Breweries in North England

4TS Brewery

Warrington

4T's Brewery, established in 2010 in Warrington, Cheshire, is a craft brewery known for its extensive range of cask, keg, and canned beers, including the popular Hop Monster series. Operating from John’s Garage, they upgraded to a 2,000L kit in 2018 and added a canning line in 2020, focusing on producing flavor-packed ales and lagers.

Abbeydale Brewery

Sheffield

Abbeydale Brewery is a well-established independent brewery founded in 1996 in Sheffield, blending tradition with experimentation through a core range of classic pale ales and bitters—most notably Moonshine, which accounts for around 50% of production—alongside a weekly rotating special from its Brewers Emporium and Funk Dungeon sour/barrel-ageing program. As of October 2024, it became the first 100% employee-owned brewery in the UK under Sheffield Beerworks EOT Ltd, ensuring its community-oriented ethos continues through collective ownership. Producing over 220 barrels weekly with a team of highly trained staff, Abbeydale now offers a diverse portfolio across cask, keg, can, and export channels—including gluten-free and vegan-friendly options. A local favourite, Reddit users routinely praise Moonshine and their hoppy canned and dark beers, calling Abbeydale “the best for their traditional cask ales” and noting that Heathen and other specials were “an absolute revelation” when first released.

Accidental Brewery & Micropub

Lancaster

Acorn Brewery

Barnsley

Acorn Brewery, based in Barnsley, Yorkshire, is known for its traditional and quality craft beers. Their range includes permanent beers like Yorkshire Pride, Barnsley Bitter, and Blonde, along with seasonal brews. The brewery emphasizes local ingredients and sustainable practices while crafting beers with distinct regional character. They focus on producing well-balanced beers with a strong sense of Yorkshire heritage. Acorn Brewery is committed to delivering high-quality brews to the community and beyond.

Ainsty Ales Brewery Limited

York

Ainsty Ales Brewery was established in 2014 in Acaster Malbis, York. We brew award-winning beers that can be enjoyed as cask, keg, bottle, or bag in box for you to enjoy at the bar or at home. The Taproom every Friday serves as a social hub in Acaster Malbis, with a range of beers on tap, as well as wines & other spirits. We regularly have food vendors at the Taproom and occasionally live music too.

Aitchesons Brick Shed Brewery and Cidery

Hull

The East Yorkshire Beer Company (also known as Aitcheson’s) is a small family-run brewery based in a historic brick boat shed by the River Hull in Wawne near Hull. They focus on crafting traditional ales on a 500 L kit with an emphasis on quality over quantity, using Yorkshire-grown grains and naturally conditioning their beers to make them vegan friendly. In addition to brewing, they run brewery experience days, provide event and bar services, home bar installs, and whole grain kits.

Allendale Brew Co

Hexham

Craft brewery based in Northumberland producing award winning beers.

Almasty Brewing Company

Newcastle upon Tyne

Almasty Brewing is an independent craft brewery offering a diverse selection of beers through their online shop. Their core range includes options like the German Pilsner (5% ABV), a traditional German-style pilsner brewed with fine German malt and whole leaf hops for subtle spice and citrus notes. They also produce special editions such as the Blended Barrels (10% ABV), a stout aged for 24 months in bourbon, rum, and whisky barrels, resulting in a complex blend of vanilla, coffee, prunes, and caramel flavors. For enthusiasts seeking variety, Almasty offers a Can Club subscription, providing a monthly box of 12 canned beers featuring their latest specials and core selections. While their taproom is currently closed, they typically serve fresh beers across six keg lines and two cask lines, complemented by traditional wood-fired Italian pizzas.

Alnwick Brewery

Alnwick

Alnwick Brewery is a Northumberland brewery with roots stretching back to the mid‑1800s, revived in 2005 and now brewing a wide range of cask, keg, bottle, can, and mini‑keg beers from its modern site at Hawkhill on the edge of Alnwick. The brewery blends deep regional heritage with a commitment to quality and consistency, producing award‑winning beers that celebrate Northumbrian brewing tradition.

Amity Brew Co

Pudsey

Amity Brew Co is a brewery and taproom located in the historic Sunnybank Mills complex in Farsley, North-West Leeds. Emphasizing community, friendship, and quality beer, they craft modern interpretations of classic beer styles while also experimenting with new flavors. The brewery's taproom provides a cozy and inviting atmosphere where visitors can enjoy fresh craft beer amidst the historic setting of Sunnybank Mills. The venue features relaxed seating, subtle lighting, and views of the brewing area, allowing guests to immerse themselves in the brewing process. Additionally, the taproom overlooks Weavers Yard, a £2 million renovation project that enhances the mill's heritage.

Anarchy Brew Co

Newcastle upon Tyne

A vibrant, forward-thinking Craft Brewery, Taproom & Venue based just a couple of miles outside of Newcastle city centre. We have a core team of 12, all from a range of working backgrounds, mainly from the local hospitality scene! We pride ourselves on brewing the most exciting, up-and-coming styles of beer possible, whilst also staying true to our crowd-pleasing traditional cask range.

Anthology Brewing Company

Leeds

Anthology Brewing Company is based in Armley, Leeds. We produce a wide range of cask and keg beers which are distributed throughout wonderful Yorkshire and further afield.