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
Fyne Ales
Drawing water from the hills and brewing in converted farm buildings, we create modern, ambitious and progressive beers in a wide variety of styles.
GT Ales
Award Winning Micro Brewery based in North Devon. Producing a range of beers from pales to stouts. Online and onsite shop.
Geipel Brewery
Craft lager microbrewery in North Wales
George Samuel Brewing
Our award winning brewery based in the historical canteen for Shildon Railway works.
Gipsy Hill Brewing
At Gipsy Hill Brewing, we make full flavour, moreish, natural beers. We are a South London brewery based in Gipsy Hill. Drink it and talk to people.
Glamorgan Brewing
Home - Glamorgan Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery and drinks company from Glamorgan in Wales' South West.
Glasshouse Beer Co
Brewery in Birmingham, UK.
Glastonbury Ales
Independent Somerset craft brewery in Glastonbury since 2002 — Lady of the Lake, Mystery Tor and Hedge Monkey ales with mystical local character.
Glen Affric Brewery
Scottish Highland craft brewery inspired by the legendary ancient Caledonian forest of Glen Affric — wild, pure character in every beer.
Glen Spean Brewing Co.
West Highland craft brewery in a 19th-century steading at Spean Bridge — award-winning Snowgoose lager, Highbridge IPA and Dark Mile porter.
Gloucester Brewery
Gloucester Brewery make beer & spirits you can feel good about drinking. Shop our range of award-winning craft beer, gin, vodka and rum for home delivery now!
Goachers Brewery
Traditional Kent family brewery in Maidstone since 1983 — Phil and Debbie Goacher produce some of the finest hop-forward real ales in the Garden of England.
Goddards Brewery
Goddards is the oldest brewery on the Isle of Wight and one of the first independent craft beer producers in the UK.
Goffs Brewery
the Cotswold’s leading craft beer micro-brewery. Home to Joster, White Knight and Tournament Ale.
Goldmark Craft Beers LTd
Sussex craft brewery and bottle shop in Pulborough, producing award-winning IPAs, stouts and ales alongside stocking an exceptional range of UK craft beers.
Good Chemistry Brewing
Good Beer is an art. It’s meticulously crafted for flavour and enjoyment. Made with love from our Bristol based brewery. Shop here to find beers from one of Bristol's best craft breweries.
Goodh
Truro craft brewery producing creative modern ales, IPAs and experimental styles with a strong commitment to Cornish identity.
Goodwood Brewery
Certified organic farm brewery on the Goodwood Estate near Chichester — estate-grown barley, organic hops, quality ales since 2015.
Goody Ales
Independent Kent craft brewery in Herne since 2012 — Kentish-hop ales including Goody Plum Porter and Genesis golden ale.
Goose Eye Brewery
Long-established West Yorkshire craft brewery in Keighley since 1991 — Wharfedale bitter, Chinook Blonde and traditional Yorkshire ales.
Gower Brewery
BEST SELLING GOWER ALES, LAGERS AND CIDER
Grain Brewery
Grain Brewery, Alburgh, Norfolk. Beer in casks, kegs, bottles, cans and pubs. Owners of The Plough, The Spread Eagle, The Diss Corn Hall Bar.
Gravity Well Brewing Co
Small batch craft beer from a microbrewery in Tottenham north London. Gravity Well Brewing Company
Great Beyond Brewing Company
Great Beyond Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery based in Hoxton, East London, founded by three beer loving friends and experienced brewers, Ollie, Nick and John. We take pride in our w…
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.