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London Beer Week returns to the capital for its second year this month, bringing with it a host of pop-ups, parties and cheap pints.

It’s organised by the team behind London Cocktail Week and works in much the same way. To get involved you need to buy a wristband for £10, which will give you access to all the events and deals across town for the festival’s duration, between 22 and 28 February.

One of the week’s biggest draws is bargainous beer — after all, what’s not to like about that? Over 100 pubs and bars have signed up to be part of the festival, and will each be offering speciality beers for just £3 for the whole week, available to anyone with a wristband. Those running the offer include The Understudy on the South Bank, The Hack and Hop in the City and Draft House pubs around town.

Many of them will also offer the chance to turn your beer into a boilermaker with a whisky on the side for £5.

The best craft beer pubs in London 20 show all The best craft beer pubs in London 1/20 The Old Red Cow Smithfield A hefty range of interesting beers spans two bars at this Long Lane pub, with significantly more keg than cask on offer. Should the 10-15 on tap not suffice, there are countless more available in bottle. Decent pub grub also features, while the wine list is notably excellent by craft beer pub standards. A hefty range of interesting beers spans two bars at this Long Lane pub, with significantly more keg than cask on offer. Should the 10-15 on tap not suffice, there are countless more available in bottle. Decent pub grub also features, while the wine list is notably excellent by craft beer pub standards. theoldredcow.com 2/20 The Queen’s Head King’s Cross Tucked away around the corner from the station, just off Gray’s Inn Road, this charming old pub does more than just good beer. On top of three rotating, interestingly stocked hand pumps and more taps it also offers more than 12 whiskies, several ciders, serves platters of cheeses and cured meats, and has board games galore. Tucked away around the corner from the station, just off Gray’s Inn Road, this charming old pub does more than just good beer. On top of three rotating, interestingly stocked hand pumps and more taps it also offers more than 12 whiskies, several ciders, serves platters of cheeses and cured meats, and has board games galore. queensheadlondon.com 3/20 The Earl of Essex Islington Around 18 beers feature at this pub near the Regent’s Canal, including many from local London breweries such as Beavertown and Redemption. The pub food menu, which comes with recommended beer pairings, is also decent. There’s a small but sweet beer garden to boot. Around 18 beers feature at this pub near the Regent’s Canal, including many from local London breweries such as Beavertown and Redemption. The pub food menu, which comes with recommended beer pairings, is also decent. There’s a small but sweet beer garden to boot. earlofessex.net 4/20 Crown and Anchor Brixton Set almost equal distance between Stockwell, Brixton and Oval, this pub offers 20-odd beers on keg and cask. The beers are eclectic, but south London brews feature particularly prominently. It’s fairly bustling of an evening, and you’ll also find a decent roast dinner. Set almost equal distance between Stockwell, Brixton and Oval, this pub offers 20-odd beers on keg and cask. The beers are eclectic, but south London brews feature particularly prominently. It’s fairly bustling of an evening, and you’ll also find a decent roast dinner. crownandanchorbrixton.co.uk 5/20 The Understudy South Bank This relative newcomer from the National Theatre is the South Bank’s best pub bar none. Its package includes in excess of 10 beers on tap, a tank of ‘brewery fresh’ Meantime lager, a decent spirit, wine and cocktail offering, and some pretty sweet views over the Thames to boot. This relative newcomer from the National Theatre is the South Bank’s best pub bar none. Its package includes in excess of 10 beers on tap, a tank of ‘brewery fresh’ Meantime lager, a decent spirit, wine and cocktail offering, and some pretty sweet views over the Thames to boot. nationaltheatre.org.uk 6/20 Cock Tavern Hackney Central Originally the home of Howling Hops brewery (before they outgrew the space and launched their own tank bar), this Hackney Central boozer is now home to Originally the home of Howling Hops brewery (before they outgrew the space and launched their own tank bar), this Hackney Central boozer is now home to Maregade Brew Co. . As well as serving their brews, it also specialises in great beer generally. More than 20 lines of it in fact, including a fair bit of Howling Hops stuff. Be aware that it’s cash only. thecocktavern.co.uk 7/20 Old Fountain Old Street There’s usually upwards of 15 craft beers on the taps at this comfy (unless it’s rammed) Old Street boozer, and it has the added bonus of a rather nice terrace. A decent