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.
582 breweries found
Hand Brew Co
Independent craft brewery producing quality indie classic and experimental beers for retailers and bars across the UK.
Hanlons Brewery
Devon craft brewery at Newton St Cyres — award-winning Port Stout, Yellow Hammer and Firefly ales from a Half Moon Farm brewhouse.
Happy Valley Brewery
Small independent craft brewery producing quality real ales rooted in the local landscape and community spirit of its rural home.
Harbour Brewing
Award-winning Cornish craft brewery in Bodmin since 2012 — bold hop-forward ales, IPAs and porter distributed nationally and internationally.
Harrogate Brewing Co
Harrogate Brewery & Taproom. A local family business, dedicated to producing quality Yorkshire craft ales for all.
Harvey's Brewery
Sussex's beloved family brewery since 1790 at Lewes — the iconic Sussex Best Bitter from a magnificent Victorian gothic brewhouse.
Hawkshead Brewery
Beer From The Lakes. The Hawkshead beer range is available to buy online. Shop now! Inspired both by flavoursome hops of the new world & classic European styles
Heathen Brewers Partnership
Small independent craft brewery producing bold, unconventional ales and craft beers with a fiercely independent and experimental spirit.
Heist Brew Co.
Bristol craft brewery producing bold, creative IPAs, pale ales and experimental beers for independent bars and bottle shops.
Helmsley Brewing Company
At Helmsley Brewing Co. we are on a mission to make other people as passionate about handcrafted beer from the North Yorkshire Moors. Discover our lovingly crafted range of artisan beers
Hepworth & Company Brewing Ltd
Independent Horsham craft brewery since 2001 — Sussex Best Bitter, Pullman ale and award-winning Christmas Ale from a former railway yard.
Hesket Newmarket Brewery
We are a small, co-operatively owned brewery producing one of the widest ranges of distinctive and full flavoured real ales in the Lake District since 1988.
Hexhamshire Brewery
Northumbrian cask ale brewery since 1993 in Hexhamshire — Shire Bitter, Devil's Elbow and Whapweasel for North Pennine pubs.
Hideaway Brewing
Small independent craft brewery producing quality small-batch ales and craft beers — a hidden gem for those who know where to look.
Higsons Brewery
Legendary Liverpool brewery founded 1780 — Higson's Bitter was a Merseyside institution, now revived as a heritage craft beer brand.
Hobsons Brewery
Hobsons is an award-winning Shropshire brewery based in Cleobury Mortimer. Brewing a range of ales in bottle, keg & cask, buy online or at your local pub.
Hogs Back Brewery
Draught beer delivered to your door from Hogs Back Brewery. Enjoy classics like TEA & Hogstar lager, brewed with our unique Hogs Back character.
Holdens Brewery
Dudley Black Country family brewery since 1915 — Holden's produces its beloved Golden and Black Country ales from a Victorian brewhouse in Woodsetton.
Hook Norton Brewery
Hook Norton Brewery produces a fabulous range of award-winning real ales and bottled beers.
Hop Back Brewery
Hop Back Brewery in Wiltshire brews award-winning ales like Summer Lightning. Explore our handcrafted beers and visit our pubs today!
Hop Fuzz Brewery
Hythe craft brewery on the Kent coast since 2013 — hop-forward ales and craft beers inspired by the Romney Marsh landscape.
HopWorks Brewing
Unfiltered & Unfined Craft Beers Produced In Lancashire.
Hopsville
Independent craft brewery producing a range of hoppy ales, IPAs and craft beers — a hop-lover's paradise in every can and cask.
Hosforth Brewery
Independent craft brewery in Horsforth, Leeds. Award-winning beers available online, in our taproom and across Yorkshire.
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.