Ireland has always been known for their whiskey and dark beer. Of course a trip to Guinness and Jameson is usually on the top of many tourist’s list when visiting the country. Ireland is slowing starting to build their market in craft beer and spirits. Here you will find some of the best brewery tours and taprooms in Ireland. I composed a list of craft breweries by county in Ireland.
One thing I always research when visiting a new country or city it the local craft beer and distilleries. I love to see what the locals have to offer, and often find something new that I find to love. Our favorite breweries are small craft breweries with a hometown feel.
***The legislation is due to change this year which will allow for taprooms, so check with each brewery to see their quickly updated process on this.
Breweries
County Carlow
Carlow Brewing Company (O’Hara’s)
Muine Bheag Business Park, Royal Oak Rd, Moneybeg, Muine Bheag, Co. Carlow, Ireland
Tours take place on Friday afternoons at 2pm and are by prior appointment only
Special Tour Bookings We are happy to receive specific group tour bookings outside of our regular tour day by prior arrangement where possible.
Bookings Email tours@carlowbrewing.com or telephone: +353 (0)59 9720509
Duration The tour takes approximately one hour
Rates Adults: €10.50 per person. Group rate: €7.50 per person (groups of 10+)
Clare County
Dooliner Beer
Hotel Doolin, Rivervale, Doolin, Co. Clare, Ireland
Doolin Beer is actually part of Fitzpatricks? Pub many people eat here without realizing that craft beers are made specifically for this restaurant. This location is the perfect place to stop of you are visiting the Cliffs of Moher or Burren area. You can read more about where to eat and drink in this town here.
| Monday – Thursday | 12pm until 11.30pm |
| Friday & Saturday | 12pm until 12.30am |
| Sunday | 12pm until 11pm |
Burren Brewery
17 Rooska, Rathbaun, Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare, V95 X5Y6, Ireland
Hours:
Opening times from March to 4th November 2018:
Monday to Friday
from 12pm to 4pm & 6pm to 9pm
Saturday & Sunday
from 12pm to 9pm
We will be closed for food from 5th November 2018 until March 2019.
For group lunches, group dinners, beer or whiskey tastings for groups,
please contact us directly on sales@burrensmokehouse.ie
County Cork
Blacks of Kinsale
Knocknabohilly, Kinsale, Co. Cork, Ireland
Check here for brewery tour dates and times.
Franciscan Well Brewery
14 N Mall, Sunday’s Well, Cork, Ireland
Brew Pub (food offered 7 nights a week) :
Opening Times
– Monday to Thursday 13:00 – 23:30
– Friday and Saturday 13:00 – 00:30
– Sunday 13:00 to 23:00
9 White Deer
Killeen, Ballyvourney, Co. Cork, Ireland
Tours are available from Monday to Friday, 9.30am-5.00pm. For larger group tours outside of this time please call us to discuss availability. Tours are 15 euros.
To find out more about our brewery tours check here
Cotton Ball Brewing Company
18 Old Youghal Rd, Mayfield, Cork, T23 AE78, Ireland
Opening hours
Monday: 12.00pm – 11.30pm
Tuesday: 12.00pm – 11.30pm
Wednesday: 12.00pm – 11.30pm
Thursday: 12.00pm – 11.30pm
Friday: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Saturday: 10.30am – 12.30pm
Sunday: 12.30pm – 11.00pm
Contact for Tours:
Telephone: 021 4503096
Email: info@cottonball.ie
Munster Brewery
Unit 2F, Youghal Business Park, Parkmountain, Youghal, Co. Cork.
No taproom for now, tours are €10 per person including beer and samples. No credit card payments possible as we have no techie thing to process them. Contact to schedule a tour.
Call Us :087 9878 171
E-mail :info@munsterbrewery.com
8 Degrees
Unit 3, Coolnanave Industrial Park, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork, Ireland
No taproom at the moment
Mountain Man Brewing
RENANIRREE, CORK, IRELAND
Murphy’s Brewery
MURPHY’S BREWERY, LEITRIM STREET, BLACKPOOL, CORK, IRELAND
Unfortunately they are unable to facilitate brewery tours as the Murphy’s Brewery is a fully functioning brewery.
There are however plans to showcase the Corks brewing tradition, which includes Murphy’s, of course, in the Visitor Center in Cork City. This is due to be complete in 2017/18.
