Things to do in East Sussex, England: The Best Breweries

Small batch craft beer brewery. We have a brewery tap where you can sample the range, drink in or take away in a reusable flagon or in bottle or can. Cheese and local charcuterie available for bar snacks. Everybody welcome!

Battle Brewery & Bottle Shop is a micro brewery with onsite beer shop and taproom located at the heart of 1066 country in Battle, East Sussex. Starting up in 2017, we now supply local pubs, cafes, and shops with a range of flavourful cask and bottled craft beers. New bottle shop and taproom open now! Visit the brewery and drink any of the great guest bottled beers on sale, or try our fresh cask beer on the pumps most Fri/Sat nights.

The Rye Waterworks is the first Micropub to open in South East Sussex. It is situated in a building steeped with history originally a water pump house for 300 years then a soup kitchen dating from the 1890s that's now been opened up as a feature within the micropub. A family business serving eight local ales and twelve local ciders along with a selection of wines, local gins, local vodka & local soft drinks. We're listed with CAMRA (campaign for real ale) and welcome families, dogs & people just wanting to have a nose around.

Harvey and Son (Lewes) Ltd is the oldest independent Brewery in Sussex. Founded by John Harvey in 1790 it still remains an independent, family business, with the eighth generation currently working there. We pride ourselves on the craft of our brewing, environmental credentials, local distribution, local charitable activities, and loyal staff. Widely known for our Sussex Best Bitter, our beers and pubs can be found in and around the south east. Harvey's Brewery Shop is open Monday - Sunday, where you will find a wide selection of Harvey's Beers and merchandise, eclectic Spirits, and carefully curated worldwide Wines. The shop is a fully licensed supplier of Havana Cigars, along with a range of Mini's, Purito's and Club sized cigars in packs. Brewery Tours are available by application only and currently stand at a two year waiting list. Please contact us directly for further information.