While I agree that the 20 euro admission charge is hefty, a Guinness Brewery tour is something that you need to check off of your bucket list during a visit to Dublin. The walk through is actually pretty interesting and you could easily spend an hour or so checking out all things Guinness. They've got a display area where you can check out all of their advertisements throughout the years, and a whole floor that's dedicated to showcasing the beer making process. Oh, and there is a two story gift shop where you can literally buy any item you can think of with a Guinness logo on it. Although the tour was pretty impressive, the light at the end of the tunnel was obviously enjoying a fresh pour at the Gravity Bar. And what they say is true - a fresh poured Guinness at the factory really does taste better than any other Guinness that you'll ever try. Couple that with some amazing views of Dublin from the Gravity Bar's panoramic windows and you'll really have a reason to say Sláinte (and take some cheesy tourist pics). read more

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Pretty disappointed with this. The tour doesn't take you to the actual brewery and its process. It's a read at your own pace. The sky bar at the end is cool because you can see the entire city but it's so overcrowded that people are crowding your personal space. read more

Had the best time here! Been to Dublin a few times, and always wanted to go here, and it did not disappoint. I'm not sure what exactly I was expecting, but this place really impressed me! It was a lot bigger than I thought and took up most of our day, but we loved it! It was a 5 story self guided tour, and it was extremely involved. It was bigger than some museums I've been to. It was so fascinating to learn about the history of Guinness. It made me appreciate the pint we had at the end of the tour so much more. It's very interactive and well thought out. I think everyone should go here when they visit Dublin. Such a cool experience! read more

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A must-visit because it's Guinness, but it's obviously a very touristy experience (some would say trap even) You need to definitely avoid the long lines to enter by purchasing tickets online. The 'tour' is a self guided walk yourself through. There are 7 floors of History, ranging from the personalized focus on Arthur Guinness, to beer production in general, then into the specifics of Guinness. You get a free pint included-and get to pick between a pint poured for you-or a perfect pour learning how to pour your own pint experience. To make the visit worth it, I highly recommend pouring your own. It will open your eyes to why Guinness tastes so much better in Ireland-and what happens when you get a Guinness in the States. The information will also provide you with great talking points for your pub crawls while visiting! But it's really just what you get out of it, nothing too special. I may be biased because MD owns the only US Guinness factory and the guided tour there is AMAZING. Last tip! Don't miss the gravity bar on top floor, views are amazing. read more

I believe they should rename the Guinness Storehouse, "The Wonderful World of Guinness". You see, it has that Disney-ish, high-tech marketing feel to it. They even have one exhibit entirely made up of TV commercials. LOL Hey, I tip my hat to them. They've clearly given a lot of thought to their corporate identity and spent some money here. Be advised, the tour is over five floors, not including the obligatory top floor, bird nest Gravity Bar (very crowded and nearly impossible to get an elevator ride down). A great many of the exhibits are interesting, but after a while we/I just wanted to sit down and rest. We felt a forced, hyper kinetic run up to the main event. So we stopped and had lunch. LOL Now that might have been the best part of visiting The W.W. of Guinness. You see, their Guinness Beef Stew is incredible! I mean Five Stars tasty. You have, have to stop and try it. After lunch we were back on the escalator to the tasting room. I've posted some pictures and the 20 minute discussion on how to pour beer, er Guinness, which was impressive and informative. Everyone gets a turn of pouring and spinning the glass to make a perfect pint. The trick is... oh well, you'll just need to come here and find out. At the end, they took our group photograph (sort of like magic mountain) and presented us with a Certificate that we were fully trained on how to pour the perfect pint of the dark stuff. Nice! Enjoy! read more

