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Tours & Events at Boatyard Distillery
Discover Why Our Boatyard Distillery Tour is World-Renowned
Voted among the Top 10% of Things to Do in the World by TripAdvisor’s Travellers’ Choice Awards for five consecutive years, the Boatyard Distillery Tour is an experience unlike any other. Visitors rave about our passionate storytelling, behind-the-scenes access to our working copper stills, and the chance to sample our award-winning spirits straight from the source. Guests love learning the craft from our expert distillers, enjoying the stunning waterfront setting, and toasting with our signature gin cocktail overlooking the Lough. Every visit is a spirited journey through flavour, heritage, and hospitality that makes Boatyard truly unforgettable.
Looking for a fun, stress-free day out?
Join us for our Taste & Tour Experience with easy collect & transfer from your village straight to the distillery.
FIND OUT MOREVisitor Centre Opening Hours
(Tastings & Gift Shop)
Monday to Friday – 9am to 5pm
Saturday & Sunday – Open when tours are running.
Call ahead on 07757 219 431 or email tours@boatyarddistillery.com to check that weekend's opening hours.
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Below you’ll see a section with four tabs: Distillery Tour, Distillery Events, Corporate & Team, and Travel Operators. Simply select the tab that best fits your interests to view detailed information. Once you’ve found the experience you’d like to join, use our booking calendar to check availability and secure your spot.
Taste & Tour Personalised Bottle Experience
When: Twice daily Wednesday to Friday at 11am & 2pm and Saturday and Sunday 12pm and 3.30pm. Check the current tour times for your preferred date on the booking calendar.
Duration: Approximately 90 minutes (allow closer to 2 hours to browse the shop/finish drinks).
Minimum Tour Number: 6 guests
Maximum Tour Number: 25 guests
If we do not reach the minimum number, we may ask you to move to another time.
Tour Price: £55 -includes the history & heritage of this working distillery, a behind the scenes tour, 3 Boatyard cocktails, core product range spirit tastings, and the opportunity to personalise & label your own bottle. Better still it is very relaxed, great fun and a wonderful few hours with family, friends or colleagues.
Drivers: For those how are driving or do not drink alcohol we can provide a Mocktail or other soft drink option. Please notify us in advance so we can have this prepared.
Optional Return Coach Transfers: For an additional £15pp you can book a tour with return transfers with pickups at a number of different locations. These include Enniskillen Castle, The Westville Hotel (Belmore Court guests can use this one as directly beside), The Killyhevlin Hotel and The Lough Erne Resort.
Select Tour with transfers when booking and contact the team to confirm which location you would like to be picked up from.
We offer this transfer service for Saturday tours. If you have a group of 4 or more and would like us to add transfers to your booking Wednesday, Thursday, Friday or Sunday please contact us and we can get this arranged.
Subject to availability and minimum numbers apply.
Groups: If booking a group onto a public tour where individuals are booking and paying themselves please notify us who is in the group so that we can try to seat you together where possible.
Private Taste & Tour Experience
Special Occasions: Book a private tour for your group if you have over 15 guests. Perfect for anniversaries, special birthdays, family catchups, hen parties, pre or post wedding celebrations etc.
Tours are Strictly for Over-18’s.
What you’ll enjoy:
- A Gin & Tonic reception on arrival.
- History & heritage of the distillery
- A Guided walkthrough of the distilling process (mashing, fermentation, distillation)
- Guided “Nose & taste” tastings of our core spirit range
- Demo of the bottling / labelling experience
- Sign and label your own 70 cl bottle to take home
- Informal banter, local stories, the distillers’ insights, and optional bar service to linger longer.
- Vibe: Intimate, fun, friendly, educational but relaxed - ideal for locals, spirit enthusiasts, curious travellers, couples, solo or groups.
Further Information
Contact the team on 07757 219 431 or email tours@boatyarddistillery.com.
Discover more about events, experiences and tours by following us on Instagram @visitboatyarddistillery or Facebook The Boatyard Distillery.
Please drink responsibly.
Distillery Event Programme
At Boatyard Distillery, every event blends world-class spirits with unforgettable moments. Our programme offers something unique for every guest:
- Live at the Still – Experience the magic of music and entertainment in our atmospheric distillery setting, where the stage is set beside the stills themselves. It’s an evening where culture, craft, and community come together.
- Distilled & Chilled – Relax by the water with a drink in hand, enjoying a laid-back mix of artisan food, cocktails, and great company. Perfect for groups who want to soak up the spirit of Boatyard at an easy pace.
- An Audience With… - Our newest event series at Boatyard Distillery. An intimate evening bringing you up close & personal with the artists through music, conversation and exceptional drinks.
