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Experience a Gin School and Cocktail Masterclass with Food in Dublin

Join an immersive distilling experience at Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin 8, where you’ll be guided by distillery experts at the Gin School: Distilling Academy to blend your own gin or vodka from over 120 botanicals-ranging from classic to the delightfully obscure-and design a unique spirit recipe you’ll bottle and enjoy again and again; while your spirit distills, you’ll take a tour of the distillery in Dublin, watch a demonstration of state-of-the-art lab equipment, participate in a Cocktail Masterclass to recreate signature drinks at home, sample special tastings and drinks throughout, explore botanical stories and historical moments, and finish with a shared charcuterie board and the satisfaction of creating a personally distilled bottle to take home.

About this activity in Dublin

Cancellation policy
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Highlights

  • Design your own gin or vodka recipe at the Gin School using over 120 botanicals - from classic citrus and juniper to rare, unusual flavours - and have your bottle blended and labelled for you to take home.
  • Enjoy a guided distillery tour at Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin 8, where distillery experts explain the science of small-batch spirit-making and demonstrate state-of-the-art lab equipment.
  • Take part in a hands-on Cocktail Masterclass and tasting sessions, learning to craft Stillgarden’s signature drinks and sampling curated cocktails throughout the experience.
  • Savour a charcuterie board and discovery moments that combine botanical exploration with the history of distilling in the area - a sensory experience ideal for groups, celebrations or a unique night out in Dublin.

Important Information

  • This experience is adult-focused: participants must be 18+ and pregnant guests are advised not to attend; alcoholic drinks and tastings are included throughout.
  • The venue is wheelchair accessible, welcomes service animals, and can accommodate infants and small children in prams; public transport options to Dublin 8 are available.
  • Suitable for private Events, birthdays, hen parties and group bookings - you’ll leave with a bottled and labelled unique spirit made by you.
  • Food and drink are provided (cocktails, alcoholic beverages and a charcuterie board); please let the host know of any dietary requirements or accessibility needs before arrival.

Meeting Point

Meet at the entrance to Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin 8 for check-in; follow on-site signage to the Gin School reception where your host will greet you.

Includes

  • Enjoy cocktails and alcoholic beverages during your booking - ideal for Events and evenings in Dublin or the surrounding area.
  • Book private Events and birthday party packages that let you celebrate with a tailored drinks program.
  • Reserve a cocktail masterclass and drinks and tastings throughout to learn mixology hands-on.
  • Choose experiences that include a bottled and labelled unique spirit recipe as a keepsake from your event.
  • Opt for hen party friendly options when planning a group celebration in the area.
  • Complement your tasting or workshop with a curated charcuterie board to share with your group.

Other

  • The venue is wheelchair accessible to help you move around with ease.
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller on site-please plan accordingly.
  • Service animals are allowed to accompany you during your visit.
  • Public transportation options are available nearby, making arrival and departure convenient in the destination.
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible to support accessible transfers.
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers, so please consider this when booking.
  • Over 18s only - you must be 18 or older to attend.

Customer Reviews

10/10
Based on 10 Reviews
clairebM4685HX
Sep 8, 2025 10:07:11 AM
Summary: Brilliant experience, Glen was really great and very informative. Despite the booking being for 2 hours we were there for almost 3 and it flew by. Gin was lovely and the masterclass was great fun. Had a glass of our own gin last night and it was gorgeous. Well worth doing.
S6098GZcarolinef
Dec 31, 2024 10:03:57 AM
Summary: One of the best things we did in Ireland! Glen was our host and made the experience so fun! Cannot recommend anything at Stillgarden enough!
Sara_S
Jun 30, 2024 06:40:48 AM
Summary: This was such a unique experience. We loved it so much! Beautiful space, lovely staff. Diare was extremely knowledgeable and very fun. He was also quite patient with us and all of our questions. Stillgarden has such a great story and has made such an amazing impact on their community. This is one of the coolest things I’ve done on my travels ever!!! It’s an absolute must.

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At the Gin School: Distilling Academy you will create your own gin or vodka recipe using over 120 botanicals, take a Stillgarden Distillery tour, see a lab equipment demonstration, join a Cocktail Masterclass, enjoy drinks and tastings throughout, sample a charcuterie board, and leave with a bottled and labelled spirit you distilled yourself.
Your ticket includes cocktails and alcoholic beverages throughout tastings, a Cocktail Masterclass where you learn signature drinks, and a shared charcuterie board to enjoy during the experience.
The distillery is wheelchair accessible and public transportation options are available nearby; transportation options are also wheelchair accessible, and service animals are allowed for visitors who need them.
Yes - the distillery welcomes private Events, birthday parties and hen parties; the experience includes guided tastings, a cocktail masterclass and the chance to produce a unique bottled spirit, making it ideal for Group-Friendly celebrations.
The activity offers botanical explorations and a historical tour that can appeal to families, but note that the experience is over 18s only for participation in distilling and alcoholic tastings; infants and small children may be accommodated in prams or strollers according to venue access.
Yes - after creating your bespoke recipe from a wide range of botanicals and seeing it distilled, you will receive a bottled and labelled bottle of your unique spirit to take home and enjoy again.