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
Mad Cat Brewery
Hello and Welcome to Mad Cat Brewery. We Make Beer in Casks and Kegs and Bottles We supply […]
Mad Dog Brewery
Join us for a drink or maybe a beer tasting at one of our brewery Tap rooms!
Magic Dragon Brewing
Welsh craft brewery producing a range of bold, imaginative ales and craft beers inspired by the legends and landscape of Wales.
Magic Rock Brewing
Our ‘Same but Different’ beers are packed with intense yet approachable flavours which will challenge and inspire, but above all remain balanced and drinkable.
Magpie Brewery
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Mains Brewing
Mains Brewing produce farmhouse beer using the best Scottish, UK and European ingredients.
MakeMake
Independent craft brewery with an astronomical identity — making hop-forward pales and IPAs as bold as the dwarf planet they're named after.
Malt Coast Brewery
Malt Coast Brewery offers premium craft beers from the north Norfolk Coast.
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.
Many Hands Brew Co
We make quality beer with creative flavours for adventurous folk to enjoy. Shop online or pick up from our Dunkeswell brew house.
Marble Brewery
Brewed in Albuquerque since 2008. Three local taprooms. Award-winning craft beer, live music, food trucks, and community events all across ABQ.
Mash Gang
At Mash Gang, we do things differently. Meticulously. Obsessively. A little bit unhinged. Rather than strip out alcohol and often the taste, Mash Gang brew to strength. Our vision is to make the be…
MashDown
An independant craft brewing company from County Down, Northern Ireland.
Mashionistas Brewing
Coventry-based Mashionistas Brewing Co. was founded in 2020 by two friends, crafting a range of modern and traditional b
Mason Brewing co
Small independent craft brewery producing quality, flavour-forward craft beers with a focus on clean fermentation and great ingredients.
Mauldons Brewery
Long-established Suffolk brewery with 18th-century roots, revived in Sudbury — producing Suffolk Pride and award-winning Black Adder stout.
McEwan's
Edinburgh's beloved brewing brand since 1856 — McEwan's Champion lager and 80 Shilling ales now brewed under Carlsberg Marston's.
McMullens Brewery
McMullen's is a historic family-owned brewery in Hertford, established in 1827, known for its traditional ales and pub e
Meantime Brewing Co
Time should be spent doing what you love, finding that thing that grabs you and makes you feel alive. And when you find it, you better hop to it
Merlin's Microbrewery
Merlin Brewing Co. is a microbrewery in Sandbach, Cheshire, producing a range of craft beers.
Mersea Island Brewery
Mersea Island craft brewery on Essex's only inhabited island since 2005 — Yo Boy! pale, Skippers mild and maritime-inspired ales.
Mighty Oak Brewing Co
Brewing Award Winning Beers for over 20 Years. The Mighty Oak Brewing Company based in Maldon, Essex. FREE Home delivery* within Essex and surrounding areas
Milestone Brewery
Award-winning Nottinghamshire craft brewery in Newark since 2005, producing Cromwell Best Bitter, Shine On golden ale and a wide range of cask and bottle ales.
Milk Town Brewing
Handcrafted Indie Craft Traditional Beer Melksham Wiltshire Tap Room Farming British Backing Bag in Box cask keg indoor outside riverside venue bar free parking
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.