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Shame shame shame, for I have delayed writing a review about my all-time favorite stout and it's brewery of origin! And with that (drumroll please), my 500th review honor goes to the Guinness Storehouse in Dublin Ireland! Sorry San Fran / East Bay, sorry SoCal, sorry Tokyo, but my love goes to Ireland. After temporarily working in Dublin, I took PTO on the final day of my trip so I can spend it at the Guinness Factory Storehouse. I recall I could've opted for a cab ride, but my hotel was a mere 2kms (roughly 1.25 miles) away. I decided to walked, and I'm glad I did. To me real the experience begins with cutting through the same historic streets. Not much cobblestone left, but walking up and arriving at St. James's Gate was mere heavenly. I purchased my tickets online (€18.00) and picked it up at a kiosk before actually entering. By doing so, you'll definitely save time instead of waiting in line trying to purchase tickets there. Believe me, you'll wanna purchase them in advance. It was a Friday morning, and there were hundreds of tourists already waiting to enter. You head up the escalator to the main lobby, and all you can do is look up. Little did I know, I'd be hopping on more than one escalator throughout the day. Once at the main lobby, you'll find a few gift shop and grand entrance. Upon entering, it begins with a display of the "Ingredients": Barley, hops, yeast, and water of course! There were monitors above that explain the whole malting and milling process with the ingredients and the tools used to do so. I gotta say, the most impressive part was walking under a flowing waterfall. And seeing how sparkly clean Irish water is, then realizing why the Guinness here tastes so much smoother than the ones processed in America. Which only confirms the comment when people say, "The Guinness is sooo much better in Ireland because of the water." Next level up, the brewing, roasting, and fermentation process. There were so many various types of equipment used, so get your camera ready to take pics of some heavy machinery. You'll even get an opportunity to sit in an old vat that was used to hold gallons of beer; Video displayed inside as well. From here, you'll enter another area that pays homage to the men made the hundreds of barrels, and the men that transported it over the years. Another grand feature was the "Tasting Experience". This is located in a clean all white room with a small bar and Guinness taps. It felt like it I had entered the Wonkavision Studio white room; a place where your senses are simply refined. There are four big vapor stands in which you can inhale the flavors. The tour guide or presenter, will explain what these vapors are and what you're smelling. Things from a malted type of smell to one that's matured. Very interesting perspective, and happily ending with a tiny 3oz glass sample. The guide will then take you to a dark room filled with portraits of the Guinness family, and Arthur himself. Dark because these are portraits are originals. Here everyone shares a second sample serving. The next two floors detail the "World of Advertising" and pouring the perfect pint at the "Guinness Academy". Here too is another photo-op kind of level, as well as a hands-on experience. Hundreds of designs everywhere; cartoon prints, and tons of classic trinkets and bottles. Even retro television sets, showing old-school commercials over the decades since television began. But probably my favorite part of this entire tour was actually getting the opportunity to pour a pint for myself. It's a ritual, and a real technical form of art in which I now judge every bartender when I ask for a pint. Bartenders, you have been forewarned, you had better get it right! Now for the food level and "Gravity Bar". Man oh man, I had another pint and a pulled-pork sandwich from Gilroy's which was quite tasty! I more over remember the views of Dublin while eating up there, and after all that walking, it was good to just relax and unwind a bit. As for the Gravity Bar, it was cool only too darn crowded. Though there are fantastic 360 degree views of the city, I pretty much just grabbed another pint and left. Not even an open seat anywhere, but no big deal. My suggestion for new tourist would be to start at the Gravity Bar on the 7th floor, then go back down to the 1st and work your way up. You'll thank me later! Overall and in closing, I was told this place can take the entire day to complete. I loved every minute of it, and believe I spent at least five to six hours in total; reading, exploring, taking pics, and drinking. In comparison to the Jameson Distillery tour, that one can be completed in three to four hours. So, plan accordingly and enjoy, as everyday is a "Lovely Day for a Guinness"! read more

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We came here for Father's Day from Georgia and can you imagine a more perfect day for your dad than drinking a cold Guinness and looking out over the skyline in Dublin? I didn't think so. We did the class where we got to pour our own perfect Guinness as well, and let me tell you, they need to hire me. So much fun! read more

