Kinsale Mead Co Tour: Discover Ireland's Honey and Mead Making History
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Kinsale

Join us on a one-hour tour of Kinsale Mead Co and discover the fascinating history of mead making in Ireland. Taste our delicious mead and learn all about the art of mead production.

Duration: 1 hour
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • P17 XV10 - About Kinsale Meads | Light and Refreshing | Fermented Off dry (12% ABV)
    Myths & Legends | The evolution of mead through history | Stories about Myths, Legends & Kings in Ireland
    Bee Judgments & Honey Tasting | Ancient Irish Bee Laws | Tasting of 3 unique raw honeys | Learn about all about bees, honey & biodiversity |
    Bee to Bottle |…
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What's Included
  • Free car parking next to the meadery
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Selection of Kinsale Mead Co.’s award winning meads - A guided tasting of our award winning meads will conclude the tour.
Additional Information

Take part in our entertaining, 60-minute exploration that navigates the lore of mead. The tales of mead and honey date back into antiquity, deeply intertwined with the myths and fables of Ireland. Savour the honey that forms the backbone of our delightful mead. Acquire knowledge about the process of mead-making. Indulge in a professionally guided…

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Location
P17 XV10
Walking - Leave Kinsale Tourist Office right, take a right and right again. Left up Featherbed Lane, first right, in 50m up the steps/ramp, through the gates, past the Post office. Driving - Turn at the Garage, follow the road over the small roundabout, past Lidl, through the gates - free parking.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Paradise42453121562
Jul 5, 2025
Brilliant! - Brilliant and informative tour! Really loved the experience ! The tasting was incredible and I left with a new love for mead!
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662sierrat
Jul 2, 2025
Amazing Tour & Tasting - The tour guide was amazing and it was so interesting learning about the history of mead. I definitely recommend for anyone visiting Kinsale!
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Thisiscolls
Jul 1, 2025
A Sweet & Spirited Stop in Kinsale 🍯🍷 - If you’re anywhere near Kinsale and don’t stop by the Kinsale Mead Co., you’re missing out on a hidden gem that’s part ancient history, part modern magic—and 100% delicious. We had an absolute blast on our tour, led by the amazing Stuart, who is basically the mead whisperer. His passion and knowledge shine through every part of the experience—from the fascinating origin stories of mead (Vikings! Celts! Mythology!) to the careful craft behind every bottle they produce today. Stuart didn’t just give a tour—he gave a performance. He made learning about fermentation, tasting honey varietals, and barrel-aging feel like a TED Talk meets a tasting flight. Plus, the sample tastings were chef’s kiss. (spoiler alert: we did not leave empty-handed). It was educational, engaging, and downright fun. Whether you’re a seasoned wine lover, a history buff, or just someone who likes a good drink with a good story—go visit. You’ll leave with a buzz (of knowledge and maybe a bit of mead), a smile, and maybe a few new bottles for your collection. Thank you, Stuart and team—Sláinte! 🥂🐝
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Kimberly
Jun 30, 2025
Great Experience - They dropped everything and took us back to taste their mead, and they were very kind as well. The meadmaker was a great gentleman.
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Shannonmo640ga
Jun 9, 2025
Must do in Kinsale - Stuart knows and enjoys his mead and mead history! Great energy to share with us touring. The mead is phenomenal, nothing like what you get in the US. The honey tasting is also a big treat. Great before tasting the mead!
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Road428731
Jun 4, 2025
Mead is the Bees Knees! - We had a lovely time touring Kinsale Mead Co.! Zara was fun and knowledgeable. The Mead Fairy was magical. Fascinating how different mead can be using different ingredients and aging techniques. We got to taste honey from all over the world and the mead that is made from them. Ireland should be proud to have domestic mead producers again after a 200 year absence!
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Lindy
May 31, 2025
Fun informative meadery tour that’s good for a rainy day - Very informative and tasty tour of the meadery. Neat thing to do on a rainy day. Guide was fun and knowledgeable. Would’ve liked a copy of the history mural (I should’ve taken a photo). It wasn’t clear whether we could buy mead by the glass there after the tour; I would’ve had a glass or two!
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Hannahrh8635bc
May 31, 2025
10/10 would recommend - Was really really enjoyable your. Walking distance from the town. Got to taste honey, 5 meads and had a very friendly and charismatic guide Stewart. Would recommend!
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835cheyenner
May 20, 2025
Good Tour and Tasty Mead, What More Do You Need? - Zara was knowledgeable and sweet, had a lovely time taking the tour and her walking us through the tasting. The tour is brief but informative and interactive, all good attributes in such a thing!
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Tannerw201
Jun 6, 2025
10/10 wonder full place, tour and very nice workers. - Wonderful, started with the history of the drinks and the history of Ireland. The whole tour was amazing and very well spaced. The staff was wonderful and the tasting was amazing
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).