The Old Jameson Distillery in Dublin 's Smithfield neighbourhood just may be one of the best known whiskey distilleries in the world , despite the fact that it 's no longer in operation . Each year , 350,000 tourists pay a visit to the museum , which was once called the Bow Street Distillery , but there are plenty of other stunning distilleries scattered throughout the Irish countryside to see - and some still produce their high-quality spirits to this day . From Cork to County Antrim , celebrate the luck of the Irish , and the country 's most famous beverage , this St. Patrick 's Day by going inside some of the most beautiful sites that the industry has to offer ... Scroll down for video . The Old Jameson Distillery , now a tourist attraction which has been recreated for effect , is located in the Smithfield district of Dublin . Formerly the Bow Street Distillery , the massive copper vats are now no longer in operation , but can be viewed during the tour . The Old Jameson Distillery , Dublin . Though no longer in operation , the Old Jameson Distillery in the Irish capital is a favourite among visitors . Centrally located in the city 's Smithfield neighbourhood , the distillery , complete with detailed recreations , is best known for its hour-long tour , where visitors are shown how the world 's number one Irish whiskey was first crafted . Each tour includes a tasting and a complimentary signature drink . The site also offers many more Jameson-inspired cocktails at its 3rd Still Restaurant . The distillery is open seven days a week and tickets for entry are €15 for adults . Another Jameson site , the Midleton Distillery in County Cork , contains many buildings set on 15 sprawling acres . Some of the distillery 's buildings date as far back as 1795 and the site also boasts old kilns , a waterwheel and the original warehouse . Known as the Jameson Whiskey Experience , guests can visit and take a tour seven days per week . Midleton Distillery , County Cork . Another Jameson distillery , the Midleton location is set on 15 sprawling acres and some of the buildings date as far back as 1795 . The beautifully restored site is located in Cork , in the Southwest of the country , and is rife with whiskey history , boasting old kilns and mills , a waterwheel and original warehouses . Similar to the brand 's Dublin location , the Jameson Whiskey Experience is also open seven days a week . The Bushmills Distillery , in County Antrim , is nestled in Northern Ireland near the Giant 's Causeway . Known to be the oldest licensed distillery in the world , dating back to 1608 , it 's also home to a resident ghost , The Grey Lady . Bushmills Distillery , County Antrim , Northern Ireland . With over 120,000 visitors each year , the Bushmills Distillery is one of Northern Ireland 's must-see tourist attractions , nestled near the Giant 's Causeway in County Antrim . It 's claimed to be the oldest licensed distillery in the world , dating back to 1608 , though Bushmills as it is known now was not established until 1784 . Most popular is the distillery 's signature tour , which takes guests from the mixing room to the bottling plant . If you 're lucky , you may even spot the on site ghost , the Grey Lady , who is said to have taken up residence in the distillery many years ago . Kilbeggan Locke 's Distillery in County Westmeath is still in operation - meaning there 's no visitor 's centre here ! Though there are plenty of guided tours available , guests can also opt for a self-led experience and roam around the site . No matter which tour you choose , all guests will leave with knowledge of how to craft Connemara , Greennore and Tyraconnell whiskeys . Kilbeggan Locke 's Distillery , County Westmeath . There 's no visitor 's centre here - this Irish distillery is still producing it 's world famous Kilbeggan whiskey ! Dating back over two centuries , the site 's creaking timber waterwheel and giant steam engine will transport you into the past , providing a first-hand account of how to craft the complete range of the company 's Irish whiskeys : Connemara , Greenore and Tyraconnell . There are plenty of guided tours available , but self tours are also on offer for those so inclined , with prices beginning at €8 for adults .
Dublin 's Old Jameson Distillery is one of the city 's largest tourist attractions , despite no longer being in operation . Causeway in Cork is another Jameson property , which dates back to 1795 and is set on 15 acres . In Northern Ireland , guests are encouraged to keep an eye out for the resident ghost at the Old Bushmills Distillery .