Locke's Distillery Museum
| County: | Co. Westmeath |
| Tel: | 057-933 2134 |
| Fax: | 057-933 2134 |
| Email: | info@lockesdistillerymuseum.ie |
Established in 1757, Locke’s Distillery is the oldest licensed pot still distillery in the world. Locke’s produced triple distilled whiskey for nearly 200 years. Now open as a Museum, guided tours follow the process from the grinding of the grain to the casking of the final product.
Peer down into the deep solid oak vats where the worts and yeast fermented. Watch and listen as the 19th Century waterwheel drives the machinery. Most of the original machinery is now restored and can be seen working.
Learn about the lives and the working conditions of the people employed here. Watch the cooper as he tightens the hoops on the aged barrels. At the end of the tour you are treated to a complimentary sample of Kilbeggan Irish Whiskey.
General Information
| Address: | Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath |
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| Telephone; | 057-933 2134 |
| Fax: | 057-933 2134 |
| Email: | info@lockesdistillerymuseum.ie |
| Website: | http://www.lockesdistillerymuseum.ie |
| Location: | Situated on the N6 Dublin-Galway road |
| Season: | All Year |
| Open Times: | Apr-Oct: Daily: 09.00-18.00 / Nov-Mar: Daily: 10.00-16.00 |
| Tours: | Max No: 35, Duration: 40 minutes Languages: English, French & German |
| Booking Contact: | Ursula Corcoran |
| Manager: | Ursula Corcoran |
| Average Visit Length: | 40 minutes |
| Entrance Fees: | Adult: €7.00 / OAP/Student: €5.75 Child: €4.25/ Family: €16.00 (2A+3C) / Group Adult €5.75 / Group Child €4.00 (Min 10) |
| Exhibition: | Our award-winning exhibition houses a fascinating collection of local artefacts |
| Restaurant: | Pantry Restaurant serving homecooked food. Seats 60 |
| Picnic Area: | No |
| Information Guide: | English, French & German |
| Coach Parking: | Yes |
| Group Booking Necessary: | Yes |
| Car Parking: | Yes |
| Disabled Access/Parking: | Yes |
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Visit one of the oldest pot stills
The two sources of power, the steam engine and the water wheel are always of great interest. The tour is complemented by the tales and stories gathered from the workers from the distillery. Over 85% of the original distillery machinery remains intact and restoration work is ongoing. Visit what is " Believed to be the Oldest Pot Still Distillery in the World"
The Pantry Restaurant
The Pantry Restaurant is the ideal place to stop and enjoy some home-cooked Irish food! Whether you are in the mood for tea and a scone, a hearty cooked Irish breakfast or a satisfying lunch, you will not be disappointed! The Pantry Restaurant combines tasty food, value for money and excellent service. The Pantry Restaurant also has a private dining room which seats up to 60 people.
The Restaurant is open 7 days a week: Monday – Wednesday: 09.00 to 18.00 Thursday – Sunday:09.00 to 20.00. Groups are especially welcome and group menus are available on request.Book now for Sunday lunch, complete with roaring open fire!