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This is the ideal first attraction to visit in Dublin not because it's all that but because jet lag will render you near-comatose and you will want to experience something that won't exactly tax your brain cells. If the bulbous guy next to me on the plane could have just moved his pudgy lily-white arm for a couple of hours, I could have gotten some shuteye on the flight over. But no, he enjoyed being selfish, so I had to walk like a zombie through the streets of Dublin like Molly Malone without the bazooms. What I decided to do was pour myself into one of those Hop-On, Hop-Off buses and let the driver guide lull me into virtual catatonia. When I got my second wind momentarily, I disembarked at the Guinness Storehouse because frankly, everyone else was getting off, too. I just followed the masses like a lemming and found the admission was a whopping € 16.50. I was expecting moving walkways and trams for that price, but no, it was seven floors of stair climbing interspersed with a video history of Guinness and of course, how it's meticulously made (see photos). There are at least two pouring rooms and even an interactive exhibit dedicated to responsible drinking. However, we all know that the end goal is to get to the Gravity Bar to get your free pint of Guinness (see photo). Mission accomplished, and in my catatonic state, it was quite delicious. I'm frankly not that much of a beer guzzler, but I do like the slightly burnt flavor of a stout derived from roasted unmalted barley and topped with a creamy head. The lounge was packed with tourists gunning for the next empty seat, so it was hardly relaxing. But the views are nice there if you consider Dublin picturesque from above (see photo). Someone was asking me a question about how to get to Temple Bar as I was finishing up my pint, but I was just not feeling coherent at that moment. I faked a Japanese accent and said that I rost my toulist gloup...so solly. Gee, was that wrong? read more

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If you are looking for a hosted tour to the brewery and learn about the process in depth, PLEASE SKIP THIS AND SAVE YOUR MONEY! This is a self guided tour, costing between 18 to 23 Euros. The tour explains all of the process with animated visual and words. Presentation is very good for the surface information. The tour is design to go through all of the 7 floors from ingredients to marketing, then finally a pint of Guinness at the Gravity Bar. Very good view of Dublin city. Overall, this place is overpriced with little to no substance. If you are a beer enthusiast, save your money. If you are just a tourist, then come to the tour and check it off your list. read more

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A must see and do experience. One of my favorite beers of all time and to be here is a bucket list type of thing. Learning to make a proper pour of Guiness, having a pint in the skybar is just grand. The history itself and the thought put into every level and display was amazing. read more

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When you go to Paris, you go to the Eiffel Tower. When you go to Rome, you go to the Colleseum. When you go to Athens, you go to the Acropolis. When you go to London, you go to Big Ben. And when you go to Dublin, you go to the Guinness Storehouse. Unless you're a Beer Snob, this place isn't that big of a deal. 15 euro(if you book online) for the self guided tour takes you on a long commercial advertisement about Guinness. You don't actually get to see any of the actual factory itself. Though its hard to believe that such a small area produces Guinness for the entire planet...impressive! The most horrifying part of this tour is the Gravity Bar...seeing so much wasted beer! What is wrong with everyone? I've never seen so many half filled glasses going to waste. Finish your pints for Gawd's sake! If your pals don't finish their pints, finish for them. If your wimpy wife, or husband, can't finish her/his beer, finish it for her. I truly believe there is a special place in Hell for people who waste good beer! Guinness doesn't taste better anywhere else. Do I regret going? No. Would I go again? No. read more

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A must see if you are an American visiting Ireland. 20 Euro price to visit which is not the Guinness Brewery, but the Storehouse, which was originally used for storing yeast. This is now a museum for Guinness which is also a huge tourist attraction. For the price tag you can access the best Guinness store on earth which selling clothing, bottled beer, knick knacks, etc. The Storehouse had several levels that have you moving up to the next level. There are escalators, stairs and elevators. Beware of the elevators as they take forever and even when they arrive they are typically full like a public bus in San Francisco. This facility has exhibits, videos and props to explain the process of selecting ingredients, brewing process and the casking process which is no longer used. You can be trained to pour your own perfect pint at the Academy or receive a perfect pint at the gravity bar on the top floor which has a 360 degree view of Dublin. This place gets busy and the streets get congested with tour busses and taxis. read more

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As great as can be expected from an iconic beer. This place provided our group with a custom, private tour, followed by dinner and entertainment. It was absolutely stunning. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would definitely visit again. read more

