Belfast: McConnell's - Belfast's newest distillery Experience

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Belfast, Northern Ireland

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1 hour (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Delve deeper into the whiskey-making process at McConnell's Distillery in Belfast with a guided tour. Join a group of whisky lovers and enjoy tutored tastings of award-winning drams, including McConnell's 5-year-old Irish whiskey. Follow your guide as you see where barrels age, learn about the distilling process, and discover the secrets behind this beloved spirit. Please note, participants should be 18 or over.

Sample various whiskies at a famous Irish distillery
A great experience for Belfast locals and tourists alike
1-hour tour leaves plenty of time for exploring the gift shop and licensed bar
A brilliant introduction to Irish whisky

What's Included

Alcoholic Beverages

Activity includes a welcome drink, McConnell's 5 Year, McConnell's Sherry Cask and some 'new make', straight off the stills.
Guide is not licensed or certified

Tips & Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

McConnell’s Irish Whisky
A Wing, Crumlin Road Gaol, Crumlin Rd, Belfast BT14 6ST, UK
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 activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Alcoholic beverage (18+ older) restrictions applies.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Mark_M

Very friendly staff and knowledgeable about the history of the company and of the building. If love Irish whisky you should go and learn about the flagship whisky of belfast, McConnells whisky.

Reviews

5.0

based on 331 reviews

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The whisky is some of the...

Clinton_N, Apr 2026

The whisky is some of the best i've ever tasted. The tour could be more interactive and more of the nuts and bolts of the manufacturing process could be on display. The history of the brand was interesting however there is room to provide more intricate details from a storytelling perspective.

Excellent whiskey tour

Lisa_C, Apr 2026

Easy to find. Took a taxi from the cruise terminal and back (£20 one way, £11 the other). Tour guide (ethan) very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. Lasted about an hour. Well worth the price

Great experience

Tom_T, Dec 2025

Great experience with great whisky, without an “e” 😄. I would highly recommend this stop. It’s sooo cool seeing how the preserved the old prison yet make great whisky!

Belfast’s best

Malcolm_S, Nov 2025

Awesome tour with a guide Gerald who not only knew his Whisky but also knows people. Recommended this to any one.

McConnells whisky.

Mark_M, Sep 2025

Very friendly staff and knowledgeable about the history of the company and of the building. If love Irish whisky you should go and learn about the flagship whisky of belfast, McConnells whisky.

Highly recommend experience

Paul_W, Aug 2025

Really good experience which really came to life due to sam’s passion and enthusiasm for what she was doing. I would recommend this experience to anyone .

First class tour guide

Ian_F, Oct 2024

I booked this tour for my brothers 50th birthday, and wasn't disappointed the tour guide sam was first class , she was very knowledgeable about the whiskey trade and of course with a bit of belfast banter thrown in , we stayed at the bar for a few pints of Guinness, as you do but we are already planning our next visit , a good day was had by all !