Rising Sons Brewery
Cornmarket St, Centre, Cork, T12 WK27, Ireland
Hours:
12pm till late
7 days a week
Book your Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting in advance at risingsonscork@gmail.com or call Frank on 086 1426145 // €12 per person
West Cork Brewing
Casey’s Hotel, Church Strand, Ballylinchy, Baltimore, Co. Cork, Ireland
Beers are served at Casey’s Hotel:
Open 7 days a week
Food served from Noon to 2.30pm and from 6pm to 9pm
Food served all day on Saturdays and Sundays
Tours:
WEEKLY TOURS AT 3PM FRIDAYS, BEGINNING MAY 4TH!
BOOKING IS A MUST!
€12 per person, limited numbers will apply. Over 18s only.
County Donegal
Kinnegar Brewing
K2, Ballyraine Industrial Estate, Letterkenny, Co. Donegal, Ireland
No Taproom
Tours:
Tours cost €10 and you must book in advance on 074 910 3890. Please give us a couple of days notice!
Tours proceed subject to six or more participants booking in. We will inform you in good time (minimum 24 hours in advance) if the tour is not going ahead.
December 2018 — Booking essential!
Thursday 13 December, tbc 5pm
Thursday 20 December, 5pm
Thursday 27 December, tbc 2.30pm
Saturday 29 December, tbc 2.30pm
Donegal Brewing Company
No tours or taproom
Muckish Mountain Brewery
No tours or taproom
Dublin
Guinness Brewery and Storehouse
St James’s Gate, Dublin 8, Ireland
Hours: Everyday 9:30am -5pm
I usually try to stay away from the main tourist attractions but the history of Guinness beer and its family has always fascinated me. I 100% believe a trip to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin is worth it. You can read more about our tour at the Guinness Storehouse here.
Porterhouse Brewing Company
45 Nassau St, Dublin, D02 RP20, Ireland
Hope Craft Brewery
Unit 1 Howth Junction Business Park, Kilbarrack Road, Kilbarrack, Dublin, D05 H2K2, Ireland
Tour Price = €15 / person
Tour Times Available:
Thursday – 5pm
Friday – 5pm
Saturday – 2pm & 4pm
Book Tours Here.
JW Sweetman
1-2 Burgh Quay, Dublin 2, Ireland
Mon-Thur 10am – 11:30pm
Fri-Sat 10am – 2:30am
Sun 12pm – 11pm
Tours: Available on request for groups of 10 or more.
Rascal’s Brewing
Goldenbridge Estate, Tyrconnell Rd, Inchicore, Dublin, D08 HF68, Ireland
Not only have a taproom they also serve pizzas here.
WED: 4pm-10pm
THU: 4pm-10pm
FRI: 4pm-10pm
SAT: 12pm-10pm
SUN: 12pm-10pm
Kitchen closes at 10p
Tours coming in 2019
Breweries in Dubiln guest tapping, no taproom open to the public yet:
5 Lamps Brewery
Barrelhead Brewery
Brown Paper Bag Project
Four Provinces Brew. Co.
Stone Barrel Brewing
Wood Key Brewing
County Galway
Independent Brewing
Unit 2C, Carraroe Industrial Estate, Barraderry, Carraroe, Co. Galway, Ireland
***Permanently Closed***
Galway Hooker Brewery
Deerpark, Oranmore, Co Galway, Ireland
No taproom or tours
Galway Bay Brewery
Unit 12B, Monivea Rd, Ballybrit, Galway, Ireland
N-17 Brewery
Tuam, Co. Galway
No tours or taproom
County Kerry
Killarney Brewing Company
Muckross Rd, Dromhale, Killarney, Co. Kerry, Ireland
Hours: Thursday- Saturday 4pm -11pm
Tour: Run Between March 17th and October 31st. 12 Euros person. Book here in advance or in person.
We also got a chance to tour Killarney Brewing Company during our last stop along the Ring of Kerry (you can read about our stops here). We got to try the many brews that Killarney Brewing Company has to offer. When we went the brewery was only licensed to serve beers with a purchase of a tour. But they were hoping to have that changed with a food service option as well. You can read about our tour at Killarney Brewing Company here.
Dingle Brewing Company
Spa Rd, Grove, Dingle, Co. Kerry, V92 HP08, Ireland
We got to visit Dingle Brewing a few years back. Only serving one beer, a cream ale, this is still a great stop to rest while on your drive around the Dingle Peninsula while in Ireland.
**I was just informed that this brewery has closed due to conflicts with the family of Tom Crean, who their beer was name after, whom is also the former home of the building their brewery resides in.
