Burren Smokehouse

Burren Smokehouse Immerse yourself in the world of salmon smoking with our mini food trail & experiences. Contact [email protected] for more infos.

Set up in 1989 by Birgitta & Peter Curtin, the Burren Smokehouse is a family-run business producing award-winning artisan food products. Using a traditional smoking process, real fire ovens and ancient techniques, our 100% Irish wild and Irish organic salmon, mackerel & trout is famous for its unique flavour. We uphold the highest standards of quality, carefully sourcing our raw ingredients locall

y, and adhering to all necessary processes to achieve our organic certification. Our Visitor Centre - winner of a TripAdvisor Visitor Award - enables people to taste our Burren Smoked Irish Organic Salmon and understand more about the smoking process. Winner 2 x National Organic Awards (2020), 2 x Great Taste Gold Awards (2020), 1 x Great Taste Gold Award (2019), Winner Green Seafood Business Award (2018), Owner Birgitta has won numerous awards, namely Good Food Ireland Awards - Food Champion - Best of the Decade Award 7 The International Ambassador of the Decade Award 2016.

02/06/2026

Our salting and smoking process blends ancient Irish and Scandi methods.

We use just the right amount of sea salt to make our Burren Smoked Irish Organic Salmon safer and ever tastier for you to enjoy. The salmon fillets are wet after the salt has been washed off so they need to be dried before they can absorb the smoke properly. The fillets are placed on racks and the trolley is pushed into the kiln.

Oak shavings are a key ingredient to our well known and loved Irish Organic Smoked Salmon. The air gently passes the salmon fillets taking away any excess moisture. This process takes a few hours depending on the size of the salmon.

Our refined recipe and carefully controlled smoking process allows the smell and taste of our freshly smoked salmon to ignite nostalgia for both Peter and Birgitta, the founders of the Burren Smokehouse and Burren Experiences, from early childhood memories of fishing.

Our Burren Experiences not only allow you to learn more about our unique smoking process and techniques from start to finish, but we also show you our custom-designed kiln and smoke box, which is an integral part to our award-winning Smoked Salmon products.

Book your experience now: https://www.burrenexperiences.ie/

Tomorrow is the last day of Bord Bia Bloom  2026!So why not round off the June Bank Holiday weekend with experiences and...
31/05/2026

Tomorrow is the last day of Bord Bia Bloom 2026!

So why not round off the June Bank Holiday weekend with experiences and fun for the whole family to enjoy?

From gardening and horticulture events to food experience and the food village!

Come visit us in the Food Village and bring the whole family along to taste the magic of Ireland!

Come along to Bord Bia Bloom 2026!So why not make memories with gardening, horticulture and the food village this June B...
30/05/2026

Come along to Bord Bia Bloom 2026!

So why not make memories with gardening, horticulture and the food village this June Bank Holiday weekend with experiences and fun for the whole family to enjoy

Come visit us in the Food Village.

Bord Bia Bloom 2026 starts today!Don't forget to come visit us in the Food Village.Where you can meet our CEO and founde...
29/05/2026

Bord Bia Bloom 2026 starts today!

Don't forget to come visit us in the Food Village.

Where you can meet our CEO and founder Birgitta to learn more about the Burren Smokehouse.

Enjoy a day out at Bloom 2026 over the bank holiday weekend and taste our Burren Smoked Irish Organic Salmon.

The June bank holiday is fast approaching!Summer is here and it is the perfect time to gather together, create memories ...
27/05/2026

The June bank holiday is fast approaching!

Summer is here and it is the perfect time to gather together, create memories and enjoy nourishing tasty food together.

Whether it is a family occasion, or a Sunday lunch, why not try our Burren Smoked Irish Organic Salmon available in various flavours for you to choose from.

We also have a variety of Gift Ideas and Hampers to choose from with some perfect additions to add to your tasty food to enjoy with your friends and family.

Shop now: https://www.burrensmokehouse.com/shopping-categories/

Bord Bia Bloom is next weekend and what better way to spend the June bank holiday weekend!A weekend that is not just for...
24/05/2026

Bord Bia Bloom is next weekend and what better way to spend the June bank holiday weekend!

