How to visit Teeling Distillery

What’s the overall experience like?

Teeling Whiskey Distillery is a compact, working urban distillery in Dublin’s Liberties, offering a guided, sensory-driven whiskey experience. Unlike vast museums, the visit is structured around a short, immersive tour through the production floor, followed by a guided tasting. With limited tour capacities and fixed start times, planning your Teeling Distillery visit ensures smooth entry, minimal waiting, and time to enjoy the tasting without rushing.

Navigating your way

Orientation verdict: Teeling is easy to navigate, but tours run on a timed, guided-only flow—late arrivals may miss entry.

The visit begins at the visitor reception on Newmarket Square, where all ticket holders check in. From there, guided groups follow a fixed route through the distillery floor, covering the mash tun, fermentation tanks, copper pot stills, and maturation story. The tour ends in the tasting room, followed by an optional time in the distillery gift shop. The experience is entirely one-directional, with no self-guided access to production areas. Arriving 15 minutes early helps ensure a relaxed start.

Explore better with a local expert

Teeling is a working distillery, and access to production areas is only possible through guided tours. A guided Teeling Distillery visit ensures expert-led explanations of Dublin whiskey-making, small-batch distillation, and Teeling’s revival of urban distilling.

How to make the most of your time

Snapshot visit

Duration: ~1 hour

Route: Reception → Production floor → Copper pot stills → Tasting room

What you get: A fast, well-paced introduction to Dublin whiskey with a guided tasting and minimal time commitment.

Standard experience

Duration: ~75 minutes

Route: Visitor centre → Distillation process → Maturation insights → Guided tasting

What you get: Deeper storytelling, production context, and a relaxed tasting with time for questions.

Extended tasting visit

Duration: ~90 minutes

Route: Full distillery tour → In-depth whiskey discussion → Premium tasting flight

What you get: A richer Teeling Distillery visit focused on flavour profiles, ageing, and whiskey styles.

Handy tips

  • Reserve ahead: Walk-in availability is limited, especially on weekends and afternoons.
  • Arrive early: Late arrivals may not be admitted once tours begin.
  • Choose tastings wisely: Trinity and Distillery Select tastings differ in flavour focus.
  • Eat beforehand: Tastings are alcohol-focused; food is not included.
  • IDs required: Valid photo ID is mandatory for all tastings.

Explore Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Inside Teeling Whiskey Distillery, you will explore active production spaces, tasting rooms, and brand-focused exhibits that bring Dublin whiskey culture to life.

Distillery floor

A working production space showcasing fermentation tanks, mash tuns, and live distillation.

What to look out for: Copper pot stills, open production layout.

Copper pot stills

Home to Teeling’s signature stills that define its flavour profile.

What to look out for: Three copper stills used for small-batch distillation.

Tasting Room

A guided sensory space where all tours conclude with structured tastings.

What to look out for: Flavour wheels, guided nosing techniques.

Distillery gift shop

Retail space offering exclusive bottles and branded merchandise.

What to look out for: Distillery-only releases.

Before you get there

Timings

Check opening hours and last tour slots.

Location

Find the fastest routes to the Liberties.

Things to know before booking Teeling Whiskey Distillery tours

  • All visits are guided and operate on timed entry, so pre-booking is essential during peak hours.
  • Standard tours include a full walkthrough of the working distillery and a guided tasting at the end. 
  • Skip-the-line access is built into all pre-booked tickets, eliminating queues at the entrance. 
  • Premium tastings focus on aged or limited-release whiskeys, offering deeper insight into Teeling’s flavour profiles. 
  • Hosted experiences ensure smooth check-in and clear group allocation, especially useful for first-time visitors.

Compare your options

Ticket typeWhat’s includedBest forPrice
Distillery Select Tour

Guided tour + curated tasting

Classic Teeling experience

€35

Trinity Tasting Tour

Guided tour + premium tasting flight

Deeper flavor exploration

€25

Teeling Distillery hours & best time to visit

  • Mon–Sun: 11am to 6pm 
  • Last entry: 1 hour before closing
  • Closed: December 24–26

Best time to visit

Weekday vs weekend

Weekdays, especially before noon, are quieter and more relaxed. Weekends and late afternoons attract larger groups.

Peak season vs low season

June–August is the busiest due to tourism peaks. November–February is calmer and ideal for an unrushed Teeling Distillery visit.

Takeaway: Visit on a weekday morning for the smoothest experience.

Detailed hours

Where is Teeling Whiskey Distillery located?

Teeling Whiskey Distillery is located in Dublin’s Liberties, close to the historic Guinness Storehouse.

Address: 13–17 Newmarket, Dublin 8, Ireland | Find on Maps

Closest landmark: Guinness Storehouse, ~1 km away

How to get there

By public transport

  • Bus: Routes 27, 56A, 77A stop near Newmarket Square.
  • Luas: Red Line to Fatima or Smithfield, followed by a 12–15 minute walk.

By car

Drive toward Dublin city centre and follow the signs to The Liberties. Limited street parking is available nearby.

Facilities

  • Guided tours are included with every ticket.
  • Restrooms are available inside the visitor centre.
  • A gift shop with exclusive bottles and souvenirs is available on-site.
  • Seating is available in tasting rooms.

Accessibility

General facilities

Step-free access is available throughout the visitor areas, with staff assistance on request.

Physical disabilities

The distillery is wheelchair accessible, including the tasting rooms.

Hearing impairments

Guides speak clearly; advance notice helps staff accommodate needs.

Rules and restrictions

  • Visitors must be 18+ to participate in the guided tastings.
  • A valid photo ID is required for tastings.
  • Large bags may be restricted inside the production areas.
  • Photography is limited in operational zones.
  • Re-entry is not permitted once the tour begins.

Dress code

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  • Wear closed-toe shoes suitable for industrial floors. High heels and open footwear are discouraged. 
  • Comfortable clothing is recommended, as the distillery maintains working-floor temperatures year-round.

Where to shop

Teeling Distillery Gift Shop (Exit area): Buy exclusive bottles, glassware, apparel, and limited-edition releases.

Where to eat 

Teeling Whiskey Distillery does not have on-site dining, but several well-rated options are located within a short walk in The Liberties.

  • The Green Door Market Café (5.4 km, 14-minute drive): A casual café offering sandwiches, salads, and coffee—perfect for a quick bite before a timed tour.
  • Dudley’s (600 m, 9-minute walk): A popular neighbourhood spot known for brunch dishes and fresh pastries, best for daytime visits.
  • The Brazen Head (1.1 km, 15-minute walk): Ireland’s oldest pub, serving traditional Irish fare in a historic setting.
  • Arthur’s Pub (750 m, 11-minute walk): A classic Dublin pub with hearty food and a quieter atmosphere than Temple Bar.

Where to stay

The Liberties is central and well-connected, making it a convenient base for a Teeling Distillery visit.

  • Hyatt Centric The Liberties (5-min walk): Modern 4★ stay.
  • Generator Dublin (23-min by Luas): Budget-friendly option.
  • Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Castle (12-min walk): Mid-range, kitchen-equipped.

Temple Bar offers nightlife, while The Liberties is quieter and closer.

Insider tips

  • Tours with smaller groups feel more personal and allow better interaction during tastings.
  • Arriving 15 minutes early ensures a relaxed check-in and better seating during tastings.
  • Many visitors pair their Teeling Distillery visit with the Guinness Storehouse, as the walking distance is under 10 minutes.

Frequently asked questions about visiting Teeling Whiskey Distillery

A Teeling Distillery visit typically lasts 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the tour and tasting selected, including the guided walkthrough and tasting session.

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