Tig Bhric & West Kerry Brewery
An Riasc, Ballyferriter, Dingle Peninsula, Co. Kerry, V92 P681, Ireland
Hours:
Winter hours
Monday – Wednesday closed
Thursday 10.30am – 10pm-
Friday & Saturday 10.30am – 12.00 midnight
Sunday 11.30am – 12.00 midnight
Brewery Tours
Monday – Friday 12.30pm & 3pm
Book in advance
Stay at the brewery for your nightly accommodation here.
Crafty Divils
Crafty Divil’s Brewing Co. are currently brewing their beers in Kelly’s Mountain Brewery, while they are setting up their own Brewery on the Banks of the Laune in Killorglin, Co. Kerry.
Torc Brewing Company
No taproom or Tours
County Kildare
Rye River Brewing Company/Mc Gargles
Dublin Rd, St. Wolstans, Celbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland
Tours: Staring at 20 euros a person.
Classic Tours and Premium Tour both last approx. 90 minutes and however those on the Premium Tour will receive a McGargles Pint Glass upon exit. Book a tour here.
Tour begins from our front reception at Rye River Brewing Co at 6:30pm sharp on Fridays and 3pm sharp on Saturdays.
We advise all visitors to arrive roughly 10 minutes early to put on the required safety gear supplied by Rye River Brewing Company.
Remember you will be in a brewery so dress warm!!
Trouble Brewing
No tours or taproom. Find their beers here.
Kelly’s Mountain Brew
No tours or taproom.
County Killkenny
Smithwicks
44 Parliament St, Gardens, Kilkenny, Ireland
Hours:
Open year round, closing only from December 24th– 26th each year. Hours vary slightly by season.
- March – October
Open daily from 10.00am – 6.00pm (last tour at 5.00pm). - November – February
Open daily from 11.00am – 5.00pm (last tour at 4.00pm).
Tours:
Tours are one hour for around 16 euros, tickets include a complimentary pint. Book here for a discount.
- July & August
Every 20 minutes, 10.00am – 5.00pm - March – June & September – October
Every 30 minutes, 11.00am – 5.00pm - November – February
On the hour, every hour, 11.00am – 4.00pm
Highbank Orchards
HIGHBANK ORGANIC FARM, CUFFESGRANGE, KILKENNY, R95 N1KC, Ireland
Not a brewery but Cider
Hours:
Open 9am-5pm
Mon to Friday
Sat by Appointment Only
Schedule tours here.
Sullivans Brewing Company
16 John Street Lower, Gardens, Kilkenny, R95 CC8N, Ireland
Hours:
- Monday from 3pm-9pm
- Tuesday from 3pm-9pm
- Wednesday from 3pm-9pm
- Thursday from 3pm-10pm
- Friday from 12pm-11.30pm
- Saturday from 12pm-11.30pm
- Sunday from 12:30pm-9pm
County Laois
12 Acres Brewery
12 Acres Brewing Company, Clonmore, Killeshin, Co Laois, Ireland
No tours or taproom, list of where to find their beers here.
Ballykilcavan Brewery
Ballykilcavan House, Ballykilcavan, Stradbally, Co. Laois, R32 PY89, Ireland
Tours: around 13 euros and person. Click here to book and check availability.
County Leitrim
Carrig Brewing Company
The Food Hub, Drumshanbo, Carrick-On-Shannon, Co. Leitrim, Ireland
Tours:
Price: 19 euro per person
Duration 1 hr/ 1.5 hrs
A complimentary beer of your choice included
Transport to and from carrig brewery within a 20 kilometre radius for groups of ten or more included
All tours must be pre-booked by email or telephone
Contact us advance for brewery availability
Telephone: 071 964 0566 between 9:00am- 5:30pm Monday -Thursday 9:00am – 4:30pm Friday
Email: hello@carrigbrewing.com
County Limerick
JJ’s Craft Brewing Company
Glenfield Rd, Ardyoul, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick, Ireland
No taproom
Tours:
by appointment only, contact
Email: jjscraftbrewing@outlook.com
County Longford
St. Mel’s Brewing
No tour or taproom
County Louth
Jack Cody’s Brewery
Unit 1, Boyne Business Park, Termon Abbey, Drogheda, Co. Louth, Ireland
***Permanently Closed***
Boyne Brewhouse
Platin Road, Drogheda, Co. Meath, Ireland
Opening in 2019, tours coming soon
Carlingford Brewing Company
The Old Mill, Dundalk Road, Maddox Garden, Riverstown, Co. Louth, Ireland
Taproom is closed during the winter months, in Spring and summer they will open to the public on Saturdays and have wood fire pizzas for purchase.
