The Directory of UK Brewers

Breweries Opened In 1980

The following is a list of the 13 breweries listed on this site that opened in 1980 that are listed on the site. Please note that this is not a complete list of all breweries ever in existance, just the ones on this site and is nowhere near complete before the mid-1980's. Additional historical information is being added as time allows. While we have tried to ensure the information below is correct, if you believe that something is incorrect please contact us

Ballard's Brewery Ltd Closed Photo
(Nyewood, West Sussex 1980-2017)

Bell Inn Closed Brewpub
(Bishops Lydeard, Somerset 1980-1982)

Broughton Ales Ltd
(Broughton, Tweeddale 1980-Still Brewing)

Buddon Brewery Closed
(Buddon, Angus 1980-1982)

The Chiltern Brewery
(Terrick, Buckinghamshire 1980-Still Brewing)

Bragdyr Defaid Du Closed
(Llandysul, Dyfed 1980-1982)

Exmoor Ales Ltd
(Wiveliscombe, Somerset 1980-Still Brewing)

Fellows, Morton & Clayton Brewhouse Company Closed Photo
(Nottingham, Nottinghamshire 1980-2008)

Fox & Firkin Closed Brewpub
(London, Greater London 1980-1999)

Franklin's Brewing Co Closed Tap Room
(Ringmer, East Sussex 1980-2021)

Malvern Chase Brewery Closed
(Sherridge, Worcestershire 1980-1984)

Tisbury Brewery Ltd Closed
(Tisbury, Wiltshire 1980-1985)

Wood Brewery Ltd Closed Tap Room Photo
(Wistanstow, Shropshire 1980-2022)



Last Updated : 9th June 2023