Is sake brewed in the UK?

Yes — a small but growing number of UK producers brew sake using traditional Japanese techniques alongside British ingredients. UK sake breweries typically import specialist sake rice and koji, combining them with locally sourced water to produce distinctive British interpretations of this ancient Japanese drink.

Where can I buy British-made sake?

You can buy British sake direct from the breweries listed on BrewWho, as well as from specialist bottle shops and online retailers. Browse the full directory to find UK sake breweries and follow their links to purchase direct.

Independent UK Sake Breweries

A small but growing number of UK producers are crafting sake using British ingredients and traditional Japanese techniques. Browse every independent sake brewery listed on BrewWho and buy direct from the brewer.

4 sake breweries found

Dojima Sake Brewery

Sake Brewery·Ely, Cambridgeshire, Cambridgeshire

Dojima Sake Brewery, the first Japanese owned Sake Brewery in the UK, is now brewing and the brewery tours can be booked.

0 drinks listed

Kanpai London Craft Sake

Sake Brewery·London, London

The pioneers of British sake, founded in 2016, KANPAI is the UK’s first sake brewery. We craft award-winning modern British sake, using traditional Japanese ingredients and techniques.

16 drinks listed

London Sake

Sake Brewery·London, London

London craft sake brewery producing premium sake from Japanese rice using traditional koji fermentation, available at specialist retailers across the capital.

2 drinks listed

The Sparkling Sake Brewery

Sake Brewery·UK, Gloucestershire

Independent UK craft sake producer making naturally sparkling sake styles using traditional Japanese brewing techniques.

1 drink listed

Frequently Asked Questions

Is sake brewed in the UK?: Yes — a small but growing number of UK producers brew sake using traditional Japanese techniques alongside British ingredients. UK sake breweries typically import specialist sake rice and koji, combining them with locally sourced water to produce distinctive British interpretations of this ancient Japanese drink.
Where can I buy British-made sake?: You can buy British sake direct from the breweries listed on BrewWho, as well as from specialist bottle shops and online retailers. Browse the full directory to find UK sake breweries and follow their links to purchase direct.