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Step into the heart of Dublin and discover the boutique charm of Pearse Lyons Distillery in the historic Liberties, just a five-minute walk from The Guinness Storehouse; housed in the former Church of St.James, the distillery invites you to explore a colourful history that stretches back to the 12th century and the storytelling traditions of Dublin’s famous distilling and brewing district once known as The Golden Triangle. On a guided tour you’ll meet compelling local characters, follow the distilling process with a sensory walkthrough, and finish at the tasting bar sampling small-batch Irish whiskies and gin-an ideal activity for food-and-drink lovers, culture seekers and groups booking Events in Dublin. Practical for international guests, all booklets, interactives and the welcome video are available in seven languages, making it easy for you to connect with the local heritage and plan your visit or event in Dublin.
About this activity in Dublin
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Highlights
- Step inside Pearse Lyons Distillery, a boutique distillery set in a restored 12th-century church in Dublin’s Liberties, and experience Ireland’s small-batch whiskey craftsmanship.
- Enjoy a guided sensory tour of the distillation process, then sample curated Irish whiskey and gin tastings at the on-site tasting bar.
- Explore the atmospheric surrounding graveyard and hear storytelling about the colourful characters and brewing heritage of the Golden Triangle.
- Take advantage of multilingual materials and a welcome video available in seven languages to enhance your visit to this historic Dublin attraction.
Important Information
- Tours are hosted in the former Church of St. James, offering a unique blend of history, distilling demonstrations, and tasting experiences in the Liberties.
- You’ll follow a guided route through the distillery where knowledgeable hosts explain production methods and the region’s distilling legacy.
- Tastings are included as part of the experience; please ensure any guests joining tasting elements meet the venue’s minimum age requirement for alcohol sampling.
- The distillery is close to public transport and within a five-minute walk of The Guinness Storehouse, making it easy to combine with other Dublin sightseeing plans.
Meeting Point
Meet at the distillery entrance in Dublin’s Liberties - the restored church building a short walk from The Guinness Storehouse. Your guide will be waiting at the main entrance for check-in.
Includes
- Alcoholic beverages are included as part of the experience, with options to sample locally curated drinks in Dublin.
- Gin tasting sessions are provided, so you can learn about and sample gins while in the area.
- Irish whiskey tasting is included, giving you the chance to taste classic Irish whiskeys here.
- A local storyteller will guide parts of the experience, adding cultural context and regional stories to the tastings.
Excludes
- Souvenirs and gift shop items are not included in the booking; you can purchase them separately on site in Dublin.
Other
- Wheelchair accessible - all areas and surfaces are accessible to wheelchair users throughout the venue.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, making the experience family-friendly in this destination.
- Service animals are allowed, so you can bring approved support animals when you visit.
- Public transportation options are available nearby; you can reach the venue easily using local transit.
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible, ensuring accessible travel to and from the site.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels - the experience does not require special fitness or exertion.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times during the activity.
- Minimum age is 18 years for the tasting experience; you must be 18 or older to participate in alcohol tastings.
Customer Reviews
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Based on 10 Reviews
Summary:
We took the tour – the distillery is in a small church a stone’s throw from the Guiness Storehouse. The tour guide was wonderful and gave a comprehensive history of both the church (90,000 graves in the church-yard) and how the distillery was started and constructed (they had to remove part of the roof to install the pots). After the history lesson, another guide provided insights into how their Irish Whiskey is distilled and provided tastings. It isn’t the largest distillery but it certainly the most unique.
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Summary:
Great tour done by Liam. The history of the distillery is very interesting. The whiskey is very good. Highly recommend. We also did the Gin School with Caroline. She was great too. You actually still your own Gin with the botanicals you pick. Very fun, you take home the entire bottle, 750ml and they serve you 3 gin cocktails while you wait for the gin to still. Also highly recommend
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Summary:
Great tour. The history of this distillery is very unique. Loved that they gave life back to this church and graveyard. The whiskey is top notch. Hope I can find it in the states it will definitely be bringing some home. Liam was a great host
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On the guided tour you’ll explore a boutique distillery set in the former Church of St. James, learn the small-batch distilling process, hear storytelling about Dublin’s brewing and distilling characters from The Golden Triangle, and finish with whiskey and gin tastings at the tasting bar.
You can bring family and groups to the distillery to enjoy the historic setting and guided storytelling; note that children must be accompanied by an adult and tasting experiences have an age restriction.
You’ll visit the former Church of St. James and its surrounding graveyard, hear about colourful characters from Dublin’s distilling and brewing district, and learn how this area became known as The Golden Triangle.
Yes - the tour includes gin and Irish whiskey tastings at the tasting bar so you can sample some of the distillery’s small-batch whiskies and crafted gin as part of the sensory experience.
The distillery is wheelchair accessible with accessible transportation options nearby and all areas and surfaces designed to be accessible, so you can experience the tours and tastings comfortably.
Yes - booklets, interactives and the welcome video are translated in seven languages to make the storytelling and tour content accessible to international visitors.
