At Thompson Dock on Queen’s Island, Titanic Distillery & Pump House brings Belfast’s shipbuilding story together with Irish whiskey. Join a guided tour to learn about the dock, the pumps and the distillery’s whiskey-making process, then try a tasting or a cocktail. The dry dock is where the RMS Titanic was built and fitted out, and you can explore it at your own pace. Allow time to take in both the industrial setting and the whiskey experience.
The dock and pump house
The distillery is at Thompson Dock on Queen’s Island, on the site connected to Belfast’s shipbuilding history. The RMS Titanic was built and fitted out in the dry dock here. A visit gives you room to explore the dock itself as well as the distillery, so the maritime setting is part of the experience.
The pumps emptied the dock in around an hour and a half. A guided tour explains the role of the dock and pump house and places them in the story of Belfast’s shipbuilding industry. If you prefer to move at your own pace, you can also spend time walking around the dry dock.
Tours and whiskey tasting
Tours cover both the Titanic story and the whiskey-making process, including the distillation area. A tasting lets you sample the distillery’s Irish whiskey; one blended whiskey has a peaty note. Cocktails are another option, and a small selection of food is available if you want a bite alongside a drink.
The guided experience is a useful choice if you want context for what you are seeing in the dock and pump house. If your schedule does not fit a tour, the site can still work as a quieter stop for a drink and time in the dry dock. Booking ahead is sensible for a formal tasting or a visit during a busy period.
FAQ
Where is Titanic Distillery & Pump House?
It is at Thompson Dock on Queen’s Island, at NI Science Park, Queens Road, Belfast.
Can you tour the dry dock?
Yes. Guided tours cover the dock and pump house, and you can also walk around the dry dock at your own pace.
Can you taste whiskey at the distillery?
Yes. The visit can include a whiskey tasting, and cocktails are also available.
How long should you allow for a visit?
Allow around 1.5 to 2 hours for a tour, tasting and time around the dry dock.
