1 hr
Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop
Craft your own whiskey cocktail at Dublin's historic distillery in the vibrant Liberties neighborhood
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1 hr
Craft your own whiskey cocktail at Dublin's historic distillery in the vibrant Liberties neighborhood
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45 min
Discover Irish whiskey heritage at Dublin's historic distillery with guided tours and comparative tastings
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2 hr
Journey through seven floors of brewing history at Ireland's most visited attraction
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The landmarks, rooms, and views travelers on this tour remember — all visible on a single visit.
View the distilling process from a raised walkway in the former power station
Explore the blending room where signature flavors are crafted
Relax in this industrial-chic space to enjoy your final cocktail
The historic neighborhood surrounding the distillery
Shop for exclusive whiskeys and custom cocktail tools
Roe & Co offers a contemporary, industry-focused experience that prioritizes mixology innovation, while the Jameson masterclass provides a foundational look at heritage brands and classic preparation techniques.
| Feature | Top pick Roe & Co | Jameson Bow St. |
|---|---|---|
Venue Vibe |
Modern industrial cocktail lounge | Heritage distillery aesthetic |
Core Focus |
Experimental flavor profiles | Classic whiskey serves |
Historical Significance |
Former Guinness Power Station | 1780 original site location |
Workshop Style |
Hands-on mixology training | Guided spirit education |
Location Context |
The Liberties creative district | Smithfield city center |
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Verdict: Choose Roe & Co for a modern session with dublin whiskey cocktail class tours, or opt for Jameson if you prefer a traditional tour experience.
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92 James's Street
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Casual attire is suitable for your visit. Comfortable footwear is recommended for walking through the distillery facilities.
Large bags are discouraged as there is no secure storage provided. Security reserves the right to check all items brought into the Roe & Co Distillery.
Photography is permitted throughout most of the distillery. Please respect the privacy of other guests during your dublin whiskey cocktail class.
The Roe & Co Distillery building is fully wheelchair accessible. Disabled parking is available on-site on a first-come, first-served basis.
Mobile phones are permitted for photos. Please ensure they are silenced during the formal workshop segments of your dublin whiskey cocktail class.
This venue operates strict age restrictions. All guests attending a dublin whiskey cocktail class must be 18 years or older with valid government photo ID.
No outside food or drink is permitted. The on-site Power House Bar offers a range of cocktails and non-alcoholic alternatives.
Pets are not permitted inside the distillery premises. Registered assistance dogs are the only exception to this policy.
All visitors must be 18+ to enter the production areas. Please drink responsibly during your whiskey experience.
92 James's Street
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How crowds, weather, and events shift across the year.
Mild weather perfect for walking to the distillery
Small details that turn a good visit into a great one.
Demand for a dublin whiskey cocktail class is high. Secure your spot online to avoid disappointment.
Arrive 15 minutes prior to your dublin whiskey cocktail class. This ensures a smooth start to your experience.
The Guinness Storehouse is nearby. Plan to see both for a full day of Dublin landmarks.
Bring valid government ID. It is required for all dublin whiskey cocktail class participants.
Your ticket includes time in the Power House Bar. Make the most of this post-workshop relaxation time.
Non-bookable sights within a short walk — free to visit, easy to pair.
Historic site located at St. James's Gate
Flexible, no hidden fees.
Tickets are non-changeable and non-refundable except at the absolute discretion of the distillery. In the event of a forced closure, the distillery will refund the cost of your 25 EUR admission fee.
Hand-picked options within walking distance — pick a district for vibe, or a specific hotel for convenience.
