Cork Beer Festivals 2026

Blacks Brewery & Distillery

Kinsale

Blacks Brewery & Distilling (also known as Blacks of Kinsale) is a pioneering craft brewery and distillery founded in 2013 by husband-and-wife team Sam and Maudeline Black. It’s based in Kinsale, Co. Cork, and holds the distinction of being Ireland’s first co-located brewery and distillery. The business grew from a home-brewing hobby into a full-scale operation producing award-winning craft beers, gins and, more recently, whiskey, rum, and more experimental spirits. Sustainability is important to them—they’re part of the Origin Green programme—and they’ve also expanded their facilities to include a visitor centre, bar, and tasting experiences overlooking the Bandon estuary.

Blarney Brewing Co

Cork

Blarney Brewing Company is an independent craft brewery based in Cork, Ireland, built on a simple ethos of brewing great-tasting, sessionable beer without unnecessary complexity. They blend traditional brewing techniques with modern flavour profiles to produce approachable beers like clean, crisp lagers, vibrant pale ales and juicy IPAs, all designed to be flavourful, drinkable and rooted in the local community. The brewery emphasises sustainability and efficiency in its brewing operations as it grows its presence across pubs and taps in the Cork area, focusing on quality ingredients and honest brewing rather than corporate scale.

Blarney Brewing Co

Cork

Blarney Brewing Company began with a simple idea: great beer doesn’t need to be complicated. We blend traditional brewing methods with modern flavour to craft honest, sessionable pints that speak to the everyday drinker. Every brew is a nod to our heritage, our land, and the community we’re proud to call home. Unit 18, Millfield Industrial Estate, Commons Rd, Cork, T23 CH28, Ireland

Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House

Cork

Brewpub in Elbow Lane Brew and Smoke House

Franciscan Well Brewery

Cork

Owned by Molson Coors

Heineken Ireland Brewery

Cork

Lady's Well brewery. Owned by Heineken International.