How often do the tours run?
July & August
Every 20 minutes, 11.00am - 5.00pm
March – June & September – October
Every 30 minutes, 11.00am - 5.00pm
November – February
On the hour, every hour, 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Visit
Visit Smithwick’s and Experience Ireland’s famous ale.
Opening Hours
We’re open seven days a week:
March – October: 10.30am - 6.30pm
(Last tour at 5pm)
November – February: 11am – 5pm
(Last tour at 4pm. No tours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.)
We operate tours every day except:
Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th),
Christmas Day (Dec. 25th),
St. Stephen’s Day/Boxing Day (Dec. 26th)
From November to February, our tours run Thursday to Monday. We do not operate tours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays; however, our Bar and Retail remain open seven days a week.
For more information about our tour times, private tour bookings and opening times, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Tours
Daily Tours
Our Smithwick’s Experience guided tours run at regular intervals throughout the day, seven days a week, each tour taking approximately 1 hour.
Tour Frequency
July & August
Every 20 minutes, 11.00am - 5.00pm
March – June & September – October
Every 30 minutes, 11.00am - 5.00pm
November – February
On the hour, every hour, 12.00pm - 4.00pm
Group Tours
Sharing the experience makes it even more fun, and we welcome groups of all sizes to Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny. We’re happy to offer discounted rates depending on group numbers.
Bring Smithwick's Home
Here at Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny, our Smithwick’s Retail store offers an exclusive range of merchandise, including customised, engraved glasses.
FAQs
You’re bound to have a few questions for us before you get here, so we like to anticipate some of your potential queries. Get in touch if we can be of any more help.
What are the Opening Hours?
We’re open seven days a week. Hours vary slightly by season.
March – October
Open from 10.30am - 6.30pm (last tour at 5.00pm).
November – February
Open from 11.00am - 5.00pm (last tour at 4.00pm).
We’re not open:
Christmas Eve (Dec. 24th), Christmas Day (Dec. 25th), St. Stephen’s Day / Boxing Day (Dec. 26th).
We also offer private evening tours for groups by special arrangement, with advance booking necessary. Contact us at info@smithwicksexperience.com
Do I need to book in advance?
To avoid disappointment, we strongly recommend that you book in advance, particularly during our busy summer months. Luckily, it couldn’t be easier to book your ticket online, with our booking page just a click away.
Sensory Friendly Hours
Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny is proud to be an official AsIAm Autism Friendly Accredited visitor experience with the help of Ireland’s Autism Charity, AsIAm. Our staff have been trained how to best cater to autistic or neurodivergent customers, and we offer sensory kits including ear plugs at our reception area, along with Sensory Maps and a visual guide to the building.
We also offer the Smithwick’s Experience regular tour as Sensory Friendly once a month. On the first Thursday of every month, our 12pm experience will be adapted with reduced noise and lighting, and higher sensory areas marked. You can book this on our regular ticket selection page, by choosing the 12pm tour on the first Thursday of any month.
Ahead of your visit, you can download our Sensory Map here, and our visual guide here.
What’s included in the price of my ticket?
The price of the Smithwick’s Experience includes a fully guided tour of Smithwick’s Experience Kilkenny, with a pint or soft drink at the end. A local guide gives your tour, which lasts approximately 1 hour, and you’ll enjoy interactive and surprising experiences along the way.
