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
Anspach & Hobday Brewery
South London indie craft brewery born in Bermondsey in 2014, famed for London Black nitro porter and modern classics.
Antur Brew Co
Award-winning craft brewery and taproom in Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons — 'Antur' is Welsh for Adventure, reflected in every quality-first beer.
Arbor Ales
Arbor Ales was founded in Bristol in 2007 and has built a reputation as one of the South West's most innovative and prolific craft breweries, producing an enormous breadth of styles.
Ardgour Ales
Remote West Highland nano-brewery near the Corran Ferry — Fergus and Lizzy Stokes brew award-winning Gaelic-named cask ales and legendary pizzas.
Arran Brewery
Award-winning Isle of Arran craft brewery, brewing natural ales from the island's pure water near Brodick Castle since 2000.
Arundel Brewery Ltd
Award-winning independent craft brewery from West Sussex, pushing the boundaries of flavour since 1992.
Ascot Brewing Company
Hampshire craft brewery producing session ales and golden bitters, found at the Northbrook Arms pub in Easton, Winchester.
Ashover Brew Co.
Fresh Derbyshire craft brewery bringing bold, modern beers to the heart of the Peak District with a passion for quality.
Atlantic Brewery
Certified organic Cornwall brewery crafting unfiltered, vegan real ales and gin from a Newquay farm since 2005.
Atom Beers
Hull craft brewery with science at its core, making a wide variety of styles from cask to can with bold, experimental spirit.
Attic Brew Co
Attic is an independent brewery in Birmingham, brewing fresh, flavour-packed craft beer. Born in an Attic. Built on Brum.
Azvex Brewing Company
Liverpool-based Azvex Brewing Company, founded in 2020, is known for its high-quality, hop-forward IPAs and stouts.
BOA Brewing Company
Craft brewery and tap room in Stourport-on-Severn, Worcestershire. Live music, street food and unique handcrafted beers. Open Thu–Sun.
BRUBL
Brewery and tap room offering a wide range of craft beers made in Leamington Spa available to order online or in our bar.
Bad Seed Brewery
Independent craft brewery in Malton, North Yorkshire, founded in 2013, known for a diverse range of classic and experime
Balance Brewing & Blending
Balance Brewing & Blending produce mixed-culture, barrel fermented wild and sour beers brewed in Manchester. Funky. Local. Vegan.
Bank Top Brewery
Bolton's oldest and most acclaimed independent brewery, producing traditional cask ales with a passion for quality since 1995.
Banks & Tayor Brewery
Shefford-based Bedfordshire brewery producing traditional cask ales with a loyal following across the region.
Banks's
Wolverhampton's iconic Black Country bitter, brewed by Marston's and beloved across the Midlands for over a century.
Barney's Beer
Edinburgh craft brewery drawing inspiration from the city to make creative, quality beers with the best traditional and modern ingredients.
Baron Brewing
Hertfordshire experimental brewery in Buntingford, brewing an ever-changing range of creative beers for the sheer fun of it.
Barsham Brewery
At Barsham Brewery we’ve been brewing Award Winning craft beers and ales on our West Barsham Estate in North Norfolk since 2012. All our beers are gluten free and vegan, brewed using our own grown …
Barum Brewery
Barnstaple micro-brewery founded in 1996, producing traditional Devon ales served at its Reform Inn taphouse in the heart of the town.
Basement Beer
Bristol microbrewery Basement Beer crafts diverse small-batch beers, from IPAs to sours, available at their St Paul's ta
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.