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
Billericay Brewery
Independent Essex micro-brewery in Billericay since 2014, crafting a wide variety of ales, lagers and seasonal specials with a high-street taproom.
Bini Brew Co
We are Bini Brew Co, crafting small-batch artisan modern craft beers in the heart of Ilkley, at our beautiful new brewery and taproom space.
Birmingham Brewing Company
Independent craft brewery in Stirchley, South Birmingham, brewing a diverse range of high-quality beers since 2016.
Bishop Nick
Bishop Nick Brewery, a sixth generation family brewers of real ale, based in Braintree, Essex. Contact Bishop Nick on 01376 349 605.
Black Bear Brewery
Somerset nanobrewery at the Bear Inn in Wiveliscombe, crafting fresh cask ales daily for the Black Bear pub group and selected local venues since 2013.
Black Hole Brewery
The Black Hole Brewery, Derby, mix the traditional with the innovative. Traditional brewing techniques, with flavour old & new.
Black Iris Brewery
Black Iris Brewery Bottle Shop and Tap Room, now open for Take Away cans and Merch.
Black Isle Brewery
Scotland's pioneering organic craft brewery on the Black Isle near Inverness, Soil Association certified and brewing since 1998.
Black Lodge Brewing
Liverpool craft brewery producing bold, cinematic ales and IPAs — named after the mysterious Twin Peaks location.
Black Sheep Brewery
Independent brewery founded in 1992 in Masham, North Yorkshire, known for traditional, flavourful ales like Black Sheep
Black Wolf
Premium Craft Lager, beer and ale available in bottles keg and cask brewed to be different Black Wolf Brewery Beer worth howling for.
Blackedge Brewery
Lancashire craft brewery in Horwich near Bolton since 2011 — Hop, Cascade and seasonal ales rooted in the West Pennine Moors.
Blackjack Brewery
Manchester craft brewery founded 2012 in the Northern Quarter, producing bold and inventive pale ales, IPAs, saisons and barrel-aged specials.
Blindmans Brewery
Award-winning Somerset micro-brewery at Talbot Farm near Frome, drawing Mendip Hills spring water from its own well to craft real ales since 2002.
Blue Anchor Brewery
Shop Spingo now! Browse our various ales and IPA's, and even purchase pub merchandise.
Blue Bee Brewery
Sheffield craft brewery producing a wide range of cask ales from session bitters to bold seasonal specials, with a loyal South Yorkshire following since 2010.
Blue Bell Brewery
Lincolnshire Wolds brewpub at The Blue Bell in Belchford, crafting small-batch traditional ales for the pub and local community since 2003.
Blue Monkey Brewery
Nottinghamshire/Derbyshire 20-barrel brewery in Giltbrook, crafting bold real ales from Ape Ale to Guerrilla Porter since 2008.
Bluestone Brewing
Family-run microbrewery in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, established in 2013, brewing traditional and modern ales with loca
Bluntock Brewery
Cornwall craft brewery in converted shipping containers at St Minver near Rock since 2021 — the first Cornish brewery with carbon capture technology.
Boat Lane Brewery
Small independent brewery in Evesham, Worcestershire, founded in 2020, producing craft beer on the banks of the River Av
Bollington Brewing
Brewing real ales with passion in the Happy Valley. Visit our pubs The Vale, Bollington & Park Tavern, Macclesfield and buy our beer in boxes & bottles
Bond Brews
A microbrewery in Wokingham, Berkshire, established in 2014, brewing traditional real ales with a modern twist.
Boscombe Brewing Company
Boscombe Brewing Company is a microbrewery in Bournemouth, brewing modern craft beers and operating a taproom.
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.