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I know that people have said that this place is "touristy" and "overdone" and, yeah, it totally is and I absolutely LOVED it. I admit I am a total nerd for science museums, fermentation, vintage advertising, contemporary art, historic architecture, and panoramic city views. So yeah - I could have stayed here all day. And we were not even doing the longer tours with the Tasting or the Pour Class. My traveling companions were not as intrigued by ALL the things and we stayed for probably 2 and a half hours including a too-fast imbibing of a pint of the most Guinnessy Guinness I ever did have. I could have easily spent an additional hour or two there if I had had the time. Pro tip: The Gravity Bar is on the seventh floor, and I'm guessing it has that name because you are extremely aware of gravity as you climb the stairs from the fifth floor. There are lifts available, but they are quite full. The entire Gravity Bar is packed, in fact. The view is absolutely stunning...but when trying to consume the second half of the included pint I realized there was probably a better option than standing in a hot crowd, so we did walk down to the fifth floor, where some seating was available. I think a bonus benefit of doing this is that it leaves fewer flights of stairs to wind down to the exit and the gift shop after you have consumed that pint. An even better pro tip might be to just get a half pint. We had talked with some friends from the UK before we came to Dublin. They had said it was amusing to see all the half-finished pints of stout there that the tourists had been unable to finish. So I took that as a challenge, even though of course literally no one was judging me or even cared one bit about this.
I came on local's night in the summer for €15 which was a good deal. I enjoyed myself, but it was completely packed! I don't know if there are more people there on local's night or if that's how it always is. It felt challenging to get a drink at the gravity bar, and then there was lnowhere to sit. I wasn't sure if I could take my drink down to another floor, but that would've been the better option. The views are cool at the gravity bar though. I also did the self guided tour and it was interesting, but this isn't a must see to me.
I have been here twice and love it! It's such a fun experience especially if you actually want to learn about the delicious beer! We got a hot dog at the little restaraunt inside which was good. The vibes are just cool! Whether you go in the daytime or at night it's still such a cool vibe and amassing views! Staff is always so nice and helpful :)
Is it too commercialized? Yes. Another tourist trap you could say... but if you never had a brewery tour, then it's worth visiting. The highlight was at the end, where you go up to their observation lounge for a drink and the view. The view of the city was nice, sit down, relax and enjoy a drink while taking in on the view. If you do go up to the top for the view and the drink, try to book your tour early, as around 11:30am, the place was packed.
Honestly, it feels more like stepping into an immersive experience than a typical brewery tour. It reminded me of a polished, high-quality simulation you'd find at EPCOT. The tour is interactive, thoughtfully designed, and engaging at every level. Each floor builds on the last, blending history, and hands-on elements to understand the brewing processes. The experience is impressive, even if you're not a beer drinker. You must visit the Gravity Bar. The views are absolutely stunning. Sipping a perfectly poured pint while taking in panoramic views of Dublin is the kind of moment that sticks with you. Highly recommended!
Summary: Highly recommend. If you enjoy Guinness Beer and products or how Arthur Guinness positively impacted the economy and families of Dublin, the tour is worthwhile. Schedule a few hours to get the full effect. When my family and I planned our trip to Ireland and scheduled a stay in Dublin for a few nights, we reserved tickets for the Guinness Storehouse tour. On the day of the tour, we walked past the horse and buggy rides on Bellevue and posed for pictures by the iconic large Guinness Gates, I could feel the anticipation building. Walking inside the main entrance and through the ticket area was relatively sterile and quiet. Once inside the Storehouse, however, sights and sounds abounded. Tours begin at the center and bottom floor of the seven floor, pint-shaped (as in a pint glass) atrium. Although a tour guide kicked off our experience with interesting facts and history, most of the tour was self-guided. A quick summary of the 7 floors: Picture an immersive infomercial (but one you chose), with some cool displays along the way. And, several opportunities to drink the world-famous Guinness Stout. If you like to drink Guinness, all the ticket packages include the drinking room where you are taught how to enjoy a Guinness with a smaller glass and given a coupon for a free pint or non-alcoholic beverage choice on the top floor at the Gravity Bar. We chose the Academy package where we learned how to pour the "Perfect Pint", receive a certificate (of proof of completion), and then enjoyed our beer, complete with a foam mustache. We enjoyed the view and another brew at the Gravity Bar. Food options are available along the way and the big merch area is located on the bottom floor.
