About Pearse Lyons Distillery
Housed in a stunning former Christian Brothers schoolhouse on James Street, Pearse Lyons Distillery is a unique museum-venue in The Liberties Dublin. Named after Dr. John Pearse Lyons, it merges whiskey heritage with educational history in the neighbourhood once teeming with distilleries. A sensory museum experience amid Georgian architecture.
What to Expect
Tours explore the micro-distillery, original school desks turned tasting tables, and exhibits on monastic brewing roots. Learn pear-shaped pot still secrets, taste single malts, and hear tales of Alltech's craft revival. The chapel bar, with stained glass glowing, serves flights amid Prohibition-era stories. Interactive panels detail Liberties' distilling heyday.
Insider Tips
Friday night tastings buzz with locals, book 'em. Walk from Guinness (10 mins). Hidden gem: the pear wood barrels. Great for 'museums The Liberties whiskey'. €25 tours; combine with Liberties walking trail. Kids welcome daytime.
Blending schoolroom nostalgia with peaty notes, it's intimate and inspiring. Essential for flavour chasers exploring Dublin 8.