One of the best Distilleries in Dublin. Pearse Lyons has great Whiskey and even a decent gin. They offer a few tasting tours, while all of them are the same, the difference is the amount of pours you get. 3, 4, or 5. Each comes with a starter pour while the video at the start plays so that's an extra for all of them. The Gin is included on every tasting and while good, wasn't the best. ( Even on the tour the guide gave us all club soda with it) The Whiskeys are very clean and easy to drink, partially owed to Irish Whiskey being lower proof on average than America Whiskey. The guides were fabulous and the entire staff crew were genuine and kind. The cemetery out back is interesting and a sight to see, but the star of the show is the church. The church is worth the tour alone, even if you don't drink. Don't miss it. The Whiskey bottles are very expensive but it's craft Whiskey in Dublin so it's worth grabbing a bottle. I recommend it overall.

Cannot recommend this whiskey distillery enough. It's based in a formerly working church, which is incredible. I bought my ticket ahead of time to guarantee a spot. You can choose a few types, which basically means how many whiskeys you would like to try. I did 5 and it was a good amount. One of them was actually a gin. The tour was very informative and at the end is a very nice gift shop. Decent prices for whiskey I think. Friendly staff.

Very nice tour of the distillery with an amazing and varied selection of tastings. I particularly enjoyed the more history focused aspect of the tour. Had an amazing time. Edit: also did the gin class today and it was amazing. It was both interesting and fun. Plus the guide was very informative and it was overall a great experience as well.

Small distillery located in a fantastic part of Dublin. The tour is very historical more on the church/business and less about the whiskey distilling process which was welcome after a day of hearing about it. The whiskey tastes great and the staff is friendly. You have 3 options for tours all consisting of more booze with each tier.

This is probably one of the most unique distillery’s I have ever been too. The office was really well kept and renovated and the church was such a cool piece of history that had been preserved. The tour I believe was 20-23 euro which wasn’t a bad price for what you get. They start the tour off with a 10 minute video about the history of the church and a glass of their whisky. Then they spend an annoying 15-20 minutes talking about the graveyard bordering the church grounds. Then you go into the church where you spend another 20-25 minutes talking about their history of the church and artifacts ect. Both of these parts of the tour could definitely be condensed, myself and our group lost interest with in 5 minutes of this. Finally you sat down to try 2 more whiskeys and one of their gins. This part however was also ruined by the tour guide taking 5-10 minutes on each of the liquors and explaining them until again we lost interest. The whiskeys and gin were amazing and so was the facility we looked at , but the guide we had made us anxious for the door as soon as the tour was over. Would give this place a shot just beware of boredom. If you’re looking for a better distillery experience go to Roe&Co down the street. Hands down a better place.

This is a beautifully restored old abandoned church. The Pearse did a great job restoring the church and converting it to a family owned distillery. It now has a visitors center and a tasting tour of its whiskey and gin. The tour was good with a historic explanation of the important ties of the St James Church to the Pearse family.

Amazing experience. John, the guide, gave us a great tour full of rich history and great knowledge of their products. The 12yo whiskey is absolutely great!! Unfortunately their shop is out of my budget, but will definitively save and treat myself with a nice 12yo and a candle (loved the green one). Thanks!!

I recommend doing the tour.... Get the full experience. We were there to find an old relatives grave but out of the 100 000 buried there there is just a fraction of the stones still readable. We went for the 5 whiskey/gin taste and it was amazing. Knowledgeable staff about their products and also being locals, give us great advice for our next stops. Felt amazing afterwards and wandered off smiling and enjoying the beautiful sunny day! Perfect

We really enjoyed the distillery tour!! Having done a few gin distillery tours in Ireland, this was my first whiskey one, and it was excellent. Hubert, the host, was outstanding and very knowledgeable. Learnt a lot about Irish whiskey. The tastings were fantastic as well.

BEST DISTILLERY!!!!!!!! We visited several beer breweries and whiskey distilleries and this was BY FAR the best. I would highly recommend this tour above any other. Other places such as Guinness can handle a lot of people but this one was the most informative and best experience! We booked a tour online had no wait time. Our tour guide JOHN was phenomenal. Very professional, personable and friendly. John is very knowledgeable and provided a riveting tour on the history of the land, church, and whiskey. Although I had been to other tours and museums I did not fully understand the process behind distilling. John explained it in such a way that it clicked for me and it was just a valuable tour. I absolutely loved the added history of the location of the graveyard. He even added historical context of other distilleries, monuments and historical figures. The church in which the distillery is absolutely breathtaking. Also…the whiskey was very good. I throughly enjoyed the tasting and discussing the flavors and experiences elicited. We also added drops of water to the whiskey which was so fun to experiment with. 10 out of 10 would recommend the tour with John. It was certainly one of the most enjoyable moments in Dublin. I now feel so much more educated in whiskey, gin and the Pearse company. I look forward to experiencing more of Pearse whiskey. Thanks John!

A unique experience of a distillery tour, but within a repurposed church. I booked onto this last minute after finding it a stone's throw away from the Guinness Storehouse and I'm glad I did! John our tour guide was knowledgeable, passionate and humourous, taking us on the journey of the church that now is a distillery. I loved hearing about the past (which appeased the history buff in me), present and future on a fast pace yet relaxed tour, that culminated with drinking whiskey (and gin) where the pews would have been in the church. I booked the legacy tour, which was cracking and gave an insight into to most of their offer. The attention to detail in the design within the church is a testament to the love, sweat and tears that has gone into this exciting concept. Definitely worthwhile!