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Roe & Co Distillery opened in 2019 inside the former Guinness Power House, a red-brick industrial structure on James's Street that supplied electricity to the brewery complex for nearly a century. The building's original turbine halls and coal stores now house copper pot stills, fermentation vessels, and a street-level bar where visitors assemble Irish whiskey cocktails under the supervision of trained mixologists. The distillery takes its name from George Roe, whose whiskey empire controlled thirty acres of The Liberties in the 1880s and produced two million gallons annually, making it the largest distillery in the United Kingdom before consolidation and Prohibition erased its market. Today's dublin whiskey cocktail class tours revive techniques that fell dormant during Ireland's twentieth-century distilling collapse. The workshop begins with a primer on pot-still versus column-still production and the legal distinctions that separate Irish whiskey from Scotch and American bourbon. Participants measure, shake, and strain three cocktails rooted in Dublin's pub culture: the Irish Coffee, adapted from Shannon Airport's 1940s transatlantic flights; the Tipperary, a Prohibition-era Manhattan variation that substitutes green Chartreuse for vermouth; and a house Old Fashioned built on Roe & Co's own blended spirit. Each recipe is demonstrated once, then replicated by participants at individual mixing stations stocked with jiggers, Hawthorne strainers, and glassware etched with the distillery's cartouche. The Power House itself remains a study in adaptive reuse. Steel catwalks trace the routes where coal once fed boilers; exposed brickwork bears century-old soot stains; and floor-to-ceiling windows frame views of Christchurch Cathedral and the Guinness chimney. The cocktail workshop unfolds in a mezzanine bar overlooking the stillroom, where condensers and spirit safes operate behind glass. Instructors explain how copper contact strips sulfur compounds, how barrel-aging introduces vanillin and tannin, and how dilution rates affect aromatics. The session closes with a tasting comparison: the base spirit neat, the same spirit in a stirred cocktail, and the final shaken preparation. Participants leave with recipe cards and access to the rooftop terrace, where benches face the Wicklow foothills twelve kilometers south.
"The building's original turbine halls now house copper pot stills and a street-level bar where visitors assemble Irish whiskey cocktails under trained supervision."
A step-by-step walkthrough of the visit — what you'll see, how long each stage takes, and the details that matter.
You enter through the distillery's cobbled courtyard, where red brick meets polished steel, and climb a staircase past fermenting washbacks humming with yeast activity. The workshop convenes in a mezzanine bar lined with backlit bottles and copper trim. Your instructor distributes recipe cards and explains the evening's agenda: three cocktails, each tied to a chapter in Irish drinking history. You start with the Irish Coffee, measuring fresh cream over the back of a spoon until it floats atop whiskey and sugar. Next comes the Tipperary, a stirred cocktail that demands precise dilution—you count thirty rotations, strain into a chilled coupe, and taste the interplay of grain spirit and herbal liqueur. The final drink is an Old Fashioned, muddled with demerara and aromatic bitters, then topped with a wide orange peel you've expressed over a flame to release its oils. Between pours, you sample the distillery's own blend neat, detecting notes of dried apricot and oak. The instructor circulates, adjusting your jigger angles and explaining why hard shakes aerate citrus while gentle stirs preserve clarity. By the session's end, you've assembled three cocktails, learned the mechanics of emulsification and dilution, and claimed a stool at the bar where you can order variations on what you've just made. The rooftop terrace opens at seven; you carry your final drink upstairs and watch the sun set behind Kilmainham.
The distillery is open daily, with experiences usually running until 17:00 or 19:00 depending on the day. Please check the Roe & Co Distillery schedule for specific slot availability.
Yes, the Roe & Co Distillery is fully wheelchair accessible. There is also an elevator for moving between floors.
No, children are not permitted. A dublin whiskey cocktail class requires all participants to be 18+ with valid photo ID.
There is no formal dress code at the Roe & Co Distillery. Comfortable clothing and footwear are recommended.
Bring your booking confirmation for your dublin whiskey cocktail class and a valid photo ID.
Each workshop at the Roe & Co Distillery typically lasts 45 minutes, with additional time in the bar.
Yes, photography is allowed in most areas of the Roe & Co Distillery. Please be respectful during your dublin whiskey cocktail class.
Yes, we strongly recommend booking your dublin whiskey cocktail class in advance to ensure availability.
The Roe & Co Distillery is located at 92 James's Street, Dublin 8.
Tickets are generally non-refundable. Please refer to the specific terms provided when purchasing your dublin whiskey cocktail class tickets.