Brewers, Taverns, Saloons & Hotels: Drinking in Berlin's History

A walk through downtown Kitchener reveals the locations and names behind the city’s earliest breweries and establishments where people gathered to socialize over a drink.

Discover the stories of the prohibition era, the brewery that made Canada’s first lager and accusations of tax evasion against local brewers that threatened the whole industry!

**Can be extended to include smoking and cigar shops/makers on a 90 minute walking tour.

Drinking in Berlin Walking Tour Details

• Tickets must be purchased in advance
• Maximum 20 people per walk
• This walk begins at THEMUSEUM on King Street West. It ends a short distance west in front of Bobby O’Brien’s.
• We walk rain or shine or snow so dress for the weather! If it looks like rain, bring an umbrella. If it’s cold, wear a few extra layers.
• Wear comfortable walking shoes (i.e. no flip flops!)
• Arrive 5-10 minutes in advance to check in. If you arrive exactly when the walk starts, you’re already late!
• Our walking tours are face mask friendly – even though our walking tours are entirely outdoors, some guests may feel most comfortable wearing a mask – and we respect that!