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
Great Central Brewery
Leicester craft brewery and tap in the Smokestack, producing hop-forward ales, IPAs and stouts inspired by the city's vibrant independent beer scene.
Great Newsome Brewery
Shop award-winning beer and real ale gifts direct from our East Yorkshire brewery. Bag in Box, gift sets, and more – delivered across the UK.
Great Oakley Brewery
From our home in the heart of Northamptonshire, the Great Oakley Brewery produces an exceptional range of real ales in an array of diverse styles.
Great Orme Brewery
Award-winning North Wales craft brewery on the slopes of the Great Orme near Conwy — producing Welsh ales from mountain spring water since 2005.
Green Duck Beer Co
Producing beers predominately into cask. The rest going into keg, bottle and can, we aim to produce hop forward beers that are approachable and easy to drink. Our beers are widely available through…
Green Jack Brewery
Green Jack is a multi-awarding winning traditional real ale brewery based in Lowestoft in Suffolk who were founded in 2003 by Timothy Dunford
Grey Trees Brewery
Award-winning South Wales craft brewery in Aberdare — bold Afghan Pale, Drummer Boy and Diggers Gold define modern Welsh craft brewing.
Gun Brewery Ltd
East Sussex estate brewery at Gun Hill near Heathfield — producing Scaramanga IPA, Zamzama pale and seasonal ales in the South Downs.
Gwaun Valley Brewery
Established 2009. Real ales. On-site camping. Gwaun Valley Brewery is a unique microbrewery situated in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. Live music on Saturdays
Gyle 59
GYLE 59 Dorset brewery creating perfectly crafted beer
HUSH Brewing Co
Homepage for HUSH Brewing Co. A modern real ale and craft beer brewery in Northwich Cheshire.
Hackney Church Brewery
Hackney Church Brew Co. is a brewery and taproom located in Hackney Central and Walthamstow that offers a unique experience for locals, visitors and pilgrims.
Hadrian Border Brewery
Newcastle craft brewery since 1996 inspired by Hadrian's Wall — Tyneside Blonde and Farne Island Pale Ale among the North East's finest.
Hafod Brewing Company
Welsh craft beer excellence. Brewers from Mold, Flintshire offering beautifully balanced, drinkable beers. Family run, delivered direct to you.
Half Moon Brewery
Small East Yorkshire craft brewery in Ellerton since 2013 — producing Old Forge Bitter and Lunchtime Bitter for the East Riding.
Hall & Woodhouse
Crafted with the finest ingredients. Discover Badger Beer online for world-class beers passionately made in our independent, family-owned brewery.
Hambleton Ales
Passionate brewers crafting exceptional gluten free beers in North Yorkshire. Explore our bottles, cans and mini kegs available for delivery nationwide.
Hammerton Brewery
North London craft brewery in Islington since 2014 — reviving a Victorian brewery name with Islington Pale Ale and N1 lager.
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.
Harbwr Tenby Brewing
Harbwr Tenby Harbour Brewery is a craft brewery and taproom, brewing a range of ales just above the historic and beautiful Tenby Harbour.
Harrison's Brewery
Whether it’s strong full-bodied New England style IPAs or more gentle session ales. There is no reason for beer to be bland. We brew a full range of beer; and every one is worth a look.
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.