Visit our distillery
Beenleigh is Australia’s oldest operating distillery, surrounded by both sugarcane and rum distillery history. We created Australia’s original Rum, back before even Coca Cola was invented. Over 136 years later we’re still crafting small-batch rum the traditional way, at our distillery on the banks of the Albert River in Eagleby QLD.
Now Open
Beenleigh is expanding its offerings at the distillery with the opening of the Distillery Restaurant. This gastro-style culinary haven promises an experience that any rum aficionado would love. Immerse yourself in the perfect blend of exceptional rum and delectable cuisine, as Beenleigh continues to redefine the boundaries of excellence.
During a Beenleigh Rum tasting experience, you will have the opportunity to sample a range of premium rums, each with its own distinct flavor profile. The tasting is led by an expert guide who will provide you with insights into the history and production methods of the brand, as well as tips on how to best appreciate the nuances of each rum.
- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour time.
- The maximum group size for tours is 20 people. For larger groups, please contact us in advance.
- All visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
- All tour guests must wear closed-toe shoes (no thongs or sandals) as a safety requirement.
- It is a Health & Safety requirement that tour guests must not consume alcohol prior to taking the tour.
- Our Distillery tours visit production areas, and include obstacles as to be expected within a working distillery. Please advise on arrival, or when booking, if you have any mobility issues.
- Following your tour, adult guests aged 18 years and over are also invited to participate in a tasting experience, sampling various products from the Beenleigh range.
Whether it’s a meeting, product launch, conference or wedding, our professional events team have you covered. Contact us and we will take the stress out of planning your next corporate event.
Contact us to discuss our tailormade in Australia’s oldest registered Distillery.
Reviews
What a hidden gem of a place. So much incredible history right in Brisbane's backyard.
We tried the chocolate-tasting pairing, which was delicious, as well as other rum-and-sweets pairings—and ended up purchasing a bottle of Spiced Rum.
Some constructive feedback: train staff to provide more details about the history and styles of the available tastings. You want to walk in feeling excited about this fantastic venue and all that it offers.
Place and atmosphere was outstanding. Food and service was exceptional, Belinda in particular, went out of her way to make sure we were looked after and provided us with high level of customer service. Will Definately be going back to try everything on the menu.
Purchased a great bottle of single malt whisky thanks to Belinda’s recommendation.
100% recommend visiting
From the moment you arrive, you can feel the history and craftsmanship behind everything they do. The distillery has this perfect mix of heritage charm and modern polish — you’re not just grabbing a drink, you’re stepping into a piece of Queensland rum history.
The tasting experience is outstanding. Every rum we tried had real character and depth, and the staff took the time to explain the flavour profiles, the aging process, and the story behind each bottle without ever making it feel like a lecture. You can tell they genuinely love what they do, and that enthusiasm is contagious.
The venue itself is relaxed and beautifully set up. Sitting there with a drink in hand, surrounded by the distillery atmosphere, makes it incredibly easy to lose track of time. It’s perfect for a casual afternoon, a date, or bringing visitors who want to experience something uniquely local.
If you enjoy rum — or even think you might — this place is absolutely worth the trip. We’ll definitely be back.
As Australia’s oldest distillery, the venue is both charming in an old worldly way and a modern with the recent architectural make-over turning this into a stunning venue for your next family lunch, dinner or event.
Food was great, pub quality food (good large portions), table service was on-point and both the rum and non-rum drinks were wonderful.
We would recommend trying the mixed cans $25 for 4 - pineapple, passion fruit, orange and ginger. Fresh and tasty.
We had our two kids in tow, the space is family friendly.
Would highly recommend and look forward to coming again.
We then had some lunch which was perfectly cooked and very reasonably priced. We also bought some distillery merchandise which again is very well priced. The staff were amazing, second to none.
Would highly recommend.
Beautiful history, great food at reasonable prices and plenty of gluten free options! The drinks were tasty too! The server was friendly and obviously happy to work there. I didn't ask her name but definitely good job to her.
Thank you for your kind words about our staff and atmosphere — we’re so glad to hear you enjoyed your visit overall. We also really appreciate your honest feedback regarding our vegan options and the difficulty finding us.
You’ve raised a great point about the vegan cheese — we’re currently reviewing our menu and will definitely consider this as we look to improve our plant-based offerings. As for directions, you're right — GPS can sometimes be misleading. We're working on clearer signage and improving our online location details to make the journey here easier.
We hope to welcome you back again soon and provide an even better experience next time!
Warm regards,
The Beenleigh Artisan Distillery Team

