At Pop, there’s everything from hot yoga to vintage clothes sales and DJ sets to open-mic nights to support mental health. On the other hand, ‘POW’ – as it’s affectionately called – is more about 4am raves, pub quizzes, comedy nights and live music events such as Sofar Sounds. Whatever you’re looking for in Brixton, you’re bound to find it at one of these spots at various times of the year. You’ll find Redemption Brewing Co. at Unit 16, Compass West Industrial Estate, West Road, London, N17 0XL. Phonox can be found at 418 Brixton R0ad, London, SW9 7AY and Electric Brixton at Town Hall Parade, Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1RJ. 4. Enjoy bottomless brunch and Afrobeats at Brixton Jamm or the Prince of Wales Photo: Brixton Jamm

Dog’s Grandad can be found at Arch 550 Brixton Station Road, London, SW9 8PF, Brixton Brewery at Arch 548 Brixton Station Road, London, SW9 8PF, Clarkshaw’s at 497 Ridgway Road, London, SW9 7EX and Friendship Adventures at 245a Coldharbour Lane, London, SW9 8RR. 3. Dance the night away at Electric Brixton or Phonox Photo: Phonox

6. Orbit Beers Brewery and Taproom, Walworth

It’s easy to see why – s loping floors offer superb views of Europe’s largest fixed stage, all sheltered by a cavernous 140-foot-tall dome echoing the beats and sounds of the musicians playing. No wonder then that the Maccabees billed this as being “ the best venue in the world ”. We concur.Sadly it’s closed for the time being, but we really hope this one opens its doors again soon. The brewery has grown and changed with the area around it, but we remain firmly rooted in and committed to our vibrant and supportive community. We’ve gone from hand delivering most of our beer on foot to Brixton Market using a borrowed trolley to building a new, much bigger brewery around the corner from our original arch, which now houses our experimental small-batch brewery and neighbouring taproom. New owners Portobello Brewery have invested in a splendid covered outside area with heaters and cushions.

The taproom is well positioned by Brixton market, which means it’s within easy tipsy-walking distance of all the delights of food, drink and music this corner of South London has to offer. Cronx The entire venue has a delightfully shabby-chic feel to it, with recycled railway sleepers and ladders making up the bar and rusty bed springs transformed into the light fixtures. Their beer ain’t bad either – they serve up a mean lager, session IPA, stout and pale ale – and their pizzas are some of the best you’ll find in East London.With Brixton Village slowly transforming from a traditional market to a boozy foodie tourist destination, there’s plenty of places to bag some grog. We’re not entirely sure how it qualifies as an outdoor space, but it’s a lot warmer inside than your average pub garden. The market also hosts Lost in Brixton, a large drinking indoor/outdoor space on the first floor.

We are proud to support as many independent businesses as possible. This is becoming difficult recently due to mergers and acquisitions in the beer industry and you’ll learn a bit more about this on the tour.After a few pints here, continue past the railway arches to the famous and long-standing Brixton Brewery, where you can stop for a thirst-quenching Coldharbour lager or two. End up at both Clarkshaw’s and Friendship Adventures breweries – situated on the way to Loughborough Junction – and see where the night takes you. We’ll cheers to that! Another Bermondsey classic, this craft brewery in South London make fantastic beer including extremely fancy farmhouse ales and a lovely double mosaic IPA.

You will have the chance to taste many different beer styles on the route and hear about the history of brewing in the area, and at individual breweries in modern times.

London Breweries: Practical Tips

This cool West London brewery, Portobello Brewing, has been making beer since 2012, and supplies trendy pubs all over the city. T It’s unlikely that you’ll need to book tables at a taproom but if it’s a special occasion or generally busy time (public holidays, sunny days) you might want to call ahead and see if you can reserve a spot for when you arrive. Converted from an old furniture factory, their taproom is certainly roomy and has ten different pumps of draught beer, various food vendors outside and special beer launches and tasting events throughout the year. Casual and affordable outdoor area in Brixton Station Road with limited seating and cover. Open till 11pm. The Trinity Arms is your local home from home, hidden on a stunning square in the heart of Brixton, just a stone’s throw from the hustle and bustle of Brixton high street but far enough away to be a welcome retreat.