Visit Dublin's only boutique distillery located in Dublin's historic Liberties district and nestled in a former Church. Discover the colorful history of the business which dates back to the 12th-century before sampling whiskeys during a guided tasting.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- COVID-19 precautions
- Special health and safety measures apply. Learn more
- Small group
- Limited to 6 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 1 hour
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Booklets
- English, French, German, Italian, Spanish
- Wheelchair accessible
Experience
Highlights
- Visit a historic distillery nestled within a former church with a surrounding graveyard
- Enjoy a sensory experience as you learn about the distilling process
- Taste premium whiskeys paired with food and seasonal produce
- Discover the compelling characters of Dublin’s famous distilling and brewing district
Full description
Located in Dublin's historic Liberties district, Pearse Lyons Distillery is Dublin's only boutique distillery and is just a 5-minute walk from The Guinness Storehouse. Nestled in the former Church of St. James, this distillery has a colorful history which dates back to the 12th-century.
Begin the experience with a tour of the distillery and surrounding graveyard. Be introduced to the compelling characters from Dublin's famous distilling and brewing district. Find out how this district, rich in culture and tradition, was once the place of a booming industry known as The Golden Triangle.
Learn about how The Pearse Lyons Distillery produces some of Ireland's finest small batch Irish whiskeys as you celebrate the Irish tradition of storytelling during the guided tour. Enjoy a sensory experience as you are brought through the distilling process, before enjoying a whiskey and gin tasting at the tasting bar.
Choose from a guided tour and tasting experience. All of the booklets, interactive exhibits, and the welcome video are translated into 7 languages including English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, and Portuguese.
Includes
- Whiskey tastings including Pearse Original, Distiller's Choice, Founder's Choice, a 12-year- old single malt, and a limited-edition Sherry-Cask, Cooper's Select
- Special tastings of the Pearse Five-Year-Old Single Malt (only with the Legacy Experience option)
COVID-19 precautions
Customers must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed
Safety measures in place
- All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
- The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Traveler requirements
- Customers are required to bring and wear masks
- Customers will get a mandatory temperature check
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Meeting point
Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery, 121-122 James St, The Liberties, Dublin, Ireland.
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What to bring
- Passport or ID card
- Comfortable shoes
Not allowed
- Smoking
