# Caol Ila Distillery Visitor Centre, Isle of Islay — Reviews & Opening Hours > Rated 4.6/5 from 279 Google reviews. Waterside whisky distillery open in summer for tours of the still and barrel rooms, plus tastings. Source: https://staycation.co.uk/caol-ila-distillery-caol-ila-isle-of-islay-argyll-and-bute-pa46-7rl/restaurants/caol-ila-distillery-visitor-centre (Staycation.co.uk). Cite the source page, not this text version. Manufacturer # Caol Ila Distillery Visitor Centre Caol Ila Distillery Caol Ila Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA46 7RL [View on Google Maps](https://maps.google.com/?cid=3004635187589006354&g_mp=Cidnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLlNlYXJjaFRleHQQAhgEIAA) Photo: Photos are copyrighted by their owners **In short:** Caol Ila Distillery Visitor Centre is a manufacturer in Caol Ila Distillery Caol Ila Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA46 7RL, rated 4.6 out of 5 from 279 Google reviews. Details checked 2 November 2026 · source: Google Places Waterside whisky distillery open in summer for tours of the still and barrel rooms, plus tastings. Summary via Google ## About Caol Ila Distillery Visitor Centre Caol Ila is a whisky distillery on the Isle of Islay, situated on the waterfront at Port Askaig. The visitor centre opens in summer and offers tours of the still and barrel rooms, followed by tastings of the distillery's whisky. ## Menu & facilities For the current menu and prices, see [Caol Ila Distillery Visitor Centre's own website](https://www.malts.com/en/distilleries/caol-Ila?utm_source=staycation.co.uk&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=restaurant-menu). ## Opening hours **Monday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Tuesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Wednesday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Thursday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM **Friday** Closed **Saturday** Closed **Sunday** 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM ## At a glance **Guest rating** 4.6 / 5 (279 reviews) **Food hygiene rating** Awaiting inspection **Destination** Caol Ila Distillery Caol Ila Isle Of Islay Argyll And Bute PA46 7RL Food hygiene rating from the [Food Standards Agency](https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/1974015). 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Call Caol Ila Distillery Visitor Centre on +44 1496 302769. ## More near Caol Ila Distillery Visitor Centre ### Hotels & B&Bs nearby - [Port Askaig Hotel ★ 4.0 · 0.5 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/port-askaig/hotels/port-askaig-hotel) - [Kilmeny Country House ★ 5.0 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/isle-of-islay/hotels/kilmeny-country-house) - [Kilmeny Country House ★ 5.0 · 3.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/ballygrant/hotels/kilmeny-country-house) - [Islay House ★ 4.4 · 7.4 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/isle-of-islay/hotels/islay-house) ### Holiday cottages nearby - [Seafront Church 5.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/seafront-church-ukc7079) - [Tigh na Maraiche 6.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/tigh-na-maraiche-uk35356) - [Ashley Cottage 9.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/ashley-cottage-uk35427) - [Burnside Cottage 11.7 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/cottages/burnside-cottage-uk37567) ### Campsites nearby - [Persabus Farm Campsite ★ 4.6 · 0.9 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/isle-of-islay/camping/persabus-farm-campsite) - [Jura Hotel Field ★ 4.5 · 6.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/isle-of-jura/camping/jura-hotel-field) - [Jura Hotel ★ 4.5 · 6.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/oban-argyll/camping/jura-hotel) - [Jura Hotel & Camping ★ 4.5 · 6.3 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/argyll-bute/camping/jura-hotel-camping) ### Things to do nearby - [Islay Natural History Trust ★ 5.0 · 13.0 mi](https://staycation.co.uk/kilmartin/attractions/islay-natural-history-trust)