People come from all around the world for this tour. As a non beer lover, I think I went in with less enthusiasm than most. However of all things to do in Dublin, this is a fun stop and a good experience to enjoy. 7 floors of different activities and things to tour. I'll give you the quick and dirty, starting from the bottom. (To the best that I remember) 1. Over priced Guinness merchandise, like underwear, mugs, shirts and sweaters, shot glasses, magnets, and engraved items. Then the tour begins with a large sand box style of filtered hops and two large boxes of the vines of a real hop plant. Ending with a blue water fountain that's common for Instagram pictures. 2. See here how the roasting and brewing is done. Facts about the grains, bubbles, boiling and mixing of hops is actually done. The end. 3. Sample the great Guinness beer where your senses are heightened in a special taste simulating room. They teach you here how to drink a real Guinness beer and ring a bell to officiate that you're a true Guinness drinker. Also learn how the barrels are made through a video tour. 4. Take a "stoutie", this is actually cool. Take a selfie with this special machine and then they print it on the foam of your free Guinness beer! Don't wanna take a stoutie? See some of the funny art gallery items, like a fish riding a bike, a whistling oyster, and several other famous Guinness staples. 5. Enjoy a few of the restaurants they have here...don't actually it's expensive. 6. This floor didn't make the cut here or on the website. 7. Enjoy this part, make sure you make it to the top! A 360 view of Dublin and a bar in the center. Limited seating but enjoy your Guinness with a beautiful view of Dublin. Overall it's an interactive and unique place to try! Great fun for kids and adults. 18+ bring your ID. At the tasting portion they will I.D you if you look younger than 25, so don't miss out on a tiny glass of Guinness. And no, the tiny glass is not your souvenir. read more

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Guinness beer is one of the first things people think when it comes to Ireland. Yes, the beer is good, and interesting to learn how they make their world famous beer. This is a self guided tour and get to take time more/less whenever you want. They organized self guided tour well, it is easy for follow. (Although I felt like a cattle standing in line)... At the end of the tour, you get to pour own pint of Guinness. Very interesting to learn. This is not a type of place I want to come back though. Once is good enough. Yes I learned how they control quality of their beer, that's nice. Just a things to do as a tourist once. read more

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This was by far the most overrated place we went to in not only Dublin, but Ireland. Each ticket was an equivalent of $36 for the cheapest ticket. If you have ever attended a children's science fair, where something which can be said in two lines was turned into a 1 hour powerpoint, you will know what I'm talking about. Beer is made of 4 ingredients. The first room will have a display of the first ingredient (you will have to visit or google it to find out what the ingredient is), you will then walk through a second room for the second ingredient, and you will then walk to a waterfall (spoiler alert: its water) to showcase the pure water they use, and then a room with bulbs to represent the freshest nitrogen used to make their beer unique. You will then go to a crowded white room where, if you can push yourself through the wave of people, you can smell the four ingredients. This was honestly the best part of the tour. You can then head up to the bar which has a 360 view display of Dublin. This room was crowded and we waited a while for seats, but it was worth it. We used the ticket to receive a free Guinness, which was good. Overall, only do this if its your bucket list item to do, have funds to spare, and have time to spend. read more

Great self guided tour experience! Obviously helps when you get to drink Guinness too

Solid Five stars all day, every day and twice on Sundays! This was one neat stop and I can see why it is the number one attraction in Dublin and has actually surpassed the Taj Mahal in tourist traffic! This is a very well designed attraction that has been planned out for ease of ferrying through hundreds of folks a day. Every so often you will have to queue but it's never more than a few minutes wait and you never feel rushed. We met one fellow Minash and he had been there four hours, we took about 2/12 which is what I hear the average is. It would be hard to do it justice in less than 1.5 hours, so plan accordingly. There is quite a discount if booked ahead, online and it also fast tracks you through so you can skip the long lines - ESPECIALLY on weekends. We went Tuesday morning, 11am and it was fine but starting to get quite busy. read more

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Exceptional, immersive experience. Methodically designed to tell the Guiness story. The building is gorgeous with no detail left out. Purchase tickets for the Gravity Bar. You won't be disappointed with the Guiness and the amazing view. A must see in Dublin. read more

