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Best breweries in Reading, England

Within 16 miles of Reading we track 33 breweries. 3 rate Great. Two Flints in Windsor leads the list at 4.16 (Great).

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
Two Flints
Windsor, Berkshire, England
Two Flints are a modern-focused, independent brewery nestled under a railway arch under Windsor Central Station. We believe in the balance between heritage and innovation, nuance and drinkability; revelling in the open-minded nature of modern, seasonal brewing and the sensory experiences that come with it. With this ethos, we offer a rotating beer list that balances our quest for hop-forward innovation with classic styles, taking inspiration from the brewers and beers that have come before us. Our mission is to bring the latest innovations in modern beer drawing from influences on our travels around the world. Our ultimate aim is to be one of the most innovative and exciting breweries in the UK.
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Well rated
2
FutureState
Reading, Berkshire, England
A good experience is good beer so we pair our beer with retro movies, music and Californian coastal vistas! We are a non commercial nanobrewery producing US sunshine state inspired beer and enhancing the drinking experience further by pairing the beer with recommended music and visuals. We will transport you to the glorious west coast, but save you the cost of the flight ticket. Romanticizing the 1980s, we look to the FUTURE with hop driven beer paired with synthwave music and neon sunset imagery. We have spent time in California STATE, gained emotionally elevated hoppy memories which, through our concepts we will pass on to you time and time again...
Rating
4.09Great
Popularity
Barely rated
3
MoogBrew
Maidenhead, Buckinghamshire, England
WELCOME TO MOOGBREW Taplow's very own nanobrewery, complete with taproom and beer garden. Check website for opening times. Our mission is simply to brew the best beers we can, while staying small and local and having loads of fun along the way!
Rating
4.09Great
Popularity
Barely rated
4
Chaos Brew Co
Camberley, Surrey, England
From our signature Hazy Pales to exciting, boundary-pushing sours and indulgent stouts, every pint is brewed to challenge expectations and spark conversations. Whether you’re savouring our beers on our iconic mezzanine or sharing them with friends, we’re all about turning great moments into unforgettable memories. Ready to discover your new favourite?
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
5
Dolphin Brewery
Reading, Berkshire, England
Small batch beers, inspired by the seasons. Using different yeast and bacteria cultures to produce beers that are fruity and sour, dry and drinkable, aged and characterful. Always vegan.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
6
Double-Barrelled Brewery
Reading, Berkshire, England
Double-Barrelled are an independent, modern brewery based in Reading, Berkshire. We specialise in small batch beers, brewed and packaged by a passionate team with an unwavering dedication to quality and a love for great beer. We brew a wide range of styles; Barrel-aged Imperial Stouts to juicy Pale Ales, big hoppy IPAs and zingy sours. Nearly all our beers are vegan and we take pride in sourcing the best ingredients to create our beers, grain to glass. We strive to be known for our dedication to quality, consistency and to do it with passion, care & kindness.
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Well rated
7
Elusive Brewing
Wokingham, Berkshire, England
Elusive Brewing creates beer with one eye on tradition and the other on taking things to the next level. Founded by a home brewer who went on to win awards at national level, from our small brewery in Finchampstead, Berkshire we’d like to share our game with you. Insert coin to play. Tap Room open 2-8 Friday and 12-8 Saturday.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Well rated
8
Siren Craft Brew
Wokingham, Berkshire, England
Our desire is to discover ways to excite people’s curiosity and share our knowledge of our craft. We believe all beer drinkers should be able to enjoy craft beer as wine drinkers enjoy the finest wines. Our sirens exist to the share our message and open people’s minds.
Rating
3.82Fine
Popularity
Extremely widely rated
9
Indie Rabble
Windsor, Berkshire, England
Indie Rabble is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #8 in Berkshire. They are most well known for "Mantle", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Wet George", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.78Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
10
Stardust Brewery
White Waltham, Berkshire, England
We are an independent craft brewery based in White Waltham, founded on a love of malt and hops. After exploring the world’s tastiest blends, we have come up with a selection of beers to suit every taste and occasion, ranging from a Sunday night easy drinker to a full-on punchy pint.
