Discover the Story of Brewing in Sligo
Step inside one of Ireland’s newest brewery visitor experiences and discover the fascinating story behind Lough Gill Brewery.
Located just minutes from Sligo town centre on the Wild Atlantic Way, their brewery offers visitors the opportunity to explore a working craft brewery, learn about the rich brewing heritage of Sligo and enjoy award-winning beers in our unique Brewhall.
Whether you’re a beer enthusiast, travelling with friends, visiting as part of a coach tour or simply looking for something different to do in Sligo, there is something for everyone.
Guided Brewery Tour & Tasting
Go behind the scenes with one of our brewery guides and discover how their award-winning beers are created.
Your experience includes:
• Behind-the-scenes access to our working brewery
• Learn the brewing process from grain to glass
• Guided tasting of three Lough Gill beers
• Opportunity to ask questions with their brewing team
Duration: Approximately 45 minutes
Suitable for adults aged 18+.
Advance booking recommended.
Self-Guided Brewery Experience
Visitors are also welcome to enjoy their free self-guided visitor experience.
Explore:
• The History of Brewing in Sligo exhibition
• Viewing windows into the working brewery
• Brewery retail shop
• The modern Brewhall
• Family-friendly visitor space
No booking required.
Perfect For
• Visitors exploring the Wild Atlantic Way
• Couples
• Families
• Coach tours
• Corporate groups
• Stag & Hen groups
• Clubs & societies
• Food & drink lovers
• Cruise and tour operators
Private group tours are available by arrangement.
About Lough Gill Brewery
Founded in Sligo, Lough Gill Brewery has built an international reputation for producing innovative, award-winning beers inspired by the landscape, mythology and history of Ireland.
Their beers are now enjoyed throughout Ireland and exported across Europe and beyond, with numerous national and international awards recognising our commitment to quality and creativity.
The Visitor Experience allows guests to experience the brewery where it all begins while discovering Sligo’s long and fascinating brewing heritage.
Facilities
• Guided Tours
• Brewery Tastings
• Family-friendly visitor area
• Brewery Shop
• Brewhall
• Free Parking
• Coach Parking
• Accessible Facilities
More info…
- Admission fees: Paid tours
- Open: Year-round
- Suitable for younger children: Yes
- Indoor facilities: N/a
- Gift shop: RNLI shop at Rosses Point
- Guide dogs: Discuss with operator
- Toilets: On board
- Groups: Groups are welcome with prior booking.
- Accessibility: Discuss with operator
- Parking: Parking available at departure point and throughout Rosses Point
About Sligo Town
Sligo town is the hub of the county and you will experience everything great in life while visiting – great food and drink, the very best festivals and live music and a cultural rhythm that is totally unique. It’s name in Irish is Sligeach which means ‘Shelly Place’, giving a great indication to our coastal and food heritage.
You will stroll along the banks of the beautiful Garavogue River and enjoy the natural beauty of Doorly Park and Lough Gill. The towering Benbulben Mountain is always in your frame and historic Knocknarea mountain with Queen Maeve’s burial cairn on the summit regularly pops in to view.
You will meet the friendliest people in the world and leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. You can easily get around Sligo town and the nearby coastal seaside villages of Strandhill and Rosses Point by public transport too;
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