I am not a huge beer fan and I had my first Guinness ever during this tour. I am happy to report...the beer was delicious and the tour was great! If you buy tickets online, you can jump the queue and also save 10%. They have machines on the side for prepaid online purchases where you can easily pick-up your tickets. Tours are self guided and they provide a small tasting as well as a free pint. It is a huge facility with tons of facts about their processes and the facility. They do not seem to have timed entrances so it can get quite hectic inside. At times I just wanted to rush through certain areas to move out of the mania.We enjoyed our free pint at the top floor Gravity Bar which was packed with people. Views from the top are great but it was impossible to get a spot near the window. read more

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If you're coming, plan your trip!! Otherwise you may end up in long lines. You may be in long lines anyway:) Not a lot of new territory to be covered on this tour, but you get a beer at the end;) A tip is that if you go to one of the restaurants, you can redeem your 'free beer' coupon there, and not wait in the line. Also know that there are discounts depending on your age & student status, or if you have a 'get on, get off' your bus ticket. Be sure to ask. Food is good, not great. Seems to be music in the one restaurant., which adds to the atmosphere. Enjoy! Slan! read more

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So, if you are looking for a cool presentation of the basics of beer this place wont disappoint. It is by no means a brewery tour, but I guess I should have known that from the name. Instead you are ushered through audio recordings of how beer is made and while it is flashy, I already know what hops are and that water is used in the brewing process... It seemed like the authentic Guinness experience was missing, or simply overshadowed by the flashy lights and shiny new displays. Even the barrels were brand new and untarnished by use, as well as the tasting rooms being a weird sort of post-modern art piece, and in bad taste. Admittedly the Gravity bar was very cool, and the view phenomenal. Unfortunately, there were few seats and they seemed to want to usher you in and out quickly. I love Guinness but was disappointed by the storehouse. read more

I'm really not a beer drinker (I'm pretty allergic to alcohol) but I couldn't not come visit here, especially since I was in Dublin. It was during the St. Patrick's day festivities so the lines were crazy long. The storehouse is not separated by store and tour. To gain admission to the store, you have to pay the admission price of approximately $22 USD admission. Each admission ticket offered a free glass of beer or a free pouring of beer. The tour is not an actual tour. If you understand English, then your tour is reading the walls and watching the videos. There is an audio tour for non-English speakers, but I'm not sure what languages they offered the audio tour in. Throughout the tour we had different drink and food tastings. It was a great way to figure out which types of beer I liked more (or could tolerate better). Unfortunately we could not bring our drinks anywhere in the building. We were limited to enjoying our drinks at the bar on the top level, or one floor down from the bar. The guinness store was very busy with people and had lots of options, but did not have everything. I saw a lot of guinness items at different stores in Dublin that were not at the storehouse. The lines for purchasing items was long but they moved fast. Service was friendly and they accept the card to waive VAT tax (if you qualify for duty free). All in all I'm very happy we visited here. read more

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This is where they make that pint of the black stuff. Great self guided museum, and even better souvenir store. I even got certified to pour the perfect pint of Guinness. You'll need about 2 - 2.5 hours to take your time and stroll thru this place. read more

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The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland is like "Beer Disney" for adults. The massive storehouse is seven stories high and includes an atrium, Guinness tasting rooms, Gilroy's Restaurant, Brewers Dining Hall, Arthurs Bar, a gift shop, and the impressive Gravity Bar on the top floor with breathtaking panoramic views of Dublin. As you make your way through the self-guided tour you'll learn all about the history and brewing process of Guinness beer. On the fourth floor you will receive a certificate for after you master the craft of pouring the perfect pint of Guinness. The tour finally ends at the sleek and modern Gravity Bar on the seventh floor where you can enjoy an impressive 360° view of the city. Grab a pint of Guinness at the bar (complimentary with your ticket purchase) and sit back and relax. Tickets are €18 at the door and include a pint of Guinness. A 10% discount is available if you purchase your ticket in advance on the Guinness Storehouse website: https://www.guinness-storehouse.com/en/TicketSelection.aspx Student, Children, Senior Citizen and Family tickets are available as well. A "Connoisseur Experience" is available for an additional €30. We did not indulge, but from what I read, the Connoisseur Experience includes three additional tastings of different kinds of Guinness beer in a private bar area. The groups are limited to 16 visitors so it is recommended to book an appointment in advance. Overall, the Guinness Storehouse was very interesting, but I did find the tour a bit cheesy. We ended up skipping our chance to pour the perfect pint because the line was ridiculously long on the afternoon we visited. I imagine the crowds are smaller in the morning, but who wants to drink Guinness for breakfast? I probably would have skipped visiting the Guinness Storehouse if my husband didn't insist, but I enjoyed drinking our pints in the Gravity Bar so I'm glad we visited. read more

