The Beenleigh distillery at Eagleby is a working rum distillery on the banks of the Albert River, set in its original stone building, with guided tours, tastings, a cellar door and a restaurant. It describes itself as the oldest registered continuously working distillery in Australia, established in 1884.
Most visitors come for a tour and tasting, then stay for lunch or a Friday night drink. It is an easy half day from Brisbane or the Gold Coast.
Beenleigh Rum Distillery tours and tastings
Tours and tastings are booked online through the distillery’s Visit Us page. The distillery makes its rum from molasses supplied by a family-owned sugar mill and still uses pot stills, some of them original copper equipment.
After the tour, adults aged 18 and over are invited to a tasting of the Beenleigh range. The distillery also lists a Rum Blending Masterclass, a Rum Tasting Flight and specialty cocktails.
Rules for tour day
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour time.
- Groups are limited to 20 people. For larger groups, contact the distillery in advance.
- Closed-toe shoes are required. Thongs and sandals are not permitted.
- Do not drink alcohol before the tour.
- Visitors under 18 must be with a responsible adult at all times.
Lunch at the Distillery Restaurant
The Distillery Restaurant serves modern Australian food beside the river. Lunch runs from 11 am to 3 pm seven days a week, and dinner is served from 5 pm to 8 pm on Fridays and Saturdays. Tables are booked through the restaurant page on the distillery’s website, where the main and drinks menus are available as PDFs.
Public holiday hours vary, and a 15 per cent public holiday surcharge applies. Check the distillery’s social pages or phone 07 3807 3737 before you go.
Distillery Nights and Boom Box Bingo
Two free weekly events run at the distillery. Distillery Nights is every Friday from 5 pm to 10 pm, with cocktails and food after dark. Boom Box Bingo is every Sunday from 1 pm to 3 pm, a music bingo session run by Quiz Meisters. Both are free to enter. The events page also lists one-off nights such as comedy.
What to expect at the cellar door and bar
Away from the tours, you can drop in to the cellar door and shop to buy bottles from the Beenleigh range, or settle in at the bar. The distillery lists specialty cocktails and a Rum Tasting Flight for anyone who wants to compare the range without joining a tour. Live music and takeaway are listed among the facilities too.
The distillery also runs a Beenleigh Rum Club, which you can join through its website, and it sells gift vouchers for tours and experiences through the same booking site as the tours.
Functions and weddings
The distillery hosts meetings, product launches, conferences and weddings. Enquiries go through the Functions and Weddings page on its website, which also has a Day Delegate package as a PDF. If you are planning a group outing, contact the distillery in advance, because tour groups are capped at 20 people.
Planning your visit
- Visitor centre hours: Sunday to Thursday 10 am to 4 pm, Friday and Saturday 10 am to 10 pm. Public holiday hours vary.
- Facilities: a bar, cellar door, shop, takeaway and live music are listed.
- Families: the distillery is listed as family friendly, and children can come on tours with an adult, but only adults take part in the tasting.
- Accessibility: disabled access is listed. Contact the distillery for details before you visit.
- Gifts: gift vouchers for tours and experiences can be bought on the distillery’s booking site.
Getting there and parking
The distillery is at 142 Distillery Road, Eagleby. By car it is about 35 minutes from the Brisbane CBD. A car park and coach parking are listed for visitors. Because the venue serves alcohol, it is worth planning a lift home or a designated driver.
Nearby
- Beenleigh – the town’s parks, historical village and more.
- Beenleigh Historical Village – old buildings and local history.
- Eagleby Wetlands – a green space for a walk.
- Logan Art Gallery – an indoor stop in Logan.
- More to browse: breweries and distilleries and the Logan region.
You might also like
- Albert River Wines – a cellar door further up the Albert River valley.
- Balter Brewing (Currumbin Waters)
- Slipstream Brewing (Yeerongpilly)
Quick answers
Where is Beenleigh Rum Distillery?
At 142 Distillery Road, Eagleby, on the banks of the Albert River, about 35 minutes by car from Brisbane CBD.
How do you book a Beenleigh distillery tour?
Tours and tastings are booked online through the link on the distillery’s Visit Us page. Arrive at least 15 minutes before your tour time.
Can kids go on the tour?
Visitors under 18 must be with a responsible adult at all times. The tasting after the tour is for adults 18 and over.
Is there a restaurant at Beenleigh Rum Distillery?
Yes. The Distillery Restaurant serves lunch daily from 11 am to 3 pm and dinner on Fridays and Saturdays from 5 pm to 8 pm.
Is there free parking?
The distillery lists a car park and coach parking. It does not publish whether parking is free, so ask when you book.
Does Beenleigh Rum Distillery host weddings and functions?
Yes. It lists meetings, product launches, conferences and weddings, with enquiries through its functions page.
Details can change, so check the Beenleigh Rum website before you go.
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