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
Howling Hops
Howling Hops, Hackney Wick, East London. Hackney Born and Brewed Since 2014.
Humpty Dumpty Brewery
Independent Reedham, Norfolk craft brewery since 1998 — producing Reedcutter, Broadland Sunrise and Lemon and Ginger ales for East Anglian pubs.
Hydes Brewery
The best pubs near you, with excellent food, drinks & unbeatable atmospheres in prime locations across the North of England. We have something for everyone.
Ilkley Brewery
Award-winning Yorkshire craft brewery in Ilkley since 2009 — producing Mary the Stout, Lotus IPA and the iconic Siberia rhubarb saison.
Indie Rabble
Browse all our core and seasonal releases and buy direct from Indie Rabble. Whether an old favourite or a one off special release: All Indie Rabble beers are
Irwell Works Brewery
Ramsbottom craft brewery in a converted Victorian ironworks since 2010 — Tin Plate and Copper Plate ales celebrating the Irwell Valley's industrial heritage.
Island Brewery
Spring is in the air, honestly, why not celebrate by supping a beautiful Wight Gold, bring back the memories of the warm Summer's evenings
J.W. Lees Brewery
Manchester's oldest brewery. Award-winning beers & seasonal food. Pub, Restaurant, Inn & Hotel operator, Lancashire, Cheshire & North Wales.
Jawbone Brewing
The new craft brewery in Twickenham. Buy our beer online or visit our Beer Dock taproom at Unit C, 1 Strawberry Vale, London, TW1 4RY.
Jennings Brewery
Traditional Cumbrian brewery in Cockermouth since 1828 — Cumberland Ale, Cocker Hoop and Sneck Lifter, a fixture of Lake District pubs.
JimBrew Brewing Co
Small independent craft brewery producing quality ales and craft beers with a personal, handcrafted approach to every batch.
John Smith's Brewery
Yorkshire brewing institution founded 1758 in Tadcaster — John Smith's Bitter is one of the UK's best-selling ales, now brewed under Heineken ownership.
Jolly Sailor Brewery
North Yorkshire microbrewery at the Jolly Sailor pub in Selby — producing traditional cask ales for the pub and local trade since 1994.
Joseph Holt Brewery
Joseph Holt is an independent family-run Manchester brewery and pub operator. Find out more on our brewery, history, beers, online shop and our 125 pubs.
Joule's Brewery
Brewed with passion and always striving to maintain our ‘perfect pint’ Joule’s Brewery has a range of ales and more than 40 tap houses.
Kelham Island Brewery
Sheffield's most celebrated independent brewery, founded 1990 at the Kelham Island industrial museum — home of Pale Rider, CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain 2004.
Keltek Brewery
At Keltek Cornish Brewery we brew our beers by hand with care and craftsmanship, using the finest whole hop flowers, British malts and hand-pitched yeast.
Kent Brewery
Kent Brewery brews a stunning range of modern beers using the highest quality of ingredients in the traditional artisan way.
Keswick Brewery
Independent Lake District craft brewery in Keswick since 2006 — Thirst Ascent, Gold and classic session ales inspired by the northern fells.
Kirkby Lonsdale Brewery
Crafting award-winning traditional and modern beers from the Lune Valley since 2009, with a popular on-site taproom.
Kirkstall Brewery
Leeds craft brewery reviving an 1833 Kirkstall Priory tradition — award-winning Pale Ale, Dissolution IPA and Three Swords lager.
Kissingate Brewery
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LA Brewery
More interesting drinks for when you're not drinking. We lightly ferment sencha green tea for 6 weeks to create a well-balanced base rich in live cultures. We blend this with flowers, hops and othe…
Lacons Brewery
Lacons award-winning craft and vintage ale brewery in Norfolk, established in 1760.
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.