We list 144 breweries in the Local Government Authority area of Greater Manchester. Of these, 63 are open breweries, 81 are closed breweries and 0 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).
| Bank Top Brewery Ltd Photo (Bolton, Greater Manchester 1995-Still Brewing) | Mayflower Brewery (Hindley, Greater Manchester 2001-Still Brewing) |
| The Beer Studio Alternative Name (Salford, Greater Manchester 1863-Still Brewing) | The Millstone Brewery Ltd Photo (Mossley, Greater Manchester 2003-Still Brewing) |
| Big Trip Brewing (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2022-Still Brewing) | Mount Crescent Brewing Co Brewpub (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2022-Still Brewing) |
| Blackedge Brewing Company Ltd Tap Room (Horwich, Greater Manchester 2011-Still Brewing) | Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd Tap Room (Bolton, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) |
| Blackjack Beers Ltd Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2012-Still Brewing) | Phoenix Brewery Ltd Photo (Heywood, Greater Manchester 1982-Still Brewing) |
| Brewdog Outpost (Manchester) Brewpub No Cask Ale (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2019-Still Brewing) | Pictish Brewing Co Ltd Photo (Rochdale, Greater Manchester 2000-Still Brewing) |
| Bridge Beers Brewery (Stalybridge, Greater Manchester 2021-Still Brewing) | Pomona Island Brew Co Ltd (Salford, Greater Manchester 2017-Still Brewing) |
| Brightside Brewing Company Ltd (Radcliffe, Greater Manchester 2011-Still Brewing) | Ralph + Alf Alternative Name (Salford, Greater Manchester 1863-Still Brewing) |
| Cloudwater Brew Co Ltd No Cask Ale Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2015-Still Brewing) | Red Rose Brewery Ltd (Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester 2020-Still Brewing) |
| Deeply Vale Brewery Ltd (Bury, Greater Manchester 2012-Still Brewing) | Rising Sun Brewery Brewpub (Mossley, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) |
| Donkeystone Brewing Co Ltd Tap Room (Greenfield, Greater Manchester 2017-Still Brewing) | Frederic Robinson Ltd Photo (Stockport, Greater Manchester 1838-Still Brewing) |
| Dunham Massey Brewing Company (Dunham Massey, Greater Manchester 2007-Still Brewing) | The Runaway Brewery Limited Tap Room (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
| Escape Brewery Limited (Westhoughton, Greater Manchester 2019-Still Brewing) | Saddleworth Brewery Brewpub Photo (Uppermill, Greater Manchester 1997-Still Brewing) |
| Federation Brewery Brewpub (Altrincham, Greater Manchester 2017-Still Brewing) | Serious Brewing Co Ltd (Rochdale, Greater Manchester 2015-Still Brewing) |
| First Chop Brewing Arm Ltd (Eccles, Greater Manchester 2013-Still Brewing) | Seven Bro7hers Brewing Co Tap Room (Salford, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
| Four Kings Brewery Ltd Tap Room (Hyde, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) | Squawk Brewing Company (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
| The Gasworks Brew House Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2017-Still Brewing) | State of Kind Brew Co Tap Room (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2022-Still Brewing) |
| Green Arches Ltd Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2022-Still Brewing) | The Stockport Brewing Company Ltd (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
| Green Mill Brewery Brewpub (Broadbottom, Greater Manchester 2007-Still Brewing) | Strange Times Brewing Co Limited (Salford, Greater Manchester 2020-Still Brewing) |
| Heineken Manchester Brewery No Cask Ale (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1875-Still Brewing) | Stubborn Mule Brewery Tap Room (Timperley, Greater Manchester 2015-Still Brewing) |
| Hideaway Brewing Co Ltd Tap Room (Salford, Greater Manchester 2020-Still Brewing) | Sureshot Brewing Company Limited Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2022-Still Brewing) |
| Joseph Holt Ltd Photo (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1849-Still Brewing) | Thirst Class Ale Ltd (Reddish, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
| Hophurst Brewery Ltd (Hindley, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) | Tin Head Brewery Limited No Cask Ale (Bradley Fold, Greater Manchester 2018-Still Brewing) |
