The Directory of UK Brewers

Breweries In The Historic County of Sussex

We list 133 breweries in the Historic County of Sussex. Of these, 71 are open breweries, 61 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)
Hand Brew Co Ltd (Production Site) Taproom
(Worthing, West Sussex 2020-Still Brewing)
Abyss Brewing Ltd Taproom
(Lewes, East Sussex 2017-Still Brewing)
Harvey & Son (Lewes) Ltd Photo
(Lewes, East Sussex 1790-Still Brewing)
Adur Brewery Photo
(Steyning, West Sussex 2008-Still Brewing)
Heathen Brewers Partnership Taproom
(Haywards Heath, West Sussex 2014-Still Brewing)
Aleworks Brewing Company Limited
(Shipley, West Sussex 2023-Still Brewing)
Hepworth & Company Brewers Ltd Taproom
(North Heath, West Sussex 2001-Still Brewing)
Arundel Brewery Ltd
(Ford, West Sussex 1992-Still Brewing)
The Horsham Brewery Company Ltd Taproom
(Horsham, West Sussex 2021-Still Brewing)
Bad Boy Brewing Co Limited
(Hastings, East Sussex 2022-Still Brewing)
Hurst Brewery
(Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex 2012-Still Brewing)
The Balcombe Brewery Limited Brewpub
(Balcombe, West Sussex 2021-Still Brewing)
The Kiln Brewery
(West Hoathly, West Sussex 2014-Still Brewing)
Battle Brewery
(Battle, East Sussex 2017-Still Brewing)
Kissingate Brewery Taproom
(Lower Beeding, West Sussex 2010-Still Brewing)
The Beak Brewery Limited Taproom
(Lewes, East Sussex 2020-Still Brewing)
Laines Brew Hub
(North Heath, West Sussex 2019-Still Brewing)
Bedlam Brewery Ltd
(Plumpton Green, East Sussex 2012-Still Brewing)
Lakedown Brewing Co Taproom
(Broad Oak, East Sussex 2021-Still Brewing)
Beer Me Brewery Brewpub No Cask Ale
(Eastbourne, East Sussex 2014-Still Brewing)
The Langham Brewery llp Taproom
(Lodsworth, West Sussex 2006-Still Brewing)
Benchmark Brewery
(Eridge Green, East Sussex 2019-Still Brewing)
Larrikin Beer Brewpub
(Hove, East Sussex 2018-Still Brewing)
Bestens Brewery Ltd
(Scaynes Hill, West Sussex 2017-Still Brewing)
Lister's Brewery Limited
(Patching, West Sussex 2012-Still Brewing)
Brew Studio
(Sompting, West Sussex 2017-Still Brewing)
Little Monster Brewing Company Taproom
(Lavant, West Sussex 2022-Still Brewing)
Brewery 288 Ltd Small Format
(Petworth, West Sussex 2021-Still Brewing)
The Long Man Brewery
(Litlington, East Sussex 2012-Still Brewing)
Brewhouse & Kitchen (Horsham) Brewpub
(Horsham, West Sussex 2018-Still Brewing)
Loud Shirt Brewing Co Taproom
(Brighton, East Sussex 2016-Still Brewing)
Brewhouse & Kitchen (Worthing) Brewpub
(Worthing, West Sussex 2021-Still Brewing)
Merakai Brewing Co Ltd
(Palehouse Common, East Sussex 2020-Still Brewing)
Brewing Brothers Ltd
(Hastings, East Sussex 2016-Still Brewing)
Missing Link Brewing Ltd Taproom
(West Hoathly, West Sussex 2017-Still Brewing)
Brighton Bier Brewery Taproom
(Brighton, East Sussex 2015-Still Brewing)
Moon Brewery No Cask Ale Taproom
(Brighton, East Sussex 2021-Still Brewing)
BritHop Brewing Co Limited
(Ringmer, East Sussex 2022-Still Brewing)
