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Carnlough Whiskey Festival August 2026

Harbourview Hotel, 20 Harbour Road, Carnlough, County Antrim, BT44 0EU
Carnlough Whiskey Festival August 2026

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The Carnlough Whiskey Festival promises a week of whiskey, music and craic.

Sample some of the finest spirits from celebrated local distilleries including Bushmills, Shortcross, Copeland, Outwalker, Limavady, Dingle, Redbreast and Carnlough Irish Whiskey plus a full programme of live music —all set in the charming coastal village of Carnlough and Irelands First Whiskey Hotel.

Enjoy whiskey tastings, cocktail sessions, boat trips and meet-and-greets with industry leaders and brand ambassadors.

Sun 16th August – Bushmills 16-08 Celebration - celebrating the heritage and craftsmanship of the world's oldest licensed distillery - Bushmills including a rare tasting of the 46-Year-Old Bushmills.

Mon 17th August – Tour of the Glens. 

Tues 18th August – Carnlough Irish Whiskey- A rare chance to taste the future of Carnlough Irish Whiskey.

Wed 19th August –  Dingle Distillery – Live music from The Rogues

Thur 20th August –  Shortcross Irish Whiskey Tasting – Live music from Oonagh Clarke

Friday 21st August – Carnlough Bay Whiskey Cruise with Copeland Irish Whiskey and Cocktail Night with Outwalker and Limavady Irish Whiskey – Live music

Sat 22nd August – Carnlough Bay Whiskey Cruise with Limavady Irish Whiskey and a celebration with Redbreast Irish Whiskey – Live music from The Causeway Shantymen a set from String Ninjas.

Sun 23rd August- Unwind for the bank holiday weekend with us and enjoy music from Tartan Riot.

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Book to stay plus your whiskey tickets—Carnlough offers the perfect scenic backdrop for a late summer getaway.

Come for the Whiskey and Stay for the Craic.

 

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Catering

  • Bar
  • Licensed
  • Restaurant on Premises
  • Vegetarian Options Available

Establishment Features

  • Conference facilities
  • Indoor Event
  • Lift/Elevator
  • Live music
  • Pets accepted
  • Toilets
  • Wi-fi available

Parking & Transport

  • On site parking

Payment Methods

  • All major credit/debit cards accepted

Provider Preferences

  • Coastal
  • Dogs Welcome Inside
  • Village Location

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The Harbourview Hotel, CarnloughA well-loved country hotel in the small coastal village of Carnlough on the Antrim Coast Road, less than an hour from Belfast and midway to the Giants Causeway.

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Season (16 Aug 2026 - 23 Aug 2026)

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The Harbourview Hotel, CarnloughA well-loved country hotel in the small coastal village of Carnlough on the Antrim Coast Road, less than an hour from Belfast and midway to the Giants Causeway.

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