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
Brewgooder
We're an impact brand brewing great-tasting beers that help support local and global community projects. B Corp certified. Free UK delivery on orders over £40.
Brewing Brothers Ltd
Collaborative craft brewing operation producing small-batch modern beers with a passion for community and flavour.
Brewis Beer Co
Independent UK craft brewery producing characterful small-batch beers with a focus on flavour and creative recipes.
Brewsters Brewery
Brewsters has championed flavour-forward, quality ales for over 25 years, winning multiple SIBA awards and inspiring a generation of women brewers.
Briarbank Brewing
Award-winning Ipswich microbrewery and bar on the historic waterfront, crafting ales, stouts and lagers — including SIBA gold medal winners — since 2013.
Brid's Cross Brewing
Brid's Cross Brewing produces a range of traditional cask ales & modern beers in keg and can inspired by the mythology and folklore of the British Isles.
Brightside Brewing Company
We're an award-winning, independent and family run brewery in Manchester. We brew a range of gluten free beers for collection and delivery.
Brightwater Brewery
Brightwater Brewery Home of Great Beer Claygate Surrey Tel: 01372 940 295<br />www.brightbrew.co.uk<br />Currently brewing Daisy Gold and Little Nipper
Brimstage Brewery
Award-winning Wirral craft brewery founded 2009 at the historic Brimstage farm, producing Trapper's Hat and other acclaimed cask ales.
Brinkburn Street Brewery
Making original craft beers for over a decade. Try our beer flight, taste our fantastic pub food join for events in our Big Pub & Tap Room.
Bristol Beer Factory
Award-winning Bristol craft brewery since 2004, home of the iconic Milk Stout and Southville Hop — one of the South West's finest.
Brixton Brewery
Brixton Brewery crafts bold, modern beers inspired by the vibrant spirit of Brixton, founded in 2013 by local couples.
Brockley Brewery
Independent Craft Brewery and Taproom located in Brockley, South East London offering Cask Real Ale and Keg Beers and Home Brew Classes.
Brolly Brewing
Horsham family craft brewery pushing the boundaries of modern and traditional brewing, with an inclusive taproom and annual Brollyfest music and beer festival.
Broughton Ales
Scotland's pioneering 1979 craft brewery in Broughton — producing Greenmantle and Old Jock since the birth of the Scottish craft beer scene.
Bude Coastal Brewery
Small-batch North Cornwall micro-brewery in Bude, crafting fresh coastal-inspired craft beers — from hazy IPAs to honey ales — for a local following.
Bullfinch Brewery
Bullfinch Brewery serving sessionable beers in London since 2014. Based in Herne Hill, South East London.
Bullhouse
Belfast craft brewery founded 2016, producing bold IPAs, pale ales, stouts and sours — one of Northern Ireland's most exciting independents.
Bundobust Brewery
The Original Indian Street Food & Craft Beer Hall
Buntingford Brewery
Award-winning North Hertfordshire brewery on Greys Farm near Royston, drawing well water to craft Highwayman, Twitchell and Hurricane ales since 2001.
Burning Sky Brewery
Burning Sky Brewery, founded in 2013 near Lewes, specialises in saisons, mixed-fermentation, and barrel-aged beers.
Burning Soul Brewing
Beer and more from Burning Soul Brewing
Burnt Mill Brewery
Burnt Mill is a Craft Beer brewing project focused on producing fresh, unfiltered beers from our brewery on a Suffolk farm.
Burton Bridge Brewery
Proud independent Burton-upon-Trent brewery since 1982, crafting classic Burton ales using the town's legendary gypsum-rich well water.
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.