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
JimBrew Brewing Co
Small independent craft brewery producing quality ales and craft beers with a personal, handcrafted approach to every batch.
John O' Groats Brewery
Enjoy a taste of the most northern headlands with John o' Groats brewery from our flavourful selection of ales.
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.
John o' Groats Brewery
Enjoy a taste of the most northern headlands with John o' Groats brewery from our flavourful selection of ales.
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.
Jump Ship Brewing
Edinburgh craft brewery specialising in premium alcohol-free beers — Yardarm Lager, Regimental IPA and Coral Pale Ale since 2019.
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.
Kerr's Brewery
Kerr's Brewery brews craft beers on a farm in Midlothian, Scotland, fusing old-fashioned beer styles with a modern sensibility.
Kerr's Farm Brewed Ales
Kerr's Brewery brews craft beers on a farm in Midlothian, Scotland, fusing old-fashioned beer styles with a modern sensibility.
Keswick Brewery
Independent Lake District craft brewery in Keswick since 2006 — Thirst Ascent, Gold and classic session ales inspired by the northern fells.
Kettlesmith Brewing
Kettlesmith Brewing Company is a small, independent craft micro-brewery located in Bradford on Avon, just outside of Bath. We brew modern interpretations of a wide variety of beer styles.
Kingstone Brewery
Monmouthshire farmhouse brewery in Tintern since 2005 — producing traditional Welsh ales and craft beers from a working farm in the stunning Wye Valley AONB.
Kinver Brewery
Kinver Brewery is a small independent brewery in Kinver, West Midlands, brewing a range of traditional English ales.
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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Knockout
Independent craft brewery producing bold, punchy ales and craft beers with a boxing-inspired identity — every beer lands with flavour and confidence.
Knoydart Brewery
Knoydart Brewery makes beer with grains, hops, yeast, mountain water and the pure magic of Knoydart.
LA Brewery
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Lacada Brewery
Northern Ireland's northernmost craft brewery in Portrush, County Antrim — producing quality ales and craft beers inspired by the dramatic Causeway Coast.
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.