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A long corridor with green doors, a central seating area with a green sofa and orange chairs, and overhead lighting. 1
A bottle of McConnell's Irish whiskey with a glass of whiskey and ice cubes. 2
A distillery with copper stills and industrial equipment. 3
A bottle of Irish whiskey on a wooden table with glasses. 4
Three people toasting with drinks in a bar with shelves of bottles in the background. 5

Belfast: McConnell's - Belfast's Newest Distillery Experience

By McConnell’s Distillery and Visitor Experience
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is £20 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Explore our distillery, launched following the transformation of A Wing at Crumlin Road Gaol, taking you on a behind the scenes tour of our state-of-the-art distillery set against an historic background.

Learn about the revival of a proud Belfast Born brand, before sampling our award-winning whiskies and ‘new make’ which has been produced on site, straight off the stills.

Activity location

  • McConnell’s Irish Whisky
    • Crumlin Road
    • BT14 6ST, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • McConnell’s Irish Whisky
    • Crumlin Road
    • BT14 6ST, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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Signature Tour without Tasting

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£20.00 x 1 Adult£20.00
Total
Price is £20.00

Signature of McConnell's Distillery with Tasting

  • Activity duration is 1 hour1h
    1h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
£25.00 x 1 Adult£25.00
Total
Price is £25.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Activity includes a welcome drink, McConnell's 5 Year, McConnell's Sherry Cask and some 'new make', straight off the stills.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Insight into the distillation process and the history of McConnell’s
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Guided tour of McConnell’s Distillery
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Welcome drink on arrival
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Access to the distillery visitor experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips & Service charge
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and snacks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional drinks or purchases from the bar or shop

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Alcoholic drink (18+ older) restrictions applies.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

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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    McConnell’s Irish Whisky
    • Crumlin Road
    • BT14 6ST, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    McConnell’s Irish Whisky
    • Crumlin Road
    • BT14 6ST, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

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