Smithwick's Brewery Experience

About this place

Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny (formerly St. Francis Abbey Brewery and Kilkenny Brewery) is a brewery-turned-brewery-tour located on the "medieval mile" in Kilkenny, Ireland. The Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny is the site where Smithwick's was brewed from the 1700s until 2014. Prior to this, the site was owned by Franciscan friars who also brewed beer before they were dissolved during the Reformation in 1537. The site is a visitor centre and brewery tour that covered the location's history, the brand evolution, a bar and tastings, visual effects including holograms, and a gift shop.

Visitor Information

Opening hours

Mar-Oct Mo-Su 10:30-19:00; Nov-Feb Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00

Accessibility

Accessible

Getting There & Parking

Smithwick's Brewery Experience is located in County Kilkenny, roughly 118 km (1h 45m drive) from Limerick and 131 km (1h 55m) from Dublin. The nearest public car park is 51 m away. Nearby highlights within a short drive include Grace's Old Castle (0.0 km away).