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.
54 breweries found
Anglo Oregon Brewing CO
Locally Brewed Beers, Stank Hen, Newport Rising, Brinker, John Frost, Zephaniah, William Jones, Newport Ship, Smoked Porter, IPA, West Coast IPA
Antur Brew Co
Award-winning craft brewery and taproom in Crickhowell, Brecon Beacons — 'Antur' is Welsh for Adventure, reflected in every quality-first beer.
Beerriff
Independent Swansea craft brewery with a marina taproom, producing a range of modern craft ales and lagers in keg, cask and can.
Bluestone Brewing
Family-run microbrewery in Pembrokeshire, West Wales, established in 2013, brewing traditional and modern ales with loca
Boss Brewing
Multi-award-winning Swansea craft brewery founded 2015 by Sarah John — Champion Beer of Wales winner and one of Wales's finest.
Bragdy Cybi
Brewing Craft Beers on Anglesey. Bitter Pale Ales, Juicy, Hoppy IPAs. Fruity Stouts and Brown Ales. Relax in our Tap Room, enjoy a pint or flight of 3.
Bragdy Lleu
Small North Wales craft brewery producing Gaelic-named golden ales and session beers inspired by the mountain landscapes of Gwynedd.
Bragdy Mona
Small-batch Anglesey craft brewery producing ales inspired by the island's heritage and mythology, named Mona after the ancient name for Ynys Mon.
Bragdy Nant Brewery
Bragdy Nant (Nant Brewery) was founded in October 2007 by a partnership of ale lovers in Llanrwst, North Wales.
Bragdy Twt Lol
Bragdy Twt Lol - The Trefforest Brewery. Home of Horny Goat Ale, Crazy Peacock and Glog. Buy Welsh craft beer with free delivery on orders over £50!
Brains Brewery
From legendary classics to modern favourites we’ve got a beer for everyone and every occasion all freshly brewed at our state of the art Dragon Brewery.
Brecon Brewery
Welcome to the World of Brecon Brewing Explore wide range of Welsh Beers conceived in the Brecon Beacons The Official Beer of Welsh Rugby and Welsh Football
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.
Cerddin Brewery
Small independent Welsh craft brewery producing flavourful, approachable ales and beers with local character for pubs across Wales.
Coles Family Brewery
Family-run Welsh craft brewery at the White Hart Inn, Llanddarog — award-winning ales rooted in Carmarthenshire since 2010.
Conwy Brewery
Conwy Brewery crafts award-winning natural, flavourful beers with minimal impact on the environment. Proudly brewed in Wales.
Crafty Devil
Award-winning independent Cardiff craft brewery founded 2014 — bold keg and canned IPAs, pales and stouts from the Canton taproom.
Cwrw Llŷn
Cwrw Llyn is an award-winning independent Welsh craft brewery on the Llyn Peninsula in North Wales.
Dark Elements Co.
Independent craft brewery celebrating the bold, dark side of brewing — rich stouts, robust porters and experimental dark ales.
Dogs Window Brewery
South Wales craft beer brewery. Online shop, UK delivery direct to public or trade. Keg conditioned real ales made in Bridgend.
Evan Evans
Evan Evans is an award-winning brand that is Welsh to the core. Browse our online brewery shop and choose from our wide range of beers and ciders.
Facer's Flintshire Brewery
Oldest Brewery in Flintshire North Wales. Brewers of the Award winning North Star Porter
Felinfoel Brewery
Wales's oldest surviving brewery — Felinfoel has brewed near Llanelli since 1878 and was the first in Europe to can beer, in 1935.
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.