Located in Dublin’s historic Liberties, Pearse Lyons Distillery, Dublin’s only boutique distillery, is a five-minute walk from The Guinness Storehouse. Nestled in the former Church of St. James, this distillery has a colourful history dating back to the 12 Century.

On tour of the distillery and surrounding graveyard, guests are introduced to the compelling characters from Dublin’s famous distilling and brewing district. This district, rich in culture and tradition, was once a place of booming industry known as The Golden Triangle.

The Pearse Lyons Distillery produces some of Ireland’s finest small-batch Irish whiskies and celebrates the Irish tradition of storytelling on each guided tour. Guests enjoy a sensory experience as they are brought through the distilling process, before enjoying whiskey and gin tastings at the tasting bar. Guests can choose from a guided tour and tasting experience to an art of distilling experience with the head distiller or a whiskey and food pairing experience, with local seasonal produce.

All booklets, interactives and welcome videos are translated into seven languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese and Portuguese).

Pearse Lyons Distillery is located on The Dubline, which runs from College Green to Kilmainham Gaol. Standing tall on James’s Street, Dublin 8, the distillery is only a five-minute walk from the Guinness Storehouse, just look for the glass spire in the skyline.

Open: Open all year round. See website for opening hours. www.pearselyons.com

Admission: Admission fees apply

By Bus: Take bus numbers 13, 40 & 123

By Luas (tram): Take the Luas Red Line to Smithfield