Location: Dublin
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Things to do in Dublin, Province of Leinster: The Best Distilleries
You've probably heard that Guinness tastes better in Dublin (fresh from the factory), but what you may not know is that Dublin is a perfect destination for the whole family. No, we're not suggesting you let the kiddies drink a pint. Instead, take them to the Dublin Zoo, to feed the ducks in Stephen's Green or on a picnic in Phoenix Park. Scholars enjoy walking in the literary footsteps of such writers as Yeats and Joyce, while discerning shoppers have their pick of designer boutiques.
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1. Pearse Lyons Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 472 reviews
Located in Dublin’s historic Liberties, Pearse Lyons Distillery, Dublin’s only boutique distillery, is a five-minute walk from The Guinness Storehouse. Nestled in the former Church of St. James, this distillery has a colourful history dating back to the 12 Century. On tour of the distillery and surrounding graveyard, guests are introduced to the compelling characters from Dublin’s famous distilling and brewing district. This district, rich in culture and tradition, was once a place of booming industry known as The Golden Triangle. The Pearse Lyons Distillery produces some of Ireland’s finest small batch Irish whiskies and celebrates the Irish tradition of storytelling on each guided tour. Guests enjoy a sensory experience as they are brought through the distilling process, before enjoying whiskey and gin tastings at our tasting bar. All booklets, interactives and welcome video are translated in seven languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Portuguese)
Reviewed By MagianLincs - Legbourne, United Kingdom
Surprisingly this must see attraction isn't included on the Dublin Pass list. Like other reviewers we received free entry after purchasing a ticket upgrade for one of the bus tours. The staff were, in our case Emma and David, were both extremely enthusiastic in sharing their in-depth knowledge of the business and brand. The standard of renovation to the church is stunning and seeing two copper stills where the altar would normally be is pretty quirky to say the least! At the end of the tour/tasting the tea rooms are just as impressive with more friendly service and tasty cakes. Overall a fantastic visit offering a far more interesting experience than some of the better known brands.
2. The Dublin Liberties Distillery
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5.0 based on 164 reviews
Join us on a tour of our stunning working distillery; where you can get up close and personal with our copper pot stills, taste our range of fine single malt and blended Irish whiskeys, enjoy a selection of perfectly crafted cocktails in our bar, or coffee and light bites in our cafe. Hear the stories of mystery, mayhem and magic from the historic Liberties area that have inspired our whiskeys.
Reviewed By eddieg14
Niall gave us a very informative and fun guide through the whole process. The whiskey testing was a highlight when you a guided through the various types of premium Irish Whiskies.
3. Roe & Co Distillery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 181 reviews
Located in the heart of the Liberties, Roe & Co Distillery welcomes you to explore the art of blending through fun and flavours. Throughout your tour you'll be taken through the art of distilling and blending while being guided by our expert bartenders to deliver a world class cocktail experience suited to your personal taste.
Reviewed By davidobrien90 - Dublin, Ireland
Carl with a K, who will be known as Karl from here on out, gave us a great tour today. Very knowledgeable, full of jokes and definitely the skinniest jeans on tour make Karl the perfect guide to take you through the history of Roe and Co. Would recommend Karl to anyone thinking of taking the tour.
4. Jameson Distillery Bow St.
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4.5 based on 10,939 reviews
Since John Jameson's brave first steps into this building in 1780, we've been focused on his ambition to create unforgettable experiences (along with great whiskey, of course). The new look Jameson Distillery Bow St. carries on this ambition through five fully guided experiences: Bow St. Experience Distillery Tour, Premium Whiskey Tasting, Whiskey Blending Class, Whiskey Cocktail Making Class, and a Cask Draw Experience in Dublin's only Live Maturation Warehouse - all of which have a firm focus on immersive storytelling. You'll be invited to touch, smell, and most importantly, taste Jameson in the original Bow St. Distillery buildings. Stay to enjoy the World’s Leading Distillery Tour at this historical landmark and tribute to the craft of Irish whiskey making!
Reviewed By RougesTour - Dublin, Ireland
I really enjoyed this tour, the tour guide was great and very informative and entertaining, I would highly recommend this tour and you get to indulge in a fair amount of Whiskey tasting.
5. Teeling Whiskey Distillery
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,876 reviews
Situated in the heart of Dublin city, in the historic Liberties, Teeling Whiskey Distillery is the first new distillery to open in Dublin city in over 125 years. Visitors can experience the sights, sounds, smells and tastes of a fully operational distillery on a guided tour, followed by a range of tasting options, to suit all tastes from whiskey beginners to connoisseurs. There are also premium tour options for Single Malt enthusiasts.
Reviewed By EoinKeaveny - Wicklow, Ireland
Seeing a live Dublin distillery in action was great. Our guide Cormac was very engaging and tour itself was interesting. Excellent tasting tour experience, well presented and fantastic whiskeys, highly recommend the extra few euro for the Single Malt, Single Cask and Distillery exclusive version
6. The Distillery Store
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 10 reviews
The Distillery Store is a whiskey bar and off-licence with a large collection of rare and collectable whiskeys from around the world. Our staff provide whiskey tastings that are suited to both whiskey connoisseurs and beginners alike. The store also has a selection of cigars, handcrafted pipes and the best in Irish gin and Poitin.
