I went to the "summer zone" just behind the brewery. Very nice place with live music, cool on a…read moresunny day. They have their beers (all around £5/£5.5 for pints and half-pints available for half the price) and also some guest beers. Friendly service. They brew very good beers, I really enjoyed both the Citrus Pale ale and the XPA but I didn't particularly like their Brown Ale. To sum up, a great way to spend a sunny Saturday afternoon in relax.

Every month, The Five Points Brewing Co host a brewery tour on a Saturday afternoon. For £12 (plus…read morebooking fee), Lasting two hours, guests sample five beers, take a tour of the brewery floor and are regaled with the history of the brewery. Everyone is given a Five Points chalice to take home and the opportunity to purchase more beer onsite. When I took the tour in May 2016, a row of banquet tables were set up in the heart of the brewery. In total, we were a group of 23 enthusiastic guests- only four of us had never been on a brewery tour before- and the majority were familiar with the Five Points' range. As we considered each beer in turn, we were provided with approximately half a glass each to swill. Questions were encouraged throughout the two hour tour and company representatives demonstrated exhaustive background knowledge of the company and beer in general. We were whisked around the brewery floor, invited to climb ladders and peer inside a kettle, then to stick our heads inside the mash tun. We became acquainted with the bottling line, a hand-me-down from Beavertown Brewery, which could fill up to 2,200 bottles per hour. The canning line can manage up to 3,600 cans per hour and we received an animated demonstration of how the cans slingshot through the machine. The brewery tour was an edifying insight into how another independent London brewery quickly outgrew its confines and made its mark as an institution proffering a seminal range of beers.

Cool brewery with good beers and really nice and friendly bartender (deserving the fifth star in…read morethe review). I had a pint of stout which was good and easy to drink. I also had a try of a Pale Ale which was very well brewed.

Me and my friend Tareq A fancied going for yet another drink after the 'London's Worst Gameshow'…read moreYelp event. Loading was rammed so Tareq, knowing the area better than I, said we should go to this place he knew where they brewed their own drinks. I was totally up for that. So off we went to 40FT Brewery. What first struck me about this place was the packets of hops casually lying at the entrance. Pretty hardcore! What next struck me was how nice everyone was. The staff genuinely wanted to talk to us and let us bend their ear with drunkenly rambling about what a good time we'd had at the gameshow event. They were super accommodating about letting us try their beers too, and even gave us a few freebies! We tried the 'Larger' (an interesting new take on lager), some dark drink I can't remember the name of (it was nice though!) and, ofcourse, 40FT Brewery's signature tinned Pale Ale. The team took us on a tour of the brewery, and explained the whole brewing process to us. It was very interesting, although probably not something I'll be trying soon. I think I'll leave it to the experts! Lovely place, lovely people, lovely brew! I rarely go to Dalston to be honest but if I do find myself there again I will make it my mission to return!

Absolutely fantastic gazpacho beer (yes, you read that right) and all around lovely, rotating…read moreoff-the-wall brew selection make this a great place to grab a tipple. However when it gets busier, the noise level makes it hard to hear and be heard, which is a serious drawback for easily overwhelmed folks or for anyone who just doesn't feel like shouting. On the bright side, there's a to-go case and an outdoor seating area out back, if the weather is good. A small qualm: the hipster menu descriptions are so cryptic it's hard to know what you're ordering.

Cute little place tucked away. Food was delish. We tried the steak with green sauce. And by the…read morepicture you can see that it was gone! Come for a pint and leave with a full belly!

Great pub. Shows everything from football to shows like game of thrones. Helpful staff some nice…read morebeers in a corner of Dalston joining the cool bits of East London (Dalston and London Fields). Board games there too as well as darts and front terrace. Really like this place and not crazy packed!

Had a good, short visit here at the end of January. There's a decent number of real ales on (and…read moreits craft range probably matches that). You'll likely pay premium for the stronger ABVs so be warned. There was a DJ on but not at a level to make talking a drama and we found seats easily enough as it wasn't rammed full although it's obviously (& rightly) a popular haunt. By the looks of things I'd be giving it four stars if I'd eaten there but that'll have to wait for another time.

A very old style English Pub, I like the nostalgia of its old world charm. And I appreciate the…read morevariety of brew and single malt scotch. I can't think of a better way to spend an evening than with friends, good eats and a good drink to relax and destress.

The Cock Tavern is located on Mare St. in Hackney Central. It is by no means a trendy…read moreestablishment, which is not necessarily a bad thing. Hackney has a funny mix of pubs, both classy and not so classy, and both sides of the spectrum have there advantages. The advantage of a place like the Cock Tavern, is that you don't have to deal with a pretentious crowd. The place is often very quite and is a bit of a locals bar. It has a kitschy English pub interior, complete with the dark, cave like atmosphere. If it was my place, I would let as much sunlight in as possible. It is definitely an alright place to have a quite drink with a friend, but not worth going out of your way for.

