London's Boston Beer: Where To Buy?

London has a plethora of shops and breweries where you can buy beer from Boston and other international destinations. In central London, The London Beer House is a pocket-sized bar and bottle shop just off Haymarket, ideal for stocking up before a picnic in the Royal Parks. For north London, Caps & Taps in Kentish Town is a tiny shop selling around 300 beers from around the world, including the US. In east London, Kill the Cat in Hackney Wick has an appropriately novel way of displaying its stock, ranging from familiar and accessible beers to the potent and eccentric. For south London, The Beer Shop in Putney has a carefully curated selection of Trappist, Belgian, fruit and pilsner brews, with staff offering advice on the optimum glassware and food matching. And for west London, The Bottle Shop in Fulham has over 500 examples of beers from around the world, with staff happy to point you in the direction of new and interesting bottles.

Specialist beer shops in London

London has a plethora of specialist beer shops, with many offering craft beers from London breweries and microbreweries in the UK, Europe, the US and beyond.

• The London Beer House – a pocket-sized bar and bottle shop just off Haymarket, ideal for stocking up before a picnic in a nearby Royal Park.
• Caps & Taps – Kentish Town's first craft beer specialist, with around 300 beers from London, the rest of the UK, the US and beyond.
• Clapton Craft – now with four locations in north London, this shop offers well-curated beers from around the world, plus accessible brews for growler-fill.
• Dusty Dick's Craft Beer Emporium – attached to the Harringay Arms, this shop offers a strong selection of British and international beers, plus growler-fill facilities.
• Borough Wines – this east London outpost stocks an excellent edit of wines and refillable glass bottles, with an informal tasting bar at weekends.
• Bottle Apostle – a small but growing chain of wine shops, with a Victoria Park outpost dedicated to beer, ale, cider and mead, most of it from within London.
• Brewdog – the first dedicated bottle shop from the Scottish brewery, stocking its own beers and a mighty selection from around the world, as well as books and homebrew supplies.
• BottleDog – the first bottle shop from the craft beer experts behind BrewDog, with over 250 beers by the bottle from all around the world, as well as growler fills.
• No Boring Beer – an independent craft beer shop in Deptford, created by beer enthusiasts Nikita and Roman, with over 200 beers from local breweries.

For those looking to buy beer from Boston, Massachusetts, USA, it is worth noting that alcohol of all types is generally not sold in grocery stores. Beer can be purchased from liquor stores, although the selection may be poor.

Beer delivery services in London

London has a wide variety of beer delivery services, many of which also deliver other types of alcohol, cigarettes, and snacks. Here is a list of some of the beer delivery services available in London:

Drinks Delivery London

Drinks Delivery London provides a 24-hour alcohol delivery service across London, claiming to deliver some drinks within just 15 minutes. They stock a range of beers, wines, spirits, mixers, and cigarettes. You can order by phone or through their website.

Booze Up

Booze Up is another London-based company offering late-night alcohol delivery across the city in 30 minutes or less. In addition to beer, they also deliver wine, spirits, cigarettes, and snacks. You can place your order online, by phone, or via chat.

Brewdog

Brewdog is a Scottish brewery known for its craft beers and chain of bars. In addition to its physical locations, Brewdog offers a delivery service through its website. They release new beers each week, and you can get free delivery when you fill your box. Every order delivered is carbon negative.

Beer Monster

While Beer Monster specialises in keg delivery, they also offer a range of bottled and canned beers. You can order a simple draught keg or invest in a Beer Monster beer tap or Blade Beer Machine to pour pub-quality beers at home.

The Whisky Exchange

The Whisky Exchange offers more than just whisky, with wine, beer, rival spirits, and cocktail ingredients also available for delivery. They also host virtual tastings.

Other Options

Other options for beer delivery in London include well-known services such as UberEats, Deliveroo, and Waitrose Cellar, as well as smaller companies like The London Beer House, Caps & Taps, and Bottle Apostle.

