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
Lacons Brewery
Lacons award-winning craft and vintage ale brewery in Norfolk, established in 1760.
Lade Inn Brewery
A Beer Lover’s Paradise with over 180 Scottish Real Ales under one roof! Enjoy in our bar, restaurant and garden. Visit our shop onsite, or buy ales online.
Lakedown Brewing
East Sussex craft brewery and taproom in Burwash Weald since 2019 — core pales, stouts and rotating seasonal releases in the High Weald.
Lancaster Brewery
Lancaster Brewery is a multi-award-winning brewer in the North-west. We offer brewery tours, weddings, venue hire and incredible craft beers.
Langham Brewery
Award-winning West Sussex craft brewery in a converted 18th-century barn at Lodsworth since 2006 — producing Hip Hop, Best and Sundowner ales.
Langton Brewery
Langton Brewery; independent brewery handcrafting quality beer since 1999, in rural Leicestershire, taproom open every Friday evening.
Larkins Brewery
Brewers of real Kentish ales made with only hops grown on our farm. Supplying local pubs, restaurants and private events since 1986.
Larrikin Beer
The Urchin Brewery & Shellfish Pub - Simple, fresh shellfish, beer brewed on-site and wine in a relaxed environment, any day of the week.
Leather Britches Brewery
Brewery based near Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, producing award winning ales. We sell bottles, mini kegs and boxed beer online.
Ledbury Real Ales
Independent Herefordshire craft brewery producing traditional real ales and craft beers rooted in the Malvern Hills and cider-country landscape.
Leeds Brewery
At Leeds Brewery we pride ourselves on producing exceptional beers. Home of Leeds Pale, Leeds Best, Yorkshire Gold, Midnight Bell and Leodis lager.
Left Bank Brewery
Suppliers of the finest handcrafted beers. Left Bank Brew Company by the side of Llangors Lake, Brecon, Powys.
Left Handed Giant
Acclaimed Bristol craft brewery since 2015 — bold IPAs, innovative sours and rich stouts from a harbourside brewpub.
Leigh on Sea Brewery
Leigh on Sea Brewery was founded in 2017, we make award winning traditional ales and craft beers which are available in pubs and tap rooms around Essex and beyond.
Leighton Buzzard Brewing
Independent Bedfordshire craft brewery in Leighton Buzzard producing quality ales, IPAs and seasonal specials for a loyal local following.
Lenton Lane Brewery
Nottingham craft brewery on the historic Lenton Lane industrial site, producing quality cask ales and craft beers for pubs across the city and East Midlands.
Lerwick Brewery
UK's most northerly commercial brewery in Lerwick, Shetland since 2011 — Viking-inspired ales celebrating the wild Shetland seascape.
Lincoln Green Brewing Co
Nottinghamshire craft brewery in Hucknall since 2012 — Robin Hood-themed Marion, Hood and Archer ales, multiple SIBA award winners.
Lines Brew Co
Lines Brew Co have a vision of becoming fully sustainable, locally sourcing produce and brewing using renewable energy. Buy our beers online!
Liquid Light Brewing Co
Liquid Light Brewing Company, Nottingham, England. Craft brewers & beer delivery service.
Little Avon Brewery
A local brewery of distinguished real ales, nestled away on a farm just outside of Dursley. Little Avon Brewery's fine selection of traditional beers are crafted with passion and experience.
Little Brewing
Small independent craft brewery producing quality small-batch ales and craft beers with a focus on traditional methods and great flavour.
Little Critters Brewery
Sheffield craft brewery producing fun, approachable craft beers with critter-themed branding — from session pales to bold stouts and hoppy IPAs.
Little Earth Project
Buy Little Earth Project beers & merchandise direct from the source!
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.