Belfast: McConnell's - Belfast's Newest Distillery Experience
Overview
Available languages
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.
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.
Options
Signature Tour without Tasting
Signature of McConnell's Distillery with Tasting
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
355 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
A must do in Belfast
783klaasv,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had such a good time with Amanda, our guide! She knew so much and we enjoyed a tour with the two of us in a beautiful scenery, an old prison. It was a great experience. A must do when you're in Belfast! The Whisky is awsome!!!! Klaas & Alexandra
Fab!!
946ellec,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Amanda was a terrific guide, fab experience!
Fantastic top class
caerulea6,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We was very very lucky there was only myself and partner the tour was fantastic full of very interesting facts from a very knowledgeable young lady its a must for whiskey or rather (whisky) drinkers its the only irish whiskey that doesn't have the e
Top guide, spotless venue
sodeorain,Jun 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really good tour guide. Place is spotless and it is amazing how they transformed the gaol wing into a distillery.
Whisky without the E!
Lifewithandyod,May 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A must see when in belfast. Whether your a whiskey fan or not this is a great tour. Especially if you pair it with the Jail itself before hand (wish there was a combi ticket, but both are affordable) one of the most unique and beautiful distilleries we have visited (and we visit alot!) We had an amazing guide Amanda , she was so friendly informed and engaging, we even liked the micro sign language throughout for the quests who can understand or English isnt their first language. Even the whiskey was beautiful!
Insightful tour with great staff
Q4748HIrebeccam,May 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour and offered whiskey tasting twice along the tour. We were there around an hour. Niamh was amazing, super knowledgeable, answered any questions, and generally a very lovely person to take you around the distillery. Would recommend!
Great visit to an historic part of Belfast
WorldWandererDublin,May 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience in such an historic setting. Friendly welcome, our guide Ethan was excellent, knowledgable and passionate about the whiskey and its story. Great to walk around and soak up the atmosphere and do the tasting!
Visit to McConnells
aaronmT4668FO,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour. Great job Sam. I hope McConnell's will be around for many years to come. Cheers!
10/10
X9580IAjuliew,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour, fabulous place, wonderful whisky. Niamh was a superb guide.
Great experience
charlottewC3828RP,May 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Neave was an amazing tour guide, very informative and answered all questions. Had a real laugh and whiskey tasting was really worth it!
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