number of the beers available tend to be London brews, with Five Points, Hammerton and Kernel among the regulars. Looking for another point of difference? It has a fish tank. There’s usually upwards of 15 craft beers on the taps at this comfy (unless it’s rammed) Old Street boozer, and it has the added bonus of a rather nice terrace. A decent number of the beers available tend to be London brews, with Five Points, Hammerton and Kernel among the regulars. Looking for another point of difference? It has a fish tank. oldfountain.co.uk 8/20 The Southampton Arms Kentish Town This pub set about equal distance between Gospel Oak, Tufnell Park and Kentish Town stations has resisted going too ‘craft’ despite stocking around 20 varieties just that — it still feels like a local boozer. There’s a particular prevalence of brews from London’s smaller breweries as well as those from around the UK, while fans of craft cider are also well catered for with five or six on tap at all times. This pub set about equal distance between Gospel Oak, Tufnell Park and Kentish Town stations has resisted going too ‘craft’ despite stocking around 20 varieties just that — it still feels like a local boozer. There’s a particular prevalence of brews from London’s smaller breweries as well as those from around the UK, while fans of craft cider are also well catered for with five or six on tap at all times. thesouthamptonarms.co.uk 9/20 The Harp Covent Garden This characterful but cramped old pub a stone’s throw from Charing Cross station offers a rotating selection of 20 or so brews, main focusing on real ales. And as a regular CAMRA award winner, you can rest assured they’re in good condition. Only problem? It gets absolutely rammed. This characterful but cramped old pub a stone’s throw from Charing Cross station offers a rotating selection of 20 or so brews, main focusing on real ales. And as a regular CAMRA award winner, you can rest assured they’re in good condition. Only problem? It gets absolutely rammed. harpcoventgarden.com 10/20 Mother Kelly’s Bethnal Green This Paradise Row beer bar from the team behind The Queen’s Head in King’s Cross has over 23 numbered taps which correspond to a changing selection of brews — like a Chinese restaurant for beer. It’s inspired by a New York taproom, so don’t expect a cosy pub — but if the weather’s nice, you can count on an outdoor barbecue and plenty of atmosphere on the terrace. This Paradise Row beer bar from the team behind The Queen’s Head in King’s Cross has over 23 numbered taps which correspond to a changing selection of brews — like a Chinese restaurant for beer. It’s inspired by a New York taproom, so don’t expect a cosy pub — but if the weather’s nice, you can count on an outdoor barbecue and plenty of atmosphere on the terrace. motherkellys.co.uk 11/20 The Lyric Soho The best thing about this characterful pub near Piccadilly Circus is the way it merges the music, fun and frivolity you’d expect from a Soho boozer with a surprisingly stunning selection of beers — there’s never far off 20 on tap. Oh, and there are open fires. The best thing about this characterful pub near Piccadilly Circus is the way it merges the music, fun and frivolity you’d expect from a Soho boozer with a surprisingly stunning selection of beers — there’s never far off 20 on tap. Oh, and there are open fires. lyricsoho.co.uk 12/20 Hack and Hop City The latest pub from the team behind The Dean Swift and The Old Red Cow (also in this list), this decent-sized venue just off Fleet Street has more than a decent beer list — more than 20 split between cask and keg. There’s also a gastropub-style food menu, though that’s not what brings most people in. The latest pub from the team behind The Dean Swift and The Old Red Cow (also in this list), this decent-sized venue just off Fleet Street has more than a decent beer list — more than 20 split between cask and keg. There’s also a gastropub-style food menu, though that’s not what brings most people in. thehackandhop.com 13/20 The White Horse Parson’s Green This west London institution — affectionately(ish) known as The Sloaney Pony due to its location and clientele — serves a lot of great British beer, but really comes into its own when it comes to foreign imports — particularly from Belgium, Germany and the USA. Options include Pilsner Urquell tank beer alongside eight hand pumps and around 10 taps, plus more than 130 bottles. This west London institution — affectionately(ish) known as The Sloaney Pony due to its location and clientele — serves a lot of great British beer, but really comes into its own when it comes to foreign imports — particularly from Belgium, Germany and the USA. Options include Pilsner Urquell tank beer alongside eight hand pumps and around 10 taps, plus more than 130 bottles. The gastropub food is good quality and it boasts a particularly sizeable beer garden along with a calendar packed with beer festivals. The