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
Pixie Brewery
Brewing is our craft — small batches, big curiosity.
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
Pomona Island
POMONA ISLAND BREW CO - Modern, Independent Craft Beer and Mixed Fermentation Ales from Salford, Greater Manchester
Portobello Brewing Co
Contact Portobello Brewing for inquiries, beer information, or to connect with our pubs in London. Reach out to us today for personalized service.
Potbelly Brewery
Situated in Kettering, Northamptonshire, a 10 Barrel (2888 pints) plant that has brewed since 2005, producing amazing beer 'Real Ale'.
Powder Monkey Brewing Co.
Shop craft beers and brewery merchandise for The Powder Monkey Brewing Co
Prescott Ales
Gloucestershire craft brewery at Prescott Hill Climb near Cheltenham since 2008 — producing Hill Climb, Track Record and Chequered Flag ales.
Pressure Drop Brewing
Pressure Drop is an independent brewery based in North London.
Pretty Decent
Shop new beers from Pretty Decent Beer Co. Independent, small-batch pales, IPAs and limited releases – brewed fresh weekly and delivered UK-wide.
Purity Brewing Company
Award-winning Warwickshire craft brewery in Great Alne since 2005 — producing Pure Gold, Pure UBU and Lawless Village IPA from a pioneering eco-brewery.
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,
Q Brewery
Independent craft brewery producing a carefully curated range of quality ales and craft beers with a quiet confidence in every glass.
Quantock Brewery
Creating Quantock was the realisation of a long lived dream to build a microbrewery where the experience and location is as enjoyable as the beers we create.
Queer Brewing
Queer Brewing is the UK's first queer- and trans-owned brewery, making queer beers and beer queer since 2019.
Quirky Ales
Independent craft brewery based in Garforth, Leeds, producing a diverse range of unique and flavourful ales since 2015.
Radio City Beer Works
Welcome to Radio City Beer Works. Chelmsford's only modern craft brewery. Now offering home delivery!
Ramsbury Brewery
Experience award-winning beers and spirits at Ramsbury Estates. Sustainably produced, masterfully crafted and delivered with free shipping on orders over £60.
Ramsgate Brewery
We now deliver our fresh local Kentish beers throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
Rebellion Beer Company
Award-winning Buckinghamshire craft brewery in Marlow since 1993 — Rebellion IPA, Smuggler and Roasted, multiple SIBA and CAMRA awards.
Red Willow Brewery
RedWillow a modern brewery sharing our passion for ales, lagers and mixed fermentation beers.
Redemption Brewing
Redemption Brewing Company
Redwell Brewing
Norwich craft brewery since 2013 in the historic Lacon's brewing quarter — ales, lagers and craft beers from a Victorian city centre site.
Reesbier
Reesbier is a craft brewery in Snowdonia, North Wales, known for its quality traditional and modern beers.
Renegade Brewing
Brewing for the renegades, misfits and adventurers. We craft runaway beers at Renegade Brewery in Yattendon forest. Browse our online shop.
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.