Oban

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-4pm November- March | Monday – Sunday | 10am-4pm Retail Opening Hours Monday - Sunday | 10am-5pm

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.

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.

Children

Please note that we can accommodate a maximum of 16 people per group (advanced booking required) and children under the age of 8 are not permitted on tours due to health & safety reasons.

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

Oban Distillery is located in the centre of Oban, Argyll

Yes. Oban Distillery welcomes visitors throughout the year with guided tours and whisky tasting experiences. Guests can explore the distillery’s historic production areas, learn about the whisky-making process, and enjoy tastings of Oban’s distinctive coastal Highland single malt. Visitors are welcome to explore the distillery shop and bar areas even if they are not joining a guided tour. This allows guests to sample Oban whisky, enjoy a drink, and browse distillery-exclusive releases and gifts at their own pace.

Booking is recommended, particularly during the summer tourist season and cruise ship arrivals, when tours can fill up quickly. Advanced reservations help ensure availability for your preferred date and experience.