Belfast: McConnell's - Belfast's Newest Distillery Experience
Overview
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1 hour
Mobile ticket
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.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Alcoholic beverage (18+ older) restrictions applies.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To 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.
What‘s Included
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
Welcome drink on arrival
Access to the distillery visitor experience
Tips & Gratuities
Food and snacks
Additional drinks or purchases from the bar or shop
Options
Signature Tour without Tasting
Signature of McConnell's Distillery with Tasting
Reviews
345 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fun time
AtlantanHaggis,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Interesting distillery in an amazing old jail, it was like touring Alcatraz with very enthusiastic tour guide explaining how their whisky is made.
A Belfast Highlight
Philip M,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed the tour and whisky tasting. Natalie was our guide and she was fantastic. Very knowledgeable, engaging and has a great sense of humour. A beautiful and unique distillery that I would recommend to any visitor to Belfast.
Excellent Experience
84lyndseyw,May 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The new home of the distillery based at Crumlin Rial Gaol make this tour a truly unique experience. Our Guide Natalie was brilliant, fun and well informed. And the whisky wasn’t too bad either 😃especially considering we’re four Ladies who would usually chose a G&T! Would recommend as a highlight of our visit to Belfast.
Well worth a visit!
marilyngX282XX,May 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Extremely enjoyable visit. Very informative. Our guide (sorry ...can't remember her name) at 3pm on 10th May was great. The location in the renovated Crumlin Road jail was fabulous. Highly recommend.
Great tour
111Sdawnc,May 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and superb guide. The brand new distillery in a grade 1 listed building is amazing and something to be seen.
Get way to spend an hour
sarahfT5229YV,May 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the experience. Sam was a fantastic tour guide very knowledgeable. Thank you
Loved it!
Rita C62,May 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We enjoyed the very informative tour. Our tour guide Sam was amazing! She explained everything in ways that we could actually understand and always added some humour to it.
Good criac
Emily L,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Sam was a brilliant tour guide, good craic. Really recommend. 2 tours in one as you see part of the prison as well 🥃
Memorable experience
Dee Ballymena,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I had an amazing experience on this whisky tasting tour and would highly recommend it to anyone, whether you're a complete beginner or already a whisky enthusiast. Sam, our tour guide, was fantastic—funny, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. She made sure everyone felt involved throughout the experience and created a really relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere. What stood out most was how clearly she explained the whisky-making process. She broke everything down in such a simple, easy-to-follow way that it never felt overwhelming, even for those of us who were new to it. The tasting itself was excellent, and the whole experience felt both educational and entertaining. Thanks to Sam, it was not just a tour, but a memorable experience. Definitely a highlight and something I’d happily do again!
Whiskey distillery tour
scottagray,May 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic Tour of the new Whiskey Distillery in the Crumlin Road jail. Thank you to our wonderful guide Sam
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