Six beers, one great stop in Camden.

At 3 Locks Brewing Company on Hawley Wharf, you get a guided beer tasting with extra pours and a brewhouse look, all wrapped into about 1 hour 15 minutes. The experience is built for a small crowd, with a maximum group size of 12, so your guide can keep things hands-on. One name that pops up in feedback is Michael, praised for making the whole thing both fun and easy to follow.

I really like that the format does not just throw beers at you. You start with a welcome beer, then move through a structured flight of six tasters, and finish with additional brewery pours, including a beer from the tank. I also like the built-in incentive to stick around: after the tour, you get a 10% discount in the taproom and on merchandise. The main thing to consider is simple: there’s no food included, so you’ll want to eat before or plan a proper meal afterward.

Key highlights worth penciling in

• Six-beer flight plus multiple extra pours for real tasting variety
• Maximum group size of 12 to keep questions and attention flowing
• Brewhouse tour that goes beyond a quick look from the door
• Two complimentary pints after the tasting portion
• 10% off in the taproom and on merchandise if you hang around

Camden brewery tour at 3 Locks: meeting point and what the timeline feels like

The tour starts at 3 Locks Brewing Company, Arch 14, 15 Water Ln., Hawley Wharf, London NW1 8JY, UK. It ends back at the same spot, which is a relief when you’re trying to keep the rest of your day simple.

Timing is also tight in a good way. Expect about 1 hour 15 minutes. That makes it easy to slot into a half day in Camden without turning your schedule into a spreadsheet. You’ll also get a confirmation when you book, and you’ll use a mobile ticket for check-in.

One more practical note: tours like this can book up. This one is typically booked around 30 days in advance, so if you’re planning your Camden day, pick a time and lock it in.

Welcome beer and six-beer tasting flight: how you’ll experience the beer

You arrive, get greeted, and start with a welcome beer. Then comes the tasting portion, guided step by step. This is where the experience turns from casual drinking into something you can actually learn from.

The core is a flight of 6 tasters. You’ll sample six different beers rather than repeating the same style over and over. For a first brewery visit, that’s the smartest setup. It helps you notice what changes from beer to beer—think hop bite, malt character, and how body and finish shift from one recipe to the next.

You also get a guided structure, which matters because tasting without context can be confusing. With this format, you’re not just guessing what you like. You’re tasting with a reason, and you’re getting help spotting differences as they happen.

If you’re coming as a group, the small limit of 12 people helps a lot. You’re more likely to get answers when you ask what to compare, what to look for, or why one beer tastes drier or more aromatic than another.

After the flight: break time, then the brewhouse tour

After the guided tasting, there’s a small break. That gap is useful. It gives you a moment to reset, breathe, and let your palate catch up before you head deeper into the process.

Then you tour the brewhouse. This is the part that turns the tasting into a story you can picture. Instead of only thinking about flavor, you start connecting those flavors to the reality of brewing: how the process shapes the final glass.

Even if you’re not a beer-nerd, this kind of tour works because it’s not trying to be a classroom. It’s practical and physical. You’ll see where brewing happens, and you’ll hear enough to make the experience click.

Extra pours: brewery beer, tank beer, and the end-of-tour finish

A key advantage here is that you don’t stop at the flight. After the brewhouse portion, you get more beer as part of the flow of the experience.

Included pours are listed as:

• Brewery beer
• Beer from the tank
• End of tour beer

That tank beer detail is worth paying attention to. Beer from a tank usually signals “in-process” or very fresh beer handling, which can help you understand why brewery beer can taste different when it’s not just sitting finished in a bottle.

So your tasting experience becomes layered:

1) a welcome beer to start easy,

2) a guided flight of six to broaden your taste map,

3) brewhouse context,

4) finish with additional pours that connect what you tasted to what you’re seeing.

And yes, the highlights also note two complimentary pints. That makes the price feel more like a tasting session with extras, not just a ticket for a short talk.

