| Smithfield is an area on the Northside of the city | | | | Opening times: |
| centre in Dublin 7. It's one of the most historic | | | | Monday to Saturday: 10am to 5pm |
| parts of the city and its focal point is Smithfield | | | | Sundays: 11am to 5.30pm. |
| Square, now called Smithfield Plaza. This has been | | | | The Jameson Distillery proudly states that a visit |
| a thriving market place since the late 17th | | | | to the Old Jameson Distillery is much more than |
| Century and in recent years has been | | | | just a tour, and how true this is. Whiskey isn't |
| redeveloped to become one of Dublin's premier | | | | made here anymore but you can avail of a guided |
| commercial and cultural districts. Here you can | | | | tour of this amazing restored 17th century building |
| stroll through the many food markets, art | | | | and learn about (as well as sample) Jameson Irish |
| galleries, shops, pub's and café's or take a | | | | Whiskey. |
| tour of the two main attractions in Smithfield; The | | | | You will learn of 'The Jameson Irish Whiskey |
| Old Jameson Irish Whiskey distillery, or why not | | | | Story' from the time it arrives at the barley |
| reach new heights and take a trip up to the | | | | stage, to malting and milling, mashing and |
| Smithfield Chimney Viewing Tower? | | | | fermenting and from distilling to maturing. Watch |
| The Smithfield Chimney viewing tower was | | | | out fro the interactive information screens |
| originally used to distil Ireland's famous Jameson | | | | available throughout and see how the fine oak |
| Whiskey. Built back in 1895 it's used today as an | | | | barrels are created and branded. Volunteers will be |
| observation tower and it's one of Dublin's tallest | | | | requested during the tour to sample some of the |
| landmarks reaching a height of 60 meters. The | | | | products so be ready to put that hand up and |
| viewing tower consists of a two-tier glass | | | | offer your services! |
| enclosed observation platform located at the very | | | | For evening entertainment why not avail of |
| top of The Chimney of The Old Jameson Distillery | | | | 'Shindig Nights', priced at just 60.00 Euro per |
| with a glass elevator that will take you to the | | | | person. You can sample fine food as you are |
| platform. | | | | entertained with song and dance and why not |
| A trip to the top of this observation tower will | | | | wash it all down with a glass of some Jameson |
| give you a spectacular and aerial view of Dublin's | | | | Irish Whiskey? There's also a shop on-site where |
| city centre with full 360º views. Top Dublin | | | | you can purchase your favourite Jameson to |
| attractions you can see from here include Croke | | | | bring home. Facilities include a restaurant that can |
| Park, The Spire, Phoenix Park, River Liffey, Saint | | | | seat about 80 people and disabled access. |
| Stephen's Green as well as many other famous | | | | How to get here... |
| landmarks. On a clear day you can see as far | | | | By LUAS - The Tram or LUAS (Red Line) |
| north as The Mourne Mountains located in County | | | | 'Smithfield' Stop is located next to the tower and |
| Down, and as far south as the beautiful County | | | | the distillery. |
| of Wicklow. | | | | By bus - Take bus numbers 25, 25A, 67, 67A |
| Entrance fees and opening times... | | | | from Middle Abbey Street, bus numbers 68, 69, |
| Admission fees for the Chimney Viewing Tower | | | | 79 from Aston Quay or the number 90 from |
| are as follows: | | | | Connolly, Tara and Heuston Stations). All buses |
| Adults: 5.00 Euro | | | | stop at Merchants Quay except for the number |
| Students: 3.50 Euro | | | | 90 from Heuston Station, this stops Arran Quay. |
| Children (under the age of 12 years): 3.50 Euro | | | | The Merchants Quay bus stop is about a 3 |
| Family ticket: 10.00 Euro. | | | | minute walk away. |
| Groups are advised to book well in advance. | | | | |