobbled sections.  Any guests needing special accessibility options please contact us in advance at [email protected]

Private  Bespoke  tours are available on request.

Cancellation policy:

We do not offer refunds after 14 days from the date of your original purchase no refunds at all if the event is taking place in the next 14 days. A cancellation fee of 100% applies after 14 days.

Changes may be permitted if it is at least 14 days before the event no changes at all if the event is taking place in the next 14 days. A charge of £10 per ticket will be required to change the dates.

14 days before the event, we make plans for your attendance, incur costs, and in many cases pay in advance therefore that's why we have the above policies.

If you can not attend at short notice due to illness, bereavement, travel, weather, or any other situation, we will not be able to refund your ticket .

We recommend that you consider your health and safety at all times.

Disclaimer:

Due to the ever-changing nature of the businesses we visit including location, opening times, etc, we reserve the right to change the lineup of stops visited on the day and will always look to substitute any venue with an alternative stop or tasting where possible. Tours inside the breweries are also subject to change if there are circumstances beyond our control.

Walking is involved so please be aware of this and dress in appropriate clothing for all weather. This tour takes place all year round, even in the snow so please be prepared.

This is an educational tour so all guests will be expected to behave appropriately. The right of admission may be refused by the tour guide. *There  needs to be 6 guests booked as a minimum for the tour to take place. If there are fewer than 6 guests the tour may be postponed. 

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Meet in Full Circle Brew Co, Full Circle Brew Co, Hoults Yard, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2HL

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Newcastle brewery tours launch this Friday with pay-what-you-like entry

Something's brewing in the Ouseburn - here's what to expect from a new series of walking tours which promise to be a barrel of laughs

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In the run-up to the weekend, a new tour will be walking ale lovers - quite literally - through the beer-making traditions of some of the city's favourite breweries.

Martin Ellis, a man who knows his beer and also happens to be a member of the local branch of The Campaign for Real Ale, is leading new tours which will take in visits to breweries in the Ouseburn area of Newcastle . And - aimed at fellow enthusiasts - the upcoming event on Friday promises to be as informative as it will be enjoyable.

It's a walking tour, and part of an occasional series, which is inviting those who sign up to pay what they like to take part. And it no doubt will be popular as Martin is well-placed to showcase the local beer scene, having first started drinking in the Ouseburn back in the 1980s and seen huge changes and developments there over the years.

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Back then he says it would have beyond every beer drinker's imagination to have so many breweries, producing a diverse range of beer styles, in the Ouseburn but the area has since developed into a hub for microbreweries, with a cluster of small independents now contained within a compact area. It has also grown a countrywide reputation amongst so-called beer tourists and recently featured in a national CAMRA podcast.

Martin first led a walking tour around Ouseburn’s breweries in 2018 after hearing about Free Tours by Foot, a global organisation which promotes walking tours led by locals. A friend had booked such a tour in London, with a 'pay what you like' policy in place at the end of it - and the idea stuck.

Keen to showcase local attractions, he will taking people on visits to Brinkburn Street, Full Circle, Northern Alchemy, Out There and Tyne Bank breweries and a key part of the tour will be short presentations at each venue so that people can learn about the independent business and their beer. Martin said: "People always comment at the end of each tour how every brewery has its individual character and personality."

While the event is aimed at people with an interest in beer, he expects it to appeal to both those who have wide experience of breweries and others visiting for the first time. And the experience can prove a two-way thing.

He recalled: "When a couple from Portland, Oregon, came on a tour, every brewery took the opportunity to discover more about Portland craft brewing scene. The tours aim to be interactive, with wide-ranging discussion about beer."

The June 17 tour will take place in the afternoon and will be followed next month by a tour on July 15. Places need to be pre-booked: see here .

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Welcome to Tyne Bank Brewery, an industrial warehouse space, based on the outskirts of the Ouseburn, next door to Hoults Yard. We brew a range of beer on site and our private hire venue offers a unique experience for any occasion, with views directly into the working brewery.

If you’re looking for a relaxed and versatile space that can be used for a variety of events, including workshops, presentations, meetings, parties, and more, our exclusive venue is available to hire 7 days a week. 

To arrange a show around, contact us here .

This is a new era for Tyne Bank Brewery. 

After being taken over by new owners in 2022, the brewery has developed a range of beer that is about celebrating the North East. We’ve worked alongside local artists that have designed our pump clips, cans and bottle labels.

From our traditional Monument Bitter to our new Nowt Daft Pale there is something for everyone. We hope you will find what you are looking for. 

Bespoke can and bottle design available on request.

Celebrate your special day with us at Tyne Bank Brewery. Our space is a blank canvas for you to create the perfect setting for your wedding day.

Housed within our craft beer brewery you will find a large industrial open plan design with the capacity to host up to 250 of your glorious guests.

Contact our dedicated wedding team who can help you plan your dream day.

Our venue is a great space for all special occasions, from birthdays to hen parties. The changeable layout makes a relaxed atmosphere, which is ideal for any celebration. 

We can offer bespoke packages, including drinks and food.

If you’re looking for a place to host a presentation or have fun with your colleagues, we can do it here at Tyne Bank. Planning a team away day? Our space is a great environment to collaborate with your colleagues. 

Perfect for days out of the office, team bonding, networking, or awards ceremonies.

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Our venue can accommodate a wide range of events, from workshops to large music shows. Live shows can be done with the addition of a sound and lighting rig.

The brewery is located 10 minutes from Newcastle City Centre making it easy to get to, with on-site parking. We are available to hire 7 days a week and would be happy to discuss how we can host your event.

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