What We Do
At Proper Boozers, we bring London’s pub culture to life through history-soaked walking tours and unforgettable storytelling. We explore the hidden corners, infamous tales, and legendary locals behind the capital’s most characterful boozers – from Southwark’s red-light past to the last pint of those with a date with the gallows.
Whether you’re a curious visitor, a Londoner looking for something new, or just someone who loves a proper pub, we’ll take you where the beer flowed, the secrets spilled, and the history stuck to the walls.
Tour Description
Sin and Southwark
Itinerary
Sin, Licensed by the Church….
Hear how bishops turned brothel-keepers, and why Southwark was once the debauched backdoor to the city.
Debt, Dickens & Dark Alleys
Trace the footsteps of young Charles Dickens through poverty, prison walls, and the streets that shaped his stories.
Before Harvard Was a University...
Learn about the Southwark publican whose name ended up on the most famous college in the world.
Ghosts of the Gallows….
Find out who drank their final pint before meeting the hangman — and where the executions happened and what happened to the heads.
The Boozer That Fought Back….
Discover how locals stopped the bulldozers and kept their history alive — one pint at a time.
Testimonials
Niall’s Pub Tour was absolutely brilliant. He’s a true London local, incredibly friendly, and brought the city’s history to life with fascinating stories. Each pub had its own charm, and he explained the culture behind them in such an engaging way.
One of the unexpected highlights was stumbling across a Morris dancing group outside a pub — such a unique experience to witness in person and it made the night even more memorable. On top of that, I later found out he’s also a local influencer, and his passion for British pub culture really shines through.
This tour was without a doubt one of the best I’ve ever done — highly recommended!
Niall had a great balance of historic knowledge with a jovial atmosphere. Would definitely recommend!
