The Clydeside Distillery, Glasgow: Hours, Address, The Clydeside Distillery Reviews: 4.5/5
The Clydeside Distillery
The Clydeside Distillery
4.5
11:00 - 17:00
Wednesday
11:00 - 17:00
Thursday
11:00 - 17:00
Friday
11:00 - 17:00
Saturday
11:00 - 17:00
Sunday
11:00 - 17:00
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Glasgow's first dedicated Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery in over 100 years. Visitor experience, Cafe, and Specialist Whisky Shop in the heart of Glasgow.
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1-2 hours
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Carnoustie, UK42 contributions
Don't bother
Sep 2021 • Couples
Having toured many distilleries we were looking forward this, we shouldn't have bothered.
Overpriced mostly self guided tour (2 rooms and a video). Lacking in content and value.
Website promises 3 x 10 year old whisky tasters from different regions for a comparison. We got 2 thimbles of 3 year old whisky and some clear spirit.
Add to that the awful slow service and Inflated prices at the coffee shop and I would really honestly advise you not to bother.
What makes it worse is that I emailed 2 weeks ago to raise my issues and no-one has even had the decency to respond.
Overpriced mostly self guided tour (2 rooms and a video). Lacking in content and value.
Website promises 3 x 10 year old whisky tasters from different regions for a comparison. We got 2 thimbles of 3 year old whisky and some clear spirit.
Add to that the awful slow service and Inflated prices at the coffee shop and I would really honestly advise you not to bother.
What makes it worse is that I emailed 2 weeks ago to raise my issues and no-one has even had the decency to respond.
Written 19 September 2021
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Silvia F
1 contribution
Tour and cafe
Sep 2021 • Couples
Amazing visit. We only have good things to say. We did the tour and Becky was very knowledgeable and friendly. All the installations are very modern and it felt really safe. The tour ended with a tasting of their own whiskies and lots of information on how to taste whisky the proper way! We then stopped at the cafe for a flight (Moonraker) and some coffee and a doughnut. This was really good as well and again the friendliness of staff was a highlight. Their shop also has really good prices and a nice selection.
Written 18 September 2021
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TheRidders
Chester, UK62 contributions
Well Organised But Slightly Disappointing
Sep 2021
We did the Tour with the Whiskey and Chocolate tasting session @£30ea. The tour was informative and lasted just under an hour with a combination of visuals as well as a tour guide. The distillery was being maintained/cleaned on the day of our visit so we never saw any distillation processes.
The eagerly anticipated tasting session was well run and very informative however we were really disappointed that the 5 whiskeys were not ones manufactured at this distillery (Glenfiddich, Talisker and Tomatin to name a few). The explanation when asked was that they were 'not ready' with their own products.
Worth checking beforehand. Aside from the whiskey, the chocolate and the nice branded glasses (free) made up for the disappointment!
The eagerly anticipated tasting session was well run and very informative however we were really disappointed that the 5 whiskeys were not ones manufactured at this distillery (Glenfiddich, Talisker and Tomatin to name a few). The explanation when asked was that they were 'not ready' with their own products.
Worth checking beforehand. Aside from the whiskey, the chocolate and the nice branded glasses (free) made up for the disappointment!
Written 15 September 2021
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kelster.whippet
coventry107 contributions
Whisky and chocolates tour!
Sep 2021 • Couples
Amazing time! My family booked onto the chocolate and whisky tour with Ronnie our tour guide. So impressed with the knowledge and experience. The chocolate and whisky pairing was so cleverly done, the chocolates were AMAZING! Highly recommend! Would have loved to have been able to have purchased the whisky and chocolates on site but I understand there are some supply issues which can’t be helped currently. Staff were very friendly and even brought my dad some tasty doughnuts to help celebrate his birthday which was a lovely and much appreciated gesture!
Written 12 September 2021
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Hi kellygrimm,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your visit.
Delighted to hear you had a fantastic Chocolate & Whisky tour with Ronny. Thank you for the wonderful feedback and we hope you all enjoyed the doughnuts afterwards!
Hope to see you back in the near future.
Best wishes,
Written 20 September 2021
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rydodydo
Glasgow, UK1 contribution
Great tour
Sep 2021 • Friends
Becky was a great tour guide, informative and engaging - thoroughly enjoyed the whisky and chocolate tour. Very cool new distillery and well worth the trip for locals and visitors.
Written 11 September 2021
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Hi FarAway53229371959,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your visit to the distillery.
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the chocolate tour with Becky - fantastic whisky pairings and tour guide!
We hope to welcome you back to The Clydeside in the near future.
