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
Driftwood Spars Brewery
Buy our award winning Cornish beer online crafted in the micro brewery in the cove St Agnes, Cornwall.
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Award-winning Norfolk farmhouse brewery in a medieval priory ruin at West Acre — RateBeer top ten new brewery in the world, 2020.
Durham Brewery
Well crafted and perfected beers from County Durham's oldest brewery.
Dynamite Valley Brewery
Cornwall craft brewery in Penryn near Falmouth, producing bold hop-forward ales, IPAs and stouts inspired by the explosive mining heritage of the Fal valley.
Eagles Crag Brewery
Local brewery in Todmorden, brewing fine quality craft beer with experience and passion. Suitable for all beer enthusiasts!
Earl Soham Brewery
Honest beer from Suffolk including Victoria, Albert, Brandeston Gold, Jolabrugg and Sir Roger's Porter.
East London Brewing
Independent East London craft brewery in Leyton since 2011 — multiple SIBA gold-medal winners including Foundation Bitter and Quadrant Stout.
East Quay Brewing Company
A micro-brewery based on the north Norfolk coast in the historic harbour town of Wells-next-the-Sea, creating beer that tastes like where we live. 'Crafted By The Coast... Enjoyed Everywhere!
Eight Arch Brewing
Small-batch Wimborne Minster craft brewery since 2016 — returning brewing to Dorset's ancient market town after 80 years.
Electric Bear Brewing
Award-winning Bath craft brewery since 2016 — innovative, modern IPAs, pales and stouts from a vibrant Locksbrook Road taproom.
Elgood's Brewery
Welcome to Elgood's Brewery. Family Brewing in Cambridgeshire. We have been producing award-winning ales for over 225 years.
Elmtree Beers
Our range is as small as our brewery. Fine bitters, wonderful stouts, light summer beers and the occasional speciality.
Elusive Brewing
Award-winning independent microbrewery in Finchampstead, Berkshire. Visit our taproom, order craft beer online, or explore our West Coast IPAs and more.
Emmanuales
Faith-inspired craft brewery producing ales of biblical proportions — quality real ales and craft beers with a community-focused ethos.
Emperors Brewery
The one-stop shop for all Emperor's Brewery beers and merchandise.
Ennerdale Brewery
Real ale and Cumbrian beer all produced in our Cumbrian Brewery
Everards Brewery
Welcome to the Everards of Leicestershire website. Run a pub with us, buy our beer or meet the people who work with us!
Exeter Brewery
Award-winning Devon craft brewery in Exeter since 2003 — home of Darkness porter, Avocet bitter and a broad range of West Country ales.
Exmoor Brewery
Somerset's first modern microbrewery, founded 1980 in Wiveliscombe — home of Exmoor Gold, CAMRA Champion Beer of Britain.
Farm Yard Brew Co
A brewery based in rural Lancashire near Lancaster. Buy our beers online or find out more about our tap room.
Fat Cat Brewery (the)
Independent Norwich brewery attached to the celebrated Fat Cat pub — producing quality cask ales for one of the city's finest real ale destinations.
Fauna Brewing
Discover Fauna Brewery. Craft beers, visit our venues! Arundel Taproom and Pizza restaurant, Chichester Craft Beer Bar at The Ghost at the Feast, The Foresters Arms Pub and Rooms in Forest Hill, So…
Fell Brewery
Independent Cumbrian craft brewery producing quality ales inspired by the dramatic fells and mountain landscape of the Lake District.
Firebird Brewing Company Ltd
Award-winning West Sussex craft brewery founded 2013 in Rudgwick — producing hop-forward ales, IPAs and seasonal specials inspired by the Sussex countryside.
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.