# Smithwick's Experience

> Smithwick's Experience, 44 Parliament St, Kilkenny, R95 VK54. Guided brewing-heritage tour on the old St Francis Abbey brewery site, with a pint at the…

Source: https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/kilkenny/venues/kilkenny-smithwicks-experience/ (The Craft Beer Crawl, 2026-10-21)

44 Parliament St, Kilkenny, R95 VK54

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## What it's known for

Guided brewing-heritage tour on the old St Francis Abbey brewery site, with a pint at the end. Open daily; last tour 5pm (March–October) or 4pm (November–February).

Heritage stop, not craft: Smithwick's is a Diageo brand now brewed in Co. Kildare. No tours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from November to February (the bar stays open).

Check opening hours with the venue before you go: they change, especially early in the week.

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## On this route

- [Parliament Street to John Street](https://thecraftbeercrawl.com/kilkenny/routes/kilkenny-medieval-mile/): Route 1 · Stop 1 of 5

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## Responsible drinking

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