We list 34 breweries in the Local Government Authority area of Manchester. Of these, 13 are open breweries, 21 are closed breweries and 0 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).
Big Trip Brewing
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2022-Still Brewing)
Blackjack Beers Ltd Tap Room
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2012-Still Brewing)
Brewdog Outpost (Manchester) Brewpub No Cask Ale
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2019-Still Brewing)
Cloudwater Brew Co Ltd No Cask Ale Tap Room
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2015-Still Brewing)
The Gasworks Brew House Brewpub
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2017-Still Brewing)
Green Arches Ltd Tap Room
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2022-Still Brewing)
Heineken Manchester Brewery No Cask Ale
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 1875-Still Brewing)
Joseph Holt Ltd Photo
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 1849-Still Brewing)
Manchester Union Brewery No Cask Ale Tap Room
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2018-Still Brewing)
Squawk Brewing Company
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing)
Sureshot Brewing Company Limited Tap Room
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2022-Still Brewing)
Track Brewing Co Tap Room
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-Still Brewing)
Wander Beyond Brewing
(Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing)
| Alphabet Brewing Company Closed No Cask Ale Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-2023) | Manchester Brewing Co Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-2022) |
| Beatnikz Republic Brewing Co Closed Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-2022) | Mash & Air Closed Brewpub No Cask Ale Photo (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1996-2000) |
| The Boggart Hole Clough Brewing Company Ltd Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2001-2016) | The Old Bank Street Brew House Closed Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1983-1985) |
| Carbon Smith Brewing Company Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-2017) | Privateer Beers Ltd Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2012-2015) |
| Chesters Brewery Co Ltd Closed (Ardwick, Greater Manchester 1830-1999) | Six O'Clock Beer Company Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2013-2018) |
| Craftsman Brewery Closed Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2014-2015) | Temperance Street Brewery Ltd Updated Closed Tap Room (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2022-2023) |
| Dan's Brewery Dead Brand (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2016-Still Brewing) | West Coast Brewery Closed (Chorlton-on-Medlock, Greater Manchester 1989-1994) |
| Failsworth Brewery Closed (Newton Heath, Greater Manchester 1982-1985) | Wilson's Brewery Limited Closed (Newton Heath, Greater Manchester 1834-1987) |
| Flea & Firkin Closed Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1990-1999) | Workshop Brewery Closed (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2001-2016) |
| Footage & Firkin Closed Brewpub (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1990-1999) | Öl Nano Brewery & Bar Closed Brewpub No Cask Ale (Manchester, Greater Manchester 2017-2021) |
| Lass O'Gowrie Brewhouse Closed Brewpub Photo (Manchester, Greater Manchester 1983-2003) |
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