Wainfleet All Saints

Family heritage is a touchstone of many breweries, and Batemans have fought to keep it that way. A proprietor of what they call "Good, Honest Ales," Batemans recently took home the award for Pub Company of the Year by The Publican Awards. Despite almost being overtaken numerous times, they've remained one of the oldest independent family breweries in all of England, and their grounds, with the trademark old-fashioned brick and ivy, are a throwback to the Victorian era. Tours are extensive and fun, featuring a virtual-reality tour and a collection of documents and artifacts from the days of old. And they don't forget about the family during visits ”there's a children's play area and adjacent restaurant should someone get restless. Relax at their Windmill Bar and wax poetic on times past with your mates over Batemans' well-regarded cask beers.