Best Craft Beer in Salisbury 2026

Ranked by Visitors - updated May 2026

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#1 Top Voted
#1
Winchester Gate
Winchester Gate
Rampart Road
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#2
Avon Brewery
Avon Brewery
Harnham
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#3
HopBurn and Roll
HopBurn and Roll
Fisherton Street
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#4
Salisbury Ales
Salisbury Ales
Wiltshire
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#5
Beer Riff Brewing
Beer Riff Brewing
Swansea
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5 days ago
Some of Salisbury's pubs are genuinely historic — 16th century beams, flagstone floors, the lot. The ranking should weight character as much as the drinks. #3 wins on that front easily.
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Winchester Gate - Craft Beer Salisbury
Winchester Gate
Avon Brewery - Craft Beer Salisbury
Avon Brewery
HopBurn and Roll - Craft Beer Salisbury
HopBurn and Roll
Salisbury Ales - Craft Beer Salisbury
Salisbury Ales
Beer Riff Brewing - Craft Beer Salisbury
Beer Riff Brewing
Sips - Craft Beer Salisbury
Sips
Dark Revolution Brewery - Craft Beer Salisbury
Dark Revolution Brewery
Wyndham Arms - Craft Beer Salisbury
Wyndham Arms

What to expect - price guide

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Budget
Great value picks
- Sips
- Dark Revolution Brewery
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Mid-range
Most popular choice
- HopBurn and Roll
- Salisbury Ales
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Premium
Top-rated options
- Winchester Gate
- Avon Brewery

Craft Beer in Salisbury - full guide

- Winchester Gate is currently Salisbury's top-ranked craft beer - voted #1 by locals.

Salisbury has excellent options for craft beer for residents and visitors alike.

The city's strong independent culture means you'll find quality craft beer options across all budgets and needs.

Salisbury is a cathedral city in Wiltshire with a population of around 40,000. Despite its size, it consistently outperforms expectations for the quality and variety of craft beer on offer - particularly along Fisherton Street, the Cathedral Close, and The Maltings shopping centre. The city draws over 5 million visitors a year, many of whom are specifically searching for the best craft beer Salisbury has to offer.

Tips - craft beer in Salisbury

-Check opening hours and book ahead where possible.
-Many craft beer providers in Salisbury are independent — supporting them keeps the city unique.
-Fisherton Street and the city centre have the highest concentration of providers.
-Ask locals for recommendations — Salisbury residents are proud of their city.
-Availability can be seasonal so plan ahead.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best craft beer in Salisbury?+

Our locally-voted list above shows the top-rated craft beer in Salisbury — updated regularly.

Where can I find craft beer near Salisbury Cathedral?+

The Cathedral Close and city centre have numerous craft beer options within walking distance.

Is craft beer available near Stonehenge?+

Salisbury is the nearest city to Stonehenge (9 miles). Our ranked list is the best starting point.

Are there family-friendly craft beer options in Salisbury?+

Yes — many of Salisbury's top craft beer options welcome families. See our ranked list above.

Also popular near Salisbury

StonehengeAveburyLongleatNew ForestBathStourhead

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- Did You Know?

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Salisbury Cathedral was built in just 38 years (1220–1258), which is extraordinarily fast for a medieval building of its size — most cathedrals took centuries.

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Salisbury Cathedral is built on a raft of clay and gravel over a bog — the Victorians added 6,000 tonnes of stone to one side to stop it sinking further.

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Old Sarum is one of the oldest settlements in Britain — it has been continuously occupied since the Iron Age, over 3,000 years ago.