So, the Storehouse drew more people than the Eiffel Tower last year. The day we were there, 7,500 people were expected. It's wild. So if you're going to go, book the Connoisseur experience as soon as you've decide that you're going to Dublin. You get the full public experience plus 2 hours or so in a pub setting with a Guinness expert. It's quiet and fun: 16 people maximum. Several different beers to drink, plus s/he answers all your questions. Yes, it's crazy expensive but so much better than the crowds. While a factory tour would be better, this was a fun afternoon.
Guinness storehouse is well worth the price of admission. There's all the marketing piece, but when you arrive on the tasting room floor, there is a large hall, where if you stay for a while, there is a 40 minute show. Ours started with a drum lesson (bodran), and then had a live band complete with Irish dancers and and electric harp player. It was great and felt like an Irish experience. Upstairs, the views were fantastic and the food was quite good with ample portions. I felt like it was an excellent experience and I'm surprised they haven't opened one in Las Vegas and Orlando!
If you're a Guinness lover like me then it's only proper you visit the Storehouse in Dublin. I've been twice. It's seven stories of history, nostalgia, and well, beer! This was once the fermentation plant but now it's got the Guinness Academy where you learn to do a proper pour, an experimental pub, gravity bar, food, a gift shop...of course. The first time I went it took me about two hours or so to get through the whole place. Took about an hour the second time because I knew what I wanted to see and do. There are interactive exhibits that help provide history and education on the brewing process, how Guinness started, and so on. I highly suggest purchasing tickets in advance because they get so busy and you don't want to miss out on this extraordinary experience.
Super fun interactive brewery tour! Lots of information but lots of ways to consume it. They offer many languages for this self guided tour. Many restaurants (some don't open til 12). Your free pint of Guinness (or soda) at the end of the tour is really just a cherry on top to a really cool experience. And because it is self guided you can move on whenever you're ready. Even if you don't do beer go the tasting room and smell and learn about how the beer should be consumed!
The Guinness Storehouse is absolutely worth the visit -- a newer, beautifully designed installation that's genuinely impressive from start to finish. It's a self‑guided experience that you move through at your own pace while learning about everything from how the iconic beer is made, to the evolution of its marketing and advertisements, to the history of the Guinness family and brand. It's engaging, modern, and well done. Make sure to stop at the Guinness Academy, where the staff teaches you how to pour the perfect pint (a must‑do). After that, head to the top floor for a 360° view of Dublin and the factory grounds. You also get another pint on the house -- enjoy it with friends while taking in the views. Don't forget to stop at the gift shop on the way down; they have something for everyone. Highly recommend booking a reservation, and the earlier the better. We arrived at 10am on a Wednesday and by the time we left around 12:30pm, the place was absolutely mobbed. A fun, immersive, and well‑run experience. Five stars and an easy recommendation for anyone visiting Dublin.
The Guinness Storehouse is a must if you're in the area. I don't really care for beer, but I tried mine with black currant and it was so good! You could easily spend 30 minutes or 4 hours here. It's a beautiful "museum" and easy to navigate. Give yourself a little longer than you think you'll need.
Admitredly part of the reason I even wanted to visit Ireland+Dublin was due to my love of Guinness. Touring the storehouse did not disappoint! Despite how large the place is, it was easy to find the beginning of the tour and follow along from there. The building is several stories and covers the finest details of the Guinness production from the family to the land, ingredients, and those that work behind the scenes! I enjoyed the marketing section which showed some rather quirky ways that past Guinness advertisements were made. The bar at the end where you can finally have a pint of Guinness is a perfect finale to the rather epic tale. Overall, I was very happy with my experience and would definitely recommend it!
