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.
Our state-of-the-art distillery in the heart of North Belfast is housed within a restored listed building. Offering guided tours that uncover the unique history of an iconic Belfast brand, McConnell’s Irish Whisky, you’ll hear the stories of Belfast’s illustrious distilling past in a landmark setting. Join us to find out more about a brand born in Belfast in 1776, that is now being restored globally. You’ll learn about the distilling process and of course, taste some of our distillery's award-winning Irish whiskies along the way. Our distillery also offers visitors a fantastic shop to pick up gifts, an all-day café, plus a fully licensed bar to enjoy after the tour. Signature Activity: Observe the process of making triple-distilled, single malt Irish whiskey and of course, sample some of our award-winning whiskies along the way. Activity includes a welcome drink, McConnell's 5 Year, McConnell's Sherry Cask and some 'new make', straight off the stills.
You will make your own way to the meeting points