gastropub food is good quality and it boasts a particularly sizeable beer garden along with a calendar packed with beer festivals. whitehorsesw6.com 14/20 Euston Tap Euston Housed in a teeny stone building just in front of Euston station which was built in 1870 as a form of passenger information kiosk, the Euston Tap is not blessed when it comes to space. Neither is it in any way comfy. However, it does stock an impressive range of beers — 20 keg, 8 cask and 150 by bottle, to be exact. Those with an affection for apples should also check out sister site Housed in a teeny stone building just in front of Euston station which was built in 1870 as a form of passenger information kiosk, the Euston Tap is not blessed when it comes to space. Neither is it in any way comfy. However, it does stock an impressive range of beers — 20 keg, 8 cask and 150 by bottle, to be exact. Those with an affection for apples should also check out sister site Cider Tap across the road. eustontap.com 15/20 Dean Swift Bermondsey A rotating selection of more than 15 cask and keg beers are almost always available at The Dean Swift. What makes the place particularly great is that despite this great beer selection, and some very good Sunday roasts served upstairs, it maintains a real ‘local boozer’ vibe. A rotating selection of more than 15 cask and keg beers are almost always available at The Dean Swift. What makes the place particularly great is that despite this great beer selection, and some very good Sunday roasts served upstairs, it maintains a real ‘local boozer’ vibe. thedeanswift.com 16/20 The Fox Haggerston This east London longtimer offers a regularly-changing selection of between 15 and 20 beers on tap at all times, plus some very decent booze-absorbing pizzas. Brews from London makers such as Kernel, Beavertown and Pressure Drop tend to get top billing alongside plenty of international offers. There’s a beer garden out back, too. This east London longtimer offers a regularly-changing selection of between 15 and 20 beers on tap at all times, plus some very decent booze-absorbing pizzas. Brews from London makers such as Kernel, Beavertown and Pressure Drop tend to get top billing alongside plenty of international offers. There’s a beer garden out back, too. 17/20 Cask Pub & Kitchen Pimlico There’s a constantly changing selection of 25 beers on tap at this tucked-away Pimlico pub, not to mention multiple fridges full of interesting bottles. It’s the original from the group behind the Craft Beer Co chain, and we reckon it’s still the best. There’s a constantly changing selection of 25 beers on tap at this tucked-away Pimlico pub, not to mention multiple fridges full of interesting bottles. It’s the original from the group behind the Craft Beer Co chain, and we reckon it’s still the best. caskpubandkitchen.com 18/20 Craft Beer Co Various locations The original Clerkenwell branch of this mini-chain was one of the first proponents of craft beer in London. It’s still going strong, while there are now also sites in Brixton, Islington, Clapham, Covent Garden and the City. The Islington branch, which comes with a large beer garden and comfier seating, is a favourite. The original Clerkenwell branch of this mini-chain was one of the first proponents of craft beer in London. It’s still going strong, while there are now also sites in Brixton, Islington, Clapham, Covent Garden and the City. The Islington branch, which comes with a large beer garden and comfier seating, is a favourite. thecraftbeerco.com 19/20 BrewDog Various locations You’ll no these guys. They do beer for punks, apparently. Whatever you make of BrewDog’s marketing gimmicks, they make some bloody good beer. Find it at their bars in Camden, Clapham Junction, Clerkenwell, Angel, Shepherd’s Bush, Shoreditch and Soho, along with plenty of guest beers from other brewers. The Shepherd’s Bush branch usually has the biggest selection of beers, totalling more than 30. You’ll no these guys. They do beer for punks, apparently. Whatever you make of BrewDog’s marketing gimmicks, they make some bloody good beer. Find it at their bars in Camden, Clapham Junction, Clerkenwell, Angel, Shepherd’s Bush, Shoreditch and Soho, along with plenty of guest beers from other brewers. The Shepherd’s Bush branch usually has the biggest selection of beers, totalling more than 30. brewdog.com 20/20 Draft House Various locations The Draft House group is far removed from the kind of minimalist, vaguely uncomfortable craft beer pub where it’s all about beer. Expect quirky design, good music and burgers, hot dogs and pub staples served throughout the day. Find sites in Battersea, Fitzrovia, Hammersmith, Tower Bridge, the City and Bethnal Green. The Draft House group is far removed from the kind of minimalist, vaguely uncomfortable craft beer pub where it’s all about beer. Expect quirky design, good music and burgers, hot dogs and pub staples served throughout the day. Find sites