Tours:
Only on Saturdays, at 2:30pm
Tour and Tasting 18 euros
Tour, Tasting and Wood Fired Pizza 30 euros
Book your tour and check availability here.
County Mayo
Reel Deel Brewing
Knockalegan, Co. Mayo, Ireland
No taproom
Open: Mon–Fri 9.30am–6:30pm
Viewing by Appointment: info@reeldeelbrewery.ie
West Mayo Brewing
Hilltop Farm, Drumneen, Islandeady, Castlebar, Co. Mayo, F23 XY91, Ireland
No taproom or tours, contact for list of local pubs to purchase their beer.
Mescan Brewery
Cartoor, Kilsallagh Lower, Westport, Co. Mayo, F28 FW70, Ireland
Available Tours:
2019: February 22, April 22, May 6, June 3, June 29, July 15, July 27, August 9, September 6
All tours start at 16:00. Cost €15. Book tour here.
Achill Island Brewery
Achill Island, Westport, Co. Mayo, Ireland
***Possibly Closed***
County Meath
Bru Brewery
OAKTREE BUSINESS PARK , UNIT 5 SITE 6, TRIM, CO. MEATH C15 RW10, IRELAND
KITCHEN HOURS:
Monday – Tuesday 4-9
Wednesday – Thursday 4-10
Friday 12-10
Saturday 12-10
Sunday 12-9
Menu and reservations here.
County Monaghan
Brehon Brewhouse
Dunelty, Co. Monaghan, Ireland
Monday through Saturday 9:00 am- 5:30 pm
County Offaly
Bo Bristle Brewing
No taproom or tours
County Roscommon
Black Donkey Brewery
Srah Business Park Ballinlough, Srah, Castlerea, Co. Roscommon, F45 KN60, Ireland
No taproom or tours
County Sligo
Lough Gill Brewing Company
Cleveragh Business Park, The Back Ave, Cleveragh, Sligo, Ireland
Currently Tours are offered Saturdays 12- 3pm and. Tour groups are limited to a maximum of 10 guests. Tours cost €10 per person. Booking is essential so contact us today at info@loughgillbrewery.com to book your tour to avoid disapointment!
White Hag Brewery
Tours not currently available
County Tipperary
White Gypsy Brewery
Templemore Enterprise Centre, Railway Rd, Kiltillane, Templemore, Co. Tipperary, E41 W110, Ireland
Restaurant hours: Monday- Friday 9am to 6 pm
County Waterford
Dungarvan Brewing Company
Westgate Business Park, 5, Parkeenaflugh, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, Ireland
Our Friday evening Tour and Tasting sessions will resume in May 2019. Dates will be available in the coming weeks and you can book your spot under Brewery Tours.
Tours can be booked online.
Group bookings (minimum 10 people) can be arranged for Saturdays, email us to check availability.
Metalman Brewing
Unit 14, Tycor Business Centre, Tycor, Waterford City, Co. Waterford, X91 HP89, Ireland
No open for tours or taproom
County Wexford
Clever Man Irish Craft Beer (Drew Fox Brewing Company)
Drew Fox Brewing Company Unit 8, West Point Business Pk Clonard, Wexford, Ireland
No taproom or tours
Yellow Belly Beer
YellowBelly Beer, Whiterock Hill, Pembrokestown, Wexford, Y35 HW27, Ireland
No tours or taproom
County Wicklow
Manor Brewing
The Bell Tower, Manor Kilbride, Blessington, Co. Wicklow, W91 Y9F6, Ireland
Book in advance. hello@montbeer.com
Wicklow Wolf Brewery
Galtrim Park, Bray, Co. Wicklow, Ireland
Opening in 2019
O Brother Brewing
KILCOOLE, CO. WICKLOW, IRELAND
Not ours or taproom
Other Information
The craft beer market in Ireland is quickly growing. I will do my best to keep this up to date. If you have any information please pass it on to me and I will do my best to update the post. Many breweries in Ireland are not quiet suited for tap room and tours, but many of them plan to open to the public within the 2019 and the coming years. Many breweries will send you lists of stores and pubs where you can find their craft brews (just ask or visit their site). Always double check as they change their hours often to align with tourism seasons.
For More On Ireland
A Dingle Peninsula Drive Itinerary
Where to Eat and Drink in Doolin
Where to Eat and Drink in Killarney
Visiting Killarney Brewing Company
Visiting Guinness Storehouse and Tour
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