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This place is awesome, I think this is where they make and store their Guinness beers. The top glass tower is,where you see the entire city of Dublin, we'll almost!! Got the half,a pint of their own beer, best for me! Had The Tour Of The factory. By the way, when you come here, come thirsty and hungry. Oh, by the way, if your coming from Los Angeles like me, bring money, lots of money, lol. Come and get the experience, I liked the tipsy part!! read more

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Great fun! Self guided tour, you can go at your own pace. We opted for the basic tour, and honestly it was packed full! There are multiple floors covering all topics of history from Arthur Guinness to how the beer is made, to the free tasting! If you've never had a proper Guinness in Ireland, I definitely recommend starting here as there truly is a proper way to pour it and, as the rumors go, the beer truly does taste better so fresh! read more

We had an outstanding time. Did the connoisseur experience with Colm who did a great job taking us through the history and our tasting experience. Then showed us how to properly pour the perfect pint. read more

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Going to Dublin? This is a must. The Willy Wonka factory of breweries. This place is as iconic as it's beer. The rooftop bar will give you views of the entire city. The sensory room was awesome. All great museum all around. read more

The Guinness storehouse is a self guided tour. You can pay extra for the different things they offer. 7 floors, last floor has a gravity bar with windows to overlook the town. free beverage with admission. different entertainment on every floor. allocate about 2-3 hours for this to make the best of it. Just bear in mind, just beer is served in the bars.had my admission included with my go city pass. Highly recommend if you want to save some $$. read more

This was an amazing place, but you really have to go with someone fun. 11 Euro for students, so I was happy. The Guinness here really, really, does taste different then it does in the pubs. The barley is much heavier in flavor, and there is a tad more smokiness to it, and the finish is smoother and almost like water. If you've ever eaten pop-corn kernels, its flavor is somewhat associated with that. The Gravity Bar is awesome, thought the foreign tourists are pushy. A couple guys were picking up other people have drunk glasses and drinking what was left - GROSS!!! read more

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Note: all my recent vacation in Ireland Yelp reviews will have the same 1st paragraph preamble, for just the review itself skip to the 2nd paragraph. On a whirlwind 2 week vacation to Ireland, the girlfriend & I tried to see & experience absolutely as much of this incredible land as we could. We did not accomplish every last activity we wished we could have on our rather ambitious itinerary. Nonetheless, we did discover a land of numerous stunning & magical wonders. We did see a land of unending natural beauty. We did learn of a land with a monumentally long history of trials, tragedies & triumphs. We did get to meet many kind, humorous, warm & generous people. Our vacation to Ireland was just 2 weeks, but that was time enough to know this is a land easy to love & a land to be sorely missed. Of course I love Guiness! Of course being in Dublin undeniably meant going to the birthplace of this heavenly nectar. So it was on a fine, sunny afternoon that the girlfriend & I made our way to Guinness Storehouse. After shelling out a hefty €15 for each adult ticket, which is typical for a tourist trap of this magnitude, we were on our way up to the glorious glass & steel temple that Guinness has built. Aptly named the Guinness Storehouse, there are no tours or observation of any operational areas involved in the actual brewing of Guinness. Instead, there is a self-guided tour of a modern, interactive museum of sorts spanning several floors & filled with exhibits describing & displaying the process by which Guinness is made. While all of it was impressively entertaining enough, I do like actual brewery tours. Being a biochemist at a major biotech company, seeing working fermenters is interesting, but probably more so for me than most other people. At the very top is the real payoff, a pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar. The pint is included in the ticket price & the all-around views of Dublin are quite nice. This raised vantage point is also useful for seeing where other sights throughout Dublin are in relation to each other & for planning future sightseeing. Certain sights are even noted in writing on the windows. For any fans of Guinness who find their way to Dublin, a stop in at the Guinness Storehouse is a must. This was where it all began centuries ago & still goes on today. There is no brewery tour. In its place is a very polished, commercial & extravagant tribute to the beer & brand. There is fun to be had here, but contemplating the many sights of Dublin over a pint of Guinness up in the Gravity Bar is really where it's at. read more