in Battersea, Fitzrovia, Hammersmith, Tower Bridge, the City and Bethnal Green. drafthouse.co.uk 1/20 The Old Red Cow Smithfield A hefty range of interesting beers spans two bars at this Long Lane pub, with significantly more keg than cask on offer. Should the 10-15 on tap not suffice, there are countless more available in bottle. Decent pub grub also features, while the wine list is notably excellent by craft beer pub standards. A hefty range of interesting beers spans two bars at this Long Lane pub, with significantly more keg than cask on offer. Should the 10-15 on tap not suffice, there are countless more available in bottle. Decent pub grub also features, while the wine list is notably excellent by craft beer pub standards. theoldredcow.com 2/20 The Queen’s Head King’s Cross Tucked away around the corner from the station, just off Gray’s Inn Road, this charming old pub does more than just good beer. On top of three rotating, interestingly stocked hand pumps and more taps it also offers more than 12 whiskies, several ciders, serves platters of cheeses and cured meats, and has board games galore. Tucked away around the corner from the station, just off Gray’s Inn Road, this charming old pub does more than just good beer. On top of three rotating, interestingly stocked hand pumps and more taps it also offers more than 12 whiskies, several ciders, serves platters of cheeses and cured meats, and has board games galore. queensheadlondon.com 3/20 The Earl of Essex Islington Around 18 beers feature at this pub near the Regent’s Canal, including many from local London breweries such as Beavertown and Redemption. The pub food menu, which comes with recommended beer pairings, is also decent. There’s a small but sweet beer garden to boot. Around 18 beers feature at this pub near the Regent’s Canal, including many from local London breweries such as Beavertown and Redemption. The pub food menu, which comes with recommended beer pairings, is also decent. There’s a small but sweet beer garden to boot. earlofessex.net 4/20 Crown and Anchor Brixton Set almost equal distance between Stockwell, Brixton and Oval, this pub offers 20-odd beers on keg and cask. The beers are eclectic, but south London brews feature particularly prominently. It’s fairly bustling of an evening, and you’ll also find a decent roast dinner. Set almost equal distance between Stockwell, Brixton and Oval, this pub offers 20-odd beers on keg and cask. The beers are eclectic, but south London brews feature particularly prominently. It’s fairly bustling of an evening, and you’ll also find a decent roast dinner. crownandanchorbrixton.co.uk 5/20 The Understudy South Bank This relative newcomer from the National Theatre is the South Bank’s best pub bar none. Its package includes in excess of 10 beers on tap, a tank of ‘brewery fresh’ Meantime lager, a decent spirit, wine and cocktail offering, and some pretty sweet views over the Thames to boot. This relative newcomer from the National Theatre is the South Bank’s best pub bar none. Its package includes in excess of 10 beers on tap, a tank of ‘brewery fresh’ Meantime lager, a decent spirit, wine and cocktail offering, and some pretty sweet views over the Thames to boot. nationaltheatre.org.uk 6/20 Cock Tavern Hackney Central Originally the home of Howling Hops brewery (before they outgrew the space and launched their own tank bar), this Hackney Central boozer is now home to Originally the home of Howling Hops brewery (before they outgrew the space and launched their own tank bar), this Hackney Central boozer is now home to Maregade Brew Co. . As well as serving their brews, it also specialises in great beer generally. More than 20 lines of it in fact, including a fair bit of Howling Hops stuff. Be aware that it’s cash only. thecocktavern.co.uk 7/20 Old Fountain Old Street There’s usually upwards of 15 craft beers on the taps at this comfy (unless it’s rammed) Old Street boozer, and it has the added bonus of a rather nice terrace. A decent number of the beers available tend to be London brews, with Five Points, Hammerton and Kernel among the regulars. Looking for another point of difference? It has a fish tank. There’s usually upwards of 15 craft beers on the taps at this comfy (unless it’s rammed) Old Street boozer, and it has the added bonus of a rather nice terrace. A decent number of the beers available tend to be London brews, with Five Points, Hammerton and Kernel among the regulars. Looking for another point of difference? It has a fish tank. oldfountain.co.uk 8/20 The Southampton Arms Kentish Town This pub set about equal distance between Gospel Oak, Tufnell Park and Kentish Town stations has resisted going too ‘craft’ despite stocking around 20 varieties just that — it still feels like a local boozer. There’s a particular prevalence of brews from London’s smaller breweries as well as those from around the UK, while fans of craft cider are also well catered for