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
Rudgate Brewery
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Saffron Brewery
Essex craft brewery in Henham near Saffron Walden since 2005, producing Saffron Gold, IPA and Ruddyneck ales with locally grown saffron botanicals.
Saint Mars of the Desert
Sheffield craft brewery since 2019 from the Pretty Things co-founder — Empress of India IPA and Norma pale with international critical acclaim.
Salopian Brewery
Salopian are an award winning brewery based in Shrewsbury, brewing a mix of traditional and hop forward ales.
Salt Brewery
Award-winning Saltaire craft brewery in restored Victorian Victoria Hall since 2018 — Jute pale, Hemp lager and bold rotating craft beers.
Saltaire Brewery
Saltaire Brewery is an independent UK brewery committed to creating delicious, high quality beers. SALSA plus Beer accredited brewer and packager.
Sambrook's Brewery
South London craft brewery in Battersea since 2008 — Wandle session bitter, Junction and Powerhouse Porter are London craft classics.
Samuel Smith Brewery
Samuel Smith's Brewery, Tadcaster brews high quality ale, lager, stout, handcrafted organic fruit beer, organic beer, lager, cider and perry.
Sarah Hughes Brewery
Sedgley, West Midlands Victorian pub brewery producing Dark Ruby Mild — CAMRA's most celebrated Midlands dark ale — since 1921 at the Beacon Hotel.
Scatterlings
Scatterlings brewery in Surrey making low intervention beers. Saisons
Settle Brewery
At Settle Brewery we produce award-winning beers, crafted in small batches in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
Seven Bro7hers Brewery
We are seven actual brothers from Salford who love brewing great craft beer. Favourites include Honeycomb Pale & Easy IPA. Buy direct from our brewery!
Sherfield Village Brewery
Small Hampshire village brewery in Sherfield-on-Loddon producing quality traditional ales and craft beers for local pubs and the community.
Shindigger Brewing co
Did you know you could get fresh beer delivered to your doorsteps? Find our more about Shindigger.
Shiny Brewing Company
Shiny brewery based in Little Eaton, Derby. We produce awarding winner craft beers & real ales, many of them gluten free certified and vegan friendly.
Shipstones Brewery
Nottingham brewing heritage brand revived — Shipstone's Bitter was one of the city's most beloved ales before the original brewery closed in 1990.
Shoals Brewery
Just like the creative and passionate people of Porthleven and the village they call home, our beer is packed full of personality.
Silent Mill Brew Co
All our craft beers are brewed using modern equipment. We allow time, patience & the best ingredients to create amazing craft beers.
Silhill Brewery
Enjoy hand-crafted ales & brewery tours at Silhill Brewery in Aston. Join us for live music & events in our vibrant taproom!
Simple Things Fermentations
Simple Things Fermentations is small brewery in Glasgow, focusing on quality, tradition and innovation.
Siren Craft Brew
Siren Craft Brew is a modern brewery based in Berkshire, brewing a range of craft beers and recently winning Supreme Champion Beer of Britain.
Skinner's Brewery
Shop the Skinner’s beer collection – award-winning Cornish ales brewed with tradition and care. Order online for delivery across the UK.
Slaughterhouse Brewery
Slaughterhouse Brewery. A Warwick Brewery & Taproom creating Craft Ales & Beers for local, punters and pubs around Warwickshire.
Slopemeister
Craft brewery in the Peak District producing modern and traditional ales with a focus on quality and innovation.
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.