Run by two real ale enthusiasts. Beers are tasty and imaginative. Brewed in a converted cow byre…read more Available through a number of local pubs. Worth seeking out.

Walked in the rain from our hotel for dinner, but they were out of food by 4:30 pm a Sunday night .read more

Been to Southampton 4 times and don't know how I missed this place before this year. Great…read moreambience, great food and plenty of craft beers. Definitely a must go when in Southampton!

I recently had some great beer recently from Siren! I love beers that taste like a dessert on…read moreoccasion. The Death by Carribean Chocolate Cake is what I had and it lived up to it's namesake perfectly. An Imperial Double Milk Stout is what we had some of and we simply loved it! The ABV is a bit high and just over 10 so we knew how to handle this one and get a small pour. Flavor features besides certainly tasting like German Chocolate Cake is Cocoa, spiced and woody. The beer is definitely rich and full bodied so a little bit goes a long ways but it does taste glorious!

What a delicious light beer despite the heavy name. For a craft brewery, we loved the environment…read moreand flavors. Bonus, they sell the glassware!

I started this review in 2016 when I was on sabbatical in the UK. I don't know why I didn't finish…read moreit. I still remember the selection of beers was great, the food perfect and the waitstaff friendly.

This pub offers a good atmosphere good food and good beer in a great location. The menu is simple…read more'pub grub' but is well executed and really hits the spot after a walk across the new forest. Be sure to book to be sure of a table as I've found it can get quite busy, especially on Sundays or bank holidays.

I count myself very lucky that I don't live anywhere near this brewery, otherwise my friends and…read morefamily would probably never see me again. Housed in some very old farm buildings, this working brewery produces some jolly fine ales such as T.E.A. (Traditional English Ale) and Fresh Spring. There are 11 different varieties produced here. They regularly do tours of their operations which take less than two hours. With all the samples you'll likely have, best arrange transport home! The brewery shop upstairs is literally packed to the oaken rafters with hundreds of bottled beers, not only from Hogs Back but also a large range of other breweries from far and wide. I might have done a short 'happy dance' when I first saw it all. You can also buy a range of other Hogs Back products such as beer gift sets and memorabilia such as glassware and clothing. Tip: the brewery tour days/times can be flexible to suit individual group requirements. It costs £12.50 per person. Tip: there is free home delivery for all online orders over £40.

Bring a designated driver and pace yourself. You are going to get four beers and a cider during…read moreyour 1.5 hour tour. The tour guides are not your typical brewery guides. They talk more politics (think UKIP) than hops. And some of the banter can get a little tiresome and grating. But they do it with a laugh and show you more of the inner workings of a brewery than you'd expect.

Well, maybe it isn't right to review the first and only brewery I have visited in the U.K. but I am…read morenot sure how it gets better so here we go. The beer here is different because the water has a mineral content not found anywhere else in Britain, yet, anyway. They seem to be constantly experimenting, which is what my American palate loves. They make seasonal brews and a different beer every month. I tasted one of their beers at the Coach the night before so I figured I had to visit the next day. You are allowed up to two pints to taste free. Wow. I think that is generous but perhaps it is common in the U.K. In any case, I only had about a pint total, and tasted three beers. The Rebellion Lager, Rebellion IPA, (these two I think are the basic beers which are brewed all year) and the Virtuoso. The Virtuoso is an amber ale brewed in November. All were great. If you join their club, everything is discounted and you get to attend club events. The store where you taste is full of not just their beer but also random wines from around the world which they will select and offer by the mixed case. Great holiday gift idea! I walked two miles to visit the brewery and it was worth it.

If you are lucky, you'll be on vacation on the second Tuesday of the month in Marlow and know…read moresomeone who can take you to Members Night at the Rebellion Beer Company. We had a nice relaxing evening with a lot of local flavor. Cheers!

Tiny micro brewery which produces really, really nice continental style craft beers like Pilsners,…read moreBelgian and Bavarian style wheat beers (my favourite is the Chocolate Wheat Beer) At the moment you can only buy the bottled beer in a few venues in Cardiff (see their website) and in a few festivals, but I believe this about to change and will soon be available in shops. They also hold regular MicroBEER Festivals in the yard outside now and again, so sing up for their e-mails.

The microbeer festivals, the first weekend of every month, are lovely, intimate and busy affairs…read morewith live music and much conversation. The brewery itself is open most saturdays selling bottled beers. The beers are totally delicious and unqiue but not as cheap as your local pub, just a warning which shouldn't put you off since you pay for what you get. The entrance to the beer courtyard is opposite The Diary (formally Pontcanna Pine),just go under the archway. As well as the website the facebook site is an excellent way to keep informed about the festivals etc.

What a nice recommendation! We enjoyed our time here. We had a variety of beers and got something…read moreto the munch on. The 'very spicy' here is indeed very spicy. We got some cauliflower bites(very spicy), jalapeño poppers (spicy) and sweet potato fries to nibble on. Jalapeño poppers didn't come loaded with cheese, it had vegan mayo and I really liked that. Overall, great time was had here over some great beers and delicious munchies.

When you are the official brewery of Queen Elizabeth II, you know you're doing something right. And…read moreWindsor & Eton Brewery does it right in every way! Just a few minutes walk from the castle, you'd be silly to miss out in stopping here. Of course - the beer is excellent. They've usually got 8-12 things on tap, with 4 cask ales among them. You'll have their version of a "best bitter" along with some creative things like a smoked ale and a white stout. I had a white ale with notes of fresh orange that I liked a lot! Delicious beer aside, I don't think you'll find a friendlier place! We were greeted like old friends by Wildcat Willie and the other patrons. To make things even better prices are incredibly reasonable! They even make their own gin so non beer drinkers should be well cared for too. This was definitely the highlight of our day in Windsor, and honestly one of the highlights of our vacation. Don't miss a chance to stop by, experience true hospitality and sample her Maj's beer!

Lovely shop near the river and the heart of Arundel. Friendly, jovial staff. Lots of tasting so you…read morecan try before you buy. Real ale, wines and gifts. Ales brewed in nearby Ford. Wines from various regions. Ales get loads of awards. Bottles or draught take your pick.