I love this self-guided Guinness Storehouse tour. It offers lots of history at your own pace and cool merchandise to clean out your wallet. Once you get to the top floor (7th), you are rewarded with a panoramic view of Dublin and a free pint of the most delicious and fresh Guinness that you ever experience. Don't waste your money on the extras. The regular ticket is more than enough and you can stay as long as you want. No one is rushing you even though the ticket stated a certain amount of time. read more
Do you like waiting in lines? Are you over 50 years old? Do you really, really, really like Guinness? Then you'll probably really appreciate this experience! I for one absolutely hated everything from the get go. I was told by numerous people that this was a can't be missed experience when visiting Dublin so I pre-booked some tickets on our last day for 3:45 pm. Upon arrival they scan your ticket outside then you go inside to wait in line to get your ticket scanned again and wait in line for a time that you paid for and then you get shuffled in with other groups of people only to listen to an employee tell you a few things on the ground floor where you can take escalators up and up through a few exhibits, all with information you could find on line (how is beer made, what makes Guinness different, how long have they been around, etc), I really thought we would get to see the actual brewery not some weird Charlie and the Chocolate Factory smell room and photo ops. All the employees were so robotic and rehearsed, they might as well have been animatronics or just recordings over a speaker - I could not get out of here fast enough. The gravity bar was so full that we had to stand to drink our beers and couldn't do any fun photo ops due to all the tourists everywhere and this was on a Monday! There was one bathroom I could find for just hundreds of people and it shares a door with both genders with only a few stalls each. Horrible design. An absolute total rip off. Go out to a local pub and get a Guinness in the wild for god sake and avoid this tourist trap at all costs. read more
You have to check this out. This tour is dialed in and once you finish (the tour slowly circles up), you are at the top overlooking Dublin. The french onion soup made with Guiness was delicious, as the was the beer at the end of it all. Honestly, the tour is about 1.5-2 hours and is worth checking out. Just make sure you sign up for a tour well in advance as it is incredibly popular. read more
4 months ago
My mom and aunt were there yesterday and they said they had an amazing time! I just wanted to thank yall for what you did for my mom ! We had been talking about getting my dad's face on a Guinness for months before they went . This year has been hard for our family and now my dad got his last beer ! read more
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I thought this would be an overhyped tourist trap, but honestly, the self guided tour through 5 levels of the Guinness Storehouse was educational and entertaining. It was interactive with sights such as barley "fields", water falls with laser images, the White Room where you smell all of the aromas in beer and the Black Velvet Room where you get a small tasting. Then the rooftop Gravity Bar for the big finish. A great job the brewery has done to make this a highlight for Guinness fans. read more
2 years ago
Gord and I did the self-guided tour at Guiness Storehouse last Tuesday. There was lots of information to take in about the history and brewing process. Plus it included a pint of Guiness (my first one ever!) on the 7th floor with panoramic views of the city. read more
An absolute must when visiting Dublin. It is popular and iconic for a reason! We went for the Basic Guinness Storehouse Experience for €30 which was perfect. It included a self-guided tour, a couple tasting rooms, and a free pint at the Gravity Bar. I really liked the self-guided tour format which allowed us to go at our own pace and really take the time to understand the history of Guinness and the brewing process. The tasting rooms were also really interesting. I definitely would not consider myself a beer connoisseur but I enjoyed learning many new things. The experience culminated in a pint of Guinness at the Gravity Bar with sweeping views of Dublin. Only downside is that it was very crowded up here and was difficult to find a seat. Overall I highly recommend this experience. It's a great way to spend a rainy afternoon, especially for those visiting Dublin for the first time. read more
1 year ago
The Guinness storehouse has so much information in its many floors - and easily it has become my favorite alcohol tour/marketing experience. That comes with the different floors telling a new story from the ingredients and being able to smell each component to the progression in advertising, to getting to try the perfect pour. There are so many add-ons that are gimmicks but if you're there it might be worth it. The perfect Guinness pour is the whole reason to be there and I was able to enjoy a great pint at the end of a knowledgeable tour. read more
5 months ago
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2 years ago
I'd probably rate this more of a 4.5 stars than 4. This is definitely a tourist trap, but wow -- you can really tell they put money behind all the marketing to wow people coming in here. If you didn't like Guinness before, coming here might just change your mind. There was about five different floors talking about the history and process of the brand. A little too excessive for me, but very educating for those interested. The place itself though, was beautiful. What I loved most about this tour was the end where we got our beer :) The tour we purchased wraps up with getting your picture printed on the foam of the Guinness, which was so cute. You also have a beautiful view of Dublin from where the beer bar is. read more
1 year ago
2 years ago
