Category: Brewery

Lakeside Brae, Clarkill Rd, Castlewellan, BT31 9RH, t. (+44) (0) 28 4377 8900
Our adventures got up and fl owing on
the banks of the Whitewater in 1996.
Upriver in the Mountains of Mourne, on
our 5th generation family farm. Over the
years we experimented and produced
many diff erent beers. Some of them
fi rsts of their kind in Ireland, some of
them lasts of their kind, and some still
remain with us to this day. With hard
work and perseverance our beer, born
in a barn by the river, was really fl owing. Until eventually we reached a point where we
needed a “bigger shed.” Now we are proud to open our new home for the Whitewater
Brewing Company and Tap House. Brewery Tours (please book in advance) We’ll show
you round our brewery, and how we make some of our award-winning brews, then
head back to the new tap house where you can try some ales & hear some tales.
Tours are available through booking only. Each tour lasts approximately 1 hour.
for more info on tour times and availability visit
www.whitewaterbrewery.com/tours

St James’s Gate, Luas James’s, D8,
t. (+353) (0)1 408 4800, www.guinness-storehouse.com
Located in the heart of the legendary
St James’s Gate Brewery in Dublin. The
former fermentation plant has been
re-imagined into a visitor centre,
dedicated to the history of Guinness.
Ireland’s number one visitor attraction
unfolds its tale across seven floors
– explore the long tradition of awardwinning
Guinness advertising and visit
the Tasting rooms, the multisensory
tasting experience designed to
appreciate the distinctive taste of the iconic stout, from the very fi rst velvet sip
to the last lingering drop. Learn how to pour the perfect pint at the Guinness
Academy – the six-step ritual is as legendary as the beer itself and experience
the breath-taking 360-degree panoramic view of Dublin City in the renowned
Gravity Bar – where you can relax and enjoy a complimentary pint of Guinness.
Open daily: 9:30am-7pm (last admission 5pm). July and August from
9:00am – 8:00pm (last admission 6pm). Visit www.guinness-storehouse.
com to book your experience now.

44 Parliament Street, Kilkenny, Co Kilkenny, t. +353 (0)56 7786377,
www.smithwicksexperience.com
Immerse yourself in the story of
Smithwick’s, where 300 years of
history combine with extraordinary
brewing innovations to create the
Smithwick’s Experience-a journey like
no other. Learn about the fascinating
history of brewing on this site and
the resourceful family behind the
name. Harvested from the land and
seasoned by Irish history, Smithwick’s
has been brewed in Ireland since 1710. Visitors get to experience the sights, smells
and tastes of the brewing process and learn what makes Smithwick’s famous the
world over. Enjoying your favourite Smithwick’s ale in the newly refurbished bar,
while one of the local staff explains what makes it so unique.
Opening Times: Mar to Oct: 10:00–18:00 (last admission 17:00) Nov to Feb:
11:00–17:00 (last admission 16:00) Admission Rates Adult €16, Senior/
Student €14 Child (7–17yrs) €10, Child (U6) Free Family (2+2) €40.
Book online at www.smithwicksexperience.com

Dublin Road, Celbridge, W23 AX07, Co Kildare, www.ryeriverbrewingco.com
Rye River Brewery, ryeriverbrewingco, ryeriverbrewing
Join Simon, our Beer Specialist, on a
one of a kind brewery experience in our
state of the art brewery in Celbridge, Co.
Kildare, the historical home of brewing
in Ireland! You will be brought through
each step of the brewing process fi rst
hand, from the milling of the malt to
the labelling & bottling of some of your
favourite beers from the most awarded
Craft Brewery in Europe. Following the
tour you will be invited to sample some
of our multi-award winning brews in our new Tap Room directly over-looking the
brewery. Classic Tours and Premium Tours both last approx. 90 minutes. Those on the
Premium Tour will receive a McGargles Pint Glass upon exit.
Tours operate on Friday evenings and Saturday afternoons and must be booked
in advance. Groups of 10 or more can be accommodated on speci c dates once
pre-booked. Book online at www.ryeriverbrewingco.com/brewerytours or
email info ryeriverbrewingco.com.

