The Directory of UK Brewers

Breweries In The Ceremonial County of East Sussex

We list 72 breweries in the Ceremonial County of East Sussex. Of these, 37 are open breweries, 35 are closed breweries (see footnote).

Breweries in production

The 1648 Brewing Co Ltd Photo
(East Hoathly, East Sussex 2003-Still Brewing)
Hand Brew Co Ltd (Brewpub) Brewpub
(Brighton, East Sussex 2016-Still Brewing)
360 Degree Brewing Company
(Sheffield Park, East Sussex 2013-Still Brewing)
Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd Photo
(Lewes, East Sussex 1790-Still Brewing)
Abyss Brewing Ltd Taproom
(Lewes, East Sussex 2017-Still Brewing)
Lakedown Brewing Co Taproom
(Broad Oak, East Sussex 2021-Still Brewing)
Bad Boy Brewing Co Limited
(Hastings, East Sussex 2022-Still Brewing)
Larrikin Beer Brewpub
(Hove, East Sussex 2018-Still Brewing)
Battle Brewery
(Battle, East Sussex 2017-Still Brewing)
The Long Man Brewery
(Litlington, East Sussex 2012-Still Brewing)
The Beak Brewery Limited Taproom
(Lewes, East Sussex 2020-Still Brewing)
Loud Shirt Brewing Co Taproom
(Brighton, East Sussex 2016-Still Brewing)
Bedlam Brewery Ltd
(Plumpton Green, East Sussex 2012-Still Brewing)
Merakai Brewing Co Ltd
(Palehouse Common, East Sussex 2020-Still Brewing)
Beer Me Brewery Brewpub No Cask Ale
(Eastbourne, East Sussex 2014-Still Brewing)
Moon Brewery No Cask Ale Taproom
(Brighton, East Sussex 2021-Still Brewing)
Benchmark Brewery
(Eridge Green, East Sussex 2019-Still Brewing)
North Laine Brewhouse Brewpub Photo
(Brighton, East Sussex 2012-Still Brewing)
Brewing Brothers Ltd
(Hastings, East Sussex 2016-Still Brewing)
Old Tree Brewery
(Glynde, East Sussex 2015-Still Brewing)
Brighton Bier Brewery Taproom
(Brighton, East Sussex 2015-Still Brewing)
Only With Love
(Blackboys, East Sussex 2020-Still Brewing)
BritHop Brewing Co Limited
(Ringmer, East Sussex 2022-Still Brewing)
Rother Valley Brewing Company
(Northiam, East Sussex 1993-Still Brewing)
BRZN
(Brighton, East Sussex 2019-Still Brewing)
Route 21 Brewing No Cask Ale
(Eastbourne, East Sussex 2020-Still Brewing)
Burning Sky Brewery Ltd
(Firle, East Sussex 2013-Still Brewing)
Rye Waterworks Brewery & Taproom Taproom
(Playden, East Sussex 2022-Still Brewing)
The FILO Brewing Co Ltd
(Hastings, East Sussex 1985-Still Brewing)
Three Acre Brewery Limited
(Blackboys, East Sussex 2019-Still Brewing)
Flying Trunk Brewery
(Forest Row, East Sussex 2022-Still Brewing)
The Three Legs Brewing Co Taproom
(Broad Oak, East Sussex 2015-Still Brewing)
Furnace Brook Brewery
(Trolliloes, East Sussex 2020-Still Brewing)
UnBarred Brewery Taproom
(Brighton, East Sussex 2015-Still Brewing)
Gun Brewery Ltd Taproom
(Heathfield, East Sussex 2015-Still Brewing)
The Watchmakers Arms Brewery Brewpub
(Hove, East Sussex 2019-Still Brewing)
Hairy Dog Brewery Taproom
(Wivelsfield, East Sussex 2018-Still Brewing)

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

Alexandra Brewery Closed Brewpub
(Portslade, East Sussex 1982-1986)
Goldstone Brewery Ltd Closed
(Ditchling, East Sussex 2013-2017)
Ashdown Ales Ltd Closed
(Withyham, East Sussex 2016-2017)
Good Things Brewing Co Ltd Closed
(Eridge Green, East Sussex 2018-2021)
Beachy Head Brewing Co Ltd Closed
(East Dean, East Sussex 2006-2017)
Hastings Brewery Closed
(St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex 2010-2017)
Beard & Co. Ltd Closed
(Lewes, East Sussex 1740-1958)
Hedgehog & Hogshead (Hove) Closed Brewpub
(Hove, East Sussex 1990-2000)
Beercraft Brighton Closed
(Hove, East Sussex 2016-2018)
High Weald Brewery Closed
(Forest Row, East Sussex 2013-2022)
Belchers Brewery (Hove) Closed Brewpub
(Hove, East Sussex 1990-2000)
Holler Brewery Ltd Closed
(Brighton, East Sussex 2017-2019)
Black Cat Brewery Closed
(Framfield, East Sussex 2011-2017)
Isfield Brewing Company Closed
(Framfield, East Sussex 2012-2016)
Brick House Brewing Co Closed
(Brighton, East Sussex 2015-2017)
The Kitchen Garden Brewery Closed
(Sheffield Park, East Sussex 2011-2016)
The Cuckmere Haven Brewery Closed Brewpub
(Exceat Bridge, East Sussex 1994-2003)
Mr Cherry's Brewpub Closed
(St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex 1984-1985)
Edge Brewing Company Closed
(Bexhill, East Sussex 1995-2011)
Old Forge Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo
(Pett, East Sussex 1995-1998)
The Engineer Brewery Closed
(High Hurstwood, East Sussex 2018-2020)
The Pells Brewing Co-op Closed Brewpub
(Lewes, East Sussex 2014-2018)
Ewhurst Ales Closed
(Ewhurst Green, East Sussex 2016-2017)
Pett Brewery Company Closed Brewpub Photo
(Pett, East Sussex 1995-1998)
Fallen Angel Brewery Closed
(East Hoathly, East Sussex 2004-2012)
Rectory Ales Ltd Closed Photo
(Streat, East Sussex 1996-2020)
First Inn, Last Out Dead Brand
(Hastings, East Sussex 1985-Still Brewing)
Skinners Custom Beers Closed
(Brighton, East Sussex 2000-2001)
Font & Firkin Closed Brewpub Photo
(Brighton, East Sussex 1995-2003)
Sussex Brewery Limited Closed Brewpub Photo
(Pett, East Sussex 1998-2004)
Forge Brewery Limited Closed Brewpub Photo
(Pett, East Sussex 1998-2004)
Turners Brewery Closed
(Ringmer, East Sussex 2013-2015)
Franklin's Brewing Co Closed Taproom
(Ringmer, East Sussex 1980-2021)
White Brewing Company Closed
(Bexhill, East Sussex 1995-2011)
Full Moon Brewery Closed Photo
(Henley Down, East Sussex 2008-2014)


Footnote

Other categories of "brewery" include, amongst others, brewers whose status is uncertain and probably not brewing, closed breweries whose brands are produced elsewhere, brewery groups non-brewing headquarters, contract, cuckoo and gypsy brewers, who are free to move premisses, are not allocated to a county.

Last Updated : 13th November 2023