Private venue hire
Birthdays, anniversaries, school reunions, hen parties and work events. Bring your people, we'll handle the drinks.
Private hire · The Old Smiddy
An event space with real character
Hire our beautifully renovated distillery beneath Stirling Castle for birthdays, celebrations, work do's and wedding receptions. Your own bar, your own space, a setting your guests won't forget.
48Seated guests
70Standing guests
Fully
stockedPrivate bar
stockedPrivate bar
2 minFrom the castle
What you can host
Two ways to celebrate with us
From a relaxed private party to a reception with real character.
Wedding receptions
An intimate, distinctive reception venue for couples who want to celebrate somewhere with personality, not a function room.
Why here
A venue with a story behind the bar
Set in the renovated Old Smiddy a short walk from Stirling Castle, the distillery feels memorable from the moment your guests arrive. Working stills, a private bar and a team who genuinely love what they pour.
- Exclusive use of the distillery for your event
- Fully equipped private bar serving our own gin and whisky
- Right by the castle, in the heart of historic Stirling
- A team on hand to help your day run smoothly
Wedding receptions
A dream reception for gin and whisky lovers
An elegant, intimate setting for your celebration, with trusted suppliers we love working with.
Intimate by design
An elegant atmosphere for unforgettable memories with your closest friends and family, not a crowd of strangers.
The right size
Up to 48 guests for a seated reception, and up to 70 for a standing celebration.
Trusted suppliers we work with
Let's talk
Ready to plan your event?
Tell us what you've got in mind and we'll help bring it to life. Email hello@stirlingdistillery.com or fill in the form just below.
