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A hotel corridor with a central seating area, green doors, and overhead lighting. 1
Three people standing in a laboratory with scientific equipment. 2
A group of people observing a brass distillation apparatus with glass containers. 3
People tasting drinks at a tasting event. 4
A modern interior with a wooden barrel display, a staircase, and a counter labeled "BELFAST BORN". 5
By Belfast Distillery Company Limited

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$46 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Learn about the history of McConnell’s Irish Whisky on a guided tour
    • Discover the distilling process and taste some award-winning Irish whisky
    • Enjoy a fully licensed bar, all-day cafe, and a shop to pick up gifts
    • Hear the stories of Belfast’s illustrious distilling past in a landmark setting
    • Explore a state-of-the-art distillery in the heart of North Belfast

Activity location

    • Belfast
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 53 Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT13 1EZ, UK | A Wing, Crumlin Road Gaol
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    McConnell's Distillery tour
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1 welcome drink (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Whisky tasting (drams of McConnell's 5 Year, McConnell's Sherry Cask, and New Make) (if option selected)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to the distillery shop, café, and bar
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food

Know before you book

  • Not allowed: Smoking
  • Not suitable for: Children under 10 years

What you can expect

Step into the transformed A-Wing of Crumlin road Gaol, Belfast to taste McConnell's -award-winning Irish Whisky. Explore the distillery that celebrates its past, present and future.

The most atmospheric distillery setting in Ireland welcomes you to meet the brand born in 1776 that is now placing Belfast firmly back on the global whisky map. Opened in 2024, the stunning transformation of a former Victorian prison wing offers more than just tours with a fantastic shop, cafe and bar.

Sample our globally award-winning 5 Year Series - our signature, our sherry cask finish and our new-make straight off the stills, right here in Belfast.

Location

Activity location

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    • Belfast
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 53 Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT13 1EZ, UK | A Wing, Crumlin Road Gaol
    • Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom