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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.

Distillery Restaurant

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.

Distillery Experiences

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.

TOUR INFORMATION

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.

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Beenleigh Artisan Distillery

4.7

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Sigrid Muller

What a great find in Beenleigh! Can’t believe it took us this long to try it. Great drink experiences(even tastings for kids) full table service and the food was all amazing. Compliments to the chef! Our waitress was attentive and even surprised our daughter with a complimentary birthday dessert. Highly recommend and will definitely come back !

Response from the owner: Thanks so much for visiting Sigrid and we couldn't be happier you enjoyed your experience with us and we cannot wait to see you and your family again soon.

Lisa Roberts

Randomly booked here for lunch as it was a halfway meet for us all. Did not disappoint. Great atmosphere, great food and amazing service by the team on shift. Beer tasting paddle was well worth it! Have to head back another time to sample their other beverages. Great work team!

Response from the owner: Thanks so much for visiting Lisa and we will certainly pass on your feedback to the team and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Rodney Jones

We came to sample the rums and liqueurs, stayed for lunch, and finished with a purchase of rum crush and rum and coke. Great service, friendly staff, and a worthwhile visit if you want to do some rum tasting and get a meal. They also have beer tasting, but we didn't try that on this occasion.

Response from the owner: Cheers for the feedback Rodney and we look forward to seeing you again soon for a well earned Beer tasting!

Emma McLindon

We had such a wonderful lunch at the Beenleigh Artisan Distillery (Beenleigh Rum Distillery to the locals).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.

Response from the owner: Thanks so much for visiting Emma and we are so glad you had a great experience. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit!

Barry Winters

On line booking very easy good menu comfortable setting .... Rum and Gin selection excellent

Response from the owner: Thanks so much for your feedback Barry and we look forward to seeing you on our next visit.

Katey Everett

Great vibe and atmosphere, reminds me of Night Quarter, but better. Food was amazing!

Response from the owner: Thanks so much for the feedback Katey and we hope to see you again soon.

Howard France

We recently held our work Christmas party at this historical and well appointed venue. The food and table service was top notch! Will be back again. Thanks to the staff at Beenleigh Artisan Distillery for making such a memorable event.

Response from the owner: Cheers Howard, we are so glad we could make your event a memorable one and look forward to sharing many more special occasions with you and the team in the future.

Tayla Willmann

We just had our work Christmas party at the Beenleigh rum Distillery and it was fantastic. Everyone loved the tour and the rum tasting. The food was amazing, the atmosphere was relaxing and the staff were very lovely. We will be coming back for lunch more often. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner: Appreciate the feedback Tayla, we are so happy we could make your work function a memorable one and we can't wait to see you all for lunch.

Juliet

Fantastic venue. Food is fabulous, chef Corey was on the ball with taste and presentation. Highly recommend. Pineapple crush on a hot day alongside a walrus burger

Response from the owner: Cheers Juliet, we will definitely let Chef Corey know you enjoyed your meal and we looking forward to seeing you again on your next visit.

Vickie ROBINSON

Called in quickly to pick something up for a friend. Was impressed by what we saw and the service we received. We will be back to try the food!

Response from the owner: We cant' wait to see you again for a longer visit soon Vicki

Timothy Odell

I did the tour and rum tasting and all the rums tasted great

Response from the owner: Thanks so much for taking the time to share your positive experience! We’re grateful for your support and are so glad you had a great visit. Please come back and see us again soon.

greigo Last

My wife and I went and done the tour and taste testing, was amazing. I have done the Bundaberg rum tour and this one was better in every way.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.

Response from the owner: Thanks for the great review. We loved having you here and hope to see you again soon.

Celeste Reid

Amazing drinks and great service!

Response from the owner: Big thanks for the kind words. Glad you enjoyed your time with us.

Jo Camenzuli

I have done the distillery tour and rum tasting/blending at Beenleigh and it was great. I cannot fault their customer service with an order issue that was resolved immediately. I’ve ordered exclusive bottles prior to this, they always sent out quickly. They make a damn good rum!

Response from the owner: We appreciate this so much. Come back anytime for more good times.

Taylah Hore

One of the best places to go, the best staff, great atmosphere! Highly recommend as a go too place for a night of fun!

Response from the owner: You made our day. Thanks for visiting and sharing the love.

Daniel Spears

Very friendly and professional staff on the door at tonight's festival

Response from the owner: Thanks for taking the time to share your experience. Hope to see you again soon.

Jack Linchey

Food was incredible - corn ribs were tender and seasoned perfectly. Wings are crazy good, better than anything you can find in the US - gotta get the buffalo sauce! Highly recommend

Response from the owner: Thanks for visiting and for the lovely review. Come back anytime.

Emily Flatley

Amazing food, service and atmosphere. Definitely will be back!

Response from the owner: Thanks for the support. Always great to have guests like you visit.

Dee T

Yesterday we enjoyed a tour and tasting guided by Shiv was a very good experience and Shiv was an awesome guide really informed us about everything to do with Beenleigh rum.. we then also enjoyed a bit of food and cocktails which were also delicious.. 10/10 experience and we will definitely be back.

Response from the owner: We love Shiv too. Thanks for the kind review!

Wavey Forest

An unexpected gem in Beenleigh.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.

Response from the owner: Thanks for the great feedback. We are glad you had a brilliant visit.

Alex White

Went here for my 30th. Waitress who looked after group was lovely, and v knowledgeable on the rum and gin tastings. Both times I’ve been here it was quiet and it doesn’t make sense! It’s got great service, prices and atmosphere.

Response from the owner: Your feedback means a lot. Hope we get to host you again soon.

Nassim Hemmati

Very unique rum tasting experience

Response from the owner: Wonderful to read your comments. Glad you enjoyed the experience.

Benjamin Kenafake

Kristin was great, every question answered and very informative about the distillery!

Response from the owner: We’re so grateful for your positive feedback—thank you! It’s always a pleasure to hear from happy guests, and we look forward to seeing you again at the distillery!

Emily Madden

The staff were lovely and in general the food was good. We were quite disappointed that there were "vegan options" stated on the menu, however the vegan options for the pizzas we ordered just had the cheese taken off, rather than being replaced with vegan cheese. Our local independent pizza shop in the country town we live in has vegan cheese, its really easy to acquire and offer your customers. A nice atmosphere, however quite difficult to find. Google maps takes you to distillery road market, rather than the Beenleigh Artisan Distillery.

Response from the owner: Hi there,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

Jason Hayes

Kristin is a wonderful host, very knowledgeable about the venue and products.Great venue with an amazing history to learn about, and best run in the world award !!Could convert a non rum drinker very easily.Cheeseburger and fries came out quick and crispy, delicious.!

Response from the owner: Thanks so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you had a great experience and truly appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. We hope to welcome you back again soon!

Ed Griffiths

Great service, excellent food, and delicious, smooth rum to take home afterwards. What more could you want 🙂

Response from the owner: Thank you for your lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed your visit. Our team takes great pride in delivering memorable experiences, and it means a lot to know we hit the mark.

Ecka Hesketh

Excellent day out at this wonderful distillery. The staff were very welcoming and gave us great service. We had a bite to eat for lunch & it was magnificently cooked. Bought a four pack of rum & cola that was tasty as. I'm hooked! 😎🥃 Lots of memorabilia to purchase, a great wall feature of the distillery era timeline & we highly recommend a visit to this wonderful artesian distillery in Beenleigh.

Response from the owner: We’re so grateful for your positive feedback—thank you! It’s always a pleasure to hear from happy guests, and we look forward to seeing you again at the distillery!

Kathy Boldissar

All the food that we ordered was so good. Wonderful flavors and presentation. The drinks were also amazing....T was the mixologist and was wonderful. We also tried all 3 desserts and all were really great. Highly recommend.

Response from the owner: We’re so grateful for your positive feedback—thank you! It’s always a pleasure to hear from happy guests, and we look forward to seeing you again at the distillery!

Fern Voloder

Went to Beenleigh rum distillery for lunch + tour and previously for the comedy nights. I must say I received outstanding customer service, the best around. The food was quick and delicious, I recommend the corn ribs and gnocchi! A special Thank you to Ross and Kristin for making my time unforgettable, I’ll definitely be back!

Elly McGar

We had a delightful time tasting the 5 types of rum. Had cocktails and the rum with pineapple crushis my new favourite drink. Rum and ginger beer was very nice too. Lovely young man kept us informed, wish I knew his name but no name tag. We saw a big table with pizzas etc and they looked yummy.

Shannan Goddard

Lovely venue! Friendly staff and great food!

Paul Williams

Great venue, and great rum there too... 👍

Response from the owner: Thanks for the glowing review! Your support means the world to us. We’re always working to offer something special, and we’re glad that shone through during your visit.

Corey M

Love this place, definitely one of those hidden gem spots that everyone needs to know about, I will be back again!

Aaron Brighton

Took my partner out for a date night to this amazing hidden gem. The service, atmosphere and food were absolutely incredible. Highly recommend to anyone to check it out.

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