Bushmills Distillery
Bushmills Distillery
4.5
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 4:45 PM
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Opened in 1608, this is the oldest licensed distillery in the world and exports its whiskey internationally.
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Travis C
2 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
By far one of the best experiences of our Ireland trip. Jerry our tour guide was so knowledgeable, patient, and hilarious! He answered every question graciously and was very engaging throughout the tour. Well worth the price. The sights, and smells, were amazing. If you are a whiskey drinker, don't you dare miss a chance to see this distillery.
Written 25 March 2023
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tamlovestravel
Prescott, AZ108 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Andi did a great job explaining the distillery and touring us around, he made us feel welcome. Highly recommend this tour - we are going home with 2 delicious whiskey’s.
Written 22 March 2023
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bea b
11 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Tasting/whiskey tour was great! Andy was perfect as a guide! He was knowledgeable, relaxed and funny...this was the best tour we had and we had a few!
Written 21 March 2023
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Paul O
Dublin, Ireland197 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Just did the premium tour of the distillery with Jerry and Ruth, what a great experience. Very informative tour and lots of fun too, our guides were amazing. Definitely recommend the premium tour with additional tasting at the end. Wonderful whiskey, but walk to the distillery if doing the premium tour. Well worth a visit!
Written 17 March 2023
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Taiya
1 contribution
Mar 2023 • Couples
Fantastic tour and the absolute best tour guide. Andy, you were warm, knowledgeable and funny. Kept us engaged the whole morning. THANK YOU!!! Taiya and Gary Mackey (South Africa)
Written 11 March 2023
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PsychiNurse
Rhodes, Greece61 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
What to do when the winds whipping across the sea, freezing rain and sleet. The Bushmills Distillery is a World famous product, get the full history on a 50 minute guided tour running every 30 mins. Our tour guide and the staff we spoke to were warm, friendly and knowledgeable and we enjoyed a wee sample to finish off.
Written 9 March 2023
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Jerusha58
Preston, UK40 contributions
Mar 2023 • Couples
Just finished the tour, our tour guide Andy was amazing, went above and beyond. Very informative and we learned loads about the process and how to enjoy Irish whiskey.
The tasting was good as there where three of us we had three different whiskeys. Highly recommend.
The tasting was good as there where three of us we had three different whiskeys. Highly recommend.
Written 7 March 2023
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Briansbus
Newport, UK61 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
Had a fantastic tour of the distillery the guide was brilliant and very knowledgeable. The shop was well stocked and the staff helped me with postage for my purchases,All il all top class🤗
Written 22 February 2023
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Ian H
Kirk Michael, UK6 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
A nicely paced and informative tour with a great guide, Andy.
Very friendly people.
Very reasonable entry price.
Very friendly people.
Very reasonable entry price.
Written 22 February 2023
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Eagle999
Angeles City, Philippines422 contributions
Feb 2023 • Solo
Booked this tour direct with the distillery at the last minute. Got the date wrong but the stsff kindly fixed it. The tour took about an hour, was very reasonably priced and very informative. Thought i knew a lot about Bushmills but learned a lot more here. And at the end we were treated to a dram of our choice. I have to recommend the reserve. Very smooth . A good visit highly recomended.
Written 20 February 2023
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Margaret C
Derry, UK
Is it wheelchair accessible ?
HermanMetselaar
Eindhoven, The Netherlands63 contributions
Yes it is
Lynn N
Delta, Canada183 contributions
Can you purchase tickets on line before going to the distillery?
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Greensburg, PA73,861 contributions
No need to purchase in advance now. We walked in and only 7 people in the tour
Wilshir2
Bangor, UK26 contributions
how much is admission to Bushmills if not taking a tour
Averley2013
Oakville, Canada314 contributions
There is definitely a fee for the tour - this includes a tasting at the end. Our tickets were 9 GBP each. As we were there in August, it was busy. Reservation was not required but it was a good thing we arrived in the morning. Tour buses were arriving at a steady rate.
catherinegreen
Western Ireland, Ireland21 contributions
Is there age restrictions on kids doing the tour
Fortiche
France267 contributions
Yes the tour is not suitable for children under 8 years old.