Taproom time after the tour: 10% off and where you should spend your extra minutes

After the tour ends, the experience encourages you to hang around. You’ll have the chance to use the 10% discount in the taproom and on merchandise.

This is a smart add-on for two reasons. First, it gives you a chance to re-order a beer that clicked during your tasting, instead of walking away with only “maybe I liked that one.” Second, it’s a practical way to make your spending match what you actually enjoyed.

If you want a low-stress Camden plan, treat it like this: use the tour as your beer education, then use the taproom discount time to buy a couple things you’re genuinely excited about.

Value for money: what $34.28 gets you in real experience time

At $34.28 per person, you’re paying for a time-boxed, guided beer experience with plenty of alcohol included. This matters because craft-beer tastings can get pricey when they’re mostly “a flight and a speech.”

Here, you’re getting:

• a welcome beer
• a flight of 6 tasters
• additional included pours (brewery beer, beer from the tank, and an end-of-tour beer)
• two complimentary pints
• a 10% discount afterward

Even without comparing to outside prices, the structure shows the value: multiple tasting steps, a real brewhouse visit, and enough beer that you’ll actually feel like you did something, not just sampled a sip.

Duration is also part of the value equation. About 1 hour 15 minutes means the tour is focused. You’re not paying for a long sit-and-listen session. You’re paying for an active progression.

One caution for your wallet and your schedule: since there’s no dinner included, keep meal planning in mind. If you eat well before you go, you’ll enjoy the tasting more and you won’t end up thinking about food while you’re trying to concentrate on flavors.

Who this Camden beer tour is best for

This tour fits best when you want craft beer with structure, not a random crawl.

It’s a great match if:

• you like learning as you drink (not in a textbook way, but in a “why does this taste like this” way)
• you want variety fast, thanks to the six-beer flight
• you prefer smaller groups, with the 12-person maximum
• you’re visiting Camden and want something that feels local and hands-on

It may be less ideal if:

• you want food included in the ticket
• you only drink one style of beer and don’t care about comparing multiple types

If you’re traveling solo, the small-group format is also a plus. You get a social feel without the chaos of a big crowd.

Booking smart in Camden: language, tickets, and pacing

The experience is offered in English, so it’s straightforward to follow. You’ll get a confirmation at booking, and you’ll use a mobile ticket.

Because the group is capped at 12, it’s worth arriving a touch early so check-in doesn’t eat into the start of the tasting. Also, plan your day so you have time after the tour. That’s when the taproom discount is most useful.

Finally, remember the pacing. With multiple beers, including pints, you’ll likely want to avoid scheduling something demanding right after. Keep it simple: enjoy, then move on to your next plan when you’re ready.

Should you book the 3 Locks Brewing Company tour and tasting?

If you want a practical Camden activity with craft beer at the center, I’d book this. The combination of a structured flight, extra pours, a brewhouse tour, and the incentive to spend time in the taproom makes it feel like a complete tasting experience rather than a quick stop.

Book it especially if:

• you like small-group tours
• you want to taste broadly through a six-beer flight
• you’ll actually use the 10% discount afterward

Skip it only if you need food included in the price or you’re not interested in learning why beers taste different.

FAQ

How long is the 3 Locks Brewing Company tour and tasting?

The experience runs for approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

What beers are included in the experience?

You’ll start with a welcome beer, then enjoy a flight of 6 tasters. The tour also includes brewery beer, beer from the tank, and an end-of-tour beer. The experience highlights also note two complimentary pints.

Is dinner included?

No. Dinner is not included.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is 3 Locks Brewing Company, Arch 14, 15 Water Ln., Hawley Wharf, London NW1 8JY, UK.

How many people are in each group?

The tour has a maximum of 12 travelers.

Is there a discount after the tour?

Yes. You get 10% off in the taproom and on merchandise after the tour.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, you can cancel for a full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. If you cancel within 24 hours, the amount paid is not refunded.

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