The Old Bushmills Distillery

The Old Bushmills Distillery is the world’s oldest licensed whiskey distillery having received its
licence to distil in 1608. In 1608 Sir Thomas
Phillips was granted a licence to distil whiskey
by James 1 of England, however, mentions
of distilling traditions in the surrounding environs
 date back to 1276. Coffee shop. Gift and whiskey shops Wheelchair access limited.


Opening times Open April-Oct: Mon-Sat 9.30 am-5.00 pm, Sun noon-5.00pm pm, last tour 4 pm; Nov-March 7-day opening but reduced tours.

Phone for tour times.

Groups by arrangement.

Closed Good Friday afternoon, 12 July and Christmas/New Year.

Prices Price £5, child £2.50 (Children 7 years and under not permitted into production areas), Sen. Citz / Student 18 yrs + £4.50 Family £13 ( 2 adults and 2 or more children 8 – 17 yrs)