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
Butcombe Brewery
Butcombe Brewery, established in 1978 in Somerset, produces a range of award-winning traditional ales and lagers.
Bute Brew Co
Small independent craft brewery on the Isle of Bute, Firth of Clyde, crafting ales, lagers and IPAs inspired by the island landscape.
Buxton Brewery
Peak District craft brewery in Buxton since 2009 — Axe Edge IPA, barrel-aged stouts and wild ales with international collector status.
Byatt's Brewery
Independent Coventry craft brewery founded 2011, producing cask and keg ales from XK Gold to Brew Britannia inspired by the city's brewing heritage.
Cader Ales (Cwrw Cader)
Independent Welsh craft brewery in Dolgellau, Snowdonia, crafting ales inspired by the dramatic Cadair Idris mountain and wild Welsh hills.
Caffle Brewery
Caffle Brewery, craft brewery situated in Llawhaden Pembrokeshire. A unique range of ales, 12 in total, brewed with the seasons.
Cairngorm Brewery
Cairngorm Brewery is a craft beer producer based in Aviemore in the Cairngorms National Park.
Camden Town Brewery
Camden Town Brewery is a London-based brewery, founded in 2010, known for its popular Hells Lager and modern craft beers
Camerons Brewery
Based in Hartlepool, Camerons Brewery offers quality beers & lagers brewed at the Lion Brewery as well as products from other major breweries and suppliers.
Campervan Brewery
Edinburgh craft brewery founded 2017 — bold, adventurous beers in keg, cask and can inspired by a passion for travel and the open road.
Canterbury Ales (the)
Explore local Kentish beers & ales brewed by Canterbury Ales. Come & try the finest beers & ales brewed in Kent. Experience Canterbrew today!
Canterbury Brewers
Artisan Canterbury Spirits & Beers, home of The Foundry Brewpub
Captain Cook Brewery
Independent Yorkshire real ale brewery founded 1999 in Stokesley — honouring local hero Captain Cook with traditional and contemporary cask ales.
Cardigan Brewery
OUR NEW CONTEMPORARY RANGE OF BEERS- A RIOT OF HOP AROMAS, CRAFTILY CONSTRUCTED WITH UNEXPECTED NATURAL INGREDIENTS.
Castle Brewery
Independent craft brewery producing quality real ales and craft beers with a focus on character and consistent flavour.
Castle Eden Brewery
Discover Castle Eden Brewery, a constant part of the north east brewing scene in County Durham since 1826, crafting exceptional ales.
Castle Rock Brewery
Castle Rock Brewery is located in the heart of Nottingham. We brew an exciting range of beers from the traditional to the experimental.
Cerddin Brewery
Small independent Welsh craft brewery producing flavourful, approachable ales and beers with local character for pubs across Wales.
Cerne Abbas
Not only do we have an on site taproom, but also offer outside bars and can host private parties. We brew real cask ale on site in our brewery.
Chainhouse Brewing
Established in 2017, we brew experimental small batch beer from New Longton, Preston. All our beer is suitable for Vegans.
Chantry Brewery
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Charles Wells
Welcome to Wells & Co! We are a family business from Bedfordshire, with a passion for quality pubs and pints. Find out more on Beer today.
Charnwood Brewery
An award winning brewery, delivering beer to pubs, bars and restaurants throughout the local area as well as straight to your front door!
Cheddar Ales
Cheddar Ales is a brewery based in Cheddar, Somerset and is the home of a range of award winning ales.
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.