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
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 Lakes Brew Co
Small independent brewery in the Cotswold Water Park, brewing a range of modern craft beers.
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.
Cottage Beer Project
Award-winning Devon brewery producing bottle conditioned beers, all vegan friendly.
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
Craddock's Brewery
Family-run microbrewery in Stourbridge, West Midlands, producing traditional and modern ales since 2011.
Crafty Devil
Award-winning independent Cardiff craft brewery founded 2014 — bold keg and canned IPAs, pales and stouts from the Canton taproom.
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.
Cromarty Brewing
Innovative young microbrewery in the Scottish Highlands producing quality craft beers made from the finest local and worldwide ingredients.
Cross Borders Brewing
Explore Cross Borders Brewing Co's craft beers & taprooms in Edinburgh. Braw beers and local venues.
Crossed Anchors Brewing
We are craft beer makers, based in the Grapevine Brewhouse in Exmouth, Devon. We've been brewing quality beers with a local touch since 2015, going from strength to strength to win multiple brewers…
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.
Crumbs Brewing
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Cullach Brewing
Cullach Brewing: craft beer made in the heart of Scotland
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.
Curious Brewery
We are the Curious Brewery, founded in Ashford, Kent. We are fully independent, run by brewers, and focused on making the UK's best lager,IPA and cider.
Cwrw Llŷn
Cwrw Llyn is an award-winning independent Welsh craft brewery on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales.
Daleside Brewery
North Yorkshire craft brewery since 1988 in Harrogate, producing traditional and adventurous cask ales including Morocco Ale and Old Legover.
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.