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
Five Kingdoms Brewery
Scottish craft brewery in Stranraer, Dumfries & Galloway, producing ales inspired by the five ancient kingdoms of Galloway and the dramatic Rhinns peninsula.
Five Points Brewing
Acclaimed East London craft brewery in Hackney since 2013 — unfined, vegan Five Points Pale, Railway Porter and XPA.
Five Towns Brewery
Five Towns Brewery. A Microbrewery Producing Quality Real Ale in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.
Fixed Wheel Brewery
Core cask beers and core keg beers with pro-season specials available all year round. Beer shop with free local delivery. Visit us...
Flack Manor Brewery
Purchase Beer Online for Click & Collect and Local Delivery
Flash House Brewing
Flash House Brewing Co. is a microbrewery in North Shields, Tyne & Wear, established in 2019, crafting a range of beers.
Floc.
Independent craft brewery producing naturally conditioned, hop-forward beers — named after the natural yeast process at the heart of great brewing.
Flowerhorn
Independent craft brewery producing bold, characterful modern beers including hoppy pales, IPAs and experimental styles.
Flowerpots Brewery
Hampshire brewpub at the Flowerpots Inn in Cheriton since 2006 — producing Bitter, Perridge Pale and Gooden's Gold exclusively for the pub.
Flying Gang Brewery
Flying Gang are a small micro brewery located in the heart of Ponteland, just north of Newcastle upon Tyne. We have a community based approach to brewing and offer local, craft beer, guest ales and…
Flying Monk Brewery
Dive into the world of craft beer & keep up to date with our latest brews, great coffee & visit our onsite Café & Taproom.
Folly Road Brewhouse
independent brewers driven by passion for quality, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Through modern brewing and innovation, we create beers with great taste.
Fonthill Brewing Co
Welcome to our small batch brewery in Kent. Set in the heart of Tunbridge Wells, we craft real ale and kegged beer from local ingredients.
Four Priests Brewery
Small craft brewery based in Middlewich, Cheshire, officially launched in 2021, producing a range of beers for local pub
Frank+Otis Brewing Co
Cardiff-based microbrewery founded in 2020, brewing modern, hop-forward beers with a focus on quality and flavour.
Freedom Brewery
At Freedom we're lager nuts. Lager evangelists. Lager Lovers. We're one of the original craft lager specialists and have been brewing our way since 1995.
Frensham Brewery
Small Surrey craft brewery near Farnham, producing traditional and contemporary ales inspired by the sandy heathland and pinewood landscape of Frensham Common.
Frome Brewing Company
Independent craft brewery in the creative market town of Frome, Somerset, producing characterful ales with a strong local identity.
Front Row Brewing
Rugby-themed craft brewery and taproom producing bold, flavourful ales, IPAs and lagers — celebrating the passion and community spirit of the beautiful game.
Froth Blowers Brewing
Froth Blowers Brewing Co. are Birmingham's premier real ale brewery with 8 regular ales and 3 seasonal.
Full Circle Brew Co.
Award-winning Newcastle craft brewery since 2019 at Hoults Yard — Full Pelt IPA, Looper pale and a constantly rotating creative range.
Fuller's Brewery
London's most celebrated family brewery — Griffin Brewery in Chiswick since 1845, home of London Pride, ESB and Vintage Ale.
Futtle
Organic, Farmhouse & Wild Beers from the East Neuk of Fife, Scotland
Fuzzy Duck Brewery
Pendle Hill craft brewery in Peel, Lancashire since 2011 — producing quality cask ales and craft beers inspired by the legend of Pendle's witches.
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.