brewing in shetland: lerwick brewery tours
Looking for things to do in Lerwick, Shetland? We regularly welcome guests to see the inner workings of our brewery - home to the UK’s most northerly craft beers.
Discover how beer is brewed at 60° North with a guided tour of Lerwick Brewery.
Located in Lerwick, Shetland’s capital, our brewery tours offer an authentic behind-the-scenes experience of modern brewing in one of the UK’s most northerly breweries. You’ll get a chance to explore our working brewery, learn how we craft our beers—from raw ingredients to finished pint—and sample a selection of our most popular brews.
Our experienced guides will lead you from raw ingredient to final product as you learn how craft beer is made at a Shetland brewery. You will have time to taste and smell the malt and hops as we make our way through the various stages of brewing.
The tour ends where it should, in our taproom where you may try out of some of our complimentary beers! Stay for a while if you like and browse our gift shop with our full range of beers alongside merch and other local Shetland crafts. Questions are welcomed throughout.
Whether you’re a craft beer enthusiast or just curious about how it all works, a tour of Lerwick Brewery is one of the top things to do in Lerwick.
Tour Times
We run brewery tours daily throughout the summer at:
11:00 AM
2:00 PM
Each tour lasts approximately 45–60 minutes, and includes a guided tasting of our beers at the end.
Children under 18 are welcome with a responsible adult.
£20.00 per person; £5.00 for U18s; free for children under 5.
Booking Information
Advance booking is essential, as we have limited space on each tour.
Please book online to secure your spot—unfortunately, we can’t guarantee walk-ins will be accommodated.
Group bookings and private tours are available on request. Feel free to contact us if you're planning something special!
Getting Here
NEW FOR SUMMER 2025 - SHUTTLE BUS SERVICE
We will be running a shuttle bus service on various days throughout summer. You can see more info, including dates and times here.
Spaces will be allocated on a first come first served basis so we recommend booking in advance. Please email info@lerwickbrewery.co.uk to reserve a seat.
Our brewery is a half hour walk (uphill) from the town centre, or a 5 minute car/taxi journey, located in Staneyhill Industrial Estate.
Taxi Services: Allied Taxis, Sinclair Taxis
Please contact us directly to discuss any additional arrangements or dates.
Tour Reviews
“What a fun experience in beautiful Lerwick. Easy, comfortable environment with a great tour. Beer was awesome! We were on a cruise so it was easy to catch a cab at the pier and they called one for us to return to pier.”
“This brewery is an excellent place to visit when in Shetland. The beer is fantastic, as is the tour. Well worth the price, I highly recommend it.”
“Class beer, great wee tour and lovely people. Definitely a must go if in Lerwick for a day. Next time in Shetland I'll take extra luggage so I can carry more home with me”
Additional Information
We can accommodate larger groups, and can discuss requirements for events, parties and weddings. Please get in touch and we’ll be happy to help! See our venue hire page for further information on private bookings.
Looking for Things to Do in Shetland?
Add a brewery tour to your Shetland itinerary for a unique, locally flavoured experience. We’re proud to share a taste of island life with visitors from all over the world.
We also have a handy guide with lots of other fantastic things to do in Shetland and check out our handy planning guide to help you plan your perfect trip to Shetland.