Smithwicks Package
History. Hops. Hibernian.
Kilkenny tells its story through stone streets, cathedral bells, and the scent of malt drifting from its oldest brewery.
Just a short walk from Kilkenny Hibernian Hotel lies the Smithwick’s Experience, where more than three centuries of brewing heritage unfold in a beautifully restored brewery. Spend the evening in the heart of Kilkenny. Spend the next day discovering the craft, characters and flavour behind one of Ireland’s most iconic ales.
PACKAGE INCLUDES:
Welcome cocktail on arrival in Hibernian Bar
Luxurious Overnight Accommodation
Full Irish Breakfast the following morning
Tickets to Smithwick’s Tour and Tasting (save at least €10 by booking direct)
20% non-refundable deposit due at time of booking. A 48-hour cancellation policy applies.
Sleep
By Kilkenny’s medieval streets, the Hibernian is your cosy base for a short stroll to the Smithwick’s.
Dine
Savour Ember’s charred, wood‑fired flavours and pair a drink in the Hibernian Bar to begin or end your day.
Explore
Tiny in size but rich in stories, Kilkenny puts centuries of craft and character right at your feet.
Why Beer Lovers Travel to Kilkenny
Across Ireland there are many breweries.
But few places carry the weight of brewing history quite like Kilkenny.
For more than 300 years, the Smithwick’s story has been tied to this city: its people, its streets, its pubs.
To taste Smithwick’s here is to taste it where the story began.
And to stay just moments away is to experience Kilkenny as it was meant to be discovered slowly, pint by pint.
A Kilkenny Story Brewed Over 300 Years
In Kilkenny, the story of Smithwick’s flows from its ancient brewery into the city’s pubs, and the Hibernian Hotel offers the perfect way to make it part of your stay.