Concierge Black Reviews

Dermot B 2025.11.24

     

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A really enjoyable tour of the Bermondsey beer scene. Paul gave a small group of us a really enjoyable tour of the beer scene in Bermondsey, highly informative, full of gossip and great fun. This is hugely recommended if you want to find out a little more about beer and enjoy a great day out.

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Reply from Concierge Black 2025.11.25

Thanks for your review. It was great to meet you all and a pleasure to show you around. Cheers!

Traveler03830251691 2025.11.09

     

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Crafbeer tour with the team of Brouwerij ´t Verzet from Belgium Paul gave us a wonderful tour of London's best craft beer pubs and taprooms. He is an experienced guide and full of fun and historical facts. A must-do if you want to discover the best pubs and beers in London!

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Reply from Concierge Black 2025.11.10

Thanks for your review, it was great to show you around and hang out. Looking forward to seeing you again soon

Kern Fairburn 2025.09.28

     

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Louisa McAllister 2025.09.22

     

I've been going to Yard Fitness for about 3 months now and Zoe has been fantastic. She's really motivating and pushes just the right amount to make you want to keep going back. I usually HATE working out, but have found myself looking forward to my sessions with Zoe. She is so patient and really knows her stuff. The setting is amazing as well. Love working out in the 'wild' I'm really noticing how much stronger I am both physically and mentally.

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Janis G 2025.09.21

     

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Brilliant beer mile tour- highly recommended We booked a private tour for a 50th birthday. Paul was welcoming, friendly and super informative. He led a brilliant tour covering a range of beer styles and different breweries. It was well organised, but Paul also made it feel relaxed and unrushed. Everyone had a great time and gave me compliments about Paul and the event. Even the beer aficionados amongst us came out having learned something new about brewing.... Would highly recommend his tours!

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Reply from Concierge Black 2025.09.22

Thanks for your review Janis. It was such a pleasure to meet everyone and to show you around and share my experience. Cheers! Paul

wendy b 2025.09.05

     

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What a find and so close to home. Exercise, learning, beer and food. What’s not to like. What a fabulous experience we had today being shown round the hop vines and learning about how hops are grown and processed to make the beers. Our guide Chris Lovett, was informative and knowledgeable. He made the tour interesting and fun, sharing with us pictures of how hops were processed in the past which helped highlight the differences in the farming processes now. It is a working farm so had to be mindful of the staff and working vehicles. We went through all the processes, walked through the vines to learn about the different types that are grown there. Learnt how the vines are grown and harvested. Smelt the different vines and learnt what parts of the vines are used. At the end of the tour, we had a tasting session in the Tap Room where we could put our new knowledge to the test to see if we could pick out the different flavours of the hops. Really made a good end to the tour. It was such a lovely evening that we decided to have a meal and was again treated to some tasty meals. We have lived in Ashford for years and didn’t know that this lovely place was so near. If you fancy something different and like beer, it is a go to place. Very reasonable price for the experience too. Thank you again Chris.

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Natalie White 2025.08.13

     

Yard Fitness is a unique location/set up and Callum is the MOST patient guy. Dealing with two (slightly bonkers) 50+ women at 8.30am on a Monday is enough to send anyone running, but he takes it in his stride. Calm and encouraging, he gently pushes us to improve our fitness and stretch ourselves. Both working at a very different levels, he accommodates our individual needs. I've never done any weight training before or had a personal trainer and am totally hooked. If you're reading this, don't think about it - just do it!

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mrice9085 2025.07.27

     

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Wonderful London Brew Tour Had a wonderful tour with Paul the guide. I was traveling solo and the other people who planned on going cancelled so it was just me on the tour. Paul didn’t cancel, he ran the tour just for me. We visited 4 breweries and Paul recommended several beers, all of which I enjoyed. He had an incredible knowledge of beer and brewing and taught me quite a few things along the way. I really enjoyed myself, and I was well worth the cost. Next time I’m in London I plan to take another tour.

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Reply from Concierge Black 2025.07.28

Hey MattIt was great to meet you, hang out and show you around. Thanks for your review, its greatly appreciated.Have a safe trip home and hope to see you again in the future.Cheers!Paul

Mark H 2025.06.17

     

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Ale Hunted and Found Stunning choice of venues and beers; greart knowledge and charm from Paul who was also a real laugh. If you like and are inerested in ale; this is for you.

