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.
85 breweries found
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
Abernyte Brewery
Step mashed beers and ales from the Perthshire hills. Brewed in very small batches at our Abernyte brewery overlooking the River Tay.
Ardgour Ales
Remote West Highland nano-brewery near the Corran Ferry — Fergus and Lizzy Stokes brew award-winning Gaelic-named cask ales and legendary pizzas.
Arran Brewery
Award-winning Isle of Arran craft brewery, brewing natural ales from the island's pure water near Brodick Castle since 2000.
Barney's Beer
Edinburgh craft brewery drawing inspiration from the city to make creative, quality beers with the best traditional and modern ingredients.
Beath Brewing
Cowdenbeath craft brewery and pub serving cocktails, cream teas and artisan beers in a creative, community-focused atmosphere.
Belhaven Brewery
One of Scotland's oldest breweries (est. 1719) in Dunbar, producing iconic cask ales including Best Bitter and St Andrews Ale.
Bellfield Brewery
Scotland's first dedicated gluten-free craft brewery, founded in Edinburgh in 2016 — producing vegan, coeliac-safe ales, lagers and IPAs.
Black Isle Brewery
Scotland's pioneering organic craft brewery on the Black Isle near Inverness, Soil Association certified and brewing since 1998.
Black Wolf
Premium Craft Lager, beer and ale available in bottles keg and cask brewed to be different Black Wolf Brewery Beer worth howling for.
Braemar Brewing Co
Small Highland craft brewery in Braemar on Royal Deeside, producing ales inspired by the Cairngorms National Park and Balmoral Estate landscape.
Brew Toon
Award winning craft beer brewed in the most Eastern point of mainland Scotland. We are Brew Toon in Peterhead - Naut your average brew. Shop online today!
BrewDog
BrewDog is a Scottish craft brewery founded in 2007, known for its innovative beers and rapid global expansion.
Brewgooder
We're an impact brand brewing great-tasting beers that help support local and global community projects. B Corp certified. Free UK delivery on orders over £40.
Broughton Ales
Scotland's pioneering 1979 craft brewery in Broughton — producing Greenmantle and Old Jock since the birth of the Scottish craft beer scene.
Bute Brew Co
Small independent craft brewery on the Isle of Bute, Firth of Clyde, crafting ales, lagers and IPAs inspired by the island landscape.
Cairngorm Brewery
Cairngorm Brewery is a craft beer producer based in Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park.
Campervan Brewery
Edinburgh craft brewery founded 2017 — bold, adventurous beers in keg, cask and can inspired by a passion for travel and the open road.
Cheviot Brewery
Real Ale Brewery, Tap Bar and Events in North Northumberland.
Cold Town Beer
IF YOU DON’T LOVE OUR BEERS, WE DON’T BREW THEM AGAIN.
Cromarty Brewing
Innovative young microbrewery in the Scottish Highlands producing quality craft beers made from the finest local and worldwide ingredients.
Cross Borders Brewing
Explore Cross Borders Brewing Co's craft beers & taprooms in Edinburgh. Braw beers and local venues.
Cullach Brewing
Cullach Brewing: craft beer made in the heart of Scotland
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.