Travel_dreamerKS
Manchester, UK134 contributions
Hi, I'm thinking of doing this tour in a few weeks. We have 2 children in our party, ages 8 & 10. My sister in law
has offered to miss out and have them - ideal if there's a park or something near by. Or is it worth them joining the tour? What can kids do there?
Also are you given enough tasters to be over the limit to drive? Just so we know if to arrange public transport.
Thanks
J S
17 contributions
At 8-10 they could certainly do the tour, up to you on if they might find it interesting or boring! The village of Bushmills is close enough for your sister inlaw and children to find something to do while you are on the tour, is a beautiful wee village. Enough tasters to put you over the limit to drive? To the best of my knowledge, you are provided a token for one free drink at the bar, I do not know your constitution for alcohol, nor am I up to date with the local driving limit, that is a decision you need to make for yourself- but certainly there is nobody at each station forcing a taster down your throat and you make your own decision of if and when to drink alcohol when driving?
Michael L
Stony Point, New York, United States7 contributions
Do you need to make a reservation for the tour. Wondering if I need to book ahead of time. Going mid week end of March
The Irish Tour Guide
Belfast, UK113 contributions
Hi Micheal
Just to let you know you can only book in advance if you have a group of 15 or more. If it’s only a couple or few people you just turn up and book the next available tour, sometimes it’s busy and you just wait to the next tours going. If you check their website , they give you times for last entry to tour, otherwise there a tasting you can do for £8pp. And you can get that at the 1608 bar with out booking. It’s good ,
If it’s a tour your looking to take you to the distillery then look no further I can arrange it all for you. Check out. Theirishtourguide.
Thanks .. The Irish tour guide
Do you have to do the tour, or can you go in and just have a drink?
The Irish Tour Guide
Belfast, UK113 contributions
Yes the tour is a great tour and well worth going on, but if you only have a short time you can just do a tasting at the 1608 bar and there’s pretty good food st the cafe, then there’s the shop and you can buy limited addition whiskey there., it’s all good .
Do you have to book a tour
Bobby
United Kingdom315 contributions
No just turn up. Check their website for opening times.
christinefellmann
Charlotte, NC27 contributions
How long does this tour take?
Hi, it takes approximately 50 minutes in all.
christinefellmann
Charlotte, NC27 contributions
How long does this tour take?
Mary Ann S
Martinez, CA111 contributions
The tour takes about an hour to an hour and half.
Bushmills Distillery - All You Need to Know BEFORE You Go
Frequently Asked Questions about Bushmills Distillery
- Bushmills Distillery is open:
- Sun - Sun 12:00 PM - 4:45 PM
- Mon - Sat 10:00 AM - 4:45 PM
- We recommend booking Bushmills Distillery tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 40 Bushmills Distillery tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travellers, these are the best ways to experience Bushmills Distillery:
- Giant's Causeway, Dark Hedges & Bushmills Whiskey Tasting tour from Dublin (From HK$733.16)
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- Hotels near Bushmills Distillery:
- (0.21 km) Annie's Cottage, Main Street, Bushmills, Causeway Coast.
- (0.25 km) Distillery House Bushmills
- (0.48 km) Cottesmore Bed and Breakfast
- (0.35 km) Finn MacCool's Public House and Guest Inn
- (0.30 km) Bushmills Holiday Cottage with Golf Nearby
- Restaurants near Bushmills Distillery:
- (0.29 km) Tartine Restaurant
- (0.36 km) Maegden
- (0.50 km) Market Square Bushmills
- (0.32 km) North Coast Pizza
- (0.33 km) China Garden
- Attractions near Bushmills Distillery:
- (0.22 km) Causeway Coastal Route
- (0.24 km) Rock Ocean And Mountain
- (0.50 km) Bushmills Visitor Information Centre
- (0.41 km) The Designerie
- (0.42 km) Gallery 1608