Great experience at the Pearse Lyons Distillery! Was lucky enough to score a private tour with Bernard and tasting with Sebastian. The tour was a great blend of history as well as interesting insight into the whiskey making process along side generous tastings - highly recommend.

Best Whiskey distillery tour we've experienced so far! Our tour guide John told us the amazing history of both the founder and also the beautiful and lovingly restored church. He also expertly guided us through the whiskey tasting. A must-see stop in Dublin. Highly recommended!

We didn't know anything about this particular distillery prior to our visit, but glad we went. While we certainly enjoyed the whiskey, the history and efforts that have gone into restoration of this property was the highlight of the visit. The tour guide did a great job of presenting the information

I don’t like whiskey but here id started to like it a little bit more. The place its magic, and the tour it really educational, immersive and well organized. You can try whiskey and gin 🤍 really smooth both. The renovation of the church and all the history, differentials from other options. Thank you for a great experience!

Glad we chose this distillery to take a tour of. If you have to choose between this or the Guinness brewery to take a tour of, choose this one. It is a newer distillery but what they have done with the cathedral is impressive. They were able to blend modern and ancient into one experience. The whiskey is pretty good though quite young (since the distillery is new). The Gin and Rhubarb Gin were both tasty as well.

We loved the tour and tasting. The welcome center is clean and modern. The second floor overlooks the cemetery and church which is a really cool view. The tour includes a lot of history about the church and the graveyard surrounding it. We thought it was really cool to include the history of the site with the tour. Inside the church is gorgeous. Even if you don’t do the tour, it’s worth seeing. The whiskey was delicious and the gin is quite good. We loved our experience.

John was a great tour guide! The church, history, and lore was very interesting. The tasting was great. We especially liked the gin. What a beautiful facility!

Touring Pearse Lyons was a wonderful experience! You get a full history of the purchase & creation of the distillery + a brief overview of how whiskey is made. Very informative, and the building is beautiful. Our tour guide, John, was great. Funny and smart! You definitely don’t want to skip this one.

Absolutely loved this tour! Lots of history of the church and very neat to see how they renovated it to make it into a distillery. Also loved the story of Pearse Lyons himself. Definitely recommend just for the experience of being in the church and seeing the glass spire, what's even better the whiskey and gin! Loved the experience, if we're ever in Ireland again...we will be back!

We went with three persons to Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery on a Thursday. Because we went already to so many Distilleries we didn’t do the tour but still tried the Whiskey. The tasting was very good and the shop has also a few very nice items with very good quality. The extravagant interior of the church combined with the distillery is an amazing combination.

Amazing place Worth every euro I spent. The staff really took the time to explain the history of the church, cemetery and distillery. Everything was done professionally and courteously. Everything was not rushed eventhough we were there for the last tour on New Year's eve. I really appreciate the staffs that made this trip a memorable one for me and my fiance. All the whiskeys were amazing. Not forgetting the gin as well. I am definitely getting a few more bottles before heading home. The church was very ornate and nicely done to home to distillery and the stain glasses each had their own story. I highly commend on the staffs uniforms. It makes everyone look professional and neat. Elevates the experience to something very luxurious. I enjoyed my visit here more than another distillery nearby.

A really cool place for those who like whisky and distelleries. They do excellent whisky samplings and its warm and cosy. The brewery is housed inside a renovated old church and has an old 2 acre graveyard behind it overlooking the Guinness brewery.

Great experience! The guide lady is amazing, so passionate in explaining all the details about the neighbourhood in which pearse and lyons is located, the history of Dublin and the family history. Great single malt 12 years ageing 😍 we had the tasting of 4 samples and Tiernan gave us the best tasting experience. See you next time! Ale, Ele and Caro from Italy

Highly recommend visit this distillery. We was absolutely satisfied. It's nice way how to save old church. Tour includes tasting whiskey.

We love the idea of having a whiskey distillery in an old church. It was a great tool that included both the history of the building, the area, the family history of the owners, and the history of there whiskey. the family has done an incredible job in preserving the history of the building and the area. The tour ended with samples of there whiskey as well as gin.

Part of the big bus tours. For me and my brother one of the best parts of our tour. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience - the building, history and distillery. Regret not choosing the extra drink option!

From arriving in reception, to the tour, to the tasting and finally the shop - everyone was friendly, welcoming and helpful. We took part in the Legacy tour which starts with an introduction to the vision of the distillery and the brand by the late Dr Lyons. This is followed by a tour of the historical graveyard, the church and finally the distillery. The church is stunning both inside and out. Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The final part of the tour was the tasting. The legacy tour included 5 whiskies and a gin. I'm not a fan of gin at all but the Ha'penny gin was delicious. We then browsed the shop and talked with the staff a bit more. We never felt rushed and thoroughly enjoyed our time there. I just wish I had more space in my suitcase to take back a 5 year old single malt with me. That was a spectacular whiskey and a beautiful looking bottle. Hoping to come back again once they release their next whiskey.

This was an awesome and unique whiskey distillery with amazing staff and an excellent tour..... don't get me started on how great the whiskey is. To bad I finished the bottle I brought back to America but worst than that is I can't find anymore here.

Very nice distillery. Nice and friendly staff. The building is a renovated church which make it very unique. It's a shame old Pearse isn't alive anymore. Interesting tour with some nice whisky to taste. I'd you are in Dublin then it's definitely worth a visit.

Absolutely a must see distillery! Located within walking distance from the Guinness shop, this is a distillery like none other. From the history to the technology, Pearse has so much to see and experience. Only a visit to the location can adequately convey how cool this place is.

Highly recommend this tour, great history and stunning distillery. Staff are so welcoming and so knowledgeable. Great day.