Did you even go to Ireland if you didn't drink a Guinness at Guinness??? Such a cool experience! My tour group had tickets to the self guided tour in the storehouse and I really enjoyed it! I liked that it was at your own pace so if you were already familiar with the brewing process you could skim through quickly or read through everything if you really wanted. One of the floors has your first tasting of Guinness in shot like glasses and you hear a little spiel from one of the employees. He was great and cracked some jokes. That was my first time trying Guinness and I loved it so I couldn't wait to get to the Gravity Bar on the top floor. They offer an option to get your picture printed on the top of your Guinness pint but we opted out of that as it costs extra and takes some time with waiting in line and waiting for it to be ready. Once on the top floor, you can redeem your tour ticket for a Guinness pint. So fun watching them pour it properly and waiting for it to settle before they top it off. It's pretty crowded and you're likely not going to find a seat but there is plenty of room to stand around. Honestly my mouth is watering just thinking about Guinness again! It truly was some of the freshest beer I've ever had! Don't forget to split the G on your first sip Also loved their gift shop. It's huge and has tons of stuff to look at. read more
10 months ago
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11 months ago
Guinness has a self-guided tour, which I was a little leery of, at first, but it turned out to be a great experience. We had just been at Jameson the day before and that tour is about 30-40 minutes. By us walking through the 5-7 floors at Guinness, I think we ended up spending 2-3 hours there. We enjoyed every bit of it from the intro speech on the building and history, to the various interactive brewing processes, to the historical bottles, mascots, and advertising, the tasting room, and finally, the bar on the top floor with the great 360 degree views of Dublin. Just was a really cool place with lots to see and experience. We also ate at one of their restaurants where I had a good Beef Guinness stew along with a Hop House 13 Lager. Really had a good time visiting here. read more
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2 years ago
My bf & I had so much fun visiting Guinness Storehouse, home of the delicious chocolatey stout with coffee notes. Purchase a timed entry online, priced anywhere from €20-30 depending on day & time. Included with your ticket are a self-guided tour, small sample of original Guinness, & a pint of anything on tap at the Gravity Bar which has sweeping views of Dublin. We paid an extra €8 for a "STOUTie," a pint with our selfie printed on the foamy head! A must do! While I don't recommend their 1837 Bar & Brasserie, there are other grab & go food options & sit-down restaurants if you're feeling peckish. The self-guided tour details the brewing process, gives the history of the brewer (a copy of the now-void 9,000-year lease that Arthur Guinness signed is on display), & shows the different Harp logo iterations through the years, as well as statues from past ad campaigns. An informative, worthwhile tourist attraction in Dublin. read more
6 months ago
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Truly, what an amazingly immersive experience. I am not a beer guy nor a Guinness enthusiast either, but this museum/experience is for EVERYONE! Even my kids (11 and 14) loved it and thought it was so cool. I advise you to purchase tickets ahead of time for a particular time slot. The storehouse personnel are very efficient with the different timed entires. A few people showed up around 1200 saying that at noon the storehouse takes walk ins (I'm not sure how true that is). The experience is 6-7 floors of total Guinness immersion. From how they create the beer to the evolution of Guinness advertisements and from multiple eateries and rest areas to a 360 view on the top floor (the Gravity Room), this brewing empire shows you why they are such. My favorite part was the two taste testing rooms, the Aroma room and Velvet room. The guides there teach you how to truly appreciate the flavors as well as the overall taste of Guinness. Tip for you: grab your free pint of Guinness at the end of the experience and enjoy it in the Gravity Room. Afterward, you want to visit the gift shop. It's huge! Also, it has some good stuff at competitive prices. Overall, this was such a unique time. It's a must whether you're a Guinness/beer person or not. You will not be sorry. Enjoy! read more
A must do while in Dublin. We were told this is the most visited attraction in all of Dublin and I can believe it! It's a fun tour and you get to learn all about the different stages of brewing, the advertising, origins and lots more. There is a tasting room and there you can smell the different ingredients and have a taste of Guinness. The place is huge! There's at least five floors and on level seven, there is the famous Gravity Bar where you can get a pint and enjoy the view of Dublin from above. It's pretty busy there and it'll take good timing and luck to find a table, but it's worth it. Of course there's a gift shop where you can buy your glasses, shirts, hats, etc. Super fun visit and don't forget to take a picture by the Guinness Saint James gate. read more
Excellent spot to visit while in Dublin. I'm not even a Guinness fan like that and I really enjoyed myself ... I might even be a small Guinness fan now after this visit. Buy tickets online - that line is way faster than buying them there's. just an FYI. There are also different levels of admission. Some offer additional perks and entries into special activities if you are a real fan. We found the place gorgeous and informative. It really is a sight to see . You start at bottom and go up floor by floor . The top floor is a bar with 360'views of Dublin. Very cool- and you get one complementary drink - either the original Guinness or a lighter version ( forgot the name) but they were both pretty good ( I sampled my friends) . It is also very busy at the top! I watching the Guinness cascade was super cool I saw that there are restaurants that you can eat in and may need reservations. Once you are done - you go back downstairs and hit the gift shop -- it's very hard NOT to buy something. If you are in Dublin , this is must see read more
