This place is a bucket list item for any beer lover. The iconic brew has a lot of history and the St. James Gate Storehouse is an icon. With that said, I was disappointed with the tour. The majority of it is filled with electronic displays (electronic grain, seriously) and automated audio/video. You can definitely learn about the history of Guinness but the entire thing felt like a giant Disneyland attraction. The highlight for me was easily the Gravity Bar on the 7th floor. The view is spectacular and I've never had a better pint of Guinness. It's probably a mental thing, but it was fantastic. It's all well kept and worth a stop, but it could be so much more. I have heard that major renovations are planned in the future, so I'll check it out again next time I'm in Dublin. read more

Being a beer fan, this was one of those touristy things I had to check off the list while spending some time in Dublin. In honesty, I didn't realize just how massive the Guinness brewery compound was, and the storehouse was definitely the epicenter of it all. (As a quick tip, try to purchase your tickets online before hand because you will save yourself a lot of time avoiding long lines at the ticket counters). Once inside, the storehouse isn't so much a traditional brewery tour like I was used to here. It is more of a self guided tour through this massive multi-floored building. Besides learning the basics behind how Guinness is brewed, you also learn some interesting facts about the history and the Guinness family. The 3 main highlights for me on the tour were: 1- Learning how to properly taste a Guinness, 2 - Being able to master the pouring of a perfect pint, 3 - Then enjoying my pint while taking in the beautiful views of Dublin & the surrounding area from the Gravity Bar. Overall it was one of those places I'm glad I got to see and experience and officially check off my list. read more

Surprised by the quality of this place. I thought it would be short and slightly boring while just waiting for your free pint at the end of it. Turns out the free pint is just the cherry on top of what is a great tour. A must for anyone visiting and in particular for any Irish person to learn the history of this great brand. read more

Very cool brewery. Walked us through the whole process of how Guinness was made and even taught us how to pour a glass! Staff was very friendly and made the stay enjoyable! Beer was good and food was available in restaurants (we didn't try the food). I definitely recommend taking a tour while you are in Dublin! read more

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The museum and tour are very well put together. Lots of history about the company as you walk through a massive open space on multiple levels. You get to try multiple types of Guinness during the tour. With the beer samples you get snacks like smoked salmon on pumpernickel bread. The finale is Gravity Bar, which is a glass-floored cylinder high above the brewery looking over the Dublin skyline. You get at least one pint of Guinness here for free. Overall, a crowded but well-done museum with samples and snacks. Even though it is not worth it for the beer alone, the whole experience I thought wasn't cheesy and the space is impressive. Admission fee I remember was pretty high, but it's a neat experience. So for a craft beer place, yeah low score. But it's a fun thing to do in the afternoon and then later you can Temple Bar District it up. read more

Had a BLAST!!!! I love the live music they had on the 5th (?) floor and of course, the Guiness is top notch here. I thoroughly enjoyed the Foreign Extra Stout - it so delicious and smooth! As a chemical engineer, I would have preferred to see the actual process of beer-making rather than just the history behind it, but I still enjoyed reading about it (: Definitely go to the top floor for incredible views and beer!!! read more

It's overwhelming and wonderful. Do it. It's worth every penny and you certainly get more than you pay for it. Would probably go back again if the opportunity should arise. read more

Indeed touristy, but so much fun. I expected to be a bit bored by the beer making process, but ended up in a totally opposite position. Me and my mom went together and besides relishing in the free beer and Gravity Bar, we actually learned a thing or two along the way. Its quite an amazing facility with a ton of history behind it. They are fantastic at making it an interactive and fun experience. Besides dropping a stupid amount of euros at the gift shop, this was one of my favorite parts of Dublin. read more

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The best 'tourist trap' in Dublin. The museum is huge and you'll be surprised how long it actually takes to see the whole place (if you actually stop and see the displays). The good thing is that you get a pint of Guinness at the end of the visit, the bad thing is that you have to wait till the very end, and climbed to the very top level of the building to get it. The view from the top bar is breath taking, apparently one of the best view of Dublin you can find. Even if you don't like Guinness it's a good way to kill a few hours on a rainy day. read more

