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, gift and whiskey shops. (Mentioned in the Irish Food Guide)
Wheelchair access limited.
Open April-Oct: Mon-Sat 9.30 am-5.30 pm, Sun noon-5.30 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.
Price £5, child £2.50, concession £4, family £13.
(028) 2073 1521.