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Discover Pearse Lyons Distillery, housed in a former church in Dublin's brewing quarter. Tour the atmospheric building and learn how its whiskey is made before settling into a guided tasting.
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Pearse Lyons Distillery occupies a converted church in the historic brewing district near St James's Gate, which gives the tour an unusual setting. Guides cover whiskey production and the story of the building and its surroundings, including the churchyard, before leading into a tasting.
The number of whiskeys depends on the ticket chosen, with larger tasting packages available for more. Reviewers praise the beautiful building, the depth of local history and the personal connection to the distillery's owner.
Visits last about 75 minutes.
Pearse Lyons Distillery occupies a converted church in the historic brewing district near St James's Gate, which gives the tour an unusual setting. Guides cover whiskey production and the story of the building and its surroundings, including the churchyard, before leading into a tasting.
The number of whiskeys depends on the ticket chosen, with larger tasting packages available for more. Reviewers praise the beautiful building, the depth of local history and the personal connection to the distillery's owner.
Visits last about 75 minutes.
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1h15
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lunchtime or afternoon
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Easy pace
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Hazel – Ireland — November 11, 2025 - Verified booking Excerpt: Magical experiences in a beautiful historical church building. We really enjoyed the personal connection between the current owner and the graveyard. The church building is so beautiful and unique in its function as a distillery. […]
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