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
Steeper Culture
We brew healthy and innovative drinks. Craft brewery based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We brew non[alc] drinks for good food, good times, and always to your good health!
Stewart Brewing
Award-winning Edinburgh craft brewery since 2004 — Edinburgh Gold, Copper Cascade and bold experimental ales distributed across Scotland.
Stonehenge Ales
Wiltshire craft brewery in Netheravon since 1984 — stone-brewed ales including Sign of Spring, Heel Stone and Pigswill on Salisbury Plain.
Stonehouse Brewery
Award-winning Shropshire craft brewery in Weston since 2007 — Station Bitter, Cambrian Gold and Knotted Oak from the Welsh Marches.
Storm Brewing
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Stroud Brewery
Buy Organic beer online or come and visit our Taproom At Stroud Brewery we make great tasting organic beer and bring people together to inspire positive change.
Sulwath Brewers
Sulwath Brewers real ales are hand crafted to exacting standards which are brewed traditionally, with no concentrates, colourings or extract.
Summerskills Brewery
Plymouth craft brewery in Billacombe since 1983 — one of Devon's oldest surviving microbreweries, producing Westward Ho!, Cellar Vic and Nin-Com-Hop ales.
Sunbeam Ales
Sunbeam Ales is a multi award-winning Leeds based microbrewery selling cask ales.
Sureshot Brewing
Manchester craft brewery founded 2017 producing a wide range of experimental and modern craft beers — bold IPAs, stouts and boundary-pushing styles.
Surrey Hills Brewery
Award-winning Surrey Hills craft brewery in Shere since 2005 — Shere Drop pale, Ranmore Ale and seasonal ales from the AONB.
Sussex Brewery
Unwind at The Sussex Brewery, a charming pub nestled in Emsworth, UK. Discover our story, events, and more. Cheers to good times at our pub!
Swannay Brewery
Orkney farm brewery near Evie since 2010 — producing Scapa Special, Orkney IPA and Island Pale Ale from a converted farm steading on the Mainland.
Talking Tides
Independent coastal craft brewery producing quality ales and beers inspired by the rhythms and character of the British shoreline.
Tamworth Brewing Company
Discover a wide selection of cask beers available at The Tamworth Tap, a popular brewery tap room known for its quality brews.
Tangent Brewing
Introducing Tangent Brewing Company, a brewery on the outskirts of Bristol. Crafted by three friends united by their passion for beer and innovation.
Tap East Brewery
East London brewpub at Westfield Stratford City since 2011 — one of London's first shopping centre breweries, producing a wide range of cask and craft ales.
Tap Social
Change is Brewing! Shop now for Criminally Good Beer. We’re passionate about indie beer and social justice. Free local delivery & nation-wide shipping.
Tapstone Brew Co
Hazy & hoppy. Our beers are juiced-up & ready to roll!
Tartarus Beers
Independent craft brewery producing bold, mythologically-inspired craft beers — every brew a journey through the underworld of flavour.
Tatton Brewery
Independent Knutsford, Cheshire craft brewery inspired by the historic Tatton Park estate — traditional cask ales for North West pubs.
Team Brewery
Independent craft brewery producing a collaborative range of quality ales and craft beers, built on teamwork and a shared passion for great beer.
Teme Valley Brewery
Worcestershire hop-farm brewery at Knightwick since 1997 — brewing fresh-hopped ales from Teme Valley-grown hops at the historic Talbot Inn.
Tempest Brew Co
Acclaimed Scottish Borders craft brewery in Kelso since 2010 — Modern Helles, Long White Cloud and award-winning experimental releases.
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.