Jameson Distillery Bow St. is a whiskey visitor experience and working bar located at Bow Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7, on the site of the original Jameson distillery founded in 1780. The distillery no longer produces whiskey — production moved to Midleton, County Cork, in 1971 — but the Bow Street site operates as one of Dublin’s most visited attractions, offering guided tours, whiskey tastings, cocktail masterclasses, and blending experiences. This 2026 travel guide covers opening hours, ticket prices, how to get there, parking, accessibility, what to expect on each experience, and practical tips for planning your visit.
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Updated February 2026. Ticket prices and key visitor information were verified against the official Jameson website and confirmed against multiple sources in February 2025. Note that many third-party guides and older listings still show the adult Bow Street Experience price as €20 or €22 — the current adult price is €26. A non-alcoholic ticket option is also available at €15, a detail missing from most third-party guides.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Bow Street, Smithfield, Dublin 7, D07 N9VH |
| Opening hours | Mon-Thu 10:00 to 19:00, last tour 18:00. Fri & Sat 10:00 to 20:00, last tour 18:30. Sun 11:45 to 19:00, last tour 18:00. |
| Bow Street Experience (adult) | €26 |
| Non-alcoholic ticket | €15 |
| Children under 12 | Free (Bow St. Experience only) |
| Children aged 12 and over | €12 |
| Carer accompanying a ticketed visitor | Free |
| Nearest public transport | Luas red line: Smithfield stop, approximately 2 minutes’ walk |
| Nearest parking | Queens Street/Smithfield Square car park |
| Typical visit duration | 45 minutes (Bow St. Experience); 90 minutes (blending class); longer with bar time |
Jameson Distillery Bow St. opening hours
Jameson Distillery Bow St. opens daily at 10:00, except on Sundays when it opens at 11:45. Closing time is 19:00 Sunday to Thursday, and 20:00 on Friday and Saturday. The last distillery tour departs at 18:00 Sunday to Thursday and 18:30 Friday and Saturday.
No alcohol is served in the bar or gift shop before 10:30 Monday to Saturday, or before 12:30 on Sundays. The bar and gift shop are accessible without a tour ticket.
Opening hours were checked on the official website and last updated in February 2026.
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Jameson Distillery Bow St. ticket prices
The standard guided tour — the Bow Street Experience — costs from €26 per adult. This is the off-peak price for morning visits. For afternoon and evening visits, the tour costs €31.
A non-alcoholic ticket priced at €15 is available for visitors who wish to join the tour without taking part in the whiskey tasting. Children under 12 are admitted free on the Bow Street Experience only; those aged 12 and over require a ticket priced at €12. Carers accompanying a visitor with a valid ticket are admitted free of charge. The distillery is included on the Go City Dublin Pass, which provides free entry.
All tours must be pre-booked. Walk-in availability is limited and cannot be guaranteed, as tours fill up — particularly at weekends and in summer. Tickets can be booked online. On arrival, show your confirmation email on your device or provide your booking reference number; tickets are not required to be printed.
Note that the distillery operates a responsible hosting policy: visitors may not book two alcohol-inclusive experiences on the same day due to the volume of alcohol consumed.
Ticket prices were checked on the official website and last updated in February 2026.
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How to get to Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Jameson Distillery Bow St. is located in the Smithfield area of Dublin’s north inner city, approximately a 20-minute walk from O’Connell Street. The most direct public transport option is the Luas red line: the Smithfield stop is approximately 2 minutes’ walk from the distillery entrance. Multiple Dublin Bus routes serve Arran Quay, which is less than 200 metres from the distillery — routes include 25, 25a, 25b, 26, 37, 39, 39a, 66, 66a, 66b, 67, 69, 70, 79, and 145. The Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing bus also stops approximately 200 metres from the entrance. From Trinity College Dublin, the walk is approximately 1.7 km (around 21 minutes).
There are two entrances to the site. The main entrance on Bow Street is used for all tour check-ins. JJ’s Bar has a separate entrance and is accessible without a tour ticket.
Parking at Jameson Distillery Bow St.
There is no on-site parking at Jameson Distillery Bow St. The nearest public car park is on Queens Street/Smithfield Square. The official website advises visitors to allow time to find parking before their experience, as on-site parking is no longer available. Given the central location and direct Luas connection, public transport is the practical option for most visitors.
How long to spend at Jameson Distillery Bow St.
The Bow Street Experience guided tour lasts approximately 45 minutes, including the comparative whiskey tasting and a complimentary Jameson drink at the end. Allow additional time for the bar, gift shop, and check-in on arrival. Premium add-on experiences vary in duration: the whiskey blending class runs for 90 minutes, the cocktail-making masterclass for 60 minutes, and the Secret Whiskey Tasting for approximately 40 minutes. A total visit of 90 minutes to two hours is typical for visitors who include bar time.
Accessibility at Jameson Distillery Bow St.
The entire Jameson Distillery Bow St. facility is fully wheelchair accessible. All experiences are described by the official website as wheelchair friendly. Visitors with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged to contact the distillery by email at [email protected] before their visit so that the team can make appropriate arrangements. Note that in the first room of the tour, there are flashing lights during one sequence; guides give advance notice of this so that any visitors who wish to step out may do so.
