Explore the Area

Our distillery is located in picturesque Ballyduff village in West Waterford, in the heart of one of Ireland’s best kept secrets, the Blackwater Valley. If you decide to come and visit us, then you will have a an abundance of places to eat, drink and visit in the surrounding areas. It really is a special place – to help you make the most of your visit we have put together a small guide to just some of our favourite places along the way. Today the Blackwater is famous the world over as a salmon river, but for hundreds of years, its deep dark waters made it a perfect artery of commerce.

sustainability
tours-bg-2
bw_heron_reversed

Where to Stay

Image

Waterford Castle (Waterford)

Waterford Castle Hotel & Golf Resort is set on an enchanted 310-acre private island, accessible via a short crossing on the resort’s private car ferry over the King’s...

Image

Cliff House Hotel (ARDMORE)

Cliff House Hotel is a five star, privately owned luxury hotel located close to Cork and Waterford. The building seems to defy gravity, clinging to a cliff on the south side of...

Image

Montenotte Hotel (Cork)

One of Cork city’s most popular hotels, The Montenotte Hotel commands a superb elevated location overlooking the city centre. Close to central business districts, shopping and theatres, the hotel is ideal for business and leisure...

BW Heron

Where to eat & drink

Image

360 Cook house (Dungarvan)

360 Cookhouse is located in Dungarvan’s culinary quarter, attached to King John’s Castle and the WW1 Memorial Wall. They are open throughout the week offering...

Image

Foley’s on the Mall (Lismore)

Only 10 mins from our distillery, Foley’s On the Mall is a gastropub and restaurant located in the historic town of Lismore, Co. Waterford. The premises was built in 1870...

Image

The Tannery (Dungarvan)

Since Paul and Máire Flynn opened The Tannery in 1997, it has become one of the most original and welcoming experiences in Irish food. What makes it special? There is Paul’s cooking, of course – his fresh Waterford...

Image

Ahernes
(Youghal)

It is seafood for which Ahernes Restaurant is famous. Their award-winning restaurant in Youghal was voted one of “Ireland’s most Romantic Restaurants” by the Bridgestone Guide. It is the perfect place to enjoy a fantastic...

Image

The Shelbourne Bar (Cork)

The Shelbourne Bar is a sophisticated Irish pub in Cork city with an authentic traditional atmosphere. Nestled in the heart of The Victorian Quarter of Cork City since...

Image

Merry’s Gastropub, Restaurant (Dungarvan)

Merry’s Gastropub restaurant in Dungarvan is an award-winning restaurant and craft bar. It is just a short cycle from the wonderful Waterford...

wave image
BW Heron

Where to visit

lismore castle

Lismore Castle

Lismore Castle in Waterford, Ireland, is a one of a kind and a repository of extraordinary history: from walls marked by Cromwellian cannon balls to the days it was owned by Sir Walter Raleigh -the man who brought potatoes and tobacco to Ireland – to Cecil Beaton, Lucian Freud, Fred Astaire and JFK, all of whom slept a night or more in this private castle...

ballysaggartmore towers

Ballysaggartmore Towers

Ballysaggartmore Towers are mystical gothic style buildings situated near Lismore in pleasant woodland walking and picnic areas. It’s an ideal walk for all the family. Kids willloveit- while walking through the woods you would nearly expect a troll to be hiding in the trees. The Towers were built in 1850 by Arthur Kiely-Ussher for his wife, the extravagant gates...