- Special Events – From exclusive masterclasses to seasonal celebrations, our bespoke experiences showcase the very best of what we do crafted to surprise, delight, and inspire.
Upcoming Events
LIVE AT THE STILL with THE HAND ME DOWNSSaturday 14th November 2026 |
private eventsIf interested in hiring the distillery for a private celebration please contact the team on. 07757 219 431 or email tours@boatyarddistillery.com. |
LIVE AT THE STILL with THE HAND ME DOWNS
Saturday 14th November 2026 (7-11pm)
The nights are getting longer, the drinks are being poured, and we are bringing live music back to the distillery!
Join us at The Boatyard for our Live at the Still with The Hand Me Downs - an evening of great live music, delicious cocktails and plenty of craic in the unique surroundings of our distillery.
Grab your friends, settle in with a beautifully crafted cocktail or a glass of your favourite Boatyard spirit, and enjoy The Hand Me Downs as they bring their sound to the distillery. And when the music gets you moving, the dance floor is yours!
Tickets: £10 to include entry | £22.50 with bus transfer from The Castle
Doors open from 7pm.
Come for the music, stay for the cocktails, soak up the atmosphere and get ready to dance the night away at Boatyard!
Don't miss it!
Book your tickets at: www.boatyarddistillery.com/tours or drop into the distillery
In the coming weeks we will be uploading our 2026/2027 event calendar. Discover more about events, experiences and tours by following us on Instagram @visitboatyarddistillery or Facebook The Boatyard Distillery.
Further Information
Contact the team on 07757 219 431 or email tours@boatyarddistillery.com.
Corporate Hospitality & Team Days Out
Impress clients or reward your team with an unforgettable experience at the Boatyard Distillery. Our private tours and tailored events combine behind-the-scenes access with hands-on tastings, giving guests the chance to discover the craft of distilling while enjoying a relaxed, social atmosphere.
Whether you’re looking to host a unique hospitality event, inspire creativity on a team away day, or celebrate company milestones, our riverside setting and personalised service ensure a memorable occasion that blends business with pleasure.
This festive season, elevate your corporate gifting with Boatyard Distillery. Our handcrafted spirits and elegant presentation make the perfect gesture of appreciation for clients, colleagues, and business partners. Personalised options and branded touches available for a truly memorable Christmas gift.
Further Information
Contact the team on 07757 219 431 or email tours@boatyarddistillery.com.
Discover more about events, experiences and tours by following us on Instagram @visitboatyarddistillery or Facebook The Boatyard Distillery.
Group Travel Operators
Enhance your itinerary with a premium visitor experience at the Boatyard Distillery. Our private tours and events provide groups with an exclusive insight into authentic Irish craft distilling, complete with engaging stories, guided tastings, and a stunning lakeside backdrop.
Perfect as a standalone attraction or a highlight within a wider tour, we work with operators to deliver seamless, high-quality experiences that add value, variety, and a true taste of place for your guests. We work closely with local boat hire operators and accommodation providers to enhance your visit to Fermanagh.
We offer:
- A range of different tour options to suit different groups itineraries.
- We work with local producers to offer the option of some local artisan food before or after the tour.
- We have a craft gift shop onsite.
- We offer a relaxed and personal introduction to our product, people and place giving a true sense of Fermanagh as a destination.
- We are fully accessible.
Located just 20 minutes from Enniskillen, Ireland’s only island town we’re a short drive from a host of local attractions and places to stay.
Enniskillen itself offers a variety of hotels, including The Enniskillen Hotel, The Westville Hotel, The Killyhevlin Hotel and The Belmore Court Motel, among others. The Lough Erne Resort is only 10 minutes away on the Lough Shore Road; a further 15 minutes up that road brings you to Belleek Pottery, and Carrickreagh Bay Glamping Village is just 5 minutes along the same route.
Across the lake from the Manor House Country Hotel you’ll find Finn Lough Resort, Ross Harbour Resort and Lusty Beg Island Resort all accessible by road or by boat, with vessels such as The Kestrel (Erne Tours) and The Lady of the Lake (operated by the Manor House) each carrying 40+ passengers and Erne Water Taxi and Erne Tours 6 and 8 pax capacity tour boats.
Further Information
Contact the team on 07757 219 431 or email tours@boatyarddistillery.com.
Discover more about events, experiences and tours by following us on Instagram @visitboatyarddistillery or Facebook The Boatyard Distillery.
THE BOATYARD DISTILLERY
TULLYBAY MARINA
346 LOUGH SHORE ROAD
ENNISKILLEN
BT93 7DX
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Please look out for a sign post for The Boatyard Distillery, we are located approximately 15 minutes drive from Enniskillen on the right hand side of the Shore road on the water side.
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