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
Dorset Brewing Company
Dorset's oldest micro-brewery since 1996 in Weymouth — producing Chesil Ale, Jurassic and Yachtsman IPA inspired by the Jurassic Coast.
Double Barrelled Brewery
Award-winning Reading craft brewery since 2017 — Flock of Geese pale, hazy IPAs, sours and experimental releases distributed nationally.
Dove Street Brewery
The Dove Street Brewery the new berwery in Ipswich
Dow Bridge Brewery
Small Leicestershire craft brewery near Catthorpe, producing traditional and contemporary ales since 2001 with a focus on quality cask beer.
Downton Brewery
Founded in 2003, Downton Brewery is a well established and award-winning microbrewery with a reputation for consistent quality beers in a wide range of styles.
Driftwood Spars Brewery
Buy our award winning Cornish beer online crafted in the micro brewery in the cove St Agnes, Cornwall.
Drygate Brewery
We've been brewing beer and serving up food in the historic heart of Glasgow since 2014. We work with open doors and open minds.
Dun Brewing
Craft brewery based in Kyle of Lochalsh, Scottish Highlands, producing high-quality, flavourful beers.
Duration
Award-winning Norfolk farmhouse brewery in a medieval priory ruin at West Acre — RateBeer top ten new brewery in the world, 2020.
Durham Brewery
Well crafted and perfected beers from County Durham's oldest brewery.
Durty Brewing
Scottish Borders craft brewery producing bold, unfiltered ales and lagers inspired by the trails and landscapes of the Borders countryside.
Dynamite Valley Brewery
Cornwall craft brewery in Penryn near Falmouth, producing bold hop-forward ales, IPAs and stouts inspired by the explosive mining heritage of the Fal valley.
Eagles Crag Brewery
Local brewery in Todmorden, brewing fine quality craft beer with experience and passion. Suitable for all beer enthusiasts!
Earl Soham Brewery
Honest beer from Suffolk including Victoria, Albert, Brandeston Gold, Jolabrugg and Sir Roger's Porter.
East London Brewing
Independent East London craft brewery in Leyton since 2011 — multiple SIBA gold-medal winners including Foundation Bitter and Quadrant Stout.
East Quay Brewing Company
A micro-brewery based on the north Norfolk coast in the historic harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea, creating beer that tastes like where we live. 'Crafted By The Coast... Enjoyed Everywhere!
Edinburgh Beer Factory
Home of Paolozzi Lager. Inspired by the artist, Eduardo Paolozzi, Edinburgh Beer Factory transforms ordinary beer styles.
Eight Arch Brewing
Small-batch Wimborne Minster craft brewery since 2016 — returning brewing to Dorset's ancient market town after 80 years.
Electric Bear Brewing
Award-winning Bath craft brewery since 2016 — innovative, modern IPAs, pales and stouts from a vibrant Locksbrook Road taproom.
Electric Village Brewery
Electric Village Brewery, founded in 2018 in Kinlochleven, Scottish Highlands, rebranded to River Leven Ales in 2020.
Elgood's Brewery
Welcome to Elgood's Brewery. Family Brewing in Cambridgeshire. We have been producing award-winning ales for over 225 years.
Elmtree Beers
Our range is as small as our brewery. Fine bitters, wonderful stouts, light summer beers and the occasional speciality.
Elusive Brewing
Award-winning independent microbrewery in Finchampstead, Berkshire. Visit our taproom, order craft beer online, or explore our West Coast IPAs and more.
Emmanuales
Faith-inspired craft brewery producing ales of biblical proportions — quality real ales and craft beers with a community-focused ethos.
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.