County Wicklow’s craft breweries and distilleries maintain operations across mountainous terrain and coastal stretches with production tied to local water from the Wicklow Mountains and barley from surrounding fields. Wicklow Brewery began in 2014 in Redcross at Mickey Finn’s Gastro Pub.
This microbrewery produces premium craft beers in small batches using state-of-the-art German equipment and local produce to create styles such as Helles, St Kevin’s Red, Weis, Black 16 Stout, Hopknut, and Gingerknut with emphasis on balanced traditional profiles available through its beer hall and pub setting.
Wicklow Wolf Brewing Company functions in Wicklow with a taproom facility. This independent brewery crafts exceptional beers through passion-driven methods without compromise in its core range and limited releases suited to independent tastes. O Brother Brewing operates in Greystones with a taproom in Kilcoole. This award-winning craft brewery produces beers through onsite processes and offers tours, tastings, and a beer garden to showcase its range in the local area.
On the distillery side, Glendalough Distillery commenced in 2011 in the Wicklow Mountains. Founded by five friends from Wicklow and Dublin to revive craft distilling heritage, it progressively crafts luxury spirits such as single malt whiskey, gin, and poitín with methods that evoke a sense of place through mountain-sourced water and progressive techniques. Powerscourt Distillery started production in 2018 on the grounds of Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry.
This facility creates whiskey through grain-to-glass immersion with copper pot stills and master distiller oversight while tours demonstrate the full process in its estate setting surrounded by the River Dargle. These operations form part of Wicklow’s drinks production through their application of craft methods and connections to the county’s natural resources.
Craft Brewing & Distilling county by county
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Dining
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow
Restaurant awards
Antrim – Armagh – Carlow – Cavan – Clare – Cork – Derry – Donegal – Down – Dublin – Fermanagh – Galway – Kerry – Kildare – Kilkenny – Laois – Leitrim – Limerick – Longford – Louth – Mayo – Meath – Monaghan – Offaly – Roscommon – Sligo – Tipperary – Tyrone – Waterford – Westmeath – Wexford – Wicklow – Overall – County winners – Georgina Campbell – Good Food Ireland – Michelin Star
County Wicklow:
Ireland’s county Wicklow is known as the Garden of Ireland for its lush landscapes, with Glendalough’s monastic ruins and round tower set amidst serene lakes and valleys. The Wicklow Mountains National Park offers hiking trails with stunning views, while Powerscourt Estate’s manicured gardens and waterfall add natural elegance. Other attractions include the coastal paths of Bray. Wicklow is Ireland’s 17th largest county by size (,025 sq km) and 16th largest by population (155,851). Population peaked at 126,143 in 1841 and reached its lowest point, 57,591 in 1926. In terms of hospitality, Wicklow is Ireland’s twelfth most visited tourist county with around 204,000 international visitors per year.
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