| Howfen Brew Co (Westhoughton, Greater Manchester 2018-Still Brewing) | To The Moon Brewery Ltd (Bramhall, Greater Manchester 2019-Still Brewing) |
| Hydes' Brewery Ltd (Salford, Greater Manchester 1863-Still Brewing) | Track Brewing Co Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
| Irwell Works Brewery Ltd Tap Room (Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester 2010-Still Brewing) | Unicorn Brewing Alternative Name Photo (Stockport, Greater Manchester 1838-Still Brewing) |
| Lark Hill Brewery 2023 Brewpub (Salford, Greater Manchester 2023-Still Brewing) | Ventile Brew Co (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2021-Still Brewing) |
| JW Lees & Co (Brewers) Ltd Photo (Middleton Junction, Greater Manchester 1828-Still Brewing) | Wakey Wakey Brewing Company Limited (Rochdale, Greater Manchester 2022-Still Brewing) |
| Libatory Brewing (Timperley, Greater Manchester 2021-Still Brewing) | Wander Beyond Brewing (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) |
| Made of Stone Brewing Brewpub (Bramhall, Greater Manchester 2018-Still Brewing) | Wigan Brewhouse Ltd Photo (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2017-Still Brewing) |
| Manchester Union Brewery No Cask Ale Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2018-Still Brewing) | Wily Fox Brewery Limited (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) |
| Marble Beers Ltd Tap Room (Salford, Greater Manchester 1998-Still Brewing) |
| 3 Rivers Brewery Ltd Closed (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2003-2009) | Thomas McGuinness Brewing Company Closed Brewpub Photo (Rochdale, Greater Manchester 1991-2006) |
| AllGates Brewery Ltd Closed (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2006-2016) | Merlin Brewery Ltd Closed Photo (Leigh, Greater Manchester 2004-2005) |
| Alphabet Brewing Company Closed No Cask Ale Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-2023) | The Millgate Brewery Closed Brewpub (Failsworth, Greater Manchester 1994-1996) |
| Altrincham Brewing Company Closed Brewpub (Altrincham, Greater Manchester 1999-2001) | Oak Brewery Co Ltd Dead Brand Photo (Heywood, Greater Manchester 1982-Still Brewing) |
| Assembly Brew Co Limited Closed (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2021-2022) | The Old Bank Street Brew House Closed Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1983-1985) |
| Bazens' Brewery Closed Photo (Salford, Greater Manchester 2002-2010) | Old Pint Pot Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo (Salford, Greater Manchester 1996-2000) |
| Beatnikz Republic Brewing Co Closed Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-2022) | Oldham Brewery Ltd Closed (Oldham, Greater Manchester 1868-1982) |
| The Boggart Hole Clough Brewing Company Ltd Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2001-2016) | Original Brewing Company (Horwich) Closed Brewpub (Horwich, Greater Manchester 1998-2000) |
| Bridgewater Ales Ltd Closed (Salford, Greater Manchester 1998-2000) | Outstanding Brewing Co Ltd Closed (Salford, Greater Manchester 2008-2020) |
| Carbon Smith Brewing Company Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-2017) | Owl Brewing Co Ltd Closed Photo (Oldham, Greater Manchester 2004-2008) |
| Chadkirk Brew Co Limited Closed (Romiley, Greater Manchester 2020-2023) | Peaches Brewery Closed Brewpub (Stockport, Greater Manchester 1995-1997) |
| Cheadle Brew House Closed Brewpub (Cheadle, Greater Manchester 2018-2020) | Pollard & Company (J B Brewers) Ltd Closed (Reddish, Greater Manchester 1975-1982) |
| Cheshire Cat Ales Closed Brewpub (Altrincham, Greater Manchester 1999-2001) | Privateer Beers Ltd Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2012-2015) |
| Chesters Brewery Co Ltd Closed (Ardwick, Greater Manchester 1830-1999) | Prospect Brewery Ltd Closed (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2007-2022) |
| Richard Cobden's Brewery Closed Brewpub (Stockport, Greater Manchester 1995-1997) | Quantum Brewing Company Closed (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2011-2016) |
| Craftsman Brewery Closed Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-2015) | Ramsbottom Brewery Closed Photo (Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester 2002-2006) |
| Cryptic Ales Limited Closed (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2014-2017) | Ramsbottom Craft Brewery Closed (Bolton, Greater Manchester 2012-2019) |