Inside Jameson Distillery Bow St.: what to see and do
The Bow Street Experience is the signature guided tour and the only experience that includes children. A Jameson ambassador leads groups of visitors through three rooms covering the history of the distillery, the ingredients and triple-distillation process used to produce Jameson Irish whiskey, and the brand’s approach to innovation. The tour begins with a welcome drink. It concludes with a comparative whiskey tasting — comparing Jameson against Scotch whisky and American bourbon — and a complimentary Jameson signature cocktail. Tours run approximately every 15 to 30 minutes throughout the day.
Premium whiskey tastings are available as separate bookable add-on experiences. The Secret Whiskey Tasting, held in John Jameson’s office, covers four expressions including two exclusive to the distillery. The Cask Draw Experience combines the Bow St. Experience tour with a visit to Dublin’s only live maturation warehouse, where visitors draw whiskey directly from a cask at full cask strength. Full-price tour tickets are required to book premium tastings; the non-alcoholic ticket option does not include access to these.
The Black Barrel Blending Class (90 minutes) is led by a Jameson Craft Ambassador and allows participants to create a personalised whiskey blend using inspiration from casks in the live maturation warehouse. At the end, visitors bottle their own take-home blend.
The Whiskey Shakers cocktail-making masterclass (60 minutes) takes place in the Shakers’ Bar and covers three cocktails: a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Punch. The class concludes with a visit to JJ’s Bar.
JJ’s Bar is the centrepiece bar and is accessible to all visitors, including those without a tour ticket. It serves Jameson cocktails, signature serves, and food. The bar does not serve alcohol before 10:30 Monday to Saturday, or before 12:30 on Sundays.
The gift shop stocks Jameson whiskey expressions — including bottles exclusive to the distillery — branded merchandise, and personalised bottle options.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Book well in advance | Tours run every 15–30 minutes but fill quickly, especially at weekends and during summer. The official website advises arriving early or booking online. Walk-in availability is not guaranteed. |
| Note the last tour time | The last tour departs approximately one hour before the building closes. Closing times vary by day and season — confirm before your visit to avoid arriving too late. |
| No ticket needed for the bar or shop | JJ’s Bar and the gift shop can be visited without a tour ticket. |
| Children on the Bow St. Experience only | Children are welcome on the Bow Street Experience tour. Premium experiences (tastings, blending, cocktail class) are not available to children. |
| Non-alcoholic visitors are accommodated | A specific non-alcoholic ticket (€15) allows visitors to take part in the tour without the whiskey tasting. This option is not widely advertised and is worth mentioning on booking. |
| Two alcohol experiences cannot be booked on the same day | The distillery’s responsible hosting policy means visitors cannot book a second alcohol-inclusive experience on the same day. |
| Show your booking on your phone | Tickets do not need to be printed. Show your confirmation email or booking reference at the reception desk on arrival. |
| Flashing lights in the first room | The opening room of the tour includes a flashing lights sequence. Guides give advance notice; visitors who are affected can step out. |
Frequently asked questions about Jameson Distillery Bow St.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Do you need to book tickets in advance for Jameson Distillery Bow St.? | Yes. All experiences must be pre-booked. Walk-in availability is limited and not guaranteed. Book online |
| Is Jameson Distillery Bow St. open on Sundays? | Yes. It opens at 11:45 on Sundays. No alcohol is served before 12:30. Check current closing times on the official website. |
| Is Jameson Distillery Bow St. suitable for children? | Children are welcome on the Bow Street Experience tour. Under 12s enter free; those aged 12 and over pay €12. Premium experiences are not available to children. |
| Is Jameson Distillery Bow St. wheelchair accessible? | Yes. The entire facility is fully wheelchair accessible. |
| Can you visit Jameson Distillery Bow St. without drinking alcohol? | Yes. A non-alcoholic ticket for the Bow Street Experience is available at €15. The bar and shop are also accessible without a tour ticket. |
| Is Jameson Distillery Bow St. a working distillery? | No. Jameson whiskey has been produced at Midleton, County Cork since 1971. Bow Street is a visitor experience built on the site of the original distillery. |
| How much does the Jameson Distillery Bow St. tour cost? | The standard adult Bow Street Experience costs from €26. A non-alcoholic ticket is €15. Children under 12 are free; aged 12 and over €12. Carers are free. |
| Is Jameson Distillery Bow St. included on the Dublin Pass? | Yes. The Dublin Pass provides free entry to the Bow Street Experience. |
| Can you visit the bar without a tour ticket? | Yes. JJ’s Bar and the gift shop are open to all visitors. No tour ticket is required. |
Things to do near Jameson Distillery Bow St.
Smithfield Square — directly outside the distillery. A large public plaza in the heart of the Smithfield area with surrounding cafés, bars, and restaurants.
EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum — approximately 20 minutes’ walk east along the north quays, near the Jeanie Johnston Tall Ship and Famine Memorial at Custom House Quay. An interactive museum tracing Irish emigration history.
Guinness Storehouse — approximately 25 minutes’ walk south, at St James’s Gate. The most visited fee-paying attraction in Ireland.
Irish Whiskey Museum — on Grafton Street, approximately 25 minutes’ walk. Covers the full breadth of Irish whiskey heritage across multiple distillery brands.
Kilmainham Gaol — approximately 35 minutes’ walk west or a short bus journey. A former Victorian prison closely associated with Irish revolutionary history. Guided tour only; admission charged. Advance booking is essential.
Christ Church Cathedral — approximately 15 minutes’ walk south. A working Anglican cathedral dating from around 1028, with crypt access and a Treasures exhibition included in admission.
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