The Directory of UK Brewers

Breweries In The Local Government Authority area of Argyll and Bute

We list 11 breweries in the Local Government Authority area of Argyll and Bute. Of these, 4 are open breweries, 7 are closed breweries and 0 are otherwise categorised (see footnote).

Breweries in production

Bun Dubh Brewing
(Sandaig, Argyll and Bute 2016-Still Brewing)

Colonsay Brewing Co Ltd Photo
(Scalasaig, Argyll and Bute 2007-Still Brewing)

Fyne Ales Tap Room Photo
(Cairndow, Argyll and Bute 2001-Still Brewing)

Islay Ales Co Ltd Photo
(Bridgend, Argyll and Bute 2004-Still Brewing)

Breweries whose names are used on beer no longer in production

Bute Brew Co Closed
(Rothesay, Argyll and Bute 2014-2018)

Isle of Mull Brewing Co Ltd Closed Photo
(Ledaig, Argyll and Bute 2005-2009)

Oban Ales Ltd Closed
(Kilmelford, Argyll and Bute 2010-2010)

Oban Bay Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo
(Oban, Argyll and Bute 2009-2016)

The Oyster Bar & Brewery Closed Brewpub Photo
(Ellenabeich, Argyll and Bute 2005-2008)

Thorn Dhu Brewery Closed
(Lochgair, Argyll and Bute 2013-2015)

West Highland Brewers Closed Brewpub
(Taynuilt, Argyll and Bute 1989-1995)

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.

Footnote

Other categories of "brewery" include, amongst others,

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Last Updated : 16th July 2020