Islay Ales Tours

Malty, fruity, funky ... You don't have to know all the beer buzzwords to visit Islay Ales. All you need is an inquiring mind — and perhaps a thirst.

This Islay Island beer-making plant is a good spot to start your day of sightseeing. There's lots to enjoy in the area, including Bowmore Distillery, Bruichladdich Distillery, and Eilean Mor. Wander around at your leisure at Islay Ales before making tracks to these other fine sights.

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The Colonsay Hotel

The Colonsay Hotel

3 out of 5
per person
Oct 6 - Oct 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY)
7.2/10 Good! (10 reviews)
This was a charming but rustic property. I expected that, as I read the age of the hotel. Tub/shower was a bit rickety, but clean. The rooms are heated with radiators that are on timers...you cannot control the temp yourself. Food at their restaurant was great. The place just needs a bit of TLC.

Reviewed on Oct 19, 2024

Port Charlotte Hotel

Port Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
per person
Oct 6 - Oct 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Glasgow (GLA) to Islay (ILY)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (54 reviews)
Cute hotel with great service and nice rooms in a cute village. Not far from Bruichladdich which was convenient as we were cycling.

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2025

Port Charlotte Holidays

Port Charlotte Holidays

4 out of 5
per person
Sep 29 - Oct 4
found 16 hours ago
Roundtrip flight included
Tampa (TPA) to Islay (ILY)
10/10 Exceptional! (7 reviews)

Popular places to visit

Distillery on Islay Scotland

Bruichladdich Distillery

You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Bruichladdich Distillery during your trip to Islay Island. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Bruichladdich Distillery
Not sure what kind of flowers these are but they caught my eye

Museum of Islay Life

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Museum of Islay Life in Port Charlotte. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Museum of Islay Life

Bowmore Distillery

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Bowmore Distillery in Bowmore. You can enjoy the bars while in the area.

Bowmore Distillery

Kilchoman Distillery

Learn about the local history of Islay Island when you spend time at Kilchoman Distillery. Wander the gardens and seaside while you're in the area.

Kilchoman Distillery

Finlaggan Visitor Centre

You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Finlaggan Visitor Centre in Ballygrant. Wander the gardens and seaside while you're in the area.

Finlaggan Visitor Centre

Eilean Mor

Find out about the history of Islay Island when you spend time at Eilean Mor. Amble around the area's gardens or experience its jazz scene.

Eilean Mor

Best Lodging Options Near Islay Ales

Islay House

Islay House

3 out of 5
Islay House, Bridgend, Islay Island, Scotland
Islay House
The Island Bear B&B

The Island Bear B&B

3 out of 5
SHORE STREET, Islay Island, Scotland
The Island Bear B&B
Another Place, The Machrie

Another Place, The Machrie

4 out of 5
The Machrie Hotel & Golf LInks, Islay Island, Scotland
Another Place, The Machrie
The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast

The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast

3.5 out of 5
Shore Street, Bowmore, Islay Island, Scotland
The Bowmore House Bed & Breakfast
Lochside Hotel

Lochside Hotel

3 out of 5
20 Shore St, Islay Island, Scotland
Lochside Hotel
Beautiful 10 person modern bungalow in Bruichladdich with stunning views

Beautiful 10 person modern bungalow in Bruichladdich with stunning views

Bruichladdich
Beautiful 10 person modern bungalow in Bruichladdich with stunning views
Port Charlotte Hotel

Port Charlotte Hotel

4 out of 5
Main Street, Port Charlotte, Islay Island, Scotland
Port Charlotte Hotel
2 bedroom accommodation in Isle of Islay

2 bedroom accommodation in Isle of Islay

Isle of Islay
2 bedroom accommodation in Isle of Islay
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

Port Charlotte Youth Hostel

4 out of 5
Port Charlotte, Main Street, Islay Island, Scotland
Port Charlotte Youth Hostel
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