The Farsons Brewery Experience occupies the former 1950 Farsons Brewery in Mriehel, telling the story of the three families behind Malta’s best-known beers.
This guide was updated in July 2026. The adult ticket now includes a complimentary digital photo, a detail most third-party ticket listings still don’t mention, alongside the self-guided tour and rooftop beer tasting. You can book in advance through Viator to confirm your ticket before you travel.
Quick facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | Central Business District, Mdina Road, Mriehel, Birkirkara CBD 2010, Malta |
| Hours | Monday–Sunday, 10am–6pm (last admission 5pm) |
| Adult ticket | €15 |
| Senior (66–69) / Student | €10 |
| Nearest transit | Malta Public Transport routes serve the CBD area |
| Typical visit duration | About 1 hour |
Why book Farsons Brewery Experience tickets?
- 🏛️ Malta’s longest-standing brewery: housed in the restored 1950s home of Cisk lager.
- 🎟️ A complimentary digital photo is now included with every ticket, alongside the tasting.
- 🌿 A free tasting flight of five beers, served at the rooftop Cisk Tap with panoramic views.
- 📜 Runner-up at the Malta Tourism Awards 2025, recognised for its heritage regeneration.
- 💰 Self-guided at your own pace, with an audioguide in seven languages included in the price.
Opening hours for the Farsons Brewery Experience
The Brewery Experience is open every day, 10am to 6pm, with last admission at 5pm. Drop-in visitors are welcome, though booking ahead is recommended, especially at busy times.
Ticket prices for the Farsons Brewery Experience
| Ticket type | Price |
|---|---|
| Adult (up to 65) | €15 |
| Senior (66–69) / Student | €10 |
Every ticket includes the self-guided audioguide tour, a tasting flight of five 100ml beers at the rooftop Cisk Tap, and a complimentary digital photo. The tasting can’t be removed from the ticket price, and must be redeemed on the day of your visit. Beer is only served to visitors aged 17 and over. Book through Viator if you’d rather have your ticket confirmed ahead of time.
How to get to the Farsons Brewery Experience
By car: the brewery is in the Mriehel Central Business District, with a multi-storey car park at the on-site Trident Park business centre.
By public transport: several Malta Public Transport routes serve the Mriehel and Birkirkara area, a practical option if you don’t have a hire car.
On foot from parking: accessible parking is within walking distance of the entrance, reached via the private car lanes off Triq San Gwakkin, following signs to the lifts and Brewhouse front office.
Parking
Convenient parking is available for all visitors at the Trident Park business centre, directly on site.
How long to spend at the Farsons Brewery Experience
The self-guided tour and tasting take about an hour. Many visitors extend their stay with lunch at Kettles Cafe or The Chapels gastrobrewpub, or by relaxing longer at the rooftop Cisk Tap.
Accessibility at the Farsons Brewery Experience
The Brewery Experience is wheelchair accessible, with designated accessible parking near the entrance and lifts serving every floor, including the Cisk Tap rooftop bar. Lift buttons are numbered, in braille, and include sound, and all text and audio-visual material is presented in Maltese and English, with subtitles where needed.
What to see at the Farsons Brewery Experience
The original brewing hall displays vintage industrial machinery, including copper kettles that were in use for over 60 years, alongside old photographs, adverts, and bottles tracing the brewery’s history.
The story of three entrepreneurial families, whose merger created the Farsons Group in 1928, runs throughout the exhibition, based at this exact site since 1950.
The Cisk Tap, the rooftop bar that closes out every visit, serves the freshest, unpasteurised Cisk against panoramic views over Malta, alongside a complimentary tasting flight of five beers.
The Chapels, a microbrewery and gastropub on site, is home to Pinta Brewing Co, Farsons’ first venture into craft beer, brewed on site with unconventional seasonal ingredients.
Note that this is a heritage exhibition rather than a working production tour: brewing no longer takes place at this site, though the original equipment remains on display throughout.
Practical visitor tips
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Drop-ins are welcome | Advance booking is recommended, but you don’t need to book ahead if plans change. |
| Redeem your tasting the same day | The complimentary beer flight voucher can’t be used on a different date to your visit. |
| Bring ID if you’re under 17 with a group | Beer is only served to visitors aged 17 and over. |
| Leave pets at home | Pets aren’t allowed inside the Brewery Experience. |
| Set expectations for a heritage tour | This is a museum-style exhibition in the former brewery, not a working production line. |
FAQ
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| How much does a ticket cost? | €15 for adults, €10 for seniors aged 66–69 and students. Booking in advance confirms your ticket ahead of time. |
| What’s included in the ticket? | A self-guided audioguide tour, a five-beer tasting flight at the Cisk Tap, and a complimentary digital photo. |
| Is it a working brewery? | No, production has moved elsewhere; this is a heritage exhibition in the original 1950 brewery building. |
| Is it wheelchair accessible? | Yes, with accessible parking, lifts to every floor, and braille and audio lift buttons. |
| Can children visit? | Yes, under-12s are welcome with an adult, though beer is only served to those 17 and over. |
Things to do nearby
The Malta Railway Foundation and Tram Museum, a short drive away, traces the island’s short-lived railway and tram history.
San Anton Gardens, the historic gardens surrounding the President’s official residence, offer a peaceful walk nearby.
Valletta, Malta’s capital, is a short drive away, with its baroque architecture and Grand Harbour views.
Mdina, the fortified former capital, makes a natural pairing with a brewery visit, since it sits along the same route inland.
Escape Room 125, a popular indoor puzzle experience, is close by for visitors looking to extend an indoor day out.
