Europe
Ireland
Province of Leinster
County Kilkenny
Kilkenny
Things to do in Kilkenny
Smithwick's Experience

Smithwick's Experience, Kilkenny: Hours, Address, Smithwick's Experience Reviews: 4.5/5

See all things to do

Smithwick's Experience

See all things to do
See all things to do
Smithwick's Experience
4.5
1,897
#6 of 64 things to do in Kilkenny
Breweries
Read more
11:00 - 17:00
Monday
11:00 - 17:00
Thursday
11:00 - 17:00
Friday
11:00 - 17:00
Saturday
11:00 - 17:00
Sunday
11:00 - 17:00
Write a review
About
Located in the heart of Kilkenny city, Smithwick's Experience Kilkenny is a multi-sensory experience that immerses you in the history of Ireland's oldest ale. Harvested from our land, seasoned by our history, Smithwick’s has been brewed in Ireland since 1710. Enjoying your favourite Smithwick’s Ale, while one of our local staff explains what makes it so unique, makes this one of the most enjoyable tours in Ireland.
Suggested duration
1-2 hours
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.

Top ways to experience Smithwick's Experience and nearby attractions

The area
Address
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
164 within 5 kms
Petronella Restaurant & Cafe
930
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • European • Vegetarian Friendly
Truffles Restaurant and Wine Bar
270
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Vegetarian Friendly • Vegan Options • Gluten Free Options
Indique
460
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Indian • Asian • Balti
Butcher Restaurant
434
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Steakhouse • Irish • European
La Rivista
581
49 m€€ - €€€ • Italian • Irish • European
Aroi
446
0.4 km€ • Asian • Thai • Healthy
Royal Spice Indian Restaurant
621
0.1 km€€ - €€€ • Indian • Asian • Healthy
The Fig Tree Restaurant
471
0.3 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Cafe • European
Matt The Millers Bar & Restaurant
1,949
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Irish • Bar • Pub
Sullivan's Taproom
255
0.4 km€€ - €€€ • Brew Pub • Bar • Pizza
See all
Attractions
47 within 10 kms
VALERIE WALSHE CONTEMPORARY
27
19 mArt Galleries
Rothe House and Garden
543
24 mHistoric Sites • Gardens
Riverboat Casino Kilkenny
2
32 mCasinos
Kilkenny Old Jail and Courthouse
51
40 mHistoric Sites • Government Buildings
Black Abbey
577
0.2 kmReligious Sites
Watergate Theatre
11
98 mTheatres
Black Freren Gate
2
0.1 kmHistoric Sites • Ancient Ruins
St. Francis Abbey
3
0.1 kmAncient Ruins • Points of Interest & Landmarks
Medieval Mile Museum
719
0.3 kmNatural History Museums • History Museums
St Marys Cathedral
238
0.3 kmChurches & Cathedrals
See all
Detailed Reviews: Reviews order informed by descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as cleanliness, atmosphere, general tips and location information.
Popular mentions
We perform checks on reviews
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
1,897 reviews
Excellent
1,309
Very good
446
Average
89
Poor
35
Terrible
18
Anna S
1 contribution
Interesting tour!
Family
My sister and I went in spontaneously and were able to get tickets for the next tour. Katy was our tourguide and she was absolutely amazing! She was very knowledgeable and provided an enjoyable experince for us. Got a pint of Smithwicks after the tour included in the tickets!
Written 28 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
A_w_O_12
3 contributions
Great tour and superb ales, top guide to boot!
Couples
Absoletely worth the visit! Great experience in how Smithwick's is produced, included the tasting of the red ale, pale ale and Kilkenny's.
Our guide Katie is indeed a cutie, she did a very good job, keep her going, she's a gem!
Written 25 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
E Bradley
1 contribution
Very enjoyable experience
Couples
Brewery tour- really enjoyable -Barry was a great gude- informative and fun. Enjoyed the tasting as well! Would recommend to anyone visiting kilkenny.
Written 25 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Grace K
3 contributions
Would recommend!
Couples
Oscar was a great tour guide. Really engaged with the group. Would recommend the tour to anyone visiting Kilkenny.
Written 25 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Imelda P
Kilkenny, Ireland2 contributions
Fantastic tour!
Solo
Very well organised and presented, friendly and knowledgeable staff, great tasting ale , highly recommend !
Written 24 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Bettina T
1 contribution
Taste and enjoy!
Friends
Great tour- amazing beer,nice people! Oscar did a great job- and Katie is a cutie! We had a wonderful tour, new information and a amazing time !
Written 24 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Alan K
2 contributions
Two great folks at the Smithwicks e
Friends
Oscar, our tour guide was great - rate 6 out of 5. Katie was good at the bar and quite cute - rate 5 of 5
Written 24 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Holly
Portland, OR8 contributions
Must-do while in Kilkenny!
Couples
Really fun tour to do when you’re in Kilkenny! Oscar is awesome- totally a 5 star+ tour guide! We really enjoyed our time, and learned quite a bit of history. Thanks again!
Written 24 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jenny S
2 contributions
Enjoyed from start to finish
Couples
I did the tour yesterday, I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish. Our guide was very funny, it's well worth a visit. A great asset to Kilkenny
Written 24 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
Jet558818
1 contribution
12/10
Friends
Great tour of smithwicks. My man Oscar was on the ball. Had everyone angle covered. A man of the people I would say
Written 23 July 2022
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
2
…
Showing results 1-10 of 1,630
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Anything missing or inaccurate?
Suggest edits to improve what we show.
Improve this listing
Frequently Asked Questions about Smithwick's Experience
Smithwick's Experience is open:
  • Thu - Mon 11:00 - 17:00
Buy tickets in advance on Tripadvisor. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel at least 24 hours before the start date of your tour for a full refund.
We recommend booking Smithwick's Experience tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 4 Smithwick's Experience tours on Tripadvisor