Visitor Opening Times
September - May
Open Monday to Friday, 10am - 4pm.
June - August
Open 7 days a week, 10am - 5pm.
Pre-booking for tours is advisable. Please note
that the Distillery closes during the Christmas holiday period.
Getting There
From Port Ellen take the Ardbeg road, past Laphroaig and Lagavulin
and turn down when you see Ardbeg's silhouette below you to
the right.
Parking / Reception: Plenty of parking opposite
reception. Follow the signs and once inside make your way
to the Old Kiln Cafe and shop, where the tour starts. The
welcome is warm and friendly and you can pass the time before
your tour with tea (or coffee) and scones.
Maximium Group Size: 15
Cost: £2.00. Redeemable in the shop on
any purchase over £15.
Group Bookings: Pre-booking advisable for large
groups - it is possible to arrange tours outside of set times.
Enquiries: Tel: 01496 302244
Photography in Distillery: Yes
Disabled Access: No facilities - not recommended
for the disabled.
Foreign Visitors: Ardbeg - The Jewel of Islay, a history
of Ardbeg is available in French, German, Spanish and Italian
at £5.
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