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For sale: Landmark brewery and distillery campus in scenic Killarney

A rare opportunity has arisen to acquire the impressive Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company

The state-of-the-art brewery and distillery is complemented by a fully fitted bar and restaurant with seating capacity for approximately 260 guests
The state-of-the-art brewery and distillery is complemented by a fully fitted bar and restaurant with seating capacity for approximately 260 guests
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Just outside the village of Fossa, along the main Ring of Kerry route (N72) only 10 minutes from Killarney town is the Killarney Brewing & Distilling Company, a fully operational and architecturally striking brewery and distillery campus.

Occupying a prime 4.2-acre site, this purpose-built facility extends to approximately 82,000 sq ft (7,618 sq m) and is designed to offer complete hospitality and production experience under one roof. At the heart of the campus is a state-of-the-art brewery and distillery, complemented by a fully fitted bar and restaurant with seating capacity for approximately 260 guests.

The property also features a dedicated visitor centre, a café space, 250 person gala event space, a rooftop terrace with scenic views, and a gift shop, making it a fully immersive destination for both tourists and locals.

To the rear of the site, four large warehouses — each offering secure access and nine-metre eaves — provide approximately 5,000 sq ft of additional operational or storage space. The facility also benefits from extensive on-site parking, with ample spaces to accommodate coaches, visitor vehicles, staff, and deliveries, ensuring ease of access for high volumes of footfall year-round.

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Fully fitted bar and restaurant with seating capacity for approximately 260 guests and an event space for 250 guests
Fully fitted bar and restaurant with seating capacity for approximately 260 guests and an event space for 250 guests
The site is on the scenic Ring of Kerry route
The site is on the scenic Ring of Kerry route

The property is for sale via joint agents Cushman & Wakefield and Tom Spillane & Co, guiding in excess of €5,500,000 for the purpose built brewery on behalf of Michael O’Regan and Declan McDonald, receivers, PwC.

“This property provides the rare opportunity to acquire a turnkey brewery and hospitality venue located on the Ring of Kerry. No capital expenditure was spared in the fitout of this state of the art facility,” says Peter O’Flynn, managing director, Cushman & Wakefield Cork.

The property also features a dedicated visitor centre
The property also features a dedicated visitor centre
Four large warehouses provide approximately 5,000 sq ft of additional operational or storage space. Photograph: Joleen Cronin
Four large warehouses provide approximately 5,000 sq ft of additional operational or storage space. Photograph: Joleen Cronin

Strategically located in Killalee, just outside Fossa village and along the renowned Ring of Kerry, the property is just a short drive from Killarney — one of Ireland’s most vibrant tourist towns. Nestled beside the iconic Killarney Lakes and National Park, and serving as the most popular base for exploring the wider region, this location ensures a steady stream of domestic and international visitors.

Joint agent Tom Spillane, Tom Spillane & Co notes, “This is a unique commercial investment opportunity in one of Ireland’s most scenic and high-demand regions — ideally suited for investors, brewers, or hospitality operators looking to acquire a fully equipped and high-profile facility with significant growth potential."

Joint agents Cushman & Wakefield and Tom Spillane & Co are guiding in excess of €5,500,000. For further information please visit www.killarneybrewingsale.com.

Contact:

Tom Spillane & Co. Ltd., Auctioneers & Valuers, 5, Kenmare Place, Killarney, Co. Kerry. Tel: +353 (0)64 663 3066. Email: info@tomspillane.ie.

Cushman & Wakefield Evolve, 89/90 South Mall, Cork. Tel: +353 (0)21 427 5454. Email: peter.oflynn@cushwake.ie.