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The highlight of the tour to the Guinness Storehouse for me was, unquestionably the Gravity Bar. The seventh floor of the storehouse is dedicated to the Gravity Bar, and also forms the head of the giant pint of Guinness formed by the atrium. Therefore, upon admission you have finally reached the head of the pint. It is at this point that you will receive your complimentary pint of Guinness. Not only is this the most sustaining and authentic pint of Guinness you will drink anywhere in the world but the setting to which you are drinking it is truly stunning. I adore the layout of the Gravity Bar with uninterrupted 360 panoramic views across the city of Dublin courtesy of the lustrous glass walls and a spherical bar to be found in the middle of the room that you can sit around. Alternatively you can choose to sit round one of the other tables dotted about. Now, admittedly, Dublin is hardly blessed with the most spectacular of skylines and there is certainly a lot of rampant construction to be glimpsed, but ultimately it is the magnitude of the view and all of the historical value existent in the buildings you're seeing that does nothing but astonish. My favourite part of the bar is the sporadic quotations that appear on the glass courtesy of renowned Irish poets and authors. All of the quotations are positioned in accordance with the location of the landmark it is referring to. For example, if you look at the James Joyce's quote from A Portrait of an Artist as a Young Man that appears on the window, 'The grey block of Trinity on his left, set heavily, In the city's ignorance like a great dull stone set, In a cumbrous ring...' directly behind it is Trinity College itself, the Front Arch of which protrudes grandly from the wide cityscape. I love this union of arguably Dublin's greatest achievements - Guinness and modernist literature all working within the relaxing milieu of yet another Dublin phenomenon -the 'bar' to successfully pull off an altogether great experience. Just reminding myself of it makes me want to go back right away. read more

Definitely on every tourist's to-do list in Dublin; it's also cool that you can take the HopOn/HopOff buses that'll give you a brief pleasant tour of some city landmarks before dropping you off right at the Guinness museum. Minus the hefty entry, and the exorbitant amount of foot traffic and everyone using the elevator, this place is still AWESOME. They have a lot of informational stuff about how Guinness originated and developed, there's a tasting room, and an escalator system and 2 elevators that connect all 7 floors. The best part is the Gravity Bar all the way at the top - you get a 360 view of the entire city, and get to use your ticket to get a free Guinness at the bar. It's usually packed here, but you can find a spot after waiting a few minutes. *There's also a horse carriage service at the exit read more

Self-guided tour? Perfect! I've been here 4 or 5 times in the year I've been in Dublin and while yes, it is a major tourist attraction (if not the most famous one in Dublin) it is still worth it to go even if you're a Dubliner. I took a girlfriend from Ireland who had never had Guinness before and even she enjoyed it so there you go. I'm a diagnosed beer geek so I had to come here. This isn't your normal brewery tour if you've ever gone to a microbrewery, but extremely high tech and huge (like Guinness' footprint on Earth). The best part is pouring your own pint/getting a Guinness up in the Gravity Bar overlooking the city. If you can I would recommend coming on Dublin Culture Night when it's open late (and FREE!!!). Seeing Dublin with its lights on at night is a whole new experience for the Gravity Bar and one that I'll never forget, no matter how tacky it feels to come here. read more

It's hard to admit that this place was so great because of how clearly tourist-driven the entire operation is. But like a fun album or TV show, it's great because it's entertaining, and in my case, caters to the part of me that absolutely loves Guinness. And I do, absolutely love Guinness. The entire Storehouse was basically a gift shop underneath a cafe underneath an observation deck. And dammit it was cool! I can easily see a four-start review because it didn't really leave me with any more knowledge than I already knew about the brewing process. I think they tried to shy away from the process, and focus on the brand that Guinness has built. They "lifestyle", that it carries with it, if you will. The Storehouse kind of picks up with the assumption that Guinness is fantastic and you're already on board. It doesn't so much try to win you over as much as affirm that it's rightfully earned its place among the bar taps of the world. I'm cool with that. We had nice weather for the gravity bar, we learned how to pour beer which was neat and the people were all super friendly and nice. The place seemed clean too, the restaurant was very well priced for the quality of food. I really liked this place. Also, there's a small tasting where they ask you not to drink it. Why do people drink it? They JUST said not to. read more

It's a very touristy thing to do, but I for one liked it. IT is by no means like walking around the vats of a real brewery like you can in parts of America. But the time and effort put into the whole things makes this worth 2 hours and 18 Euro of your time. The view from the top is great! read more

Pro tip: buy your tickets online! There's a slight discount (10%) which is totally worth it since you will be saving money AND time waiting in the ticket line. And another pro tip: there's free wifi in the building, so if you forget about purchasing tickets online when you were at your hotel or wherever, you can hop on their wifi right outside the building and buy it there! Overall, good self-guided tour of the storehouse. There's a lot to learn about and a lot to see. I liked the advertising section and the tasting room with all the smells the best. Mmm roasted barley, how much I love your smell! read more