Rating
3.71Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
11
Delphic Brewing Company
Thatcham, Berkshire, England
Delphic Brewing Company is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #9 in Berkshire. They are most well known for "Level Crossing", which is a Bitter - Best and "World's End", which is an English Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.71Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
12
Lovibonds
Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England
Lovibonds produce's unproven beer and is ranked #6 in Oxfordshire. They are most well known for "69 IPA", which is an American IPA and "Henley Gold", which is a Wheat Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.70Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
13
BMAN Brewery
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England
BMAN Brewery is an independent Brewery in Oxford, and was founded by Alex Berryman in 2021 Alex is a trained Food Scientist and uses this when formulating the range of BMAN Brewery Beers The BMAN Brewery attitude is to keep it simple, keep it interesting, and make it taste nice
Rating
3.69Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
14
Mysterious Brewing Co.
Hampshire, England
Mysterious Brewing Co. is still unproven but has a lot of potential and is ranked #16 in Hampshire. They are most well known for "Plan B", which is an American Pale Ale and "Citra Triangle", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Rating
3.67Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
15
Feisty Beer Co.
High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England
Rating
3.64Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
16
The Outhouse Brewery
Wokingham, Berkshire, England
The Outhouse Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #14 in Berkshire. They are most well known for "Chocol-oat", which is an Oatmeal Stout and "Journey Juice", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.45Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
17
Vintage Roots LTD
Heckfield, Hook, England
Vintage Roots LTD produce's unproven beer and is ranked #26 in Hampshire. They are most well known for "Organic English Beer", which is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary and "German Lager", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.36Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
18
Rebellion Beer Co. Ltd.
Marlow, Buckinghamshire, England
Rebellion started brewing in 1993 in a small industrial unit in Marlow Bottom. In 1999 we moved to Bencombe Farm and currently produce approximately 70,000 pints per week. You can find our beers in over 400 local pubs and clubs within a 30-mile radius of Marlow, in our brewery shop or in several local supermarkets and off licenses.
Rating
3.08Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
19
Amwell Springs
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England
The brewery is based in the heart of the idyllic Oxfordshire countryside, a stone's throw from the famous River Thames. The brew house is situated next to the springs of Amwell which supplies the crystal clear waters used to make all of our Craft Ales and Lagers. The unique combination of our treasured spring water and the sourcing of the finest malts and hops enable us to create and refine... 'the most drinkable beer on the palate' The brewery and tap room are housed in a beautiful 18th Century timber framed “Carthovel” barn, where the family has farmed the land for over 6 decades. Wheat and barley played an integral part of the farm business, and this knowledge and heritage has helped the natural evolution into the world of brewing.
Rating
3.04Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
20
New Wharf Brewing Co.
Maidenhead, Berkshire, England
New Wharf Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and is ranked #7 in Berkshire. They are most well known for "London Irish", which is a Helles Lager and "BREAKFAST STOUT", which is an American Stout. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Dark Beers.
Rating
3.04Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
21
Windsor & Eton Brewery
Windsor, Berkshire, England
Windsor & Eton Brewery produce's not great quality beer and is ranked #18 in Berkshire. They are most well known for "Treason", which is an American IPA and "Knight of the Garter", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale - English. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.02Limited
Popularity
Well rated
22
Longdog Brewery
Basingstoke, Hampshire, England
Established in Basingstoke in 2011, the Longdog Brewery supplies traditional English ales to pubs and other licensed outlets across Hampshire, Surrey and Berkshire. Products are available to order on the website for local delivery or collection from the brewery and our shop is open Weekdays between 10am and 4pm and Saturdays 10am to 1pm for purchase of draught and bottled beer.
Rating
3.00Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
23
Loddon Brewery
Reading, Oxfordshire, England
Created in 2002, award winning beers since 2003. Family orientated brewery focussing on brewing different styles of beer to suit all. Kitchen,Tap and Farm Shop open Tuesday-Sunday.
Rating
2.99Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
24
Sherfield Village Brewery
Hook, Hampshire, England
Sherfield Village Brewery started brewing in May 2011, using a five-barrel plant. We're based on a farm in the North Hampshire village of Sherfield on Loddon. As well as a range of traditional British bitters and stouts, we also make extensive use of New World hops, particularly the heavily floral and citrus-loaded New Zealand hops such as Green Bullet, Nelson Sauvin, Motueka and Pacific Jade. We're small, which means we're flexible as regards delivery times - by sticking to a local area for direct deliveries we're able to deliver quickly - usually within a couple of days. We are on SIBA's DDS list, so available to Enterprise, Admiral and other group pubs. SVB is a few miles north of Basingstoke and just ten miles south of Reading. Note that all our beer is supplied to the pub trade and to festivals in plastic 9-gallon firkins - we don't yet have any metal casks.
