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
Norfolk Brewhouse (the)
Award-winning Norfolk craft brewery at Hindringham since 2012, producing Moon Gazer ales using water from the brewery's own borehole and Norfolk malt.
North Cotswold Brewery
North Cotswold craft brewery in Stretton-on-Fosse since 1999 — Moreton Mild, Windrush Ale and traditional Cotswold ales.
North Laine Brewhouse
In the heart of Brighton's North Laine. One hell of a pub known for group gaming and activities plus late night DJs. Available for private hire and parties.
North Riding Brewery
Welcom to North Riding Brewery, the home to modern ales with real heart since 2015. Find out more about us, our brewery and what beers are available right now.
Northern Monk Brew Co
Northern Monk is an independent brewery focused on creating the best beer experiences in the world, with creativity, community and collaboration at our core.
Noss Beer Works
South Devon craft brewery in Plymouth since 2016, producing hop-forward ales and craft beers inspired by the wild Devon coastline and maritime heritage.
Nothing Bound Brewing Co
Independent craft brewery producing an imaginative range of craft beers with no boundaries — from session ales to bold experimental styles.
Oakham Ales
We weren’t the first brewery to introduce light, hoppy beers to the UK but we were amongst the very first to pioneer the use of hops. Check now.
Oakleaf Brewery
Oakleaf Brewing of Gosport Hampshire, brewers and suppliers of championship award winning real ales.
Odyssey Brewery
Odyssey Beerwerks has been peddling award-winning beers to the Denver metro since 2013. We're a top rated Arvada brewery — come see why!
Old Cannon (the) Brewery
Discover The Old Cannon Brewery - a pub, restaurant, hotel, function venue and working brewery in Bury St Edmunds. Eat, drink, stay, or join a brewery tour.
Old Dairy Brewery
Award-winning Kent craft brewery in Tenterden since 2009 — producing Blue Top, Red Top and Gold Top ales named after classic milk bottle lid colours.
Old Forge (the) Brewery
Small Wiltshire craft brewery in a converted forge — producing well-made traditional real ales for local pubs and selected independent retailers.
Old Mill Brewery
Long established and fiercely independent brewery in Snaith, E.Yorkshire. With our own estate of pubs, we’re proud of our consistently excellent, quality ales.
Old School Brewery
Independent craft brewery producing quality ales and craft beers with a back-to-basics, no-nonsense approach to traditional British brewing.
Old Tree Brewery
Old Tree Brewery is a community interest company micro-fermentary based in Glynde, using the transformative power of fermentation to create delicious, live drinks.
Oldershaw Brewery
Grantham craft brewery since 1997 — Heavenly Blonde, Newton's Drop and Cascade pale ale, multiple SIBA award winners.
Orbit Beers
Orbit Beers have been brewing out of the railway arches in Walworth, South London since 2014. Brewing award-winning European-style beers with a modern approach.
Ossett Brewery
Award-winning West Yorkshire craft brewery in Ossett since 1998 — Treacle Stout, Silver King and Yorkshire Blonde, multiple pubs across Yorkshire.
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Otter Brewery
Award-winning Devon family brewery at Luppitt since 1990, powered entirely by renewable energy — producing Otter Bitter, Otter Ale and Otter Bright.
Padstow Brewing Co
North Cornish craft brewery in Padstow since 2013 — May Day, Pilot and Windjammer ales from the fishing town made famous by Rick Stein.
Palmers Brewery
Palmers Brewery have been brewing fine cask ales in Bridport, Dorset since 1794. We have 53 pubs across Dorset, Devon and Somerset.
Panther Brewery
Norfolk craft brewery in Reepham since 2010 — Golden Panther, Red Panther and American Panther ales with multiple SIBA awards.
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.