UK Brewery Closures Slow but Scotland Hit Hard by BrewDog and Innis & Gunn Troubles

UK brewery closures slow but Scotland hit hard by BrewDog and Innis & Gunn troubles

The rate at which British breweries are closing has slowed, but the sector continues to face significant pressures, according to a leading industry body.

UK Brewery Closure Rate Slows But Industry ‘Struggles Not Over Yet’ Say Leading Independent Brewing Trade Body - CLH News: Caterer, Licensee and Hotelier News - News for Pubs, Bars, Hotels and Restaurants

Share Post Share Email The rate of brewery closures has slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025 according to the SIBA UK Brewery Tracker, published today. For the first six months of 2026, net closures have averaged less than one brewery a week compared to nearly three week in 2025. Taking into account all brewery openings and closures in the UK the net brewery closure rate from January to June 2026 was -16, compared to a total loss of…

Brewery closures slowed in first half of 2026

The rate of UK brewery closures is slowing, to less than one a week in the first six months of this year, compared to nearly three in the same period last year. The net brewery closure rate from January to June 2026 was -16, compared to a total loss of 137 breweries in 2025. The figures come from the new Brewery Tracker, compiled by SIBA. “The figures released today are a sign that brewery closure numbers may be beginning to stabilise following …

SIBA: Rate of closure for UK Breweries slows in first half of 2026 - Harpers Wine & Spirit Trade News

According to the Society of Independent Brewers and Associates (SIBA) UK Brewery Tracker, the rate of brewery closures has slowed in the first half of 2026 compared to 2025.