We list 131 breweries in the Ceremonial County of Greater Manchester. Of these, 69 are open breweries, 62 are closed breweries and 0 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).
Alphabet Brewing Company No Cask Ale Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) | Martland Mill Brewery (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
Bank Top Brewery Ltd Photo (Bolton, Greater Manchester 1995-Still Brewing) | Mayflower Brewery (Hindley, Greater Manchester 2001-Still Brewing) |
Beatnikz Republic Brewing Co Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) | The Millstone Brewery Ltd Photo (Mossley, Greater Manchester 2003-Still Brewing) |
Beer Nouveau Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) | Northern Monkey Brew Co Ltd Brewpub Photo (Bolton, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) |
The Beer Studio Alternative Name (Salford, Greater Manchester 1863-Still Brewing) | Outstanding Brewing Co Ltd (Salford, Greater Manchester 2008-Still Brewing) |
Blackedge Brewing Company Ltd Tap Room (Horwich, Greater Manchester 2011-Still Brewing) | Phoenix Brewery Ltd Photo (Heywood, Greater Manchester 1982-Still Brewing) |
Blackjack Beers Ltd Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2012-Still Brewing) | Pictish Brewing Co Ltd Photo (Rochdale, Greater Manchester 2000-Still Brewing) |
Bootleg Brewing Co Brewpub Photo (Chorlton, Greater Manchester 2010-Still Brewing) | Pomona Island Brew Co Ltd Tap Room (Salford, Greater Manchester 2017-Still Brewing) |
Brewdog Outpost (Manchester) Brewpub No Cask Ale (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2019-Still Brewing) | Prospect Brewery Ltd (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2007-Still Brewing) |
Brightside Brewing Company Ltd (Radcliffe, Greater Manchester 2011-Still Brewing) | Red Rose Brewery Ltd (Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester 2020-Still Brewing) |
Cloudwater Brew Co Ltd No Cask Ale (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2015-Still Brewing) | Remedy Bar & Brewhouse Brewpub (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2016-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 Tap Room Photo (Stockport, Greater Manchester 1838-Still Brewing) |
Dunham Massey Brewing Company (Dunham Massey, Greater Manchester 2007-Still Brewing) | The Runaway Brewery Limited Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
Escape Brewery Limited (Bolton, 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) |
Fool Hardy Ales Brewpub (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2013-Still Brewing) | Silver Street Brewing Co (Bury, 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) | The Stockport Brewing Company Ltd (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
Green Mill Brewery Brewpub (Broadbottom, Greater Manchester 2007-Still Brewing) | Stubborn Mule Brewery Tap Room (Altrincham, Greater Manchester 2015-Still Brewing) |
Greenfield Real Ale Brewery Ltd Photo (Greenfield, Greater Manchester 2002-Still Brewing) | Thirst Class Ale Ltd (Reddish, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
The Hay Rake Brewery Ltd (Littleborough, Greater Manchester 2012-Still Brewing) | Tin Head Brewery Limited No Cask Ale Tap Room (Bradley Fold, Greater Manchester 2018-Still Brewing) |
Heineken Manchester Brewery No Cask Ale (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1875-Still Brewing) | To The Moon Brewery Ltd (Bramhall, Greater Manchester 2019-Still Brewing) |
Joseph Holt Ltd Photo (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1849-Still Brewing) | Track Brewing Co (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
Holy Well Brewing Small Format (Egerton, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) | The Tweed Brewing Company Brewing Suspended (Denton, Greater Manchester 2014-Brewing Suspended) |
Hophurst Brewery Ltd (Hindley, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) | Twisted Wheel Brew Co Ltd (Standish, Greater Manchester 2019-Still Brewing) |
Howfen Brew Co (Westhoughton, Greater Manchester 2018-Still Brewing) | Wander Beyond Brewing (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) |
Hydes' Brewery Ltd (Salford, Greater Manchester 1863-Still Brewing) | Watt's Brewing? Brewpub (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
Irwell Works Brewery Ltd Tap Room (Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester 2010-Still Brewing) | The Wayho Brewing Company Ltd Tap Room (Horwich, Greater Manchester 2019-Still Brewing) |
JW Lees & Co (Brewers) Ltd Photo (Middleton Junction, Greater Manchester 1828-Still Brewing) | Wigan Brewhouse Ltd Photo (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2017-Still Brewing) |
Made of Stone Brewing Brewpub (Bramhall, Greater Manchester 2018-Still Brewing) | Wily Fox Brewery Limited (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) |
Manchester Brewing Co (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) | Zymurgorium Ltd Small Format (Irlam, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing) |
