Choosing a wedding venue can be a tough decision thanks to the endless list of great options available to couples here in Ireland. From country houses or cool warehouses to intimate restaurants and all the rustic barns in between, we really are spoiled for choice. However, couples are growing increasingly creative and thinking outside the box when it comes to traditional venues. As a result, we've seen event spaces in breweries and distilleries becoming popular as wedding venues. So here, we're sharing some of the best brewery wedding venues and distillery wedding venues around Ireland that could make the perfect location for your big day.

Brewery Wedding Venues in Ireland:

Hilden Brewery

Hilden Brewery is located just eight miles from Belfast City Centre but has the feel of somewhere much more remote. How cool would it be to get married in a tipi? Take it from this Irish couple, it's so cool! You and your guests can enjoy some drinks in the Georgian Courtyard, or take pictures anywhere throughout the wonderful gardens on the grounds.

Where: Co. Antrim | hildenbrewery.com

Treaty City Brewery

The Treaty City Brewery on Nicholas Street welcomed its first wedding in December 2019, and lots of couples looking for an alternative Limerick wedding venue have followed suit. A beautiful building, steeped in character, this is the kind of unique wedding setting your guests won't forget. It's also a highly craic-filled venue for a day two bash.

Where: Co. Limerick | treatycitybrewery.ie

The Guinness Storehouse

Known as the home of the black stuff, The Guinness Storehouse is also home to a fantastic, alternative wedding venue. With raw stone walls, industrial beams and exposed pipes, it offers heaps of character and oodles of history, making it a no-brainer for those seeking an industrial-style wedding in an iconic Dublin location. It's flexible too, catering for groups as small as 15 guests and as large as 2,000!

Where: Co. Dublin | guinness-storehouse.com

Urban Brewing

Love the idea of celebrating your wedding in a cool underground vault in the city? Urban Brewing is a unique Dublin wedding venue, located in the CHQ building at the IFSC. Blending a historic location with contemporary hospitality and great food, you can choose from an open-plan vaulted basement bar for intimate gatherings or an atmospheric restaurant space with three connected 200-year-old limestone vaults that seats 350 people. Each option is a truly memorable setting, let's just say this place is far removed from your traditional wedding venue!

Where: Co. Dublin | urbanbrewing.ie

Wicklow Brewery

The Wicklow Brewery can cater to weddings large and small. For small intimate gatherings, the Brewery Bistro which was formerly an old bakery keeps a lot of that authentic charm alive with the old stone wall, rustic timber and original shelving.  The ambiance is further alight with a wood-burning stove to keep everyone cosy. For larger groups of up to 100, you can make use of the bespoke Beer Hall with brew house and fermentation tanks in full view offering a completely unique setting. Now how much fun does a "hooley at the brewery" sound for a pre-wedding soiree or day two gathering?  The Brewery Courtyard is a perfect spot for parties of up to 120 and guests can tuck into delicious street food nibbles.

Where: Co. Wicklow | wicklowbrewery.ie

Carlingford Brewery Company

This 14th-century building is perfect for a relaxed and rustic ceremony. The lower floors of the mill include a conservatory with original features and picturesque views of the water wheel where you can say 'I do' to the beautiful sounds of the water cascading across the waterfall. The Táin Taproom caters to up to 60 guests and it has a chilled-out and intimate feel with the package including a Prosecco or craft beer reception, an artisan picnic reception table, authentic wood-fired pizzas cooked outdoors in a stone oven in the evening, and live music. All the original features of the venue could form the most incredible backdrop for your wedding.

Where: Co. Louth | carlingfordbrewing.ie

Walled City Brewery

There's no debating it, this brewery is great for couples who want a chilled-out and cool venue for their big day. The historic building caters to ceremonies and The Taproom is a contemporary space with a private bar and a dancefloor. With great food and delicious craft beer on the menu, it will no doubt go down a treat with wedding guests.

Where: Co. Derry | walledcitybrewery.com

Distillery Wedding Venues in Ireland:

Teeling Distillery

The Teeling Whiskey Distillery is a unique venue that makes a cool setting for both seated dinners and drinks receptions. The Exhibition Area of the distillery is a great place to welcome guests with a drink and canape reception that can hold up to 250 people standing and 180 for a seated dinner. Up to the first floor, the open-plan area gives guests private access to two bars and is ideal for both formal and informal occasions.

Where: Co. Dublin | teelingdistillery.com

The Powerscourt Distillery

Nestled within the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in Enniskerry, Powerscourt Distillery offers a dramatic setting for your big day. Against the backdrop of the Sugarloaf mountain, close to the highest waterfall in Ireland and the famous Powerscourt gardens, the distinctive pot stills and industrial-style cask warehouse you'll be spoiled for choice for memorable spots for photos both indoors and outdoors.

Where: Co. Wicklow | powerscourtdistillery.com

Clonakilty Distillery

The Whale's Tail restaurant is located in Clonakilty Distillery, just 40 minutes from Cork City. The space can cater for parties of up to 80 people and embraces a vibe reminiscent of the 1930s prohibition era. Naturally, the menu is packed full of goodness fresh from the ocean in a list that will make your mouth water.

Where: Co. Cork | clonakiltydistillery.ie

Pearse Lyons Distillery

In what is one of the most unique venues on our list, the Pearse Lyons Distillery sits proudly in The Liberties in an old 18th-century church that has been restored and renovated to create a truly spectacular space. It caters to weddings of all sizes and has spaces for every aspect of your day from cocktail receptions to seated dinners.

Where: Co. Dublin | pearselyonsdistillery.com

The Killaney Loft at Hinch Distillery

Any whiskey and gin lovers tying the knot will want to say 'I do' to this fab venue. Nestled in the heart of Lisburn, this is one of Ireland's newest distillery wedding venues. The lavish wing of the award-winning distillery has everything you need to craft an unforgettable day. The Killaney Loft is an intimate ceremony venue that holds up to 50 guests while The Killaney Suite reception room seats 140 guests and oozes elegance with stunning chandeliers hanging overhead. It connects to a private courtyard area with a fairy light-covered canopy which will be such a romantic spot when the sun sets. The Spectrum Room in the distillery would make for some seriously cool wedding pictures.

Where: Co. Down | hinchdistillery.com