Hinch Distillery

A rural spirits destination on Belfast’s doorstep

Just a short hop from the city, Hinch Distillery sits in the rolling County Down countryside, pairing modern craft with the long distilling traditions of this part of the island. Purpose-built as both a working distillery and visitor destination, it offers immersive whiskey and gin tours, tastings, a gin school and seasonal experiences that bring grain‑to‑glass storytelling to life. Drawing water from the Silent Valley and working with local grain and producers, the team creates award-winning Irish whiskeys and Ninth Wave Irish Gin, all showcased in a striking distillery, restaurant and event space that has quickly become a favourite day out for locals and visitors. Hinch adds a distinctive spirits voice to the city’s food and drink story, connecting rural landscapes, local ingredients and contemporary Irish hospitality just beyond Belfast’s doorstep.