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
Batemans Brewery
Family-owned Lincolnshire windmill brewery since 1874, producing award-winning cask ales and welcoming visitors for tours and events.
Battle Brewery
East Sussex micro-brewery located in the historic town of Battle, crafting real ales with a sense of local history and character.
Baynhams Brewery
Small craft brewery in the New Forest, Hampshire, producing high-quality, flavourful beers since 2019.
Bear Claw Brewery
Nano brewery in Spittal, Berwick-upon-Tweed, hand-crafting barrel-aged and oak-fermented beers served fresh in its taproom.
Beartown Brewery
Congleton's hard-working northern brewery with over 20 years of dedication to quality cask ales.
Bearwood Brewing
Wokingham small-batch craft brewery producing a rotating range of creative beers, with an upcoming taproom in Berkshire.
Beath Brewing
Cowdenbeath craft brewery and pub serving cocktails, cream teas and artisan beers in a creative, community-focused atmosphere.
Beavertown Brewery
Beavertown Brewery is a London-based brewery known for its distinctive branding and popular core range of beers.
Beer Hut Brewing
Independent brewery in Kilkeel, County Down, producing a diverse range of high-quality, flavourful craft beers since 201
Beer Me Brewery
Eastbourne craft brewery and taproom on the Grand Parade, serving locally brewed ales in the heart of the seaside town.
Beerblefish Brewing Company
London social enterprise brewery making vegan-friendly historical British ales — including Brett-fermented ESBs, porters and IPAs — in Walthamstow.
Beerriff
Independent Swansea craft brewery with a marina taproom, producing a range of modern craft ales and lagers in keg, cask and can.
Beeston Brewery
Norfolk micro-brewery in the heart of the county, handcrafting fine real ales from traditional ingredients since 2006.
Belhaven Brewery
One of Scotland's oldest breweries (est. 1719) in Dunbar, producing iconic cask ales including Best Bitter and St Andrews Ale.
Bell's Brewery
Bell's Brewery. Our constantly changing small batch craft beer brews mean there is always something new at our Belfast brewery. Contact us: 028 9043 4655.
Belleville Brewing
Beers from over there. Brewed over here.
Bellfield Brewery
Scotland's first dedicated gluten-free craft brewery, founded in Edinburgh in 2016 — producing vegan, coeliac-safe ales, lagers and IPAs.
Below Brew Company
Below Brew Co. is a microbrewery in the Peak District, founded in 2023, crafting a diverse range of beers using high-qua
Belvoir Brewery
It’s one of the real pleasures in life. A pint, a pub and a bit of peace. Brewing the finest beers using time-honoured
Bewdley Brewery
Discover our quality beers made from the very best raw materials and brewed here in Bewdley, Worcestershire. Order online or visit us to collect your order.
Bexley Brewery
Bexley Brewery is a small independent craft brewery founded in 2016 in Erith, South East London, producing traditional a
Big Clock Brewery
East Lancashire brewpub inside Grant's Bar in Accrington, crafting traditional and experimental small-batch ales since 2014.
Big Hug Brewing
Craft beer that tastes good and does good. Big Hug Brewing supports people and planet with every pint - from rainforest protection to helping end homelessness. Start with 20% off your first order.
Big Smoke Brew
Big Smoke Brew Co is a modern brewery based in Esher producing quality beer in keg, cask and can.
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.