The Essential Guide To Roe & Co: Dublin’s Newest (And Oldest) Urban Distillery

Roe & Co Distillery - Guide to Dublin's Newest (And Oldest) Distillery

Dublin is on the brink of another Golden Age of Whiskey, with Roe & Co’s Thomas Street Distillery at the forefront of the Irish Refreshment Revival.

Roe & Co Whiskey Distillery - A History

Roe & Co Whiskey first began as the Thomas Street Distillery and was founded by George Roe in 1757. Within a generation Roe’s distillery had become the most productive in Ireland, manufacturing over 7 million litres of whiskey and exporting all over the world.

However, due to a trade war with Britain following Irish Independence the Roe family was forced to cease production. The impressive buildings of the distillery were eventually torn down, except for Saint Patrick’s Tower, a famous Dublin landmark which is said to be one of the oldest smock windmills in Europe.

The grounds then became a power station for the Guinness Brewery, which is situated just across the road at St. James' Gate.

The Roe & Co Distillery is open to visitors and promises a truly fun and flavoursome journey into Irish whiskey. Tickets for Roe & Co can now be purchased here

Your Roe & Co Distillery Tour ticket includes;

  • Guided Tour of Working Distillery in the heart of The Liberties
  • Whiskey Tasting - smoothest of grain whiskey
  • Cocktail & Flavour Experience
  • Roe & Co Cocktail in Power House Bar

Roe & Co - Did you know?

- Roe & Co is intrinsically linked with the Guinness Storehouse... located just a few hundred metres away! Make a visit to the award winning Guinness Storehouse today!

- The original Roe & Distillery was used by Irish rebels as a base during the 1916 Easter Uprising. To find out more about the Irish struggle for independence, why not visit the GPO Witness History exhibition?

Getting to Roe & Co Distillery

The distillery is located in the historic old Guinness Power station, an iconic building on James' St. The address is 92 James's St, Dublin 8

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

DoDublin, City Sightseeing, and the Big Bus Hop On Hop Off Tours have a designated stop for Roe & Co Distillery.

Walking

From Trinity College, Roe & Co Distillery is 1.8km walking distance, and from Temple Bar, it is 1.4km walking distance.

Dublin Bus

Dublin Bus has many routes passing right past Roe & Co Distillery - 13, 40 and 123. The bus stop is just across the road from the distillery. Plan your journey on the Dublin Bus website.

Cycling

Cycling is a quick and easy way to get around the city. The closest Dublin Bike stations to the Roe & Co are located at Oliver Bond St. and James' St.

Luas

There is a Luas stop at James's, just 500 metres from the distillery.