| Dan's Brewery Dead Brand (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) | Remedy Bar & Brewhouse Closed Brewpub (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2016-2020) |
| Dane Town Brewery Closed Photo (Denton, Greater Manchester 2007-2008) | Ringway Brewery Ltd Closed (Reddish, Greater Manchester 2012-2015) |
| Drink Up Brewing Ltd Closed (Horwich, Greater Manchester 2015-2016) | Rosebridge Brewery Closed Photo (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2006-2007) |
| Dunscar Brewery Closed (Bolton, Greater Manchester 2009-2018) | Rtwo Dtoo Brewery Closed Brewpub (Urmston, Greater Manchester 2013-2016) |
| Dunscar Bridge Brewery Limited Closed (Bolton, Greater Manchester 2009-2018) | Sarah's Hop House Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo (Golborne, Greater Manchester 1999-2003) |
| Epicurus Brewing Company Limited Closed (Denton, Greater Manchester 2018-2018) | Shaw's Brewery Closed (Duckinfield, Greater Manchester 2002-2011) |
| Failsworth Brewery Closed (Newton Heath, Greater Manchester 1982-1985) | Shedded Brewery Closed (Salford, Greater Manchester 2008-2008) |
| Five Oh Brew Co Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-2018) | Silver Street Brewing Co Closed (Bury, Greater Manchester 2014-2021) |
| Flea & Firkin Closed Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1990-1999) | Six O'Clock Beer Company Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2013-2018) |
| Fool Hardy Ales Closed Brewpub (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2013-2021) | The Star Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo (Salford, Greater Manchester 2010-2016) |
| Footage & Firkin Closed Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1990-1999) | Temperance Street Brewery Ltd Updated Closed Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2022-2023) |
| Greenfield Real Ale Brewery Ltd Closed Photo (Greenfield, Greater Manchester 2002-2019) | The Three Rivers Brewing Co Ltd Closed (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2003-2009) |
| The Hay Rake Brewery Ltd Closed (Littleborough, Greater Manchester 2012-2019) | The Ticketybrew Company Closed (Stalybridge, Greater Manchester 2013-2018) |
| Hexagon Brew Co Closed (Marple, Greater Manchester 2015-2019) | The Tweed Brewing Company Closed (Denton, Greater Manchester 2014-2020) |
| Hogarths Brewery Closed Brewpub (Bolton, Greater Manchester 2014-2018) | Watt's Brewing? Closed Brewpub (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2014-2017) |
| Holy Well Brewing Closed Small Format (Egerton, Greater Manchester 2016-2021) | The Wayoh Brewing Company Ltd Closed Tap Room (Horwich, Greater Manchester 2019-2021) |
| Hornbeam Brewery Closed Photo (Denton, Greater Manchester 2007-2016) | West Coast Brewery Closed (Chorlton-on-Medlock, Greater Manchester 1989-1994) |
| Jones Brewery Closed (Haigh, Greater Manchester 2011-2012) | Westwood Brewery Closed Brewpub (Denton, Greater Manchester 2016-2017) |
| Lass O'Gowrie Brewhouse Closed Brewpub Photo (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1983-2003) | Wilson Potter Brewery llp Closed (Middleton, Greater Manchester 2011-2016) |
| Leyden Brewing Ltd Closed Brewpub Photo (Nangreaves, Greater Manchester 1999-2017) | Wilson's Brewery Limited Closed (Newton Heath, Greater Manchester 1834-1987) |
| Lowes Arms Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo (Denton, Greater Manchester 2001-2006) | Workshop Brewery Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2001-2016) |
| Manchester Brewing Co Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-2022) | Zymurgorium Ltd Closed Small Format (Irlam, Greater Manchester 2014-2016) |
| Martland Mill Brewery Closed (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2014-2021) | Öl Nano Brewery & Bar Closed Brewpub No Cask Ale (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2017-2021) |
| Mash & Air Closed Brewpub No Cask Ale Photo (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1996-2000) |
Other categories of "brewery" include, amongst others, brewers whose status is uncertain and probably not brewing, closed breweries whose brands are produced elsewhere and brewery groups non-brewing headquarters. Contract, cuckoo and gypsy brewers, who are free to move premisses, and not allocated to a county.
Last Updated : 20th November 2023