Welcome to the Burren Smokehouse!

We warmly welcome every visitor to explore our Visitor Centre and our interactive “Taste the Atlantic – Salmon Experience” next door whatever your mobility, sensory, or access needs. We are committed that all our visitors have an enjoyable and full opportunity to benefit from everything we offer.

This guide helps you explore and enjoy the Burren Smokehouse facilities with confidence. We are continually improving our facilities and information, and we value and invite your feedback.

Contact information

To understand all the available information, services and facilities, please see below.

If we have not covered your access needs here, please contact us by

phone us on +353 65 7074432
the Irish Text Relay Service (https://www.itrs.ie/) website or
by email at info@burrensmokehouse.ie

and we will be happy to discuss your needs and offer our assistance where we can.

Opening hours

Please find out our current opening hours by following the link. The opening hours vary from season to season.

Travel & Arrival Guidance

Below please find different areas of interest when you are planning your visit. This section will cover how to get to the Burren Smokehouse and what to expect when arriving.

Location of the Burren Smokehouse

We are located off the Wild Atlantic Way, in Lisdoonvarna, Co. Clare V95 HD70, Ireland.

Click on this link or enter our specific Eircode into Google Maps to find us: V95HD70

Burren Smokehouse Lisdoonvarna location on map

Burren Smokehouse Visitor centre entrance with Taste the Atlantic in Background

Burren Smokehouse Visitor centre Taste the Atlantic

Different ways of getting to Lisdoonvarna and the Burren Smokehouse

Arrive by car:

The Burren Smokehouse is situated off the N67 in Lisdoonvarna. It is a 15-minute drive from the Cliffs of Moher, 20 minutes from Ballyvaughan (via N67), 15 minutes from Ennistymon and 40 minutes from Ennis. From Galway, the drive via the N67 takes about 1 h 45 min.
You can park in our free car park with a tarmac surface and walk 50 metres on a footpath to the Burren Smokehouse Visitor Centre. There is no height restriction barrier. The car park can accommodate coaches.

Arrive by public transport:

(information correct as per February 2026 – please check when planning your trip)
There is a regular bus service from Ennis and from Galway stopping at the crossroads in the centre of Lisdoonvarna, about 50 metres from the Roadside Tavern and 200 metres from the Burren Smokehouse. The bus routes are the 350 (direct route) and the 351 (takes the coast road via Fanore). From Shannon Airport, you can take a bus to Ennis and then another to Lisdoonvarna.

Getting around while you are in the Burren & Cliffs of Moher Geopark area:

(information correct as per February 2026 – please check when planning your trip)
Running from May to August, the Burren Explorer shuttle bus will bring tourists and locals alike around on different routes – for free! Also included is free admission to the Cliffs of Moher Experience if you arrive by the shuttle bus. See more information on our Explore the Burren & Cliffs of Moher for free page!
Please note that to access the buses, a few steps have to be negotiated.

Arrive by air:

(information correct as per February 2026 – please check when planning your trip)
Shannon Airport is the closest airport. It is located in southern Co. Clare and has car rental and public transport by bus (route 330 servicing the airport) available.
Other airports are Dublin, Cork, Farranfore (Kerry) Airport and Ireland West (Knock) Airport.

Parking and access to the Visitor Centre

There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the car park to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.

You can park in our free tarmacked car park just off the N67 west of the town centre. You will reach the Burren Smokehouse Visitor Centre via a footpath. Distance: circa 50 metres.
There is no height restriction barrier to the car park.

The car park can accommodate coaches.

The access to the main Visitor Centre and the interactive “Taste the Atlantic – Salmon Experience” are freely accessible via ramps. The three steps down from the footpath to the main entrance can be avoided by using the ramp. There are no thresholds in the Visitor Centre nor the “Taste the Atlantic – Salmon Experience”.

Burren Smokehouse Car park wheelchair accessible

Burren Smokehouse car park exit onto foot path

Footpath from car park to the Burren Smokehouse visitor centre

Burren Smokehouse step-free entrance with salmon statue

Burren Smokehouse entrance door to visitor centre

Access to Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience at Burren Smokehouse

Accessibility of the main visitor centre and products

Throughout the Visitor Centre and the “Taste the Atlantic – Salmon Experience”, everything is within easy reach. For access to the products in the fridge unit, our staff members will be very happy to assist you, and advise you on the different products.

In the Visitor Centre, we offer an audio-visual covering our smoking process. The video is 7 minutes long. It is available in English, German, French, Spanish and Italian, and with or without subtitles.

Burren Smokehouse visitor centre counter and access to seating area

Burren Smokehouse visitor centre seating area

Accessibility of "Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience"

In the “Taste the Atlantic – Salmon Experience”, we show an audio-visual shadow play that lasts about 4 minutes. Chairs are available for the duration. We offer maritime equipment like life vests etc for your personal photo shoot. Vintage TV sets show reels. In another section, there are different looped videos, water columns with air bubbles and a low wheelchair-friendly display table with quizzes and jigsaw puzzles. For other displays, please see the gallery of photos.

We have printed translations of all the wall panels and the shadow play available in German, French and Italian.

Book "Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience"

Entrance door to Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience at Burren Smokehouse

Inside the Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience at Burren Smokehouse

English, French, Printed German scripts of shadow play and wall texts

Inside the shadow play of Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience at Burren Smokehouse

Leaving the cottage of the shadow play Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience

Photo opportunity Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience

Stack of TV sets Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience

Interactive quiz table in the Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience at Burren Smokehouse

Interactive display at Taste the Atlantic - Salmon Experience

Wheelchair accessible toilet in public areas

A designated wheelchair-accessible toilet is available in the Visitor Centre just to the left of the main entrance. It is threshold- and step-free into it. There are handrails and a drop-down grab rail on one side. The handwash basin is lower to allow access.

Please note that there is no toilet in the “Taste the Atlantic – Salmon Experience”.

Further Information

Staff Assistance

Our members of staff are available to assist in any way needed.

Emergency evacuation plan for visitors with disabilities or access requirements

General emergency evacuation plans are in place for visitors with disabilities.

Free familiarisation visits

Free familiarisation visits are available. Helpers are welcome to arrange a visit ahead of booking or their visit to familiarise themselves with the venue at no additional costs.

Emergency and Medical Information

Just in case you need help during your visit or whilst being in our area, we want to provide you with some pointers where to get medical help.

Pharmacy:
There is a pharmacy in Lisdoonvarna, the Burren Pharmacy. It is 240 metres from the Burren Smokehouse. You will find it by entering the Eircode V95 P953 into Google Maps.
Phone: +353 65 7074104

GP Surgery:
The Lisdoonvarna Medical Centre is 400 metres from the Burren Smokehouse, and the Eircode is V95 HH6W.
Phone: +353 65 7074184

ShannonDocs:
Open 24 hours, this facility at the Ennistymon Community Hospital can help in emergencies. Eircode for Google Maps navigation: V95 CD58.
Phone: +353 65 7071622

Hospitals:
Ennis Hospital, Eircode: V95 HN29
Phone: +353 65 6824464

This Accessibility Welcome Guide was produced in February 2026 and last updated on 17 February 2026.

Online Accessibility

We have put together information for viewers of our website to make the website more accessible to them. Click on the button below to find out more.

You will find our Accessibility Statement here for our website.

Online Accessibility info