Beer shops in Central London

Although there is a noticeable lack of quality craft beer in central London, there are still a few shops that offer a great selection of beers.

The London Beer House

This pocket-sized bar and bottle shop, just off Haymarket, is ideal for stocking up before a picnic in a nearby Royal Park.

Brewdog

The Scottish brewery Brewdog has its own dedicated bottle shop in London, where it stocks its own beers alongside a mighty selection from around the world. You can also find books and homebrew supplies here, and the shop hosts tutored tasting events.

Kill the Cat

This Spitalfields craft beer bar has 10 taps and a fully stocked bottle shop with over 100 beers to drink in or take away. The staff are friendly and attentive, and the selection is impressive.

Beer shops in North London

If you're looking for beer shops in North London, you're in luck! Here are some great options to explore:

Caps & Taps

Kentish Town's first craft beer specialist, Caps & Taps, is a tiny shop with a big selection. With around 300 beers from London, the UK, the US, and beyond, you're sure to find something to tantalize your taste buds. It's located on Fortress Road, en route from Kentish Town to Tufnell Park.

Indiebeer

Holloway Road's Indiebeer is a gem among the typical storefronts. It boasts a library-like row of fridges filled with craft beers from around the world. The knowledgeable owners, Clare and Owen, are always happy to guide you through the various styles. Indiebeer also has a cosy drink-in area when you want to linger.

12 Ounce Bottleshop

This relative newcomer to the North London beer scene, located in Crouch End, offers a bright and contemporary space. Owners Alex and Greg curate a thoughtful selection of beers, including some edgy choices perfect for gift boxes.

Whitehall Wines

Tucked away between Archway and Highgate, Whitehall Wines is an off-licence with a hidden treasure of craft beers. You'll find gems from Verdant, Pressure Drop, and DEYA, as well as international options. Owner Sel is passionate about his produce and offers slightly lower prices due to older stock, which doesn't compromise the taste.

Clapton Craft

With four locations in North London (Clapton, Finsbury Park, Kentish Town, and Walthamstow), Clapton Craft offers a well-curated selection of beers from around the world. Their friendly and knowledgeable staff will guide you through their vast choices.

Dusty Dick's Craft Beer Emporium

Attached to the Harringay Arms, Dusty Dick's offers a robust selection of British and international beers. Their themed mixed cases make excellent gifts for craft beer enthusiasts.

So, whether you're a local or just visiting North London, these shops will surely satisfy your craft beer cravings!

Beer shops in South London

South London is home to some of the best craft breweries in London, and the presence of these breweries has led to the opening of some fantastic beer shops. Here are some of the best beer shops in South London:

Art & Craft SW16, Streatham

The first specialist beer shop in Streatham, Art & Craft is a beer shop owned and operated by the Inkspot Brewery. Offering over 500 London and international craft beers from numerous independent breweries, Art & Craft also displays a wonderful mix of urban and contemporary art for you to enjoy while you browse their wonderful selection of craft beers.

The Beer Shop, Nunhead

The Beer Shop in Nunhead is a dedicated beer shop with a carefully selected range of Trappist, Belgian, fruit and pilsner brews. London ales are well represented – there's Kernel, and Windsor & Eton – and staff will give advice on the optimum glassware to use with different varieties of beer, as well as food matching.

Waterintobeer, Brockley

Waterintobeer is a beer, homebrew shop and bar in Brockley, south-east London. Boasting over 200 different bottles and cans to either drink in or take away, while also selling brewing kits and ingredients to brewers of all aptitudes, Waterintobeer is one of the finest shops in all of Brockley.

Hop Burns & Black, East Dulwich

Hop Burns & Black is a unique shop that sells beer, a variety of hot sauces, and vinyl.

We Brought Beer, Balham/Clapham Junction/Tooting

We Brought Beer has three shops in South London, with a great selection of craft beers.

Ghost Whale, Brixton

Ghost Whale in Brixton markets itself as an independent beer and culture shop with a fantastically curated selection of beer.

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