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Parys · Free State

Come Visit Us.

— Distillery, Tasting Room & Restaurant —

Eighty minutes south of Johannesburg, on the rim of the Vredefort Dome, our doors are open seven days a week. Distillery tours, whisky tastings, and the on-site Premier Outdoor Venue restaurant overlooking the Vaal River.

The Helden Distillery
— Kopjeskraal Road, Parys —
The Helden Distillery & Premier Outdoor Venue
— At a Glance —

What to Expect.

From Joburg

80 min

Easy drive south via the N1.

Open

7 days

Year-round, including public holidays.

Rated

4.9 ★

Google reviews, 240+ ratings.

Tours From

R 250 pp

Including whisky tasting flight.

Three Ways to Visit

Choose your experience.

From a quick tasting flight to a full afternoon at the Premier Outdoor Venue, every visit ends with a glass.

Distillery Tour Most Popular
N° 01

Distillery Tour

— 2 hours · groups of 2-12 —

A guided walkthrough of the still room and warehouse with Pieter or a member of the senior team. Includes a five-pour tasting flight across the Innovate and Premier ranges.

fromR 350 Book Now →
Premier Tasting Premier
N° 02

Premier Tasting

— 90 min · groups of 2-8 —

An intimate seated tasting of all three Premier bottlings, including the African Bonfire. Hosted at the warehouse, paired with biltong, cheese, and dark chocolate.

R 650 pp Reserve →
Restaurant Restaurant
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The Outdoor Venue

— Lunch & dinner · 7 days —

A relaxed restaurant overlooking the Vaal River, serving locally-sourced South African plates and a full whisky bar. Walk-ins welcome; reservations recommended on weekends.

avgR 280 pp Reserve a Table →
Reserve Your Place

Book a tasting.

Tours and Premier tastings run by appointment only — small groups, never more than twelve at a time. Please allow at least 48 hours' notice; weekend slots fill up two to three weeks in advance.

For restaurant-only reservations, please use the dedicated booking link or call us directly.

  • Personal tour with Pieter or a senior team member
  • Five-pour flight across Innovate and Premier ranges
  • Complimentary glass of New Make Spirit to take home
  • R 100 distillery shop credit per guest
N° 01

Tasting Enquiry

We'll reply within 24 hours to confirm your slot.

Optional — but lets us tailor the visit.

We'll confirm by email within 24 hours.
For urgent requests, call +27 72 335 7779.

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Helden Distillery
Kopjeskraal Road · Parys
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— Find Us —

Eighty minutes from Joburg.

Our Address
Kopjeskraal Road,
Parys, Free State, 9585,
South Africa
  1. I. Take the N1 South from Johannesburg.
  2. II. Exit at Vereeniging / Parys (R59).
  3. III. Continue on the R59 through Parys town.
  4. IV. Turn onto Kopjeskraal Road; the distillery is on your left after 3 km.
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— Open All Week —

When to visit.

Distillery & Shop

Mon — Thu9:00 — 16:00
Friday9:00 — 17:00
Saturday9:00 — 18:00
Sunday10:00 — 16:00

Tasting Tours

Mon — Fri10:00 / 14:00
Saturday10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00
Sunday11:00 / 14:00
Booking48 hrs' notice

Restaurant

Wed — Fri12:00 — 21:00
Saturday11:00 — 22:00
Sunday11:00 — 17:00
Mon / TueClosed
— Get in Touch —

Or just say hello.

For tour bookings, please use the form above. For everything else — press, partnerships, weddings & events, or just to ask about the cask we have aging in the corner — drop us a line.

Telephone +27 72 335 7779
Address Kopjeskraal Road · Parys · 9585
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General Enquiry

For press, partnerships, and everything else.

We'll reply within two working days. For anything urgent, please call.

— For Trade & Wholesale —

Stock Helden.

We work with a select group of restaurants, hotels, and independent liquor retailers across South Africa, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East. If you'd like to carry our range, get in touch with our trade team for pricing, minimum orders, and exclusivity terms.

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