Local Event

Free Brooklyn Distillery Tour & Whiskey Tasting Open House

Thu, August 20, 2026 (7:00 PM - 8:00 PM)

299 Sands St
299 Sands Street
Brooklyn, NY 11205
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Cost: Free

Visit Brooklyn's #1 rated experience on TripAdvisor! *$5 booking fee redeemable at the bar or gift shop on the day.
Looking for a unique + free night out in Brooklyn?

Step inside Kings County Distillery, one of New York City's most fascinating hidden landmarks, for a Night At The Boozeum - an evening of whiskey, history, and good company. Whether you're a local, visiting the city, exploring the Brooklyn Navy Yard, or simply searching for something different to do after work, our Night at the Boozeum offers rare access to a working distillery inside a historic 19th-century building.

Hosted by Kings County Distillery, this free weekly open house combines a behind-the-scenes distillery experience with guided tastings, social drinks, and a lively atmosphere that continues into the evening.

No whiskey expertise required. Just curiosity.

The tour lasts for an hour, but you're welcome to stay for the socials after and a discounted cocktail of your choice at The Gatehouses. Your booking fee can also be claimed back as money off at the bar or in our Boozeum gift shop.

About The Experience

Your evening begins at The Gatehouses, our historic cocktail bar at the entrance to the Brooklyn Navy Yard.

After signing up in person, you'll join a small group for a guided walk through our working distillery, where you'll learn how whiskey is made, explore spaces normally closed to the general public, and visit our atmospheric barrel room for a tasting of some of our favorite pours.

After the tour, you'll head to the Boozeum, our whiskey museum and shop, where the evening continues with conversation, additional pours, a chance to meet fellow New Yorkers, travelers, whiskey fans, and curious newcomers alike, and the option to bag a bottle or gift set to take home with you.

What You'll Experience

Free admission

Behind-the-scenes access to a working Brooklyn distillery

Guided distillery tour

Whiskey tasting in our barrel room

Visit to our Boozeum whiskey museum

Seasonal tasting pour

Discounted cocktail at The Gatehouses

10% off at the gift shop

DJs and social atmosphere

Historic Brooklyn Navy Yard setting

Great for visitors, date nights, groups, solo explorers, and locals looking to meet people


Free to attend. 21+. Spaces are limited to 40 people, walk-ins accepted on the day.
If we're fully booked, walk-ins will be added to a waitlist until check-in is completed, so if you book a ticket and can't make it on the day, please cancel ahead of the tour to allow other guests to join.

*Booking fee can be redeemed against a purchase at The Gatehouses or Gift Shop on the day. This is a non-refundable fee.

For more info on upcoming dates and accessibilty, visit kingscountydistillery.com/pages/night-at-the-boozeum

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  • 299 Sands St
  • Things to do in Brooklyn, NY
  • New York Wine & Food Events
  • Brooklyn Wine & Food Events

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