Metro area
Within 16 miles of Cardiff we track 26 breweries. None currently rate Great or better. Crafty Devil Brewing Co in Cardiff leads the list at 3.85 (Fine).
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.
Cardiff, Wales
Crafty Devil Brewing Co produce's decent quality beer and is ranked #7 in Wales. They are most well known for "Mikey Rayer All Dayer", which is a Session IPA and "Safe As Milk", which is a Milk / Sweet Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales
We are a South Wales based brewery, launched in 2024 with 10 years of commercial brewing experience . We have a big passion for all things hoppy and hazy focusing on hop forward styles across a can and keg range.
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales
Brewing on-site at The Bunch of Grapes, Pontypridd, since November 2022, Cwrw Otley takes its heritage from Otley Brewing Company with one foot rooted in the past and eyes set to the future.
Bridgend, Bridgend County Borough, Wales
We are The Coach Brewing Co, based out of our award winning free house in Bridgend, South Wales. Our brewery launched in 2018 and is in the middle of the pub for all to see. We create small batch, experimental ranges alongside our flagship core range. ⒠As a community pub and brewery, we love getting our locals involved (we use artwork from our regulars for our pump-clips) and our experimental ranges have included collaborations with our friends, such as Tiny Rebel and Grey Trees, Beer Riff, Tenby Brewing Co, Electric Bear and many more. Most of all we just love beer; brewing it, pouring it and drinking it⦠We hope you enjoy it too. ⒠The brew-kit itself is very much on display for all to see, with a walls knocked down and glass installed to open up vantage points, so customers will be able to sit and watch the magic happen on a brew day.
Weston-super-Mare, North Somerset, England
Welcome to Westonβs award-winning microbrewery, where passion meets craft. Located in the heart of this vibrant seaside town, weβre dedicated to brewing unique beers that capture Weston's character. From crisp Lagers to bold stouts, each sip celebrates exceptional flavors and local charm. Join us on this flavorful journey, and raise a glass to community, creativity, and the art of brewing.
Cwmbran, Torfaen Principal Area, Wales
Cold Shelter Brew Co produce's high quality beer and is ranked #6 in Wales. They are most well known for "Almost Home", which is a New England IPA and "Ironfoot", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Cardiff, Wales
We are Flowerhorn Brewery, a new craft brewery located in South Wales which was founded in 2019 by two friends Andrew and Arran. We are brewing loopy beers using high quality fresh ingredients and combining this with surreal and psychedelic branding.
Newport, Wales
A quirky nano brewery located in central Newport, South Wales established on the principles of enjoying the art of crafting beer and the pleasures of sharing the results with old and new friends
Cardiff, Wales
PIPES: CRAFT BEER OF CARDIFF - brewed by Artisan Brewing Co. Established early 2008 and based in a small Artisan Brewery in Pontcanna, Cardiff. We work tirelessly at creating the very best examples of some of the most unique and least known beer styles from all over the globe. All our beers are 100% natural, additive and preservative free and suitable for a vegan diet.
Newport, Wales
Proudly brewed on the Gwent Levels in Newport, Wales, since 2015, we've made beers that are designed for everyone to enjoy. We strive for quality and hope our passion shows through in the beers we produce.
Caerphilly, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales
Philly Brew Co produce's unproven beer and is ranked #31 in Wales. They are most well known for "Don't Bust My Chops", which is an American Pale Ale and "West End Girls", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Newport, Wales
Great times, Great beer. Join the rebellion. Who doesnβt love trying something new? or finding THAT beer which will become your GO TO for years to come? If thatβs you, weβve got you covered! Tiny Rebel brews craft beers that will capture your imagination and defy your senses time and time again. When weβre not making awesome beer, weβre busy brewing up plans to better our people, community and planet.
Bedwas, Caerphilly County Borough, Wales
Misfit Brew.co produce's unproven beer and is ranked #26 in Wales. They are most well known for "Trash Panda", which is an Other Porter and "Denim Demon", which is a Farmhouse IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taf, Cymru
Bragdy Twt Lol / The Trefforest Brewery produce's generally unappealing beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Cwrw'r Afr Serchog ~ Horny Goat Ale", which is a Golden Ale and "TΕ΅ti FfrΕ΅ti", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales
We are an award-winning, family-owned (3 generations) brewing company based in South Wales. Established in 1994, our aim is and has always been to bring better brews to the pubs, bars & clubs of Wales. Weβre committed to quality at every point of the brewing process; from the raw ingredients we use to the designs on our pump clips and bottles - we want to brew the best beer that Wales has to offer for both on and off trade customers. With a team of 71 passionate, hardworking beer enthusiasts, weβve continued to develop new recipes, invest in the brewery and spread the word about Glamorgan. After allβ¦ itβs where weβre from.
Pontyclun, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales
We are an award-winning, family-owned (3 generations) brewing company based in South Wales. Established in 1994, our aim is and has always been to bring better brews to the pubs, bars & clubs of Wales. Weβre committed to quality at every point of the brewing process; from the raw ingredients we use to the designs on our pump clips and bottles - we want to brew the best beer that Wales has to offer for both on and off trade customers. With a team of 71 passionate, hardworking beer enthusiasts, weβve continued to develop new recipes, invest in the brewery and spread the word about Glamorgan. After allβ¦ itβs where weβre from.
Cardiff, Wales
Weβre a bit different from your traditional pub β we brew our own, unique craft beers on-site in our brew-tiful microbrewery! As well as matching every dish on our menu to a style of beer we also love cooking with beer βso be sure to keep an eye out for recipes that make use of the beers we brew!
Pontypool, Torfaen Principal Area, Wales
Beers brewed with passion, inspiration & a lot of Welsh water. Based in the Welsh capital Mad Dog is a micro-brewery striving to create high quality, exciting beers from easy-drinking pale ales to bold imperial stouts. Made possible by our pure Welsh water and attention to sourcing the finest ingredients possible, we produce an exciting range of beers reflective of our personalities and experience!
Bridgend, Bridgend County Borough, Wales
Bang-On Brewery produce's generally unappealing beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Cariad", which is a Brown Ale and "Bohemian Pilsner", which is an Other Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
Bridgend, Bridgend County Borough, Wales
Established in 2011 by Buster Grant, one of Walesβ best known brewers, Brecon Brewing have created a range of beers full of flavour and character inspired by the dramatic locality, working with the local community and reigniting interest in Brecon. In 2019 the brewery was closed, but the brand was taken on by Cold Black Label.
Caerphilly, Caerffili, Cymru
We are a very small brewery in Caerphilly, South Wales looking to produce small but exciting brews of our favorite beer styles. From hop bursting NEIPA's to rich, dark and delicious coffee stouts and quite a few beer styles in between.
Pontypridd, Rhondda Cynon Taff, Wales
Mabby Brewing Co. produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Blue", which is an English Pale Ale and "Silver", which is an International Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
Cardiff, Wales
Brains is Walesβ most famous drink. It is the toast of a nation. Still owned by the descendants of the founders that took over a fledgling brewery in a small stone building behind a Cardiff pub in 1882. Brewed at The Cardiff Brewery, Brains' award-winning beers are now widely available across Wales and can increasingly be found in supermarkets and pubs throughout the rest of Britain.
