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Alongside our daily tours, check out our events and happenings at McConnell’s Distillery.
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A Peculiar Tea Tasting Menu

Weekly event | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Our Wicked Tasting Menu is a spellbinding journey of ten courses, each crafted with imagination, mischief, and a touch of emerald magic – with a bewitching cocktail to finish the tale.

Vegetarian menu available. Please note, we cannot cater to Gluten Free or Vegans at this time.

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A Peculiar Afternoon Tea (SOLD OUT!)

Every Saturday & Sunday from 11 October until 23 November | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Wicked! Step into a world of fun and delicious delights with A Peculiar Tea at McConnell’s Distillery. A unique afternoon tea experience, curated by Chef Gemma Austin, brings a playful twist to afternoon tea favourites at the home of McConnell’s Irish Whisky.

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Sips and Sessions

September 26, 2025 | 6:00 pm -

A high energy fusion by Unity Irish Dance of live music, dance and McConnell’s whisky all under one roof.

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Paint and Sip

Monthly event | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Unwind with brushes, colour, and a dram at McConnell’s Distillery.

Next event: Paint Your Pet, Sat 27 Sept

Guided by professional artists, each Paint & Sip evening brings a fresh theme, music, and a relaxed setting in our historic home.

No prior art skills needed. Come with friends, a date, or treat yourself to a creative night out.

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Recurring

Date & Time Event Details Links
Every Saturday & Sunday from 11 October until 23 November
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

A Peculiar Afternoon Tea (SOLD OUT!)

Wicked! Step into a world of fun and delicious delights with A Peculiar Tea at McConnell’s Distillery. A unique afternoon tea experience, curated by Chef Gemma Austin, brings a playful twist to afternoon tea favourites at the home of McConnell’s Irish Whisky.

Weekly event
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

A Peculiar Tea Tasting Menu

Our Wicked Tasting Menu is a spellbinding journey of ten courses, each crafted with imagination, mischief, and a touch of emerald magic – with a bewitching cocktail to finish the tale.

Vegetarian menu available. Please note, we cannot cater to Gluten Free or Vegans at this time.

Every weekend
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Afternoon Tea

McConnell’s Afternoon Tea by award-winning chef, Gemma Austin.

Monthly event
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Paint and Sip

Unwind with brushes, colour, and a dram at McConnell’s Distillery.

Next event: Paint Your Pet, Sat 27 Sept

Guided by professional artists, each Paint & Sip evening brings a fresh theme, music, and a relaxed setting in our historic home.

No prior art skills needed. Come with friends, a date, or treat yourself to a creative night out.

September

Date & Time Event Details Links
Sep 26
6:00 pm

Sips and Sessions

A high energy fusion by Unity Irish Dance of live music, dance and McConnell’s whisky all under one roof.

Sep 27
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Paint Your Pet

Immortalise your pet on canvas in this fun, informal Paint & Sip session at McConnell’s Distillery. Whether they have whiskers, wings, or webbed feet, we’ll help you capture their unique personality. After booking, we’ll contact you by email for a photo of your pet. Our artists will pre-sketch the portrait onto your canvas so you can dive straight into painting. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with music and drinks from the on-site McConnell’s Distillery bar, serving up signature pours and cocktails throughout the evening. The perfect creative night out!

October

Date & Time Event Details Links
Oct 17
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

A Barrel of Laughs

Cavehill Comedy Club is back at McConnell’s Distillery for another Barrel of Laughs with a MASSIVE line-up.

Featuring Derry Girls and BBC Blame Game’s Diona Doherty as headliner, joined on stage by host Ian Thomson with Frazer Robb and Matthew Dinsmore supporting.

Plenty of laughs, fun and whisky. So grab your friends and make a night of it.

Oct 30
7:00 pm

Fancy Dress Paint & Sip

This Halloween season, Art Studio 23 is throwing the ultimate creative party. A Fancy Dress Paint & Sip at McConnell’s Distillery! Come in your best costume (prizes for the most spook-tacular outfits) and enjoy an evening of themed painting, great company, and plenty of laughs. Our artists will guide you step-by-step to create your own seasonal masterpiece.