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

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

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 US$27.82  per guest
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Free cancellation (24 hours notice)
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
Summary
Experience Details
What You’ll Experience
Where to Meet
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Duration
1 hour
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Number of Guests
1 - 15 guests
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Accessibility
Stroller Accessible
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Language
English
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Other
Vegetarian, Wheelchair Accessible, Pet-friendly
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Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

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.

What You Get

Alcoholic beverages
Activity includes a welcome drink, McConnell's 5 Year, McConnell's Sherry Cask and some 'new make', straight off the stills.
Insight into the distillation process and the history of McConnell’s
Guided tour of McConnell’s Distillery
Tips & Gratuities
Food and snacks
Additional drinks or purchases from the bar or shop

Good To Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Alcoholic beverage (18+ older) restrictions applies.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What You’ll Experience

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.

Meeting & Pickup

Meeting Point

McConnell’s Distillery & Visitor Experience, Crumlin Road, Belfast Northern Ireland, United Kingdom, GB, BT14 6ST

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No meet up point. Please check in at the main reception desk on arrival at the Distillery. You will find us at A-Wing, Crumlin Road Gaol.
End Point

This experience ends at the meeting point.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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Aug 2026 Experience :)
August 29, 2026

Amazing experience!! You don’t have to be a whiskey drinker for this at all, they accommodate for none drinkers! Tour was fascinating with the history of the building, locals, the craftsmanship t...read more

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Connoisseur Tour
August 29, 2026

Sam is a legend, proving Irish Whisky on par with (somehow better than) Scottish Whisky

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A distillery and a Victorian prison tour all in one.
August 28, 2026

Sam was a great guide. It is a distillery tour, but also a tour of the prison that used to be housed in that building. Definitely worth a visit.

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Amazing tour and best guide
August 26, 2026

**Sam made this tour** Booked on a whim and left thinking it was the best thing I did all trip. Our guide, Sam, is the reason. She knows the place inside out and, more importantly, knows how to r...read more

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an interesting tour
August 25, 2026

superb it was informative and fun from start to finish the guide Sam was funny knowledgeable and made the tour with her energy would recommend this to anyone plus the whisky is smooth great loc...read more

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