K2, Ballyraine Industrial Park, Letterkenny, Co Donegal,
t. +353 74 910 3890, infokinnegarbrewing.ie, kinnegarbrewing.ie
kinnegarbrewing, kinnegar, /kinnegar
Kinnegar pairs brewing tradition with a contemporary
sense of adventure to produce clean, crisp, full-fl avoured
beers. The beer is brewed and packaged at K2, a state-ofthe-
art facility in Letterkenny, County Donegal, just up the
road from the brewery’s fi rst home in Rathmullan. While
the clinking of bottles coming off the line now no longer
mingles with the bleating of sheep from the surrounding
fi elds, the farmhouse ethos at the core of what Kinnegar
does remains unchanged. Unfi ltered and unpasteurised,
the beers are carbonated naturally during fermentation.
Amongst an extensive range of styles, Scraggy Bay
(IPA) and Limeburner (Pale Ale) are household names;
Rustbucket (Rye IPA), Big Bunny (NEIPA), Black Bucket
(Black Rye IPA), Yannaroddy (Porter), Swingletree (Saison)
and Olan’s Tart (Apple Sour) are also hugely popular.
Tours take place on Thursday evenings in July and August, and at other
times subject to demand. Pre-booking is essential. Find full details on
www.kinnegarbrewing.ie.

Thomas St, Ushers, Dublin 8, t. (01) 471 2455,
www.guinnessopengate.com
There has been a dedicated Guinness
experimental brewery at St. James’s
Gate in Dublin since 1904. Its gates
are now open for your discovery.
Here you will fi nd a host of diff erent
beers from the brewers at St. James’s
Gate. Visit the taproom and be the
fi rst to taste experimental beers. Beer
specialists are on hand to share their
knowledge and help you choose
a tasting paddle to suit your palate. Specially crafted food menu designed to
perfectly pair with beer. Located just a short distance from Guinness Storehouse.
Strictly over 18 year old’s only.
Open Thursday & Friday 5.30pm -10.30pm. Last entry at 9:30pm, last orders
at 10:00pm. Open Saturdays 2pm -8pm. Last entry at 7pm, last orders at
7.30pm. Booking advisable at guinnessopengate.com
Admission is €9 and includes a paddle of 4 beers of your choice!

Ballykilcavan, Stradbally, Co. Laois. david@ballykilcavan.com,
ballykilcavan, ballykilcavan, ballykilcavan
Ballykilcavan Farm, in the heart of Ireland,
has been the home of the Walsh family for
13 generations since 1639. We have just
opened a small craft brewery in a 230 year
old stone farm building, and are brewing
small batch, hand-made craft beers. We
grow all our own barley on the farm and
our water comes from a well in the 18th
century farmyard just behind the brewery.
We have also established a small hop
garden near the brewery. Join us for a fully
guided tour to experience the history of the family and farm and see all around our
new brewery. You’ll get to smell the hops, taste the diff erent malts we make from our
barley and then sample our range of multi-award winning beers.
Open at weekends for scheduled tours or any time by appointment for group
tours. Visit ballykilcavan.com to book your experience now.

Goldenbridge Estate, Inchicore, Dublin, D8
t. +353 (0)1 538 2051, info@rascalsbrewing.com,
Rascals HQ, Inchicore, Dublin is a new
visitor destination for food and drink
lovers, just minutes from Kilmainham
Gaol. The premises houses the awardwinning
independent craft brewery
Rascals Brewing Co, as well as a pizza
restaurant and event spaces. Rascals HQ
gives guided tours of its brewery with
an opportunity to taste the beer in the
specially designed taproom. Visitors
can taste all the new specialty brews
and rotating taps mean a very wide choice of beer is always available. The option
of wine and non-alcoholic beer also exists. The pizza restaurant opens from 4pm
Wednesday to Friday, and from midday at weekends, with vegan, vegetarian and
gluten-free options. Rascals HQ is family friendly too, with a changing area, high
chairs, and a kids play area. For visitors who want an authentic and immersive
experience, in an historic part of Dublin, Rascals HQ is a must-see attraction.
Book a brewery tour online: www.rascalsbrewing.com We advise booking at
least 24 hours in advance. Tour days and times may be subject to change.
Mar-May: Thu, Fri = 3.30pm, 5pm. Sat = 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm. Sun = 2pm, 3.30pm.
Jun-Aug: Wed, Thu, Fri = 3.30pm, 5pm. Sat = 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm. Sun = 2pm, 3.30pm.
Oct-Dec: Fri = 3.30pm, 5pm. Sat = 2pm, 3.30pm, 5pm. Sun = 2pm, 3.30pm.