I'm a huge Guinness fan, so perhaps I'm already slightly biased with my 5* rating, but the tour itself I honestly couldn't fault. Its a self guided tour - take as long or as little time as you need. We spent the weekend here for a friends hen do that unfortunately clashed with a Bruce Springsteen concert, so an extra 160,000 people flooded into the city! The Irish do love Bruce! As a result the traffic was even worse than it normally is in the heart of Dublin, but it was well worth it! The line to buy tickets on the day was pretty long, so i'd say buy them in advance, either online or in conjunction with other offers....many of the open top bus tours can also sell you tickets for €20 (€16 with a valid student card) and you get a free pint with this ticket :) On the tour there's a lot of info about the making of Guinness, the history of the brewery and about Arthur Guinness himself.....*spoiler alert*..... Mrs Guinness had 21 children! TWENTY ONE!! They also have a tasting room where they teach you how to drink Guinness, and it was certainly more enjoyable once they'd explained to me how I should have been drinking it all these years! There was a 'pull your own pint' demonstration where staff chose a person to demonstrate the art of pump control. This area was stupidly left un-manned for about 20 minutes, so a good 15 of us helped ourselves! There are 5 bars/cafes round the tour so you can stop for a drink or bite to eat, but if you have energy left after touring round, I cannot recommend the top floor bar highly enough. It sits right at the top of the storehouse and boasts views all over Dublin, topping of our visit nicely! read more

I visited Dublin with a beer loving friend, so naturally this was on our itinerary. We did a "tour", which was really self guided, and it was enjoyable even for a non beer lover like myself. The place is huge with lots to see and facts everywhere. Lots of good photo ops. There's a smelling and tasting room which was really cool, and you finish it off with a pint while overlooking the city. The gift shop is HUGE! Anything Guinness related you could possibly wants you could find there. Overall it was a fun experience. read more

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I felt like i was bring herded like cows. There was so many people and it took forever. It was nice to have a free beer at then end. Would not go again. Go to Jameson whiskey instead read more

Fun / Cost: (3.75/5) I came here my my traveling companion last week as our first sightseeing stop in Dublin. I was immediately struck by a strong smell, which I later learned was the hops used to brew the beer -- it envelopes the entire block. I got the student admission (11 euros) by showing my university ID card and started the self-guided tour on the first of 7th floors. There is a free, optional audio guide for those that want it, but there are plenty of informational signs for those who want to skip the line to borrow the audio device. Basically, the Storehouse is a glorified museum where you learn about Guinness's creator, history, advertisements, and the brewing process. One of my favorite parts was tasting their roasted barley. Be warned, however, that you don't actually see the real production of beer; you only see videos and pictures of it. The best part of our visit came at the end, when we reached the Gravity Bar at the top of the Storehouse, and saw the view of Dublin that stretched out below us. I think its the best view of Dublin that you can get, weather permitting. I'm no beer connoisseur, but I hear that the beer here is the best you can get, particularly because the water used to make it is different than the water we use in the US. I'm giving the Storehouse a 3 star (A-OK) rating, with a slight boost because of the view, the huge gift shop with all things Guinness, and the free beer you receive. Location: (3/5) I was not a fan of Guinness's surrounding area. It's on the outskirts of town (makes sense though; the primary mission of Guinness is to be a brewery and you don't usually have breweries in the middle of town) and the area looks and feels a bit seedy. Overall: (3.5/5) Despite my personal lack of interest in beer, I would still dutifully recommend a visit to this brewery. There are no if, ands, or buts about it. Simply put, its an iconic attraction of Dublin, if not all of Ireland. If you visit Ireland without visiting Guinness Storehouse, you'll encounter incredulous looks on your arrival home and face possible ostracism by your beer-loving friends. And if you're still not convinced, at least remember that you'll be rewarded by a great view of all of Dublin at the end of your self-guided tour. read more

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I do not, repeat do not like beer but I must say, if you go to Ireland please visit both Guinness & Jameson, its a must stop! Plus you get purchase sweet stuff they dont sell in the US, If I remember correctly they dont sell the foreign exchange in the US and we bought a ton to bring home! My husband and I got to pour the perfect pint and we received our certificates! Lol it was really fun, something the guys will really enjoy! read more