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Reply from Concierge Black 2025.06.18

Cheers Mark I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the afternoon. It was great to meet you both and share some beer stories with you. Hope to see you again soon Paul

Victoria Gerlis 2025.06.16

     

Yard Fitness is a great place to train; the set up is lovely with a natural space that is welcoming. I love that a session can be indoors or outdoors as I’d much rather train in the fresh air if possible. It has all the kit needed to get a thorough workout. Personally I love lifting weights. I am very particular about who trains me and Callum is such a lovely guy who also knows his stuff. I share a weekly training session with my friend and I don’t know how Callum is so patient with us as we tend to be chatty, but he takes it all in his stride! Callum makes sure I have good technique and I am seeing benefits in my strength and fitness. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend 🙌🏻

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Paul D 2025.06.15

     

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Do this! Great visit and Paul was both knowledgeable and amusing… we enjoyed good beer and learned a lot! A really good afternoon.

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Reply from Concierge Black 2025.06.16

Thanks for your review, I'm so glad that you enjoyed the afternoon.Cheers!Paul

Kevin B 2025.06.15

     

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Outstanding in every way Fantastic day-my mate is a big beer fan/ home brewer, Paul , our guide was his long lost brother-so friendly, so informative, would definitely go again-and the whole ambience of the Beer Mile is extraordinary. I was ill, unfortunately but the tour was accommodated to get me round!

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Reply from Concierge Black 2025.06.16

Hey Kevin it was great ti meet you both and show you around. Sorry that you were feeling tired towards the end - if you wish to return in the future contact me direct for a discount. Cheers and you are our 200th trip advisor reviewer!

Emily Hunter 2025.06.11

     

I’ve been working with Callum since December last year, after being completely new to weight training. Every session is different, his setup is great and I always feel at ease. I’ve noticed real changes, physically, and it’s the only thing I’ve consistently stuck to - which I credit Callum for - I highly recommend! 👍

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Genevieve graham 2025.06.11

     

Absolutely fantastic, I've never had a personal trainer before, and it's worth every penny, Callum is great he sets me good challenges and is encouraging as well as pushing me. Callum has helped me get closer to my goals with fitness, losing weight. The time just goes by so quickly and it's great having someone to show you how to do the exercises safely and correctly. I have also trained with Zoe, who is also great and has given great advice about nutrition and I would highly recommend Yard Fitness.

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Thomas Cullis 2025.06.11

     

Great place to workout: fantastic trainers with first class equipment but it is their supportive culture that really stands out.

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Catherine Laing 2025.06.10

     

Pt sessions at Yard Fitness are my treat to myself. Not being a fan of the big-gym environment (too intimidating & off-putting!) I was delighted to find a personal training studio tucked away in a quiet spot where I can get the expert guidance to build my strength and fitness. Callum has a great, friendly, down to earth & knowledgeable approach which I really appreciate.

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Reply from Concierge Black 2025.06.11

Hi Catherine, thank you for the lovely review - always such a pleasure to train you, so glad you're enjoying the experience and getting the results you want from it!

57ollie 2025.05.12

     

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A Cracking Stroll Down the Bermondsey Beer Mile!!! The 3 hours sped by. A great way to catch up with old friends who share a common liquid interest 😉. Our host Paul, who kept the whole show running from start to finish, shared his undoubted knowledge with us, providing interesting background info about the local area, methods/history of making different beers, the breweries, how tasting a beer properly, can enhance the flavour etc. All in all a great afternoon. Having originated from around these parts, it was also a trip down memory lane for me!!

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Jezlowprice 2025.05.05

     

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Beer Froth is tops Took the Black Horse Road Brewery and Craft Ale bar tour with Friends and a few family members and had a thoroughly enjoyable stroll through the variety of beers available with expert analysis and commentary from Paul.Learnt new facts about brewing history, technique, variety - and even an explanation of beer tops (i.e. froth design and production - wow!).

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Susan C 2025.04.19

     

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Fabulous Beer Tour in Belgium Paul took my adult children and me on a 5-day beer tour of Belgium--what a wonderful time! Paul took care of all the logistics and drove the van, and at each curated stop he made sure we had the best experience possible. He took us to not only the well-known stops but some secret small breweries that made outstanding beer. We tasted our way through Belgium--truly an unforgettable experience. Many thanks to Paul!

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David N 2025.03.31

     

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Meeting new Beer lovers We had lovely weather whilst we tryed new Beers from small taphouses.Paul has a great knowledge of Beer's being a judge in many countries.I can't wait for my next one.Well done Paul 👏

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