North Laine Brewhouse Brewpub Photo
(Brighton, East Sussex 2012-Still Brewing)
Brolly Brewing
(Wisborough Green, West Sussex 2017-Still Brewing)
Old Tree Brewery
(Glynde, East Sussex 2015-Still Brewing)
BRZN
(Brighton, East Sussex 2019-Still Brewing)
Only With Love
(Blackboys, East Sussex 2020-Still Brewing)
Burning Sky Brewery Ltd
(Firle, East Sussex 2013-Still Brewing)
Ridgeway Brewing
(North Heath, West Sussex 2004-Still Brewing)
The Downlands Brewery
(Small Dole, West Sussex 2011-Still Brewing)
Rother Valley Brewing Company
(Northiam, East Sussex 1993-Still Brewing)
Escapist Brew Co Limited
(Hambrook, West Sussex 2022-Still Brewing)
Route 21 Brewing No Cask Ale
(Eastbourne, East Sussex 2020-Still Brewing)
The FILO Brewing Co Ltd
(Hastings, East Sussex 1985-Still Brewing)
Rye Waterworks Brewery & Taproom Taproom
(Playden, East Sussex 2022-Still Brewing)
Firebird Brewing Company Ltd Taproom
(Rudgwick, West Sussex 2013-Still Brewing)
Silver Rocket Brewing Ltd
(Hassocks, West Sussex 2018-Still Brewing)
Flying Trunk Brewery
(Forest Row, East Sussex 2022-Still Brewing)
Three Acre Brewery Limited
(Blackboys, East Sussex 2019-Still Brewing)
Furnace Brook Brewery
(Trolliloes, East Sussex 2020-Still Brewing)
The Three Legs Brewing Co Taproom
(Broad Oak, East Sussex 2015-Still Brewing)
Goldmark Craft Beers Ltd
(Poling, West Sussex 2012-Still Brewing)
The Top-Notch Brewing Company Ltd
(Haywards Heath, West Sussex 2013-Still Brewing)
Goodwood Brewery
(North Heath, West Sussex 2016-Still Brewing)
UnBarred Brewery Taproom
(Brighton, East Sussex 2015-Still Brewing)
Greyhound Brewery Ltd
(West Chiltington, West Sussex 2015-Still Brewing)
The Vine Brewery Brewpub
(Tarring, West Sussex 2019-Still Brewing)
The Gribble Brewery Brewpub Photo
(Oving, West Sussex 1987-Still Brewing)
The Watchmakers Arms Brewery Brewpub
(Hove, East Sussex 2019-Still Brewing)
Gun Brewery Ltd Taproom
(Heathfield, East Sussex 2015-Still Brewing)
Wingtip Brewing Company Limited No Cask Ale
(Ashurst, West 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

81 Artisan Closed
(Lavant, West Sussex 2017-2022)
Goldstone Brewery Ltd Closed
(Ditchling, East Sussex 2013-2017)
Alehouse & Kitchen Closed Brewpub
(Worthing, West Sussex 2015-2017)
Good Things Brewing Co Ltd Closed
(Eridge Green, East Sussex 2018-2021)
Alexandra Brewery Closed Brewpub
(Portslade, East Sussex 1982-1986)
Hammerpot Brewery Ltd Closed
(Poling, West Sussex 2005-2019)
The Anchor Springs Brewery Company Ltd Closed Brewpub Alternative Name
(Littlehampton, West Sussex 2010-2017)
Hastings Brewery Closed
(St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex 2010-2017)
Ashdown Ales Ltd Closed
(Withyham, East Sussex 2016-2017)
Hedgehog & Hogshead (Hove) Closed Brewpub
(Hove, East Sussex 1990-2000)
The Baldy Brewery Closed
(Pulborough, West Sussex 2012-2014)
High Weald Brewery Closed
(Forest Row, East Sussex 2013-2022)
Ballard's Brewery Ltd Closed Photo
(Nyewood, West Sussex 1980-2017)
Holler Brewery Ltd Closed