This was the best experience we had in all of Dublin, even if it's also the most ridiculous thing you'll ever visit. More like "Guinness Theme Park" than "Guinness Storehouse," srsly. But go. You'll have a lot of fun. (Guinness 4 ever). read more

The Guinness Storehouse in located not to far from where I live, so it was inevitable I would wind up here, struggling to breath as I wait in line for entry and wondering when I could finally sit down and consume a pint of the black stuff! If you are thinking of going here, forget about arriving on the spot and waiting for entry. Book online and skip the queue, while they throw filthy daggers at you! I did this and was massively happy that I had avoided being crushed up against sweating tourists. When you enter the actual Storehouse, are can see quite a number of tourists milling about the conveniently located gift shop to your left. You can then wait for a tour guide, which I did, and he gives you an extremely brief explanation as who Arthur Guinness was etc. etc. Best part of the tour? Seeing the actual lease Arthur Guinness signed, the worse part of tour was to follow. Can you say it was awful - no not really. It was just that, as soon as we reached the section where you wind upward through the different processing areas, the guide vanished. To this day I'm not sure whether he was an illusion from the fumes, or whether he decided to go for lunch, but in any case, without context - aside from the weird videos and small explanations on plaques - every level blurred into the next. I was pretty excited to learn about the Guinness coopers though, and I think more time could have been spent on them, instead of several levels on how Guinness is actually made. Then only really jarring part of the whole tour was a new section which showed actors dressed as ye olde men and women, explaining how they were positively affected by the Guinness Storehouse. This was all fine and dandy (if you like your propaganda) except that the movement detection devices which activated the voices, were going off all over the place and you couldn't hear a word. If you go on the tour, avoid this section at all costs, less you want to be assailed by fake Dublin accents. I can't help but think this would be a far better tour if it included an actual tour of the old Storehouses, with maybe a little bit on the architecture. It seems like a real wasted opportunity, but if you genuinely feel the desire to know how it's made, then you're in the right spot. Enjoy! read more

If you're in Dublin, this is a must-do seeing it's impact on the city and the world. However, I was slightly disappointed as I assumed we would see a real Guinness storehouse and factory. It turns out that it's been re-done and is now just one long advertisement for Guinness rather than a factory tour. The highlights were the Gravity Bar and the tasting class. Other than that, there's not much to see. read more

Unique venue in the heart of Dublin with an outstanding view of the city. The museum is ok, but they don't show the real machines that produce Guinnes, such a pity! I strongly suggest this venue if you are going to spend a couple of days in Dublin and, if you are a local, to bring your international friends to surprise them with a stunning view. Be careful to go during a sunny day! Or in the evening so you can see al the city lights. read more

I just don't get it. I've been twice with friends who were visiting and felt this was a "must see". It's not overly expensive to get in which is a mercy, but really there is so little of interest for a local that I would never recommend it to a native. The gravity bar is pretty cool, but I am not a Guinness drinker so my companion has always gotten the best of the visits. I do enjoy the views from the bar, but to be honest it really is one for the tourists only. read more

Do not miss this! The Guinness Storehouse tells the history and process of making Guinness. It's quite a large building with multiple levels (using escalators and elevators), usually quite packed with lots of visitors. The story is quite interesting and the presentation is engaging. At the end of the tour enjoy a half pint of Guinness on the house. Head up to the rooftop bar for the amazing view of Dublin. Make sure to visit the gift shop as it's stellar - lots of interesting and good quality souvenirs and gifts. read more

As a tourist you've got to go. You can't not go to Guinness. Here is what I will say.. Don't go during peek times, Don't go with kids (come on people), and don't go hungry. The best part is the top floor with the views, but it can get crazy busy there so drink your beer and move on for others to enjoy as well. It was cool, but a one time see. read more

Super cool place and amazing tour. It is self guided, so you can go at your own pace. The bar on the top floor is beautiful with stunning views. Well worth the price. It is a bit crowded however. read more

So great and so much fun. This was one of my favorite parts about Dublin. I heard from the locals that it was a definite tourist trap, but as a tourist, it gave me all the information that I wanted and needed to know about the storehouse. Definitely don't pass up the free tasting room, or learning how to pour your own beer. Stand in line and get your certificate to pour your beer and then bring it up to the 360 bar on the top floor with a complete view of the city of Dublin. Would recommend! read more

