Looking for craft beer breweries in Newcastle upon Tyne? You’ve come to the right place! Find brewery info, contact details + online shop links.
Almasty Brewing Co.
Launched in August 2014 by Mark McGarry, Almasty has been quietly gaining its place as one of the best breweries in the North East. Their taproom is currently closed.
Unit A2A, Benfield Business Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 4NQ
Tel: 0191 253 1639
Big Lamp Brewery
The Big Lamp Brewery has been in existence since 1982 and is the oldest microbrewery in the North East. The brewery has expanded over the years and now brews many regular and seasonal ales.
Grange Road, Newburn, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8NL
Tel: 0191 267 1689
Brinkburn St. Brewery
Born and brewed in Byker, Brinkburn St. is a comforting and cosy pub, restaurant and events space located in one of Newcastle’s most famous heritage sites, Maling Pottery. Brinkburn produces delicious home-brewed beers, ales, and home-cooked food alongside community and private events.
3 Hume Street, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1LN
Tel: 0191 338 9039
Flying Gang Brewing
Flying Gang are a small micro brewery located in the heart of Ponteland, just north of Newcastle upon Tyne. They offer local craft and guest beers alongside pizza at their taproom.
Meadowfield Industrial Estate, Ponteland, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE0 9SD
Tel: 0778 9958 782
Full Circle Brew Co.
Based in the popular Ouseburn area and located in Hoults Yard site, Full Circle Brew Co launched in 2020 and was awarded Best Newcomer of 2020 by Beer52. The Pip Stop bottle shop is on the same site, too.
Hoults Yard, Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2BS
Tel: 0191 481 4114
Hadrian Border Brewery
Hadrian Border Brewery has been producing beer since 1994, with a big focus on cask ale. Following the takeover of the Border Brewery in Berwick and later The Four Rivers Brewery (formerly Hadrian Brewery) in Byker, the brewery now operates out of a 40 barrel plant in Newburn. Their online shop also sells home brew supplies (hops, malt + yeast).
Unit 5, The Preserving Works, Newburn Industrial Estate, Shelley Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 9RT
Tel: 0191 264 9000
Northern Alchemy
After three years of operating in The Lab (a shipping container next to The Cumberland Arms), and cuckoo brewing, Northern Alchemy moved to their current home, converting a former coal depot into a new and exciting brewery, venue and home for other creative and producers. Named The Old Coal Yard, it’s a great place to visit in Newcastle.
The Old Coal Yard, 12 Elizabeth Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1JS
Tel: 07834 386333
Out There Brewing Co.
A small batch brewery, launched in 2012 in the Ouseburn.
Unit 4, Foundry Lane Industrial Estate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1LH
Tel: 07946 579 534
Overkill Brewing Co
An independent small-batch brewery located at the Brandling Villa in South Gosforth.
Haddricks Mill Road, South Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 1QL
Stu Brew
Europe’s first student-run microbrewery.
Situated within Newcastle University’s grounds, the brewery focuses on providing sustainable methods in small-scale brewing.
Merz Court, Newcastle University, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU
Under The Bridge
Brewpub situated under the iconic Tyne Bridge. There has been been a hostelry and alehouse on the site for nearly two centuries, with the original building being demolished in 1925 to make way for the bridge.
7 Akenside Hill, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 3UF
Tel: 0191 261 9966
Two by Two Brewing
Two by Two is an award-winning brewery originally based near the iconic shipyards of Wallsend. The brewery relocated to Byker in 2022 and now has a taproom.
Unit 8, Morleys South Side, Albion Row, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 1PQ
Tel: 07723 959168
Tyne Bank Brewery
Tyne Bank Brewery was acquired out of administration in 2022, and now focuses on events in the taproom.
375 Walker Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE6 2AB
Tel: 0191 265 2828
Wylam Brewery
The best-looking brewery in the world? Probably! Wylam Brewery started life back in 2000 in Heddon-on-the-Wall and moved to Exhibition Park where it now houses a 30-barrel microbrewery, taproom bar, and venue.
Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE2 4PZ
Tel: 0191 650 0651