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
Windsor & Eton Brewery
Royal Borough craft brewery founded 2010 beneath Windsor Castle — producing Guardsman, Conqueror and quality ales celebrating Windsor's remarkable heritage.
Windswept Brewing
Award-winning Moray craft brewery in Lossiemouth since 2012 — producing Wolf, Tornado and APA ales on the Moray Firth coast opposite RAF Lossiemouth.
Winton Brewery East Lothian
Independent East Lothian craft brewery producing quality ales and craft beers inspired by the character of the Winton Estate and surrounding countryside.
Wiper and True
Acclaimed Bristol craft brewery in St Werburghs since 2012 — Milkshake stout, Kaleidoscope pale and SIBA award-winning rotating styles.
Wold Top Brewery
Yorkshire Wolds farm brewery at Hunmanby Grange since 2003 — Tom and Gill Mellor grow their own barley and brew quality ales on a working arable farm.
Wolf Brewery
Wolf Brewery has been established in Norfolk since 1995 and prides itself on producing high quality real ales made with the finest local ingredients.
Wood Brewery
Independent Shropshire craft brewery in Wistanstow since 1980 — producing Parish Bitter, Sam Powell and seasonal ales from a farm brewery near Craven Arms.
Woodcote Brewing
Welcome to Woodcoter Brewing Co
Woodforde's Brewery
Norfolk's most celebrated craft brewery in Woodbastwick since 1981 — home of Wherry, CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain, and a wide range of classic Norfolk ales.
Woodland Brewing
Independent craft brewery producing quality ales and craft beers with a deep connection to the woodland landscape that inspires every brew.
Woodshedding Brewery
Welcome to Woodshedding, a brewery based in Westcombe Farm in Somerset. We are inspired by the brewing traditions of owner and brewer Adrian Peskin’s British and German heritage. The beers are simp…
Wrexham Lager
Wrexham Lager. The UK's oldest lager brewery. EST. 1882.
Wychwood Brewery
Wychwood Brewery - hand-crafted and award winning, characterful beers from the famous Oxfordshire brewer.
Wye Valley Brewery
Herefordshire's most celebrated independent brewery in Stoke Lacy since 1985 — producing HPA, Butty Bach and Wholesome Stout, multiple CAMRA award winners.
Wylam Brewery
Buy the latest Wylam Brewery beer direct to your door
Wylde Sky Brewery
Brewery based in Linton, Cambridgeshire. True classics, uniquely crafted.
Xtreme Ales
Independent craft brewery producing an extreme range of bold, high-ABV ales and craft beers for drinkers who like their beer big, bold and uncompromising.
Yard of Ale Brewing
Award-winning microbrewery crafting bold, characterful ales since 2008. Located behind The Surtees Arms in Ferryhill, County Durham.
Yonder Brewing
Brew Yonder - Craft Beer Brewery in Somerset. Brewing Sour, Stout, Ale and Lager styles in the UK. Buy cans online, direct from our website now.
Yorkshire Dales Brewery
Yorkshire Dales Brewery, the home of great Yorkshire beer. Buy online or visit our fantastic tap room, beer garden and bottle shop in Askrigg.
Zero Six Brew Co
You want craft beer? we got lots of it, available online or in selected pubs. So grab a beer, put a record on and dance - hard!
Zulu Alpha Brewing
Craft beer brewery in Caldicot, South Wales. All beer brewed on site with a taproom open on Friday and Saturday.
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.