Manchester Union Brewery No Cask Ale Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2018-Still Brewing) | Öl Nano Brewery & Bar Brewpub No Cask Ale (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2017-Still Brewing) |
Marble Beers Ltd Tap Room (Salford, Greater Manchester 1998-Still Brewing) |
3 Rivers Brewery Ltd Closed (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2003-2009) | Mash & Air Closed Brewpub No Cask Ale Photo (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1996-2000) |
AllGates Brewery Ltd Closed (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2006-2016) | Thomas McGuinness Brewing Company Closed Brewpub Photo (Rochdale, Greater Manchester 1991-2006) |
Altrincham Brewing Company Closed Brewpub (Altrincham, Greater Manchester 1999-2001) | Merlin Brewery Ltd Closed Photo (Leigh, Greater Manchester 2004-2005) |
Bazens' Brewery Closed Photo (Salford, Greater Manchester 2002-2010) | The Millgate Brewery Closed Brewpub (Failsworth, Greater Manchester 1994-1996) |
The Boggart Hole Clough Brewing Company Ltd Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2001-2016) | Oak Brewery Co Ltd Dead Brand Photo (Heywood, Greater Manchester 1982-Still Brewing) |
Bridgewater Ales Ltd Closed (Salford, Greater Manchester 1998-2000) | The Old Bank Street Brew House Closed Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1983-1985) |
Carbon Smith Brewing Company Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-2017) | Old Pint Pot Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo (Salford, Greater Manchester 1996-2000) |
Cheadle Brew House Closed Brewpub (Cheadle, Greater Manchester 2018-2020) | Oldham Brewery Ltd Closed (Oldham, Greater Manchester 1868-1982) |
Cheshire Cat Ales Closed Brewpub Alternative Name (Altrincham, Greater Manchester 1999-2001) | Original Brewing Company (Horwich) Closed Brewpub (Horwich, Greater Manchester 1998-2000) |
Chesters Brewery Co Ltd Closed (Ardwick, Greater Manchester 1830-1999) | Owl Brewing Co Ltd Closed Photo (Oldham, Greater Manchester 2004-2008) |
Chorlton Brewing Company Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-2019) | Peaches Brewery Closed Brewpub Alternative Name (Stockport, Greater Manchester 1995-1997) |
Richard Cobden's Brewery Closed Brewpub (Stockport, Greater Manchester 1995-1997) | Pollard & Company (J B Brewers) Ltd Closed (Reddish, Greater Manchester 1975-1982) |
Craftsman Brewery Closed Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-2015) | Privateer Beers Ltd Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2012-2015) |
Cryptic Ales Limited Closed (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2014-2017) | Quantum Brewing Company Closed (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2011-2016) |
Dan's Brewery Dead Brand (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) | Ramsbottom Brewery Closed Photo (Ramsbottom, Greater Manchester 2002-2006) |
Dane Town Brewery Closed Photo (Denton, Greater Manchester 2007-2008) | Ramsbottom Craft Brewery Closed (Bolton, Greater Manchester 2012-2019) |
Drink Up Brewing Ltd Closed (Horwich, Greater Manchester 2015-2016) | Ringway Brewery Ltd Closed (Reddish, Greater Manchester 2012-2015) |
Dunscar Brewery Closed (Bolton, Greater Manchester 2009-2018) | Rosebridge Brewery Closed Photo (Wigan, Greater Manchester 2006-2007) |
Dunscar Bridge Brewery Limited Closed Alternative Name (Bolton, Greater Manchester 2009-2018) | Rtwo Dtoo Brewery Closed Brewpub (Urmston, Greater Manchester 2013-2016) |
Epicurus Brewing Company Limited Closed (Denton, Greater Manchester 2018-2018) | Sarah's Hop House Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo (Golborne, Greater Manchester 1999-2003) |
Failsworth Brewery Closed (Newton Heath, Greater Manchester 1982-1985) | Shaw's Brewery Closed (Duckinfield, Greater Manchester 2002-2011) |
Five Oh Brew Co Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-2018) | Shedded Brewery Closed (Salford, Greater Manchester 2008-2008) |
Flea & Firkin Closed Brewpub Alternative Name (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1990-1999) | Six O'Clock Beer Company Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2013-2018) |
Footage & Firkin Closed Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1990-1999) | The Star Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo (Salford, Greater Manchester 2010-2016) |
Hexagon Brew Co Closed (Marple, Greater Manchester 2015-2019) | The Three Rivers Brewing Co Ltd Closed Alternative Name (Stockport, Greater Manchester 2003-2009) |
Hogarths Brewery Closed Brewpub (Bolton, Greater Manchester 2014-2018) | The Ticketybrew Company Closed (Stalybridge, Greater Manchester 2013-2018) |
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 Alternative Name (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2001-2016) |
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.
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Last Updated : 3rd October 2020