Guinness Storehouse

Guinness has undergone quite a journey since Arthur Guinness founded his brewery in Dublin back in 1759. Today, it’s the most popular stout in the world and its story is told with a flourish across seven immersive floors in the Guinness Storehouse. Who knew such magic could come from four simple ingredients – water, barley, hops and yeast? Join 1.4 million visitors per year and experience the history and heritage of Ireland’s most-loved beer at one of Dublin’s top attractions.

What’s included in the Guinness Storehouse tour?

The standard experience at the Guinness Storehouse takes about 90 minutes and includes a self-guided tour, entry to the Tasting Rooms and a pint of Guinness (or Guinness 0.0) in the Gravity Bar at the end. Add Stoutie to your experience for an extra pint that features your selfie on the creamy head, something made to snap and share.

The tasting and storytelling journey on the Connoisseur Experience delves deep into the origins and tastes of Guinness, while the Guinness Brewery Tour takes you behind the scenes of the working Guinness brewery at St James’s Gate.

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All that exploration is thirsty work. Luckily, there are many places in the storehouse where you can grab a bite. Refuel with a coffee in the Roasthouse, pair Guinness with oysters in the casual Market Street open kitchen or enjoy a traditional Irish pub toastie in Arthur’s Bar.

If you want to go all out, try the full-service 1836 Bar & Brasserie, where beef and Guinness stew, Guinness-cured smoked salmon and even Guinness gelato star on the menu. Don’t forget to pick up some limited edition and exclusive souvenirs in the Guinness Store before leaving.

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After your visit to the Guinness Storehouse, explore the surrounding area of The Liberties, named one of Time Out’s coolest neighbourhoods in the world. This historic brewing and distilling district is home to Dublin’s “Golden Triangle”, so called for its abundance of whiskey distilleries, including Teeling and Roe & Co.

From eerie Kilmainham Gaol to historic St Patrick’s Cathedral and the vast Phoenix Park, Guinness isn’t the only star attraction around here. Trendy coffee shops, Argentinian bakeries, traditional pubs and much more all mingle together to make the lively Liberties a must-visit.

As you head towards Dublin’s city centre from the Guinness Storehouse, you’ll discover Smithfield and Stoneybatter – another two old Dublin neighbourhoods that have made it to the Time Out cool list in recent years thanks to their mix of traditional and contemporary, making them feel fresh, friendly and constantly on the move.

Stand-out experiences here include the Henrietta Street tenement museum and the National Museum of Ireland, Collins Barracks, which houses the Decorative Arts, Design and Military History Collection. 

The Guinness Storehouse is one of Dublin’s most popular attractions, but this cool capital has so much to offer, from glimpses of the 9th-century illuminated manuscript known as the Book of Kells to the striking cherry-red Poolbeg Lighthouse that stands guard over Dublin Bay.