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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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.
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
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.
April | Monday – Sunday | 10am-6pm
May-September | Monday – Sunday | 10am-7pm
October | Monday – Sunday | 10am-6pm
November- March | Monday – Sunday | 10am-5pm
Bar Opening Hours
April | Monday – Sunday | 10am-5pm
May-September | Monday – Sunday | 10am-6pm
October | Monday – Sunday | 10am-5pm
November- March | Monday – Sunday | 10am-4pm
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.
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 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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