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Breweries In The Local Government Authority area of City of Bristol

We list 14 breweries in the Local Government Authority area of City of Bristol. Of these, 5 are open breweries, 8 are closed breweries and 1 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries whose names are used on beer in production

Arbor Ales Ltd
(Bristol, Avon 2007-Still Brewing)

Ashley Down Brewery
(Bristol, Avon 2010-Still Brewing)

Bristol Beer Factory
(Bristol, Avon 2004-Still Brewing)

Smiles Brewing Co. Ltd A company that beer brewed for it by another brewery.

Towles' Fine Ales Brewery opened in 2012.
(Bristol, Avon 2012-Still Brewing)

Zerodegrees Bristol A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bristol, Avon 2004-Still Brewing)

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

The Avon Brewing Company 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.
(Bristol, Avon 2008-2011)

Bristol 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.
(Bristol, Avon 2003-2003)

The Courage Bristol 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.
(Bristol, Avon 1732-1999)

Fleece & 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.
(Bristol, Avon 1982-1990)

Hardington 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.
(Bedminster, Avon 1991-1997)

The Lucifer Live Beer 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.
(Clifton, Avon 1993-1995)

Ross 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.
(Bristol, Avon 1989-1999)

Smiles 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. A brewery based at a pub. We've got a photo of the brewery.
(Bristol, Avon 1978-2004)

Last Updated : 15th April 2012

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.