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
Weird Beard Brew
Hanwell, West London craft brewery since 2013 — Little Things That Kill IPA, Mariana Trench stout and SIBA award-winning experimental ales.
Welbeck Abbey Brewery
Established in 2011, Welbeck Abbey Brewery has steadily grown to meet the demand for good local beer.
Wensleydale Brewery
Wensleydale Brewery is set in the Yorkshire Dales producing Real Ales as memorable as the landscape we live in.
Westerham Brewery Company
Check Gluten-Free beers from Westerham Brewery. Westerham Brewery Company has revived many of the much-loved flavours of the old Black Eagle Brewery.
Wetherby Brew Co
Yorkshire based Microbrewery, supplying locally brewed bottled and cask beers. Our brewing experiences make the perfect gift! Book online today!
Whitby Brewery
Whitby Brewery was established in 2013, we opened and made it our mission to bring local, craft brewing back to Whitby.
White Horse Brewery
Independent Vale of White Horse craft brewery since 2004 — Wayland's Gold, Village Idiot and quality ales in the shadow of the famous Uffington chalk figure.
Whitstable Brewery
Enjoy handcrafted ales from Whitstable Brewery in Kent. Discover our range of seasonal brews, brewery tours, events & shop for bottles and kegs online.
Wibblers Brewery
Independent Essex craft brewery in Mayland since 2007 — Crafty Stoat and Dengie Gold ales from the flat, atmospheric Dengie Peninsula.
Wild Beer Co (the)
The Wild Beer Co. are one of the top UK Beer Companies. Browse our range of UK Brewed craft wild beers and spirits today. Visit our website for details.
Wild Childe Brewing
Leeds based micro brewery specialising in the production of big, bold and hard hitting bottled and kegged beers that make you think about what you drink.
Wildcraft Brewery
Norfolk brewed craft and artisan beer and spirits, Wildcraft Brewery uses foraged and ethically sourced ingredients to create award winning craft beer, larger and spirits whilst supporting the loca…
Wimbledon Brewery
Breathing new life into a brewery ravaged by fire in 1889, we have created an extraordinary collection of beautifully balanced beers.
Wincle Beer
Independent Peak District craft brewery in Wincle, Cheshire since 2008 — Wincle Waller and Sir Philip ales from the foothills near Macclesfield.
Windsor & Eton Brewery
Royal Borough craft brewery founded 2010 beneath Windsor Castle — producing Guardsman, Conqueror and quality ales celebrating Windsor's remarkable heritage.
Wiper and True
Acclaimed Bristol craft brewery in St Werburghs since 2012 — Milkshake stout, Kaleidoscope pale and SIBA award-winning rotating styles.
Wold Top Brewery
Yorkshire Wolds farm brewery at Hunmanby Grange since 2003 — Tom and Gill Mellor grow their own barley and brew quality ales on a working arable farm.
Wolf Brewery
Wolf Brewery has been established in Norfolk since 1995 and prides itself on producing high quality real ales made with the finest local ingredients.
Wood Brewery
Independent Shropshire craft brewery in Wistanstow since 1980 — producing Parish Bitter, Sam Powell and seasonal ales from a farm brewery near Craven Arms.
Woodforde's Brewery
Norfolk's most celebrated craft brewery in Woodbastwick since 1981 — home of Wherry, CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain, and a wide range of classic Norfolk ales.
Woodland Brewing
Independent craft brewery producing quality ales and craft beers with a deep connection to the woodland landscape that inspires every brew.
Wychwood Brewery
Wychwood Brewery - hand-crafted and award winning, characterful beers from the famous Oxfordshire brewer.
Wye Valley Brewery
Herefordshire's most celebrated independent brewery in Stoke Lacy since 1985 — producing HPA, Butty Bach and Wholesome Stout, multiple CAMRA award winners.
Wylam Brewery
Buy the latest Wylam Brewery beer direct to your door
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.