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Breweries In The Ceremonial County of Greater Manchester

We list 56 breweries in the Ceremonial County of Greater Manchester. Of these, 28 are open breweries, 25 are closed breweries and 3 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries whose names are used on beer in production

All Gates Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Wigan, Greater Manchester 2006-Still Brewing)		Marble Beers Ltd A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 1998-Still Brewing)
  
Bank Top Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bolton, Greater Manchester 1995-Still Brewing)		Mayflower Brewery
(Orrell, Greater Manchester 2001-Still Brewing)
  
Blackedge Brewing Company Ltd
(Horwich, Greater Manchester 2011-Still Brewing)		The Millstone Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Mossley, Greater Manchester 2003-Still Brewing)
  
Boddingtons A brewery whose beers are no longer brewed at their traditional home following a takeover of the company. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Manchester, Greater Manchester)		Oak Brewery Co Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Heywood, Greater Manchester 1982-Still Brewing)
  
The Boggart Hole Clough Brewing Company Ltd
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2001-Still Brewing)		Outstanding Brewing Co Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bury, Greater Manchester 2008-Still Brewing)
  
Dane Town Brewery A company that beer brewed for it by another brewery. We've got a photo of the brewery.
Phoenix Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Heywood, Greater Manchester 1982-Still Brewing)
  
Dunham Massey Brewing Company
(Dunham Massey, Greater Manchester 2007-Still Brewing)		Pictish Brewing Co Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Rochdale, Greater Manchester 2000-Still Brewing)
  
Dunscar Bridge Brewery Limited A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bolton, Greater Manchester 2009-Still Brewing)		Prospect Brewery Ltd
(Standish, Greater Manchester 2007-Still Brewing)
  
Green Mill Brewery A brewery based at a pub.
(Rochdale, Greater Manchester 2007-Still Brewing)		Quantum Brewing Company
(Stockport, Greater Manchester 2002-Still Brewing)
  
Greenfield Real Ale Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Greenfield, Greater Manchester 2002-Still Brewing)		Frederic Robinson Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Stockport, Greater Manchester 1838-Still Brewing)
  
Joseph Holt Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 1849-Still Brewing)		Saddleworth Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Uppermill, Greater Manchester 1997-Still Brewing)
  
Hornbeam Brewery We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Denton, Greater Manchester 2007-Still Brewing)		Shaw's Brewery
(Stockport, Greater Manchester 2002-Still Brewing)
  
Hydes' Brewery Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 1863-Still Brewing)		Shedded Brewery Brewery where brewing is currently suspended.
(Salford, Greater Manchester 2008-Brewing Suspended)
  
Jones Brewery
(Haigh, Greater Manchester 2011-Still Brewing)		The Star Brewery A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Salford, Greater Manchester 2010-Still Brewing)
  
JW Lees & Co (Brewers) Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Middleton Junction, Greater Manchester 1828-Still Brewing)		Wilson Potter Brewery llp
(Middleton, Greater Manchester 2011-Still Brewing)
  
Leyden Brewing Ltd We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Nangreaves, Greater Manchester 1999-Still Brewing)		Workshop Brewery
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2001-Still Brewing)
  

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

3 Rivers Brewery Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Stockport, Greater Manchester 2003-2009)		The Millgate Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Failsworth, Greater Manchester 1994-1996)
  
Altrincham Brewing Company Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Altrincham, Greater Manchester 1999-2001)		The Old Bank Street Brew House Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 1983-1985)
  
Bazens' Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Salford, Greater Manchester 2002-2010)		Old Pint Pot Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Salford, Greater Manchester 1996-2000)
  
Bridgewater Ales Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Salford, Greater Manchester 1998-2000)		Oldham Brewery Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Oldham, Greater Manchester 1868-1982)
  
Cheshire Cat Ales Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Altrincham, Greater Manchester 1999-2001)		Original Brewing Company Horwich Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Horwich, Greater Manchester 1998-2000)
  
Chesters Brewery Co Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Ardwick, Greater Manchester 1830-1999)		Owl Brewing Co Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Oldham, Greater Manchester 2004-2008)
  
Richard Cobden's Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Stockport, Greater Manchester 1995-1997)		Peaches Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Stockport, Greater Manchester 1995-1997)
  
Failsworth Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Newton Heath, Greater Manchester 1982-1985)		Pollard & Company (J B Brewers) Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Reddish, Greater Manchester 1975-1982)
  
Flea & Firkin Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 1990-1999)		Ramsbottom Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester 2002-2006)
  
Footage & Firkin Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub.
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 1990-1999)		Rosebridge Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Wigan, Greater Manchester 2006-2007)
  
Lass O'Gowrie Brewhouse Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 1983-2003)		Sarah's Hop House Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Golborne, Greater Manchester 1999-2003)
  
Lowes Arms Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Denton, Greater Manchester 2001-2006)		The Three Rivers Brewing Co Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Stockport, Greater Manchester 2003-2009)
  
Mash & Air Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. A brewery that is included for completeness despite the majority of beer brewed not fitting the definition of real ale. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 1996-2000)		West Coast Brewery Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Chorlton-on-Medlock, Greater Manchester 1989-1994)
  
Thomas McGuinness Brewing Company Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Rochdale, Greater Manchester 1991-2006)		Wilson's Brewery Limited Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred.
(Newton Heath, Greater Manchester 1834-1987)
  
Merlin Brewery Ltd Brewery now closed. Note that beers may still be brewed under this name but a change of location or significant change in ownership may have occurred. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Leigh, Greater Manchester 2004-2005)
  

Last Updated : 21st December 2011

Footnote - Other categories of "brewery" include, amongst others, breweries where production is currently suspended or it's status is uncertain and probably not brewing, contract brewers, closed breweries whose brands are produced elsewhere and brewery groups non-brewing headquarters.