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
Weekend Project
Welcome to the Weekend Project - a brewery born out of a combined experience of over three decades of loving, brewing, drinking & immersing ourselves in global beer culture.
Weetwood Brewery
Weetwood - Cheshire's Brewery and Distillery. Brewing exceptional beer since 1992 and expanding to beautiful craft spirits in 2018.
Weird Beard Brew
Hanwell, West London craft brewery since 2013 — Little Things That Kill IPA, Mariana Trench stout and SIBA award-winning experimental ales.
Weird Dad Brewery
Independent craft brewery producing quality hop-forward ales, IPAs and experimental styles with a playful, self-deprecating identity.
Welbeck Abbey Brewery
Established in 2011, Welbeck Abbey Brewery has steadily grown to meet the demand for good local beer.
Wensleydale Brewery
Wensleydale Brewery is set in the Yorkshire Dales producing Real Ales as memorable as the landscape we live in.
West Beer
WEST Brewery. Creating independently brewed Scottish lagers and ales in accordance with Reinheitsgebot, the German Purity Law of 1516.
Westerham Brewery Company
Check Gluten-Free beers from Westerham Brewery. Westerham Brewery Company has revived many of the much-loved flavours of the old Black Eagle Brewery.
Wetherby Brew Co
Yorkshire based Microbrewery, supplying locally brewed bottled and cask beers. Our brewing experiences make the perfect gift! Book online today!
Whitby Brewery
Whitby Brewery was established in 2013, we opened and made it our mission to bring local, craft brewing back to Whitby.
White Horse Brewery
Independent Vale of White Horse craft brewery since 2004 — Wayland's Gold, Village Idiot and quality ales in the shadow of the famous Uffington chalk figure.
Whitewater Brewery
Whitewater Brewery is Northern Ireland’s leading Irish craft beer producer, crafting award-winning lagers, ales, IPAs, and stouts. 30 miles outside Belfast.
Whitstable Brewery
Enjoy handcrafted ales from Whitstable Brewery in Kent. Discover our range of seasonal brews, brewery tours, events & shop for bottles and kegs online.
Wibblers Brewery
Independent Essex craft brewery in Mayland since 2007 — Crafty Stoat and Dengie Gold ales from the flat, atmospheric Dengie Peninsula.
Wild Barn Beer
Wild Barn Brewery – Crafting exceptional beer on Scotland's West Coast. Based in Oban, Argyll we brew bold beers inspired by Scotland’s wild landscapes. Explore our range and find your perfect pint…
Wild Beer Co (the)
The Wild Beer Co. are one of the top UK Beer Companies. Browse our range of UK Brewed craft wild beers and spirits today. Visit our website for details.
Wild Childe Brewing
Leeds based micro brewery specialising in the production of big, bold and hard hitting bottled and kegged beers that make you think about what you drink.
Wild Horse Brewing
Independent Welsh craft brewery in Llandudno since 2013 — Jurassic pale and rotating IPAs for the North Wales craft beer scene.
Wildcraft Brewery
Norfolk brewed craft and artisan beer and spirits, Wildcraft Brewery uses foraged and ethically sourced ingredients to create award winning craft beer, larger and spirits whilst supporting the loca…
Wilderness Brewery
Farmhouse beers from Mid Wales, served fresh, barrel aged, or soured. We’re a small, independent, family business our beers are simple, unfiltered and vegan.
Williams Brothers Brewing Company
Williams Bros. brews & merchandise direct from the source. Browse a range of craft beer from Williams Bros Brewing.
Wimbledon Brewery
Breathing new life into a brewery ravaged by fire in 1889, we have created an extraordinary collection of beautifully balanced beers.
Wincle Beer
Independent Peak District craft brewery in Wincle, Cheshire since 2008 — Wincle Waller and Sir Philip ales from the foothills near Macclesfield.
Windmill Hill Brewery
Windmill Hill Brewery is a small independent brewery in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, brewing modern and traditional bee
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.