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

Smashed Drynks

Smashed Drynks

Brewery·Sale, West Yorkshire

Discover Smashed Drynks range of non-alcoholic beers and ciders. Enjoy the authentic taste of quality British brewing, minus the alcohol.

2 drinks listed
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Snowdon Craft Beer

Brewery·Llandudno Junction

Snowdon Craft Beer is a microbrewery in Llandudno Junction, North Wales, founded in 2020, brewing a range of modern craf

8 drinks listed
Snowdonia Parc Brewery (Bragdy Eryri)

Snowdonia Parc Brewery (Bragdy Eryri)

Brewery·Waunfawr, Gwynedd, Gwynedd

Independent Welsh craft brewery and taproom in Waunfawr, Snowdonia — Bragdy Eryri produces quality ales inspired by the dramatic Snowdonian mountain landscape.

0 drinks listed
Southport Brewery

Southport Brewery

Brewery·Southport, Merseyside, Merseyside

Lancashire craft brewery in Southport since 2008, producing Sandgrounder Bitter, Cyclone and a range of traditional cask ales for pubs across the Sefton coast.

0 drinks listed
Southwark Brewery

Southwark Brewery

Brewery·Bermondsey, London, London

Southwark Brewing Co - Local Independent Craft Brewery Offering Free Local Delivery & National Next Day Delivery

7 drinks listed
Sperrin Brewery

Sperrin Brewery

Brewery·Maghera, County Londonderry, Warwickshire

Northern Irish craft brewery in Maghera, County Londonderry — producing ales and beers inspired by the Sperrin Mountains AONB.

0 drinks listed
Spey Valley Brewery

Spey Valley Brewery

Brewery·Keith, Moray, Scotland

Speyside craft brewery in Mulben, Keith — Stillman's Tipple, Sunshine on Keith and ales steeped in whisky valley heritage.

9 drinks listed
Spilsbury & Jones

Spilsbury & Jones

Brewery·Worcester

Spilsbury & Jones Brewing Co. A Brewery & Tap house set on a rural Worcestershire hop farm. Producing craft beers and ales using 100% home grown hops. From our field to your glass.

0 drinks listed
Spitting Feathers Brewery

Spitting Feathers Brewery

Brewery·Chester, Cheshire, Cheshire

Discover Chester's best craft ales at Spitting Feathers Brewery ! Expertly brewed, blending tradition and innovation for a unique tasting journey.

2 drinks listed
Spookton Brew Co

Spookton Brew Co

Brewery·Chester

Chester-based microbrewery Spookton Brew Co crafts small batch, modern beers with a focus on quality and flavour.

0 drinks listed
Springbanks Brewery

Springbanks Brewery

Brewery·Wolverhampton

Rooted in the city’s industrial heart, Springbanks Brewery is bringing craftsmanship back to where it belongs. From the foundries to the fermenters, we’re building a new home for modern beer.

0 drinks listed
St Andrews Brewing

St Andrews Brewing

Brewery·St Andrews, Fife, Scotland

Independent Scottish craft brewery in St Andrews since 2012 — quality ales and craft beers from the home of golf and Scotland's oldest university.

0 drinks listed
St Austell Brewery

St Austell Brewery

Brewery·St Austell, Cornwall, Cornwall

Call us on 01726 66022, email us at onlineshop@staustellbrewery.co.uk & find us at 63 Trevarthian Road, St. Austell, Cornwall, PL25 4BY.

20 drinks listed
St Davids Old Farmhouse Brewery

St Davids Old Farmhouse Brewery

Brewery·St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Pembrokeshire

Small Pembrokeshire craft brewery in St Davids — producing ales inspired by the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park.

7 drinks listed
St Ives Brewery

St Ives Brewery

Brewery·St Ives, Cornwall, Cornwall

Independent West Cornwall craft brewery in St Ives since 2009 — Porthminster Blonde, Helbys and maritime ales from the artistic seaside town.

19 drinks listed
St. Peter's Brewery

St. Peter's Brewery

Brewery·Bungay, Suffolk, Suffolk

Suffolk craft brewery at St Peter's Hall medieval manor since 1996 — iconic oval-bottle ales including Cream Stout, Ruby Red and Organic.

0 drinks listed
St. Vincent

St. Vincent

Brewery·UK

St. Vincent Brewery Limited produces Hairoun beer in the beautiful St Vincent Grenadines! Stop by for a visit!

0 drinks listed
Staffordshire Brewery

Staffordshire Brewery

Brewery·Leek

Staffordshire Brewery is an award winning brewery with traditional beers and exceptional contract services in the heart of Staffordshire Moorlands.

0 drinks listed
Staggeringly Good Brewery

Staggeringly Good Brewery

Brewery·Portsmouth, Hampshire, Hampshire

Portsmouth craft brewery and taproom since 2014, producing Juke Box Hero, Fully Charged and a bold range of craft beers from the historic naval city.

4 drinks listed
Stancill Brewery

Stancill Brewery

Brewery·Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Sheffield craft brewery since 2014 — Barnsley Bitter, Station Best and Blonde ales celebrating South Yorkshire brewing heritage.

0 drinks listed
Stardust Brewery

Stardust Brewery

Brewery·Maidenhead, Berkshire

Stardust brewery, craft micro brewery producing session beers, hazy pale ale, stouts, IPA, double IPA (DIPA) and more! Trade and retail customers welcome.

15 drinks listed
Stealth Brew Co

Stealth Brew Co

Brewery·Melksham

Small independent brewery in Melksham, Wiltshire, established in 2020, producing a range of modern craft beers.

10 drinks listed
Steam Machine Brewing Company

Steam Machine Brewing Company

Brewery·Stockton-on-Tees, County Durham, Durham

Steam Machine Brewing Company LTD

8 drinks listed
Steam Shed Brewing

Steam Shed Brewing

Brewery·Swaffham, Cambridgeshire

Steam Shed Brewing is a small craft brewery in Swaffham, Norfolk, founded in 2020, producing traditional and modern beer

8 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.