I guess I'm a little bias.. because I absolutely loooooooove Guinness. When I went to Ireland, visiting Guinness Storehouse was #1 on my things to do list. It did not disappoint. The museum was interesting. It was a step by step process of growing all the raw material and eventually going into the actual brewing and packaging. At the end of the tour.. my favorate part.. free Guinness! I have to say, Guinness has got to be the most amazing invention ever. The 2 minutes that it takes to pour a complete glass of Guinness.. totally mouthwatering but worth the wait. The tour ends at the top of the storehouse where there's 360 degree view of Dublin. It's absolutely gorgeous! Being in Dublin for the first time, sipping on my Guinness, and looking at the view of the beautiful city... everything was perfect! **I went to the storehouse @ 11 in the morning.. I was a happy drunk by 1 in the afternoon.. The good time in Ireland. read more

Wait! A touristy tourist attraction? Go figure! The Storehouse is a ton of fun, I loved the rooms with the barley grain and the water fall, along with the wall of hops. It was cool to see the raw ingredients and walk through the actual process. My favorite moment though was realizing that the atrium is one big pint glass with the gravity bar acting as the "head." I also enjoyed being allowed to pour my own pint, which as I get super nervous when it comes to doing things wrong I listened to intently. I poured my perfect pint but it was slightly ruined by the guy misspelling my name on my certificate. I'm not a big beer drinker but to go to the storehouse you don't have to be (but it would be preferable). read more

Did the tour again last week three years later after the first time. Several things were updated and still very enjoyable. This time I brought the girlfriend and we had a blast and made it to the gravity bar for two perfectly poured pints. read more

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Another MUST SEE in D-town. Probably in the top 5. No need to write to much about this place, my fellow yelpers dit it for me, and they did well. Bro tip : Buy your ticket online, you will save time. read more

It is definitely worth it to visit the Guinness Factory. It's a huge area to explore and you should allot at least 2 hours there--it's all self-guided. You see a lot of the history of Guinness, including a lot of old commercials over the decades. They have a bunch of photos of famous people who have visited before and a lot of different cool things to see. You learn how the beer is brewed at the beginning of the tour and go into more fun stuff as it goes on. You learn how to properly drink the beer to taste the most flavor and get a free few sips to do that. Included in the ticket is a full pint that you can drink at the Gravity Bar on the top floor. It is the best view of the city and on a clear day, you could spend hours up there just looking out the windows. They have free wifi, too. read more

I would give it 1 million stars if I could. We did the concierge tour which is harder to get but certainly recommended. They sell out fast we booked as early as they would let us in advance. 6 months I think. There was a ground in our tour that got lucky and must have filled a cancellation cus they booked just two days earlier but that probably is unlikely. Tour guide was Nicholas and was one of the friendliest people you will ever meet. Packed with knowledge and a lot of fun. They give you a bottle beer to take home as well. The regular tour is more people in a crowded multi bad room. This get you a beautiful private bar with a more intimate feel to it. Sample 4 different beers and pour your own pint to enjoy. Must do for anyone when you come. read more

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This was a fun place to tour. I like it since it was self guided you could do your own thing. It was pretty crowed when I was there. When we got all the way up to the top to get our beers the bartender poured mine and some guy just took mine and walked away which was kind of annoying since I was waiting a while to get my beer. There is also different kinds you can taste but they ran out when we got to them which sucked. I would recommend going especially if you are just here visiting. read more

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I m not a huge fan of Guinness Storehouse as such but boy does Guinness know how to market their stuff. Their gift shop has everything possible you can imagine. They even make custom Guinness glasses for you on demand. The factory tour is O-K... I recommend going to Jameson instead. The beer at the roof top gravity beer is awesome but you can't buy another one or request more than one glass...(which really sucks and kills your vibe) Many of the tourist buses stop in front of the factory so this place is conveniently located for sure. read more

Very touristy , but pretty cool . This place is now the #1 tourist destination , topping even the Bool of Kells. It was very crowded as we went on a Saturday . The Gravity Bar has the best views in Dublin. We could gain perspective in the whole city and figure out what direction we needed to go to. Get your tickets online to save a few Euros, and the tour includes a pint of Guinness when the tour ends . I would recommend claiming it on the 7th floor Gravity Bar! read more

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It was disappointing and annoying to HAVE to pay for the tour, just to go in their gift shop.

The atmosphere was ok but it was not a brewery tour. Just rooms with videos. All food places closed so we could not get a snack. The tasting was lame and the pint that you get with your purchase was distributed in a crowded loud area with no seating. Bottom line way better things to spend time and money on in Ireland. read more