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.
582 breweries found
Clarkshaws Brewery
We are a family run nano brewery in Brixton. Award winning and all vegan beers.
Cliff Quay Brewery
Small independent brewery in Ipswich, Suffolk, brewing a range of traditional and modern beers with a focus on quality.
Closet brewing
Drink good beer with good people
Cloudwater Brew Co
Manchester's most acclaimed craft brewery, founded 2014 — Cloudwater's seasonal IPAs consistently top global craft beer rankings.
Coach House Brewing
Award-winning Warrington craft brewery founded 1991, one of the UK microbrewery revival's pioneers — home of Coachman's Best Bitter.
Coastline Brewery
Coastline Brewery. Brewed With Passion On Walney Island. Our rum and beers use only the finest ingredients, brewed in small batches to produce full flavours.
Colbier Brew co.
Small craft brewery producing accessible, characterful ales inspired by the Old English tradition of the countryside charcoal burner.
Colchester Brewery
Welcome to the Colchester Brewery, located in Wakes Colne in Essex, a few miles from the historic town of Colchester.
Cold Bath Brewing Company
Cold Bath Brewing: Harrogate Brewery & Taproom Sustainably Brewing Modern British Beers in Yorkshire. Visit our taproom or buy online for beer deliveries across the UK.
Coldframe Beers
Single Origin Grain Shaped by the landscape, unfiltered beers crafted using single-origin barley and whole leaf hops, sourced directly from […]
Coniston Brewery
Legendary Lake District brewery at the Black Bull Inn, Coniston — home of Bluebird Bitter, CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain.
Copper Dragon Brewery
Independent brewery in Skipton, North Yorkshire, founded in 2002, producing traditional cask ales and craft beers.
Cornish Crown Brewery
Penzance craft brewery founded 2012, producing modern Cornish ales including SPA and HPA for pubs across Cornwall.
Cotleigh Brewery
Award-winning Somerset brewery founded 1979 in Wiveliscombe — one of the UK's oldest microbreweries, producing Tawny Bitter and Barn Owl.
Cotswold Lion
Cheltenham craft brewery celebrating Cotswold heritage, producing a range of boldly flavoured craft ales and lagers inspired by the character of the hills.
Country Life Brewery
Small independent brewery in North Devon producing a range of traditional ales using natural spring water.
Courier Brewing Co
Counter culture beers from Manchester
Crate Brewery
Visit our vibrant venues and enjoy the Crate experience. Serving stone baked pizzas, a selection of craft beers and an authentic East London experience.
Craven Brew Company
Independent brewery near Skipton in the Yorkshire Dales, crafting high-quality traditional ales with a modern twist.
Creative Juices Brewing Company
Independent craft brewery producing innovative, flavour-driven beers — from hoppy pales and IPAs to creative seasonal releases — with a focus on drinkability.
Crossover Blendery
Crossover Blendery: For the Curious. Shop wild, fruit led and barrel aged beers online, or visit our taproom at Manor Farm near Hitchin, Hertfordshire.
Crouch Vale Brewery
Award-winning Essex craft brewery founded 1981 in South Woodham Ferrers — home of Brewers Gold, twice CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain.
Cullercoats Brewery
Award-winning North Tyneside craft brewery since 2013 — Shuggy Boat Blonde, Lovely Nelly IPA and a full range of bold ales.
Cumbrian Legendary Ales
Old Hall Brewery lies on the shores of Esthwaite Water at the southern edge of Hawkshead village in the English Lake District.
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.