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

Nelson Brewery

Nelson Brewery

Brewery·Chatham, Kent, Kent

Nelson Brewing Company is a certified craft brewery located in the cultural and recreational heart of the West Kootenay region. Your stories our beer.

14 drinks listed
Nene Valley Brewery

Nene Valley Brewery

Brewery·Oundle, Northamptonshire, Northamptonshire

Award-winning Peterborough craft brewery since 2011 — producing NYB session bitter, Kiwi, White Noise and a wide range of contemporary ales.

14 drinks listed
Neon Raptor Brewing Co.

Neon Raptor Brewing Co.

Brewery·Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Neon Raptor Brewing Co. Online Store selling craft beer and merchandise straight from our brewery in Nottingham UK

30 drinks listed
Neptune Brewery

Neptune Brewery

Brewery·Maghull, Merseyside, Merseyside

Neptune Brewery – Award-winning craft beer from Liverpool, naturally conditioned and vegan-friendly. Shop IPAs, pale ales & more. Free delivery over £50.

12 drinks listed
Nethergate Brewery

Nethergate Brewery

Brewery·Long Melford, Suffolk, Essex

Suffolk craft brewery in Long Melford since 1986 — coriander-infused Umbel Ale, Old Growler porter and multiple SIBA and CAMRA awards.

24 drinks listed
New Bristol Brewery

New Bristol Brewery

Brewery·Bristol

MODERN BEERS BREWED IN THE HEART OF BRISTOL Latest releases… Summacrush Session IPA 4% £3.60 Summacrush Session IPA 4% quantity ﹣ ﹢ Add to Cart Add 6 Juicy, fruity, soft and…

16 drinks listed
New Invention Brewery

New Invention Brewery

Brewery·Walsall

Small independent brewery in Walsall, West Midlands, established in 2018, producing a diverse range of high-quality trad

6 drinks listed
Newbarns Brewery

Newbarns Brewery

Brewery·Leith, Edinburgh, Scotland

Award-winning Edinburgh craft brewery in Leith since 2020 — precise unfiltered lagers and pilsners with rapid international acclaim.

17 drinks listed
Newby Wyke Brewery

Newby Wyke Brewery

Brewery·Grantham, Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire

Grantham, Lincolnshire craft brewery since 1998 — White Squall, Kingston Topaz and Bear Island ales from an East Midlands independent.

0 drinks listed
Night Owl Brewery

Night Owl Brewery

Brewery·Malvern

BrewBox by Night Owl Brewery, is an artisan bottle shop in Great Malvern. Selling beers, wines, spirits and ciders all within a 30 miles radius, specialising in supporting local producers including…

0 drinks listed
Nirvana Brewery

Nirvana Brewery

Brewery·London, London

Nirvana Brewery is the original alcohol-free brewery. We brew award-winning alcohol-free beer and have been pioneering the no and low revolution since 2016.

18 drinks listed
Noble Craft Brewing

Noble Craft Brewing

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Noble Craft Brewing is an award winning Shropshire brewery in Market Drayton. Our ales are available in cask and bottles for pubs, retail and festivals.

0 drinks listed
Nook Brewhouse (the)

Nook Brewhouse (the)

Brewery·Holmfirth, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Traditional Yorkshire brewpub at the Nook in Holmfirth since 2009, producing Fallon's Golden, OA Stout and quality cask ales for the pub and local trade.

0 drinks listed
Norfolk Brewhouse (the)

Norfolk Brewhouse (the)

Brewery·Fakenham, Norfolk, Norfolk

Award-winning Norfolk craft brewery at Hindringham since 2012, producing Moon Gazer ales using water from the brewery's own borehole and Norfolk malt.

0 drinks listed
Norn Iron Brew Co

Norn Iron Brew Co

Brewery·Belfast

Belfast-based craft brewery founded in 2020, creating beers that celebrate Northern Irish culture and humour.

0 drinks listed
North Cotswold Brewery

North Cotswold Brewery

Brewery·Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, Gloucestershire

North Cotswold craft brewery in Stretton-on-Fosse since 1999 — Moreton Mild, Windrush Ale and traditional Cotswold ales.

0 drinks listed
North Laine Brewhouse

North Laine Brewhouse

Brewery·Brighton, East Sussex

In the heart of Brighton's North Laine. One hell of a pub known for group gaming and activities plus late night DJs. Available for private hire and parties.

0 drinks listed
North Riding Brewery

North Riding Brewery

Brewery·Scarborough, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

Welcom to North Riding Brewery, the home to modern ales with real heart since 2015. Find out more about us, our brewery and what beers are available right now.

0 drinks listed
Northbound Brewery

Northbound Brewery

Brewery·Limavady, Northern Ireland

Belfast craft brewery founded 2014 in Derry/Londonderry — producing quality ales and craft beers for Northern Ireland's growing independent beer scene.

5 drinks listed
Northern Latitudes Brewery

Northern Latitudes Brewery

Brewery·Orkney

An independent, small batch brewery in Orkney. We'll be opening our online shop next year. I specialise in rich, dark, luxurious beers.

0 drinks listed
Northern Monk Brew Co

Northern Monk Brew Co

Brewery·Leeds, West Yorkshire

Northern Monk is an independent brewery focused on creating the best beer experiences in the world, with creativity, community and collaboration at our core.

42 drinks listed
Noss Beer Works

Noss Beer Works

Brewery·Plymouth, Devon, Devon

South Devon craft brewery in Plymouth since 2016, producing hop-forward ales and craft beers inspired by the wild Devon coastline and maritime heritage.

0 drinks listed
Nothing Bound Brewing Co

Nothing Bound Brewing Co

Brewery·Heightington, Worcestershire

Independent craft brewery producing an imaginative range of craft beers with no boundaries — from session ales to bold experimental styles.

3 drinks listed
Oakham Ales

Oakham Ales

Brewery·Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire

We weren’t the first brewery to introduce light, hoppy beers to the UK but we were amongst the very first to pioneer the use of hops. Check now.

54 drinks listed

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.