How long is the Bushmills tour?

The booking page gives the length of each current tour. We could not confirm it in September 2026.

What are the Bushmills opening hours?

The shop opens Monday to Saturday 10:00–17:00 and Sunday 11:00–17:00. The bar opens Monday to Saturday 11:00–16:45 and Sunday 12:30–16:45. Tour times are on the booking page.

How much is the Bushmills tour?

Current prices are on the official Bushmills website. We could not confirm them in September 2026.

Can children go on the Bushmills tour?

Children under 8 cannot join tours. Premium tastings are for over-18s only.

Is Bushmills worth visiting?

Yes if you are visiting the Giant's Causeway and want to add a distillery with a history going back to its 1608 licence.

Can you get to Bushmills without a car?

It is harder: there is no direct train and buses are limited, so a car or a Belfast day tour is the easier option.

Visit guide

Old Bushmills Distillery

Whisky in Bushmills, Northern Ireland

Is it worth visiting?

Suits people touring the Causeway Coast who want to add a distillery with a long history to a Giant's Causeway day. The whiskey is triple-distilled Irish whiskey, so it is a change from Scotch. Families with children under 8 should skip the tour. Check current prices on the booking page before deciding whether a tasting package is worth the extra.

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Tours and prices

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Guided tours of the production process. The official site lists the current tours, tastings and prices. Children under 8 cannot tour; premium tastings are 18+.
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Tours checked in September 2026, but some prices could not be confirmed on the official site. Confirm before booking.

Why visit

Bushmills dates its licence to distil to 1608
A short drive from the Giant's Causeway, so the two fit into one day
Triple-distilled Irish whiskey, a different style from most Scotch
A shop and bar with their own opening hours

Before you go

It is Irish whiskey, not Scotch
Children under 8 cannot join tours, and premium tastings are 18+
60 miles from Belfast with no direct train
We could not confirm current tour prices on the official site in September 2026

Planning the visit

Booking: Book on the official Bushmills website; pre-booking is recommended. We could not confirm current tour prices or tasting packages there in September 2026. Belfast day tours often pair the distillery with the Giant's Causeway.
Opening: Shop: Monday–Saturday 10:00–17:00, Sunday 11:00–17:00. Bar: Monday–Saturday 11:00–16:45, Sunday 12:30–16:45. Tour times are on the booking page.
Getting there: Bushmills, County Antrim, 60 miles from Belfast with no direct train. A car is the easiest option; Translink buses serve the Causeway Coast.
Parking: Free on-site parking

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