with five or six on tap at all times. This pub set about equal distance between Gospel Oak, Tufnell Park and Kentish Town stations has resisted going too ‘craft’ despite stocking around 20 varieties just that — it still feels like a local boozer. There’s a particular prevalence of brews from London’s smaller breweries as well as those from around the UK, while fans of craft cider are also well catered for with five or six on tap at all times. thesouthamptonarms.co.uk 9/20 The Harp Covent Garden This characterful but cramped old pub a stone’s throw from Charing Cross station offers a rotating selection of 20 or so brews, main focusing on real ales. And as a regular CAMRA award winner, you can rest assured they’re in good condition. Only problem? It gets absolutely rammed. This characterful but cramped old pub a stone’s throw from Charing Cross station offers a rotating selection of 20 or so brews, main focusing on real ales. And as a regular CAMRA award winner, you can rest assured they’re in good condition. Only problem? It gets absolutely rammed. harpcoventgarden.com 10/20 Mother Kelly’s Bethnal Green This Paradise Row beer bar from the team behind The Queen’s Head in King’s Cross has over 23 numbered taps which correspond to a changing selection of brews — like a Chinese restaurant for beer. It’s inspired by a New York taproom, so don’t expect a cosy pub — but if the weather’s nice, you can count on an outdoor barbecue and plenty of atmosphere on the terrace. This Paradise Row beer bar from the team behind The Queen’s Head in King’s Cross has over 23 numbered taps which correspond to a changing selection of brews — like a Chinese restaurant for beer. It’s inspired by a New York taproom, so don’t expect a cosy pub — but if the weather’s nice, you can count on an outdoor barbecue and plenty of atmosphere on the terrace. motherkellys.co.uk 11/20 The Lyric Soho The best thing about this characterful pub near Piccadilly Circus is the way it merges the music, fun and frivolity you’d expect from a Soho boozer with a surprisingly stunning selection of beers — there’s never far off 20 on tap. Oh, and there are open fires. The best thing about this characterful pub near Piccadilly Circus is the way it merges the music, fun and frivolity you’d expect from a Soho boozer with a surprisingly stunning selection of beers — there’s never far off 20 on tap. Oh, and there are open fires. lyricsoho.co.uk 12/20 Hack and Hop City The latest pub from the team behind The Dean Swift and The Old Red Cow (also in this list), this decent-sized venue just off Fleet Street has more than a decent beer list — more than 20 split between cask and keg. There’s also a gastropub-style food menu, though that’s not what brings most people in. The latest pub from the team behind The Dean Swift and The Old Red Cow (also in this list), this decent-sized venue just off Fleet Street has more than a decent beer list — more than 20 split between cask and keg. There’s also a gastropub-style food menu, though that’s not what brings most people in. thehackandhop.com 13/20 The White Horse Parson’s Green This west London institution — affectionately(ish) known as The Sloaney Pony due to its location and clientele — serves a lot of great British beer, but really comes into its own when it comes to foreign imports — particularly from Belgium, Germany and the USA. Options include Pilsner Urquell tank beer alongside eight hand pumps and around 10 taps, plus more than 130 bottles. This west London institution — affectionately(ish) known as The Sloaney Pony due to its location and clientele — serves a lot of great British beer, but really comes into its own when it comes to foreign imports — particularly from Belgium, Germany and the USA. Options include Pilsner Urquell tank beer alongside eight hand pumps and around 10 taps, plus more than 130 bottles. The gastropub food is good quality and it boasts a particularly sizeable beer garden along with a calendar packed with beer festivals. The gastropub food is good quality and it boasts a particularly sizeable beer garden along with a calendar packed with beer festivals. whitehorsesw6.com 14/20 Euston Tap Euston Housed in a teeny stone building just in front of Euston station which was built in 1870 as a form of passenger information kiosk, the Euston Tap is not blessed when it comes to space. Neither is it in any way comfy. However, it does stock an impressive range of beers — 20 keg, 8 cask and 150 by bottle, to be exact. Those with an affection for apples should also check out sister site Housed in a teeny stone building just in front of Euston station which was built in 1870 as a form of passenger information kiosk, the Euston Tap is not blessed when it comes to space. Neither is it in any way comfy. However, it does stock an impressive range of beers — 20 keg, 8 cask and 150 by bottle, to be exact. Those with an affection for apples should also check out sister site Cider Tap