(Brighton, East Sussex 2017-2019)
Baseline Brewing Ltd Closed
(Small Dole, West Sussex 2012-2015)
Isfield Brewing Company Closed
(Framfield, East Sussex 2012-2016)
Beachy Head Brewing Co Ltd Closed
(East Dean, East Sussex 2006-2017)
King & Barnes Ltd Closed Photo
(Horsham, West Sussex 1850-2000)
Beard & Co. Ltd Closed
(Lewes, East Sussex 1740-1958)
King Beer Closed Photo
(Horsham, West Sussex 2001-2016)
Beercraft Brighton Closed
(Hove, East Sussex 2016-2018)
The Kitchen Garden Brewery Closed
(Sheffield Park, East Sussex 2011-2016)
Belchers Brewery (Hove) Closed Brewpub
(Hove, East Sussex 1990-2000)
Littlehampton Brewery Closed Brewpub
(Littlehampton, West Sussex 2010-2017)
Black Cat Brewery Closed
(Framfield, East Sussex 2011-2017)
Mr Cherry's Brewpub Closed
(St Leonards-on-Sea, East Sussex 1984-1985)
Bosham Brewery Closed
(Bosham, West Sussex 1984-1987)
Naked Beer Co Closed
(Lancing, West Sussex 2013-2016)
Brewery on Sea Ltd Closed
(Lancing, West Sussex 1993-2002)
Old Forge Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo
(Pett, East Sussex 1995-1998)
Brick House Brewing Co Closed
(Brighton, East Sussex 2015-2017)
The Old Prentonian Brewing Co Ltd Closed
(Sompting, West Sussex 2016-2019)
Chapeau Brewing Co Closed Taproom
(Horsham, West Sussex 2017-2022)
The Pells Brewing Co-op Closed Brewpub
(Lewes, East Sussex 2014-2018)
Crooked Brook Beer Co Ltd Closed
(Crawley, West Sussex 2014-2016)
Pett Brewery Company Closed Brewpub Photo
(Pett, East Sussex 1995-1998)
The Cuckmere Haven Brewery Closed Brewpub
(Exceat Bridge, East Sussex 1994-2003)
Polarity Brewing Ltd Closed
(Worthing, West Sussex 2016-2020)
Custom Beers Limited Closed
(Haywards Heath, West Sussex 2005-2008)
Rectory Ales Ltd Closed Photo
(Streat, East Sussex 1996-2020)
Edge Brewing Company Closed
(Bexhill, East Sussex 1995-2011)
Riverside Brewing Ltd Closed
(Upper Beeding, West Sussex 2015-2023)
The Engineer Brewery Closed
(High Hurstwood, East Sussex 2018-2020)
Rudgwick Brewery Limited Closed
(Rudgwick, West Sussex 2011-2012)
Ewhurst Ales Closed
(Ewhurst Green, East Sussex 2016-2017)
Skinners Custom Beers Closed
(Brighton, East Sussex 2000-2001)
Fallen Angel Brewery Closed
(East Hoathly, East Sussex 2004-2012)
The Southdowns Brewery Dead Brand
(Small Dole, West Sussex 2011-Still Brewing)
Fathom & Firkin Closed Brewpub
(Worthing, West Sussex 1997-1999)
Spencers Brewery Closed
(Selsey, West Sussex 2018-2019)
Firecracker & Firkin Closed Brewpub
(Crawley, West Sussex 1997-1999)
Spinnaker Ales Ltd Closed
(Lancing, West Sussex 1993-2002)
First Inn, Last Out Dead Brand
(Hastings, East Sussex 1985-Still Brewing)
Sussex Brewery Limited Closed Brewpub Photo
(Pett, East Sussex 1998-2004)
Font & Firkin Closed Brewpub Photo
(Brighton, East Sussex 1995-2003)
Turners Brewery Closed
(Ringmer, East Sussex 2013-2015)
Forge Brewery Limited Closed Brewpub Photo
(Pett, East Sussex 1998-2004)
Weltons Brewery Closed
(Horsham, West Sussex 1995-2021)
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