A weekend that is not just for the gardeners, there are experiences for the whole family to enjoy next weekend.

Especially in the food village where you can taste all that Ireland has to offer...

You will find us there across the weekend so come and meet us!

Better yet, why not come along with your family and friends?

Enjoy a day out at Bloom 2026 and come visit us to taste our Burren Smoked Irish Organic Salmon.

Did you know that Burren Beo is a not for profit organisation committed to preserving the Burren landscape and are the o...
23/05/2026

Did you know that Burren Beo is a not for profit organisation committed to preserving the Burren landscape and are the organisers of "Burren in Bloom''.

Burren in Bloom is running for the month of May and allows you to explore and celebrate biodiversity of the Burren as it emerges into its full seasonal glory of orchids and gentians, bumblebees and butterflies.

Why not visit the Burren and experience all the beauty the landscape has to offer?

You can stop by the Burren Smokehouse to taste our Irish Organic Burren Smoked Salmon or maybe take some home with you to enjoy or better yet book one of our experiences to make it even more special: https://www.burrenexperiences.ie/

Bringing together Irish history and Scandinavian heritage, here is our Burren Smokehouse story of 37 years in business. ...
22/05/2026

Bringing together Irish history and Scandinavian heritage, here is our Burren Smokehouse story of 37 years in business. It tells of the many types of love that make the magic that is the Burren Smokehouse.

In 1865, the Curtin family became the proud owners of The Roadside Tavern in Lisdoonvarna, a tiny spa town just off the Wild Atlantic Way and a short drive from the Cliffs of Moher. The warm, friendly pub was a welcoming stop for wayfarers, a bakery and a gathering place for the local community.

In 1981, an adventurous young Swede named Birgitta paid the village a visit, looking to explore the wildly beautiful landscapes of The Burren. Birgitta met Peter Curtin, the current owner of The Roadside Tavern. They fell in love, were married and together they began to experiment with smoking salmon.

Together they built the Burren Smokehouse in 1989, with Peter designing both the smokers and the patented process still used to produce the smoked salmon today. The reputation of the Burren Smokehouse grew, and orders flooded in, first from local restaurants and hotels, then from across the country and finally the world.

In 1995, Birgitta opened the doors to the visitor centre, a stimulating home to the story of Irish Smoked Organic Salmon creation, a haven to explore other local food producers and a rich source of fascinating Irish mythology.

Burren Smokehouse fish has previously attracted the attention of the finest retail establishments across the globe, including Fortnum & Mason, Harrods, Dean & Deluca along with many more. It has also graced the plates of royalty, including Queen Elizabeth II of England and King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia of Sweden, with the latter pair exploring the Burren Smokehouse on a trip to the region in May 2019.

The team began as just three people and today, we are almost 20, each dedicated to producing the finest quality smoked fish. Birgitta is still very much the heart and soul of the Burren Smokehouse and pioneer of ecotourism in the region. Peter still has an active hand in innovations at the Burren Smokehouse, but also masterminds artisan production at The Roadside Tavern, where they brew their own lager, red ale and stout.

Would you like to taste the fish worthy of royalty? Orders can be with you anywhere across the globe in just 48 hours, 24 hours if you’re nearer. Shop with us now: https://www.burrensmokehouse.ie/

Our Burren Smoked Salmon Risotto with Asparagus is a satisfying meal for the whole family to enjoy.This texture-full ris...
21/05/2026

Our Burren Smoked Salmon Risotto with Asparagus is a satisfying meal for the whole family to enjoy.

This texture-full risotto will not take long to cook, just around 30 minutes.

Be sure to tag us in your finished result and use only the best Burren Smoked Irish Organic Salmon in your meals.

There is a video of the recipe available on our website: https://www.burrensmokehouse.com/recipe_list/burren-smoked-salmon-risotto-with-asparagus/

Address

Kincora Road
Lisdoonvarna
V95HD70

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+353657074432

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