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Best breweries in Brighton, England

Within 16 miles of Brighton we track 41 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional. Beak in Lewes leads the list at 4.45 (Exceptional).

The scale

Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
Beak
Lewes, East Sussex, England
Conceived as a nomadic brewery, The Beak has spent the last several years releasing small batches of unfiltered, seasonally-inspired beer with the help of friends at some the UK’s greatest breweries. We’ve now laid roots in the historic brewing town of Lewes where we’ve built a neighbourhood brewery and taproom with a mixed fermentation project. A 10 minute walk from Cliffe High Street, it has 15 keg lines devoted to brewery-fresh beer, alongside a guest beer fridge and a natural, bio-dynamic wine list curated by the youngest Master of Wine in the UK. Alongside world class drinks, we offer an ever-changing roster of street food every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
Rating
4.45Exceptional
Popularity
Widely rated
2
Merakai Brewing Co.
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Merakai Brewing Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #4 in West Sussex. They are most well known for "I'm Your Biggest Fan", which is an American Pale Ale and "We Put Our Love In This", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
3
UnBarred Brewery
Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England
UnBarred Brewery produce's fine quality beer and is ranked #3 in East Sussex. They are most well known for "Joosy", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Bueno Shake", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.89Fine
Popularity
Well rated
4
Burning Sky Brewery
Firle, East Sussex, England
Burning Sky Brewery was conceived and set up by Mark as a long term project and my last brewery build (hopefully). Tom was onboard from an early stage, helping with trial brews. Paula joined when we had some beer to sell & does the sensible stuff. Here, nestled at the base of the South Downs in an old Sussex Barn that has been refurbished to a high standard, we can let our imaginations run wild. The landscape and provenance of our location was a major factor in the brewery’s set up. The crux of the brewery is to brew the beers that excite us, without compromise in terms of ingredient costs and time – that all too often overlooked ingredient in beer. Whether it’s a fresh hoppy pale, or a oak aged beer – they are all considered and cared for beers that we want to drink. We have started work on an extensive ageing program – not tempted by short cuts, we are far more interested in tradition and the slow-working yeasts that bring complexities and depths of flavour to the beers. It is not envisaged that the full extent of Burning Sky will be apparent for another 2 or 3 years, when these slow beers are ready and we can fully embark on our blending schedule. Currently we have the ability to be ageing up to 14,500 litres of beer in a mixture of 225 litre oak barriques & 2500 litre oak foudres. The character of each barrel and beer will develop over time leading us on an exciting journey, where the beer guides us and we work with it, learning from it.
Rating
3.86Fine
Popularity
Widely rated
5
ABYSS Brewing
Lewes, East Sussex, England
ABYSS is a forward thinking Micro brewery born in the cellar of The Pelham Arms, Lewes, in 2016. From dark to light we brew modern beers with BIG personalities. In 2020 we won the BREW LDN Accelerator Competition beating 19 other fledgling breweries to the prize. And to end the year we successfully completed a Crowdfunder to help build the ABYSS Brewery + Tap on the other side of Lewes, opening it's doors in October 2021. We believe in the power of beer to bring people together, we’ve always placed collaboration at the heart of what we do, whether brewing beer or working with the creative community and local charities. To date we’ve collaborated with our friends at Burning Sky, Partizan Brewing, Rivington Brewing Co, Villages, Hackney Brewery, Dig Brew, SALT Brewing, SMOD, ATOM Beers, Arundel Brewery and PLAY Brew Co, with many more to come. We curate awesome monthly and special events such as ABYSS EQUINOX, ABYSS Beer Cadets, Krazy Kraft Night, SUPERFUZZ Fest, ABYSS Cycle Club, ABYSS Pub Quiz, ABYSS Kayak Club, ABYSSMAS, and Camp ABYSS. Find out more on the events page or subscribe to our weekly newsletter.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
6
The Watchmaker's Arms
Hove, Brighton and Hove, England
We first opened our doors on 1st May 2015, after an inspiring visit to The Tankerton Arms and other micropubs in Kent. We wanted to create a warm, welcoming space where the community could meet for conversation without the distractions of music and TV. Jack Tavare, who has now set up Hand Brew Co. in Worthing, started brewing at the Watchmaker’s on a 100litre brew kit a year after we opened. When he moved on, we bought the equipment and he taught Rick how to use it. Brewing takes place once a week - one brew produces two casks which sell out very quickly! We have popular house beers along with many seasonal brews. Rick has also brewed in collaboration with Downlands, Lost Pier, Top-Notch and Unbarred to create some amazing one-off beers.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
