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.
54 breweries found
Flowerhorn
Independent craft brewery producing bold, characterful modern beers including hoppy pales, IPAs and experimental styles.
Glamorgan Brewing
Home - Glamorgan Brewing Company is a family-owned brewery and drinks company from Glamorgan in Wales' South West.
Gower Brewery
BEST SELLING GOWER ALES, LAGERS AND CIDER
Great Orme Brewery
Award-winning North Wales craft brewery on the slopes of the Great Orme near Conwy — producing Welsh ales from mountain spring water since 2005.
Grey Trees Brewery
Award-winning South Wales craft brewery in Aberdare — bold Afghan Pale, Drummer Boy and Diggers Gold define modern Welsh craft brewing.
Gwaun Valley Brewery
Established 2009. Real ales. On-site camping. Gwaun Valley Brewery is a unique microbrewery situated in Fishguard, Pembrokeshire. Live music on Saturdays
Hafod Brewing Company
Welsh craft beer excellence. Brewers from Mold, Flintshire offering beautifully balanced, drinkable beers. Family run, delivered direct to you.
Harbwr Tenby Brewing
Harbwr Tenby Harbour Brewery is a craft brewery and taproom, brewing a range of ales just above the historic and beautiful Tenby Harbour.
Hurns Brewing Company
South Wales craft brewery producing quality ales and craft beers, proudly independent and rooted in the Welsh brewing tradition.
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.
Magic Dragon Brewing
Welsh craft brewery producing a range of bold, imaginative ales and craft beers inspired by the legends and landscape of Wales.
Mantle Brewery
Award-winning Welsh craft brewery in Cardigan since 2013, drawing pure Teifi Valley spring water to produce Rock Steady, MOHO and a bold range of craft ales.
Monty's Brewery
Monty's Brewery is a multi-award-winning Mid Wales brewery, established in 2009, producing a range of cask, keg, and bot
Mumbles Brewery
Swansea craft brewery in the Mumbles seaside village since 2011 — Indian Summer pale, Welsh Pale Ale and Gower coast-inspired craft beers.
Polly's Brewery
Modern beer brewed at Polly's Farm in mold, north Wales. Browse premium craft beer including IPA's, Pale Ales, Lagers, Sours, Stouts and more
Purple Moose Brewery
Y Bragdy Mŵs Piws / The Purple Moose Brewery is a '40-Barrel' micro-brewery based in the historic harbour town of Porthmadog, North Wales,
Reesbier
Reesbier is a craft brewery in Snowdonia, North Wales, known for its quality traditional and modern beers.
Rhymney Brewery
Rhymney Brewery is a re-established Welsh craft brewery in Merthyr Tydfil, producing traditional ales and craft beers si
Snowdonia Parc Brewery (Bragdy Eryri)
Independent Welsh craft brewery and taproom in Waunfawr, Snowdonia — Bragdy Eryri produces quality ales inspired by the dramatic Snowdonian mountain landscape.
St Davids Old Farmhouse Brewery
Small Pembrokeshire craft brewery in St Davids — producing ales inspired by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.
Tenby Brewing Co
Independent Craft beer from our microbrewery here in Tenby, Pembrokeshire on the rugged West coast of Wales.
Tiny Rebel Brewing Co.
Wales’ largest craft brewer and the creators behind the UK’s No.1 Tropical IPA, Clwb Tropica.
Tomos Watkin
Award-winning Welsh craft brewery in Swansea since 1995 — producing OSB, Ginger Wagtail and a patriotic range of Welsh ales and craft beers.
Treboom Brewery
North Yorkshire craft brewery in Skelton-on-Ure since 2011, producing Kettle Drum, Yorkshire Sparkle and quality cask ales with strong regional character.
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.