Rating
2.99Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
25
Renegade Brewery
Thatcham, Berkshire, England
Renegade Brewery produce's not great quality beer and is ranked #19 in Berkshire. They are most well known for "Good Old Boy", which is a Bitter - Best and "Renegade Lager", which is an Other Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and Pale Ales.
Rating
2.98Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
26
Chiltern Valley Winery And Brewery
Henley-on-Thames, Buckinghamshire, England
Chiltern Valley Winery And Brewery produce's generally unappealing beer and is ranked #10 in Buckinghamshire. They are most well known for "Old Luxters Barn Ale", which is a Strong Ale - English and "IPA", which is an English IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Strong Ales and IPAs.
Rating
2.97Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
27
SOX Brewery
Wallingford, Oxfordshire, England
SOX Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #25 in Oxfordshire. They are most well known for "Mr Toad's", which is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary and "Re-Session Ale", which is an English Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and Amber Ales.
Rating
2.96Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
28
Hermitage Brewery
Thatcham, Berkshire, England
Hermitage Brewery produce's unproven beer and is ranked #21 in Berkshire. They are most well known for "Auld Peat", which is a Scottish Ale and "Grimsbury Castle", which is a Bitter - Session / Ordinary. Their primary focus is brewing Amber Ales and IPAs.
Rating
2.88Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
29
Waitrose
Bracknell, Berkshire, England
Waitrose & Partners is a brand of British supermarket, founded in 1904 as Waite, Rose & Taylor, later shortened to Waitrose. It was acquired in 1937 by employee-owned retailer John Lewis Partnership, which still sells groceries under the brand. We have 332 shops across the UK and a 5.1% share of the market, making us the eighth-largest retailer of groceries in the UK. We also export products to 52 countries and have locations in the Middle East. Leckford Estate is the Waitrose Farm, committed to producing the very best quality food. It was purchased by the founder of the John Lewis Partnership, John Spedan Lewis in 1929 - we have farmed our 2,800 acres for over 90 years. Come and visit us at our farm shop and cafe.
Rating
2.79Limited
Popularity
Modestly rated
30
Bond Brews
Wokingham, Berkshire, England
Bond Brews produce's unproven beer and is ranked #25 in Berkshire. They are most well known for "Bengal Tiger", which is an English IPA and "Goldi-hops", which is an English Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and Pale Ales.
Rating
2.76Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
31
Little London Brewery
Tadley, Hampshire, England
Founded after a lifelong quest for hoppy ales to accompany and combine strenuous mountaineering trips with the passion for drinking them, after spending 30+ years of working in a high pressure, high stress and high tech, US based Electronic Design Automation Company in various senior worldwide marketing, sales support and business development roles, owners and directors Andrew & Joan Watts took early retirement and used a chunk of the 25% tax free portion of their pension fund to setup a family (husband and wife) business to finally create something far more tangible and enjoyable than specialised software. Little London Brewery ales are crafted in Hampshire and sourced only from natural English ingredients namely Norfolk Malted Barley and Worcestershire Hops to reflect the passion for well-balanced but well hopped beers designed to be refreshingly easy to drink. A core range of ales plus seasonal ones will be available year round giving a diversity of flavours from the sessionable Red Boy bitter to the contrasting light golden Hoppy Hilda pale ale and Doreen’s Dark ale then on to the dependably traditional Pryde best bitter finally all the way through to the more complex and stronger Ash Park Special bitter actually named after the convivial Business Centre where the brewery is situated.
Rating
2.73Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
32
Uprising
Windsor, Berkshire, England
Rating
2.71Limited
Popularity
Barely rated
33
The Snaffling Pig
Reading, Berkshire, England
The Snaffling Pig produce's unproven beer and is ranked #24 in Berkshire. They are most well known for "Mighty Swine", which is a Pale Lager and "Blonde", which is a Blonde / Golden Ale - English. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Lagers and Pale Ales.
Rating
2.48Limited
Popularity
Barely rated