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
stocked
Private 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.

Private venue hire at Stirling Distillery

Private venue hire

Birthdays, anniversaries, school reunions, hen parties and work events. Bring your people, we'll handle the drinks.

Wedding receptions at Stirling Distillery

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
Inside Stirling Distillery

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

Tatties and Tipples DJ Don Robertson Sublime White Vines

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.