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

Samuel Smith Brewery

Samuel Smith Brewery

Brewery·Tadcaster, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

Samuel Smith's Brewery, Tadcaster brews high quality ale, lager, stout, handcrafted organic fruit beer, organic beer, lager, cider and perry.

45 drinks listed
Sandstone Brewery

Sandstone Brewery

Brewery·Wrexham

Sandstone Brewery beers are some of the best around. Award winning recipes and great tasting beer

8 drinks listed
Sarah Hughes Brewery

Sarah Hughes Brewery

Brewery·Sedgley, West Midlands, West Midlands

Sedgley, West Midlands Victorian pub brewery producing Dark Ruby Mild — CAMRA's most celebrated Midlands dark ale — since 1921 at the Beacon Hotel.

0 drinks listed
Scatterlings

Scatterlings

Brewery·UK, West Sussex

Scatterlings brewery in Surrey making low intervention beers. Saisons

7 drinks listed
Selection Beer

Selection Beer

Brewery

Premium British lager founded by SAS veterans. Clean, crisp and brewed in Britain with carefully sourced British ingredients.

2 drinks listed
Settle Brewery

Settle Brewery

Brewery·Settle, North Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

At Settle Brewery we produce award-winning beers, crafted in small batches in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.

0 drinks listed
Seven Bro7hers Brewery

Seven Bro7hers Brewery

Brewery·Salford, Greater Manchester, Greater Manchester

We are seven actual brothers from Salford who love brewing great craft beer. Favourites include Honeycomb Pale & Easy IPA. Buy direct from our brewery!

10 drinks listed
Sheep in Wolfs Clothing Brewery

Sheep in Wolfs Clothing Brewery

Brewery·UK, Scotland

Independent craft brewery producing deceptively flavourful ales and IPAs with more complexity than their approachable look suggests.

22 drinks listed
Sherfield Village Brewery

Sherfield Village Brewery

Brewery·Sherfield-on-Loddon, Hampshire, Hampshire

Small Hampshire village brewery in Sherfield-on-Loddon producing quality traditional ales and craft beers for local pubs and the community.

0 drinks listed
Shilling Brewing Company

Shilling Brewing Company

Brewery·Glasgow, Scotland

Glasgow craft brewery and bar on West George Street since 2016 — producing Shilling IPA, Red and Lager inspired by Scotland's historic shilling ale system.

0 drinks listed
Shindigger Brewing co

Shindigger Brewing co

Brewery·Manchester, Greater Manchester

Did you know you could get fresh beer delivered to your doorsteps? Find our more about Shindigger.

5 drinks listed
Shiny Brewing Company

Shiny Brewing Company

Brewery·Derby, Derbyshire

Shiny brewery based in Little Eaton, Derby. We produce awarding winner craft beers & real ales, many of them gluten free certified and vegan friendly.

24 drinks listed
Shipstones Brewery

Shipstones Brewery

Brewery·Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

Nottingham brewing heritage brand revived — Shipstone's Bitter was one of the city's most beloved ales before the original brewery closed in 1990.

11 drinks listed
Shoals Brewery

Shoals Brewery

Brewery·UK, Cornwall

Just like the creative and passionate people of Porthleven and the village they call home, our beer is packed full of personality.

7 drinks listed
Signal Brewery

Signal Brewery

Brewery·Croydon

Signal's Brewery & Taproom. Established in Croydon, South London in 2016. Our beers and spirits are available via venues, our taproom and online.

0 drinks listed
Silent Mill Brew Co

Silent Mill Brew Co

Brewery·UK, Lancashire

All our craft beers are brewed using modern equipment. We allow time, patience & the best ingredients to create amazing craft beers.

8 drinks listed
Silhill Brewery

Silhill Brewery

Brewery·Solihull, West Midlands, West Midlands

Enjoy hand-crafted ales & brewery tours at Silhill Brewery in Aston. Join us for live music & events in our vibrant taproom!

0 drinks listed
Simple Things Fermentations

Simple Things Fermentations

Brewery·Bristol, Bristol

Simple Things Fermentations is small brewery in Glasgow, focusing on quality, tradition and innovation.

14 drinks listed
Sinnister Brew

Sinnister Brew

Brewery·UK, Scotland

Looking for a micro-brewery in Dalkeith? Pay a visit to Sinnister Brew. We produce premium quality, barrel-aged imperial stouts and porters for the UK market.

0 drinks listed
Siren Craft Brew

Siren Craft Brew

Brewery·Finchampstead, Berkshire, Berkshire

Siren Craft Brew is a modern brewery based in Berkshire, brewing a range of craft beers and recently winning Supreme Champion Beer of Britain.

40 drinks listed
Skinner's Brewery

Skinner's Brewery

Brewery·Truro, Cornwall, Cornwall

Shop the Skinner’s beer collection – award-winning Cornish ales brewed with tradition and care. Order online for delivery across the UK.

29 drinks listed
Slaughterhouse Brewery

Slaughterhouse Brewery

Brewery·Warwick, Warwickshire

Slaughterhouse Brewery. A Warwick Brewery & Taproom creating Craft Ales & Beers for local, punters and pubs around Warwickshire.

7 drinks listed
Slopemeister

Slopemeister

Brewery·Matlock, Derbyshire

Craft brewery in the Peak District producing modern and traditional ales with a focus on quality and innovation.

0 drinks listed
Small World Beers

Small World Beers

Brewery·Shelley, West Yorkshire, West Yorkshire

Deep in the heart of picturesque Shelley lies Barncliffe Mills, home of Small World Beers. Dedicated to creating the very best traditional beers and ales.

0 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.