
A Peculiar Tea Tasting Menu
Weekly event | 6:00 pm - 8:00 pmOur 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.

A Peculiar Afternoon Tea (SOLD OUT!)
Every Saturday & Sunday from 11 October until 23 November | 12:00 pm - 3:00 pmWicked! 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.

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.

Paint and Sip
Monthly event | 7:00 pm - 9:00 pmUnwind 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.
Recurring
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Every Saturday & Sunday from 11 October until 23 November
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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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. |
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Weekly event
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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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. |
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Every weekend
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Afternoon Tea |
McConnell’s Afternoon Tea by award-winning chef, Gemma Austin. |
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Monthly event
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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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. |
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September
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Sep 26
6:00 pm
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Sips and Sessions |
A high energy fusion by Unity Irish Dance of live music, dance and McConnell’s whisky all under one roof. |
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Sep 27
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
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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! |
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October
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Oct 17
7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
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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. |
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Oct 30
7:00 pm
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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. |
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