Why go to Munich when you can bring Oktoberfest to you? At least, that was the idea when Tristan…read moreforwarded the deets on London Fields Brewery's 'Ocktoberfest' day. Greeted by a few fellow yelpers, some delightful brew, a guest appearance by the German bratwurst stand (typically located at Broadway Market) and bountiful warm sunshine, the afternoon couldn't have been more pleasant. On this particular occasion, there was even live music to thrill the audience. As to the brewery itself, the staff is knowledgeable and friendly, offering me some advice on a brew I might like. As it turns out, their Love Not War fit the bill just fine; a pint of it was enough to have me feeling quite fine. Though the majority of the seating here is outside under massive umbrellas, there's a good amount of room inside as well. Hopefully this brewery will continue to open its doors to the public throughout the colder months of the year. It's too great a find to have unavailable for the upcoming winter!

I went there for a launch of Texan tea beer, and the atmosphere was lovely at around 6 pm on…read moreThursday, but then we went on a brewery tour, and returned at 8 pm and the place was absolutely packed. There wasn't even a chance of making your way to the bar... The beers seem reasonably priced ( same prices as in nearby off-licences, and are great for someone tired of boring beers and with urge to explore. It was quite fascinating to see the actual brewery, as the place is tiny, and it is hard to believe they are producing quite high quantities. It is quite obvious that they really need to expand...

The Hackney Brewery recently threw open its doors for free tours during London Beer Week. The…read morebrewery grew out of the passion and hobby of two beer enthusiasts and they have struggled to keep up with demand ever since. They even have the distinction of being the oldest brewery in East London- having registered their company only days before local favourites London Fields and Beavertown Brewery- but, unlike their counterparts, they have wittingly retained a low profile. This might not be for long, however. It is evident that the owners are aware of the brewery's enormous potential, but they are cautious about how to approach their success in a sustainable way. Peter Hills, one of the two founders, gave us the (exceedingly) brief tour of the premises; it consisted of antiquated kit, the smallest mash tun you'll ever see in a commercial brewery and a makeshift office environment that is reminiscent of a student dorm. There's a lot of charm here, however, and the lingering sense that Hackney will implode if they don't throw their hat into the craft beer race soon. This is because their beer is good. With a small set-up, you can guarantee that every batch is put through the rigours of quality control that just don't exist with larger scale systems. Each member of staff emanates devotion and love for their product. Hackney shouted a third pint for everyone on the tour and I sampled their raspberry wheat- a crisp, creamy smooth beer with a lovely aroma: a perfect summer session beer that appealed to my palate. The mosaic was heralded as the staff favourite and also delivered with a mild hoppy taste and clean finish. Hackney beer can currently be found in some local East London establishments (including our local Wetherspoon's, but it is always out), but once the owners fully commit themselves to getting the word out, you'll undoubtedly be seeing their beers in pubs across London. In the meanwhile, if you get the chance- jump at the opportunity to tour the brewery and try their beers yourself. This might just be the best underground craft beer in East London- for now.

Solid mash up of two breweries…read more This is yet another reclaimed space, residing under the London overground line (as many in this part of town do). The space is bright and open, noticably less cluttered than it's neighbors (the guys next door have a camper food truck wedged in). The beer was spot on, and in particular the saison-esque beer I finished with was perfect. The only real drawback of this place is the one tiny bathroom...they are quite a popular bar, so the line gets a bit long (pop into the bar next door, they don't seem to mind). Great beer in a super fun part of town, you should make your way over here

Rolled out of Central London on a Friday afternoon to arrive here just as they opened at 5PM as I…read morehad heard it was a 'small' space. HA! The space is huge compared to the various taprooms along Bermondsey which are huddled under train tracks in much smaller spaces. If you're looking for hazy IPAs and mixed fermentation beers then Pressure Drop and Verdant and both representing England well. Found a few beers right on par with personal favorites from US brewers like NYC's Other Half or Chicago's Mikerphone. Getting there was an easy train ride out of Liverpool St. station and was well worth the trip. Make sure to leave room for a stout or two from St. John at Hackney right next door.

If you are into sours this is your brewery. Located on Bersmody mile, it is one of the newer…read morebreweries that have popped up in recent years. They are small batch but are producing a variety of beers. They also produce non sours off site and sell at this brewery. Fun one to stop at.

One of the cosier brewery beer outlets I have visited. There are some very nice tables upstairs…read moreabove the brewery, where you can order your beers from a small bar area in the corner. Had their Brick Lane lager which was surprisingly delicious. Their Viccie Park Porter was nicer than your average porter. Way nicer! I took a couple of bottles away with me too, to enjoy at home.

Very nice small brewery with taproom. For GBP 5.80 I had…read morethree generously filled 1/3 of pints. They brew both ales and lagers and are very broad in terms of styles mainly with particular and uncommon additions but well balanced; for example, I had a very good Pilsner with lemongrass and a Stout with lime. Service is very good and friendly. It definitely worth a try!

The best brewery in London: Go. Pilsners, Kolsches, Stouts. The Brewer, she is absolutely the best…read more Just go.