7
Bison Beer
Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England
Bison Beer produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #12 in East Sussex. They are most well known for "See Side APA", which is an American Pale Ale and "Cosmic Bone Juice", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.78Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
8
Lost Pier Brewing
Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England
Welcome to Lost Pier Brewing, where the waves meet the hops in the vibrant city of Brighton, UK. Nestled along the scenic seaside, we pride ourselves on crafting brews that embody the spirit of adventure and the thrill of the outdoors. At Lost Pier, we believe in pushing the boundaries of flavor, with every sip delivering an exciting journey for your taste buds. Our beers are hop-forward, bursting with innovative and tantalizing flavors, meticulously brewed using only the finest ingredients sourced from around the globe. Driven by a passion for excellence, we are constantly exploring new methods and pioneering new-to-market ingredients to elevate our craft to new heights. Our commitment to quality and creativity ensures that every pint poured is a testament to our dedication to innovation and perfection. More than just a brewery, Lost Pier is a celebration of the vibrant beach lifestyle that Brighton embodies. We embrace the active, fun-loving spirit of our seaside community, and our beers reflect that ethos, inviting you to savor the moments of sun, sand, and surf with every sip.
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
9
Silver Rocket Brewing
Hassocks, West Sussex, England
Silver Rocket Brewing produce's unproven beer and is ranked #13 in West Sussex. They are most well known for "Hazy Paving", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Launch Pad IPA", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
10
Hand Brew Co
Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England
An independent brewing company with a brewpub in Brighton and brewery in Worthing, UK, creating award-winning, high quality, accessible craft beers. Vegan Friendly, Planet Healthy Beer for Every Palate. In late 2020 we commissioned our brand new, high quality, steam heated brewery in Worthing. It features a 2000 litre brew kit, four 4000 litre fermenters, an automated canning line and large 5°C cold store.
Rating
3.75Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
11
Downlands Brewery
Henfield, West Sussex, England
Downlands Brewery produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #11 in West Sussex. They are most well known for "bramber", which is an Other Pale Ale and "devils dyke", which is an English Porter. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
12
Loud Shirt Brewing Co
Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England
Homing from New York, Elias, our head brewer relocated to Brighton, bringing his recipes to the UK in order to bring some of his own flavour to the market. Producing a range of American Style Ales/IPA/lager's here in Brighton. We have a taproom on-site - BN2 5RU - where we showcase our house favourites, all new beers and small-batch pilot brews. Our ethos is to produce innovative craft beers based on American-style brewing, with consistency and quality at the heart of everything. Our foundation is built on our core beer Hazed and Confused - a sessionable New England IPA, as well as new beers, styles and collaborations released every 1-2 weeks.
Rating
3.71Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
13
Heathen Brewers
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England
From humble beginnings underneath the local wine shop, Heathen Brewers have emerged into the light. Brewing what excites us, from crushable lagers and sessionable pales, to big hitting a DIPAs and stouts, with some wild ales and barrel aged goodies in between. Heathen Brewers - Beers Well Crafted
Rating
3.68Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
14
Larrikin Beer
Hove, Brighton and Hove, England
Larrikin Beer produce's good quality beer and is ranked #8 in East Sussex. They are most well known for "Oyster Stout", which is an Oyster Stout and "Isolation IPA", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.65Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
15
Pells
Lewes, East Sussex, England
Rating
3.61Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
16
Hairy Dog Brewery
Haywards Heath, East Sussex, England
Hairy Dog Brewery, the heart of Sussex craft beer. We brew at More House Farm overlooking the South Downs National Park and our beers reflect our surroundings. Naturally our beer range includes the classics as well an ever growing range of new and exciting brews encompassing the passion and considerable expertise of head brewer Russell Lee. Take a look at his profile on the team page to learn why he is our very own beer hero. We use ingredients from Sussex wherever possible and believe wholeheartedly in sustainability. We think this gives our beer a unique position amongst the many craft breweries in this beautiful county of ours. Our beer also tastes absolutely fantastic. From the bright and crisp Pure Bred pilsner lager with its distinctly summery taste to our Far Fetched Pale Ale with its European and American hop taste, Russell’s brilliance shines brightly within each one.
