Independent UK Craft Breweries
The UK has a rich and diverse craft brewing scene, from ancient city brewpubs to remote Highland farmhouse breweries. Browse every independent brewery on BrewWho, explore their core range, find taprooms near you and buy direct from the makers.
862 breweries found
360 Degree Brewing Company
Small Sussex craft brewery pouring fresh, flavour-led beers from crisp lagers and hazy pales to sours and IPAs.
40ft Brewery
B-Corp certified Hackney craft brewery born in shipping containers, now a Blackhorse Beer Mile favourite.
4T's Brewery
Warrington's multi-award-winning brewery crafting cask, keg, bottled and canned ales since 2010.
52 Degrees Brewing
52 Degrees Brewing: Buy Award Winning Craft Beers Online - UK Wide Delivery
6° North Brewery
Scottish craft brewery founded in 2013, specialising in authentic Belgian-inspired beers and operating several craft bee
71 Brewing
Dundee's first active brewery in over 50 years, 71 Brewing crafts modern, flavourful beers from crisp lagers to juicy IP
8 Sail Brewery
Independent craft brewery established in 2010, located at Heckington Windmill, brewing traditional ales and craft beers.
Abbey Ales Brewery
Bath's oldest independent brewery, founded in 1997, crafting traditional real ales.
Abbeydale Brewery
Sheffield's employee-owned craft institution since 1996, blending hoppy heritage with boundary-pushing innovation.
Abernyte Brewery
Step mashed beers and ales from the Perthshire hills. Brewed in very small batches at our Abernyte brewery overlooking the River Tay.
Abyss Brewing Ltd
Abyss Brewing, founded in 2014, is an award-winning craft brewery in Uckfield with a taproom and kitchen, focused on mod
Accidental Brewery
Lancaster taproom and Morecambe micro-brewery serving craft beers, guest ales, local gin and wine in a welcoming setting.
Acorn Brewery
South Yorkshire's multi award-winning cask ale specialist, using the historic Barnsley Bitter yeast strain since 2003.
Adnams Brewery
Suffolk coastal institution since 1872, brewing award-winning ales and distilling spirits at Sole Bay Brewery, Southwold.
Alfred's Brewery
Brewery producing real ale in Winchester. Bottles and fresh, draught beer to take away.
AlgeBrew
Nanobrewery in Petersfield brewing a range of craft beers in can and keg.
All Day Brewing Company
Norfolk farm microbrewery at Salle Moor Hall, producing small-batch ales from a working countryside estate.
Allendale Brewery
Allendale Brewery produce and sell award winning craft beer and ales in cask, keg, bottle and can.
Almasty Brewing Co
Newcastle independent craft brewery reopening its taproom in spring 2026 with a fresh, community-focused approach.
Alnwick Brewery
Independent Northumberland craft brewery in the market town of Alnwick, producing quality traditional and contemporary ales inspired by the castle and coast.
Ambridge Brewery
Artisan Worcestershire microbrewery producing traditional real ales inspired by the English countryside.
Anarchy Brew Co
Newcastle craft brewery pushing boundaries with bold, flavour-first beers distributed across the UK and beyond.
Andwells Brewery
Andwell Brewing Company, founded in 2008 in Hook, Hampshire, crafts a diverse range of traditional and modern beers.
Anglo Oregon Brewing CO
Locally Brewed Beers, Stank Hen, Newport Rising, Brinker, John Frost, Zephaniah, William Jones, Newport Ship, Smoked Porter, IPA, West Coast IPA
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many craft breweries are there in the UK?
- The UK has over 1,800 independent craft breweries listed on BrewWho, spanning everything from small one-barrel setups to regional producers with national distribution. The number has grown significantly since the early 2010s craft beer boom.
- What makes a brewery 'craft'?
- There's no legal definition in the UK, but craft breweries are generally independently owned, small-to-medium in size, and focused on quality and flavour over volume. They typically produce a wide range of styles and often experiment with ingredients and techniques.
- Can I visit UK craft breweries?
- Many UK craft breweries have taprooms or visitor centres open to the public. You can find opening hours and details on each brewery's profile page on BrewWho.
- Can I buy direct from UK craft breweries?
- Yes — many independent breweries sell directly through their websites. BrewWho links to each brewery's online shop so you can buy direct and support them without going through a retailer.