Fuller's Griffin Brewery
London's oldest brewery site, with guided tours and tastings by the Thames in Chiswick.
Last updated: 22 October 2026
Photo: Chiswick Chap · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia
- Type
- Brewery
- Area
- Kensington & Chelsea
- Opening hours
- Tue–Sat 11:00–21:00
- Time needed
- 90 min
- Official website
- fullersbrewery.co.uk/pages/brewery-tours
What to expect
The Griffin Brewery stands on Chiswick Lane South in west London, near the Thames, and is home to Fuller's beer. The visit is a guided brewery tour rather than a place to drop in. It follows the brewing process from mash to cask and looks at how brewing methods have changed over time.
The tour ends with a tasting of Fuller's full beer range, plus beers and ciders from sister breweries. Check-in is at the Fuller's Brewery Shop. The route involves several flights of stairs and few places to sit, and the tour is for over-18s only, so it is not a family outing. The site is outside the centre, so plan it as a separate trip.
Don't miss
- The brewing process explained
- From mash to cask
- A tasting of Fuller's range
- The Brewery Shop at check-in
- Beers and ciders from sister breweries
Tips for your visit
- Check the official page to book the tour, as it is a guided visit.
- Wear comfortable shoes, since the route has several flights of stairs.
- The tour is for over-18s only, so leave children at home.
- There is no parking on site, so come by public transport.
Getting there from Trafalgar Square
🚇 15 min by Tube (line District / Circle: Westminster → South Kensington) · 10.7 km · 134 min walk
Where to eat nearby
No restaurant within a 15-minute walk: eat before or after your visit.
Breakfast nearby
No breakfast spot within a 15-minute walk. Have breakfast near your hotel or in the centre before you go.
Other sights nearby
- Design Museum · Museum · 🚇 ~35 min by public transport
- Portobello Road Market (Notting Hill) · Market · 🚇 ~35 min by public transport
- Melt Chocolates (Notting Hill) · Shopping · 🚇 ~35 min by public transport
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