Explore the Making and Tasting Of Mead - The Drink of Celtic Ireland's Kings and Chieftains
Join us for an entertaining fun tour of Ireland's first Meadery in 200 years.
Tue-Sun at noon, 2pm & 4pm from Mar-Oct
In August and September we are open 7 days a week, Mon - Sun at noon, 2pm & 4pm
Please pre-book
You're welcome to drop in for a tasting if you are in Kinsale. Do call or email first. Book Now
Tue-Sun at noon, 2pm & 4pm from Mar-Oct
In August and September we are open 7 days a week, Mon - Sun at noon, 2pm & 4pm
Please pre-book
You're welcome to drop in for a tasting if you are in Kinsale. Do call or email first. Book Now
Discover Mead
Spend an hour on an entertaining, fun experience at Ireland’s first Meadery in 200 years, learning all about Mead.
Highlights of a tour include:
- Learn about our Meads: Light and refreshing; fermented off dry (12% ABV wine strength)
- Myths & Legends: the story and tales of Mead through the ages
- Bechbretha or Bee Laws: How Ireland protected the bees;
- Honey: Taste three unique raw honeys, sticky business!
- Process: Follow the meadmakers from fermentation through to maturation and bottling;
- Tasting: sample our award-winning meads and a seasonal cocktail in the Meadery’s oak bar tasting room.
We love to share our passion and knowledge of all things mead and honey.
Times & Pricing
Tour Times:
14 Mar 23 – 31 Oct 23 (Tue-Sun noon, 2 & 4 pm)
August, September 2023 (Mon-Sun noon, 2 & 4 pm)
Price: €16 per person.
Please pre-book below or call +353 (0)21 477 3538 or email info@kinsalemeadco.ie
Note: You are welcome to drop in to the meadery for a tasting if you are in Kinsale. Do call or email us first.