Best wishes
Written 20 September 2021
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Chris Quinn
Glasgow, UK2 contributions
Definite must see for visitors and locals.
Sep 2021 • Friends
Very interesting talk about the whole whisky making process and the history of whisky and Glasgow, as well as the family history of the Morrison’s and connection. Great introductory video.
Written 10 September 2021
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Hi Quinn611024,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your visit.
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed the tour of the distillery, learning about our production process and the fascinating connections between the Morrison family and the Queen's Dock!
We hope to welcome you back to the distillery in the near future.
Best wishes,
Written 20 September 2021
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M P
1 contribution
Very interesting tour.
Sep 2021 • Couples
Tour was very interesting. Lots information given about not only the process of creating whisky but the history of the place.
Written 5 September 2021
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Hi Milka336336,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your visit to to the distillery.
We're glad to hear you enjoyed the tour learning about how we make our single malt whisky and the history of Glasgow!
We hope to see you back in the near future.
Best wishes,
Written 20 September 2021
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Bernard F
London, UK7 contributions
New, shiny and great to see.
Aug 2021
A brand new distillery and museum. Well laid out and a pleasure to visit.
The shop has a wide range of whiskies at sensible prices.
The shop has a wide range of whiskies at sensible prices.
Written 31 August 2021
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Hi 237bernardf,
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review of your visit.
We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your visit and I hope you managed to bag a bottle from our specialist whisky shop...
We hope to see you back at the distillery in the near future!
Best wishes,
Written 20 September 2021
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Pam D
Glasgow, UK6 contributions
Best time ever
Aug 2021 • Couples
Whisky and chocolate tour. Excellent, well worth the covid wait.
Brgine was amazing, so friendly and knowledge
Brgine was amazing, so friendly and knowledge
Written 27 August 2021
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Hi pamdR9280CV,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your recent visit to The Clydeside Distillery.
We're delighted you were able to get rebooked for the chocolate & whisky tour after so long! We hope to see you back at the distillery in the near future!
Best wishes,
Beth
Written 29 August 2021
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GadgetBreed
London, UK215 contributions
Great tour
Aug 2021 • Couples
Lovely tour- informal yet informative.
Great whisky to taste and you get to keep the glass- hooray,.
Our guide was lovely - I want him to be with me whenever I drink whisky
Great whisky to taste and you get to keep the glass- hooray,.
Our guide was lovely - I want him to be with me whenever I drink whisky
Written 22 August 2021
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Hi GadgetBreed,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your visit to The Clydeside Distillery.
We're delighted you enjoyed the tour & tasting with us. We hope you enjoy using your own Clydeside dram glass at home!
Best wishes,
Beth
Written 29 August 2021
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Vishakha T
United Kingdom
Are you’ll open on weekends? If yes then what are the timings?
lynd08
doncaster26 contributions
I think they’re open daily. Why not phone or email them to check?
Vishakha T
United Kingdom
Are you’ll open on weekends? If yes then what are the timings?
Brian365
Yeovil, UK86 contributions
yes definitely open at week ends
Víctor G
19 contributions
Hace falta reservar con antelación?
El tour está disponible en español?
Gracias,
ThomasHMunich
Munich, Germany20 contributions
Die Reservierung für die Tour kann auch im Shop gemacht werden, wenn für die nächste Tour noch platz ist.
Ich habe die Tour auf Englisch gemacht, konnte aber alles verstehen.
lany401
Glasgow, UK5 contributions
are you wheelchair accessible
Our facilities are fully accessible with wheelchair appropriate doors and lifts.
David M
Dunoon, UK9 contributions
Which bustop serves the Clydeside distillery
Wendy B
Glasgow, UK22 contributions
The 100 Riversider service operated by SPT runs between George Square (north) in Glasgow city centre and the Scottish Event Campus and Riverside Museum (south) and back every 30 minutes.
The low level west bound train from central station will also take you to SECC - the distillery is nearby.
1hoggstreet
3 contributions
Can I walk from Patrick railway station to the clydside distillery and how long would it take
Hi David,
From Partick Station, it's a 15 to 20-minute walk.
1. Start out along Merkland Street, heading south.
2. After 150 metres turn right onto Beith Street, heading west.
3. Almost immediately, turn left onto the pedestrian and cycle path, heading south.
4. After 100 metres continue straight onto the footpath alongside the expressway. heading east.
5. After 250 metres bear left, heading east.
6. After 15 metres turn right onto the footpath alongside the expressway heading south.
7. After 70 metres continue straight onto Pointhouse Road, heading south.
8. After 500 metres turn right onto the footbridge, heading west.
You will then be able to see The Clydeside Distillery.