across the road. eustontap.com 15/20 Dean Swift Bermondsey A rotating selection of more than 15 cask and keg beers are almost always available at The Dean Swift. What makes the place particularly great is that despite this great beer selection, and some very good Sunday roasts served upstairs, it maintains a real ‘local boozer’ vibe. A rotating selection of more than 15 cask and keg beers are almost always available at The Dean Swift. What makes the place particularly great is that despite this great beer selection, and some very good Sunday roasts served upstairs, it maintains a real ‘local boozer’ vibe. thedeanswift.com 16/20 The Fox Haggerston This east London longtimer offers a regularly-changing selection of between 15 and 20 beers on tap at all times, plus some very decent booze-absorbing pizzas. Brews from London makers such as Kernel, Beavertown and Pressure Drop tend to get top billing alongside plenty of international offers. There’s a beer garden out back, too. This east London longtimer offers a regularly-changing selection of between 15 and 20 beers on tap at all times, plus some very decent booze-absorbing pizzas. Brews from London makers such as Kernel, Beavertown and Pressure Drop tend to get top billing alongside plenty of international offers. There’s a beer garden out back, too. 17/20 Cask Pub & Kitchen Pimlico There’s a constantly changing selection of 25 beers on tap at this tucked-away Pimlico pub, not to mention multiple fridges full of interesting bottles. It’s the original from the group behind the Craft Beer Co chain, and we reckon it’s still the best. There’s a constantly changing selection of 25 beers on tap at this tucked-away Pimlico pub, not to mention multiple fridges full of interesting bottles. It’s the original from the group behind the Craft Beer Co chain, and we reckon it’s still the best. caskpubandkitchen.com 18/20 Craft Beer Co Various locations The original Clerkenwell branch of this mini-chain was one of the first proponents of craft beer in London. It’s still going strong, while there are now also sites in Brixton, Islington, Clapham, Covent Garden and the City. The Islington branch, which comes with a large beer garden and comfier seating, is a favourite. The original Clerkenwell branch of this mini-chain was one of the first proponents of craft beer in London. It’s still going strong, while there are now also sites in Brixton, Islington, Clapham, Covent Garden and the City. The Islington branch, which comes with a large beer garden and comfier seating, is a favourite. thecraftbeerco.com 19/20 BrewDog Various locations You’ll no these guys. They do beer for punks, apparently. Whatever you make of BrewDog’s marketing gimmicks, they make some bloody good beer. Find it at their bars in Camden, Clapham Junction, Clerkenwell, Angel, Shepherd’s Bush, Shoreditch and Soho, along with plenty of guest beers from other brewers. The Shepherd’s Bush branch usually has the biggest selection of beers, totalling more than 30. You’ll no these guys. They do beer for punks, apparently. Whatever you make of BrewDog’s marketing gimmicks, they make some bloody good beer. Find it at their bars in Camden, Clapham Junction, Clerkenwell, Angel, Shepherd’s Bush, Shoreditch and Soho, along with plenty of guest beers from other brewers. The Shepherd’s Bush branch usually has the biggest selection of beers, totalling more than 30. brewdog.com 20/20 Draft House Various locations The Draft House group is far removed from the kind of minimalist, vaguely uncomfortable craft beer pub where it’s all about beer. Expect quirky design, good music and burgers, hot dogs and pub staples served throughout the day. Find sites in Battersea, Fitzrovia, Hammersmith, Tower Bridge, the City and Bethnal Green. The Draft House group is far removed from the kind of minimalist, vaguely uncomfortable craft beer pub where it’s all about beer. Expect quirky design, good music and burgers, hot dogs and pub staples served throughout the day. Find sites in Battersea, Fitzrovia, Hammersmith, Tower Bridge, the City and Bethnal Green. drafthouse.co.uk

Pop-up’s will include Hop House 13 at the Old Truman Brewery all week, serving up live music, pizza and lots of beer to mark the launch of Hop House 13 Lager from Guinness’s The Brewers’ Project.

Sharps Brewery will also be there, bringing a bit of Cornwall to the capital via a week-long bar. A short walk away, The Czech Club will give visitors a taste of Czech beers Pilsner Urquell and Kozel. And there’ll be a weekend boilermaker bar for those who like things strong.

Other events will include Meantime brewery tours, a beer-matched dinner at Hops & Glory in Islington, a BBQ and beer pairing at Bodean’s and daily tutored tastings at Crate Brewery in Hackney Wick.

For the full line-up, a list of participating pubs, to buy wristbands and for more information visit drinkup.london/beerweek.

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