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Returned to Guinness Storehouse for the familiar self-guided tour. This time, participated in pouring my own "Perfect Pint" on the fourth floor. Upon completion, you are an official Guinness Ambassador with diploma to match (see photo). You can then head to Gravity Bar with your pint. Tip: As a huge tourist attraction, suggest getting there early morning. Destination is walkable from City Centre, or take one of the double-decker buses that stop nearby. If you think this updated review with new photos is useful, funny or cool, I'd appreciate your feedback below. read more

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This tour takes a while to do. It's really long but I guess it's good that you get your moneys worth. It is provides information on the process of brewing Guinness beer and all of the other parts of the business such as advertising. At the end, you get a glass of beer which is always nice. When you get to the top, seating is very hard to find but you can always do what I did and walk around to check out the views of the city (which were very nice from up there by the way). read more

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I wish I could give this place six stars! It easily worthy of it! If you have every hoisted a pint of Guinness; this place is essential. They real treat is the end of the tour when you get your pint. James and I were favored by Loraine who offered us another round because we were such great customers. Go to the 7th floor and enjoy the 360 degree view; it's amazing! read more

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The building, tour/info, beer and view were all great. The food in 1837 was the worst by far during our stay in Dublin - no seasoning or flavor whatsoever. The oysters were good but they have no part in that. Such a place should have more pride in their dishes. read more

What a fabulous tour we had. Then as a really special end of our tour we did the 1.5 hour connoisseur tasting. Amazing. The room only holds 16 people. Brian was fantastic as our guide for this experience. Would definitely do it again. Well done me Guinness. You can't go to Dublin without a visit to the Guinness storehouse read more

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This place is bustling and crowded - undermining the overall experience. The views from the top bar are fantastic and the food prices are reasonable, but I would definitely recommend avoiding the place on the weekends if you actually want to enjoy all the exhibits. read more

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Went here for our Honeymoon as our last stop before we left Ireland. We are sooo glad we did. I read a lot of other people's reviews and it should be noted that this place is what you make of it (see below). We got rather lucky before we left and online I found what Guinness calls the "connoisseur experience". (As of this moment, they are only offering this experience to people on-line) This experience is a little pricey but VERY well worth it. For an extra 50 Euro (each) you get a private (hour to hour and a half) tasting with a brew master who explains all the ins and outs of Guinness. The setting was intimate and shared with a few people. What's epic is the taps that are served in this special room are cleaned and sterilized daily. A whole lot goes into what is considered a true Guinness pour. If you are a beer snob (yes I admit it), it's mandatory that you go here... or else you'll lose your beer privileges... well maybe not but I assure you the difference between doing the expected self tour and this is night and day. If you're wondering, yes you get free drinks (you pour them yourself - CORRECTLY)... quite a few actually... =) After the experience we then started to walk the facility and do the self-tour. What was interesting was the we learned everything that each floor showed us and WAY, way more. We were both very happy that we did what we did as the store only shows the tip of the iceberg behind everything. The tour is "nice" but if you want to really take in what Guinness is about, do the connoisseur experience. As I mentioned earlier in this review, it is what you make of it. I can see how some people had mediocre reviews of the facility as if we were just left to the self-guided tour, this review would've probably been a 3 or 4. Regarding the facility itself, there are food places near the top which serve very good food and make this place a one-stop shop for food, drinks, and a bar (very top). Be sure to bring your camera if you go here as the view of Dublin is just amazing. Overall, I had an amazing experience here but that's because we chose to take the extra step and see everything this place had to offer. PS - once you learn the correct pour from the tour, get another free one from one of the other floors and cringe when you see the pours.. =) read more

Guinness Storehouse - A sneak peak of what the Guinness Connoisseur experience has to offer =) - Breweries Near Me - Dublin, D

Great place to visit for lovers of not just this iconic beer, but for all beer lovers. Very organized and theme was well presented. A place to "try out the product" was in the penthouse. read more