Oban

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Visit the Oban Distillery

Oban is the frontier between the West Highlands and the Islands. Its mild, temperate climate, warmed by the Gulf Stream, sets it apart in a region known for its rugged natural beauty. The proximity to the coast lends Oban some of that salted character for which the Islands are renown, though this is as gentle as the soft rains which give the fishing town its lush surrounds.

If you are unable to find a suitable booking time, then please do still visit our retail store and bar where you will receive a warm welcome. Explore the flavours of Oban and discover your perfect serve, whether you’re a whisky dram loyalist, innovative cocktail enthusiast, or aficionado of alcohol-free quenchers.

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An Oban tour guide shows a tour group the spirit safe: a large, gold and glass machine through which whisky passes.

A tour group look into the Oban spirit safe: a large machine made of metal and glass through which whisky passes.

A tour group listen to a distillery tour guide as he explains how the whisky production room works

A man and a woman sit at a table enjoying a whisky tasting experience. In front of them are several small tasting glasses containing whisky.

A group of friends raise tasting glasses of whisky in the air in a cheers gesture.

A woman fills a bottle of whisky through a tube, which is the Oban 'bottle your own experience'. An employee of Oban distillery looks on, smiling.

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Plan your visit

Visiting Oban for an unforgettable experience

Find all the information you need to book, plan and enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime Oban experience. Advanced booking is highly recommended to avoid disappointment.

Getting Here

Address: Oban Distillery, Oban, Argyll, PA34 5NH, UK

Oban distillery is located in the town of Oban. It is a 5-minute walk from Oban train station or a 3-hour drive from Edinburgh and 2.5 hours from Glasgow. Paid parking can be found near the distillery (subject to availability). Please allow extra time ahead of your tour time to find a parking space as it can be busy, particularly during the summer months.

We recommend visiting Traveline Scotland to plan your route and to stay up to date on transport options.

Read more at https://travelinescotland.com/

Opening Hours

Opening hours

Please note that during winter the distillery may have to close at short notice due to weather conditions. Please check our Google listing for up-to-date information before you visit us.

January – December | Monday – Sunday | 10:00 – 17:00

Eat & Drink

Due to an upgrade, the bar at Oban will be unavailable from 1st - 21st March. We apologise, but look forward to welcoming you to our new space on its completion.

Explore the flavours of Oban and discover your perfect serve, whether you’re a whisky dram loyalist, innovative cocktail enthusiast, or aficionado of alcohol-free quenchers.

The bar at Oban is open 10:00 – 16:00 during the distillery’s opening hours.

Please note that all under 18s need to be accompanied by an adult.

View Menu Here. Please note that our menu is subject to change.

Sustainability & Accessibility

Find out about our sustainable facilities and features at the distillery including information about EV charging points and bicycle racks.

We’re pleased to have consulted Euan’s Guide to ensure that we provide disabled access information upfront to give all our visitors the confidence to visit our distillery and enjoy the experience. Please do let us know if you have any specific requirements at the time of your booking and a member of staff will be in touch.

Assistance Animals & Dog Policy

Assistance dogs are permitted in the distillery and on tours. All other dogs are not.

Well behaved dogs are welcome in our shops and bars. Please ensure your dog is under control, and closely supervised by a responsible adult at all times.

Dogs must be kept on a short lead and must not be allowed to climb on furniture or touch the items in our shop.

Please understand that not everyone likes dogs and/or could have an allergy to your pet - please keep a respectful distance from our team and our other visitors.

Dogs are not permitted in any back of house areas. Dogs (except assistance dogs) are not permitted in the distillery or on any tours.

Due to the size of our bars and shops, we may need to limit the number of dogs permitted inside at any one time.

We reserve the right to ask you to leave should we have any concerns over your dogs’ behaviour or if your dog is disrupting other guests.

Telephone | 01631 572004

Email | oban@malts.com

Gift inspiration

Give the gift of whisky

The Whisky Gift Card lets your loved ones choose the gift they’d like from our broad range of whiskies and merchandise available at our visitor experiences. Gift cards are available to purchase at the retail area within the distillery.

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