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
Damery Brewery
Damery Brewery Classic beer brewed in Gloucestershire
Dancing Duck Brewery
Dancing Duck Brewery is a multi award winning brewery based in Derby. Brewing some ducking good real ale and craft beer
Dancing Man Brewery
Southampton craft brewery since 2013 in the medieval Wool House on Town Quay — characterful ales inspired by the city's maritime heritage.
Daniel Batham and Son
Legendary Black Country family brewery in Brierley Hill since 1877 — Batham's Best Bitter is one of Britain's most beloved and sought-after session ales.
Dark Elements Co.
Independent craft brewery celebrating the bold, dark side of brewing — rich stouts, robust porters and experimental dark ales.
Dark Revolution
A passion for great beer. Obsessed with creating this amazing product we chase flavour, exploring both traditional styles and modern contortions.
Dark Star Brewery
Dark Star Brewery, founded in 1994, is a renowned UK craft brewery known for its Hophead ale, revived in 2023.
Dartmoor Brewery
Dartmoor Brewery - producing award-winning traditional ales for the past 30 years at England's highest brewery, in the heart of Dartmoor. The famous and original Jail Ale, the mighty Legend, the go…
Darwin Brewery
Darwin Brewery is an independent craft brewery based in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, producing a wide range of traditional and contemporary ales alongside a series of experimental beers.
Davenports Brewery
We are a pub and brewing company based in Birmingham, in the heart of the West Midlands. With great pubs and outstanding beers, you’ll always find something worth celebrating with Davenports.
Dawkins Ales
Bristol independent craft brewery founded 2009 in Timsbury, now based in Stapleton — producing quality cask ales and keg beers for pubs across the Bristol area.
Derby Brewing Co
We're a family run brewery and pub company established in 2004. We brew a wide range of unique real ales and craft beers, many of which are multi award winners.
Deya Brewing Company
DEYA Brewing Company is an independent brewery in Cheltenham, UK. We focus on hoppy beers, lagers, traditional UK styles and mixed fermentation ales.
Dhillons Brewery
Dhillons Brewery produce exciting, beautifully craft ales with a slight hint of madness using a combination of traditional and modern brewing methods.
Dickensian Brewery
A worldwide association of people who share an interest in the life and works of Charles Dickens
Distortion Brewery
Distortion Brewing Company Ltd. Craft Beer brewery and taproom based in Battersea SW London.
Dog Falls Brewing
Scottish craft brewery inspired by the dramatic landscape of Glen Affric — producing quality ales and IPAs with a strong Highland sense of place.
Dogs Window Brewery
South Wales craft beer brewery. Online shop, UK delivery direct to public or trade. Keg conditioned real ales made in Bridgend.
Dolphin Brewery
Small-batch craft brewery run by Andy and Laura, producing characterful, hand-crafted ales with care and a genuine passion for quality.
Don Valley Brewery
Welcome to our brewery, nestled within the Liberty Group’s head office in the charming village of Sandtoft.
Donnington Brewery
One of England's most beautiful breweries — a 13th-century Cotswold watermill near Stow-on-the-Wold, brewing traditional ales for tied pubs since 1827.
Donzoko Brewing Company
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Dookit Brewing
Scottish craft brewery taking its name from the Scots word for a dovecote — producing quality, characterful ales inspired by the rural Scottish landscape.
Dorking Brewery
Award-winning Surrey Hills craft brewery in Dorking since 2008 — producing DB Number One, Red IPA and a range of quality cask ales.
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.