Rating
3.53Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
17
Lost+Found
Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England
Lost+Found produce's good quality beer and is ranked #12 in East Sussex. They are most well known for "R23. Session IPA. Hold It Down", which is a Session IPA and "R27. TRIo.J", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.52Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
18
Sunken Knave
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Sunken Knave tells the story of Worthing and Sussex’s brewing heritage. A story about smugglers and a chapel sinking into the waves; a story about old ales, quality and perseverance.
Rating
3.48Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
19
360° Brewing Company
Uckfield, East Sussex, England
We craft the finest beers; bold, pure and juicy. Endlessly drinkable, occasionally challenging, all made with passion and precision. Brewed in Sussex, England, with a 360° view.
Rating
3.47Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated
20
Kissingate Brewery
Horsham, West Sussex, England
Here you will find multi award winning beers being produced in our specially converted barn set in a quiet wooded valley in West Sussex. We particularly enjoy brewing old style beers such as porters, stouts and milds. We also produce an extensive range of pale beers and never miss an opportunity to create something new. Without doubt the two counties of Sussex are steeped in brewing history and are now served by some of the most outstanding breweries in England. At Kissingate we love brewing beer and are proud to be part of the modern microbrewing community.
Rating
3.47Poor
Popularity
Lightly rated
21
Top★Notch Brewing
Haywards Heath, West Sussex, England
Established in late 2013, and born out of a passion for home brewing, one of the smallest breweries in Sussex (1BBL). Currently producing a selection of commercially available bottled and casked ales. It is located in a converted residential outbuilding in Haywards Heath, and consists of a 200 litre Electric Hot Liquor Tank, a 160 litre Insulated Mash Tun and a 200 litre Gas “Copper” Boiler. Each recipe is carefully hand-crafted using the finest raw ingredients and products are fermented, bottled and packaged on the premises.
Rating
3.42Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
22
North Garden Brewery
Haywards Heath, England
North Garden Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #13 in West Sussex. They are most well known for "Islands", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Moon", which is an Oatmeal Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.41Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
23
Moon Brewery
Brighton and Hove, England
Moon produce's unproven beer and is ranked #19 in East Sussex. They are most well known for "Maria", which is an Oatmeal Stout and "Davros", which is a New England Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.36Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
24
Old Tree Brewery
Brighton, Brighton and Hove, England
Old Tree Brewery is Sussex's best, botanical kombucha brewery, fermenting a range of delicious, live kombuchas, seasonal wines, cordials, and infused vinegars. We use many locally grown and foraged ingredients in the creation of our drinks, and we close the loop by composting all organic brewery waste for nearby community gardens. Sales of our products go toward supporting Old Tree composting, gardening, and hedgerow planting projects around Sussex. Enjoy!
Rating
3.29Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
25
Another Dimension Brewing Co
Brighton and Hove, England
Another Dimension Brewing Co produce's unproven beer and is ranked #34 in East Sussex. They are most well known for "Pale Ale", which is a Non-Alcoholic and "Cities of Gold", which is a Non-Alcoholic. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers.
Rating
2.67Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
26
Long Man Brewery
Polegate, East Sussex, England
Here at Long Man we define craft as handmade, locally sourced, and sustainable, and we believe this is evident in every pint of our award-winning beers. Brewing since 2012, when Duncan Ellis said goodbye to his dairy herds at Church Farm and turned the site into a brewery. Visit our new brewery shop and tasting room, all on site at Church Farm. A range of cask ales are available to try and take away in cask, bottle, polypin and mini cask. Clothing, merchandise and gift options also available. Starting in the wonderfully restored flint walled brewery shop & tasting room, our brewery tour and beer tasting experience will provide you with an insight into the history of Church Farm and agriculture in the beautiful Cuckmere Valley.
Rating
3.08Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
27
Harvey's Brewery
Lewes, East Sussex, England
Harvey's is the oldest independent Brewery in Sussex. Founded by John Harvey in 1790 it still remains a privately owned family business, with the eighth generation currently working there. We pride ourselves on the craft of our brewing, environmental credentials, local distribution, local charitable activities and loyal staff. Widely known for our Best Bitter, our beers and pubs can be found in and around the South East. As a Regional Brewer we tend not distribute further than 60 miles from the brewery premises, however our beers can be purchased via our online shop shop.harveys.org.uk and at our Brewery Shop in Lewes.
Rating
3.05Limited
Popularity
Well rated
28
Cloak and Dagger
Lewes, East Sussex, England
Cloak + Dagger was founded by three friends from Brighton, Sussex, with an incredible passion for beer. Starting small, with big ideas, we're bringing our own style to the party. Something wicked this way comes.
Rating
3.03Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
29
Hurst Brewery
Hassocks, West Sussex, England
Hurst Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #22 in West Sussex. They are most well known for "Founders Best Bitter", which is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary and "Watchtower ", which is an English Porter. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.
Rating
3.00Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
30
Brewhouse & Kitchen - Worthing
Worthing, West Sussex, England
Brewhouse & Kitchen - Worthing produce's unproven beer and is ranked #21 in West Sussex. They are most well known for "Doggy In the Woods", which is an Imperial Stout and "King Rocker", which is an English IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.00Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
31
Goldmark Craft Beers
Arundel, West Sussex, England
Composed, produced, mixed and mastered in Sussex. The brewery was founded in 2013 by Nakedium singer Mark W Lehmann. Mark started brewing at the age of eighteen at home before starting the brewery and has hundreds of recipes.
Rating
2.97Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
32
Bedlam Brewery
Lewes, East Sussex, England
It's a simple straightforward approach. We aim to brew the best beer that we can, using only the finest natural ingredients. Based on a farm at the foot of the South Downs near Brighton, we feel passionately about our environment. Our brews are powered by solar, and all of our spent grain goes to local farmers to feed their cattle.
Rating
2.94Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
33
Lister's Brewery
Worthing, West Sussex, England
"Lister’s Brewery has been producing fine ales in the beautiful West Sussex countryside since 2014. Our beers are designed to be easy drinking favourites that reflect the quality of the ingredients used. After starting on a tiny scale in 2012, the brewery was increased to a commercial size and moved to Ford in 2014."
Rating
2.93Limited
Popularity
Lightly rated
34
Greyhound Brewery
Pulborough, West Sussex, England
Greyhound Brewery is a small family run micro brewery based in rural West Sussex. We are artists and designers bringing the same passion and thought to our brewing as we do to our other creative endeavours. We’re into making great beers with big flavour and want to share them with you.
Rating
2.93Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
35
The Kiln Brewery
Burgess Hill, West Sussex, England
At the Kiln Brewery we are passionate about beer, we love to take beer styles from all around the world and add a twist. Always with the aim of creating beers with bags of flavour and drinkability. Unlike mass-produced beers we give our beers time to mature and believe in quality over quantity. All of our beers are unfiltered, unfinned, naturally carbonated and vegan friendly
Rating
2.90Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
36
Adur Brewery
Shoreham-by-Sea, West Sussex, England
Adur Brewery produce's generally unappealing beer and is ranked #32 in West Sussex. They are most well known for "Happy Ever After", which is an English IPA and "Black William", which is an Other Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Dark Beers.
Rating
2.81Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
37
Laine Brew Co
Brighton, England
Born from the inspirational pub and beer scene of Brighton, Laine Brew Co. brews beer imbued with a love of flavour, experimentation and good times. Our beers are unfiltered, unpasteurised and uncompromising – meaning more flavour, more love and just better beer. With a focus on consistent, sessionable beers and supported with locally-inspired designs, we create highly individual and authentic craft beer which is accessible to all. While our main brewery is in Sussex, we also have Brewpubs in North Laine Brewhouse, Brighton, and The People's Park Tavern, Hackney. This is where we brew the special beers, the limited edition wild, weird and wonderful beers that are all a little bit different but brewed just as lovingly as our core range!
Rating
2.81Limited
Popularity
Well rated
38
Pin-Up Beers
Southwick, West Sussex, England
Pin-Up Beers produce's not great quality beer and is ranked #30 in West Sussex. They are most well known for "Milk Stout", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout and "Session IPA", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
2.65Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
39
People's Captain
Brighton and Hove, England
People's Captain produce's unproven beer and is ranked #38 in East Sussex. They are most well known for "Legend", which is an American Pale Ale and "‘Tis the Saison", which is a Saison. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Saisons.
Rating
2.64Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
40
Endangered Brewing
Hassocks, East Sussex, England
Endangered Brewing produce's unproven beer and is ranked #40 in East Sussex. They are most well known for "Pangolin Pale Ale", which is an English Pale Ale and "Ethiopian Wolf Wheat Beer", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Wheat Beers.
Rating
2.61Limited
Popularity
Barely rated