Not a Guinness fan? Neither am I but here I was. Let me tell you, those stories about Guinness tasting different & better here is not a rumor. It's a fact. You can't say you've been in Ireland without coming here. I had a great experience and the highlight is the 360 rooftop bar of course. If gets extremely crowded you might have a hard time finding tables & seats. I recommend you come a little before sunset as you get a gorgeous view of the sunset overlooking all of Dublin. read more
The Guinness Storehouse tour is a Dublin highlight. Interactive exhibits, fascinating history, and a deep dive into how "the black stuff" is made. The highlight is ending at the Gravity Bar with a perfectly poured pint and 360° views of the city. Even if you're not a big beer drinker, it's worth the visit for the experience alone. read more
2 years ago
Review number 1600 goes out to my father, who loved Guinness beer and enjoyed going here when he visited Ireland. This is no doubt the best spot to visit when visiting Ireland, or Dublin. Imagine visiting Willy Wonka's chocolate factory, except it is a stout beer instead of chocolate. The workers are happy and jovial without the makeup of the Oompa Loompa's, but work just as hard. It is truly a paradise for all (yes I saw children here), but here lie in the music makers, and dreamers of dreams. Everything is laid out so perfectly, so elegantly, that by the time you are ready to drink that pint you are no longer a slave to the weary, but a master of your glass. The beer tastes exquisite and is a proud masterpiece of all that hard work. Everybody is having a good time, but it is the reward of that work that this place reminds us all to work hard, but be proud of the work you do. I had to come and see it for myself, and now I can say I am happy I did. Slainte. read more
1 year ago
Excellent self guided tour! Several floors take you through the brewing process, company history and advertising process. Throughout there are opportunities to taste the beer, watch traditional Irish dancers and performers, and stop at various bars with food or where they put your face on the Guinness! The top floor bar offers amazing panoramic views of the city. This is definitely a must visit if you go to Dublin! read more
1 year ago
Lots of fun to visit. It really goes above and beyond to show the beer process. The beers were delicious and it was a nice spot. The service was impeccable. It was really nice to visit the top floor and see Dublin from the sky. read more
Most popular tour and all for good reason. Spent the entire day here! Ton to see, great restaurants inside, and of course the classic 360 view sky bar. We did both the pour class and the classic photo printed beer and both were such fun memories. Definitely recommend booking this as a seperate tour and taking your time to enjoy. Friendly staff and very knowledgeable read more
I have to be honest - I don't like drinking Guinness in the US. However, there must be something magical because in Ireland the beer tastes amazing because it is very fresh. The tour was self-guided and it got a bit warm for the tour. There were many places to stop to grab a bite to eat and of course drink a Guinness. The end of the tour was the best because they had a DJ playing and you could have your free libation while seeing a view of the city. I thought $30 USD was a little steep for a tour, but it did cover all of the history plus showed their marketing genius with their iconic add campaigns. read more
1 year ago
A must do in Dublin!! We loved the museum, purchased so many things at the shop, and pouring our own Guinness was really fun!! Highly reccoms read more
2 years ago
This place is HUGE!! I think there were 5-7 floors and thankfully there was an escalator (up only) and an elevator. I'm not a beer drinker, but I went with my husband and found the advertisement floor and the breakdown of the brewing cool. We didn't realize you have to reserve tickets ahead of time to do your picture on your pint so we were bummed they were sold out of that for the day. Overall cool experience but he did prefer the Jamison tour over this one. read more
When in Ireland..... you must stop by Guinness! It wasn't until I got here did I learn their significance to the city and how much they contributed to the community. It was a beautiful and HUGE location with so much to see and do! You could easily spend 3-5 hours here depending on how long you take for the self guided tour, and other offerings. We did the stoutie experience (literally the coolest thing ever) and grabbed a drink at the gravity bar after our self guided tour. The bar was packed and seating was difficult. We opted to stand by the glass and stare out at the city and it was still beautiful. 10/10 recommend! read more
The Good: it's an experience Tickets online but not the drink tickets which are hard copies that must be manually redeemed. It's historical. I enjoy learning and the history makes it inspiring actually. Even the old/original building impresses me but some of the updated work should be revisited or have a plaque explaining the work. The view of Dublin from the top floor is nice. What Must Improve: Updated to add HYGIENE. THE BAR KEEP PULLED ON HIS NOSE WHILE A GIRL PLAYED IN HAIR AS THEY POURED GUINNESS. 1) air flow and seating in the bar for your "free" drink. This process may work or excite bar flys but I can't imagine living under such conditions or processes. 2) the actual video immersion didn't work and we waited for a good bit of time 3) outdoors to enter... The wait. Can't buy in person as the entire process is "cashless." So step aside and buy your ticket 4) Since we didn't buy in advance the "elevated" read: more expensive experience wasn't available. My folks would have enjoyed the tasting. I would have enjoyed everything personalized. 5) Girl at the bar didn't offer any drink options for the included drink. This matters as I'm a non-drinker and it matters for service as the young guy working after her offered everyone the options they have on tap for the ticket redemption. UPDATED to add a separate young guy didn't offer options neither flavors even when a lady asked for Tonic water. The saving grace is my Engineer folks enjoyed the place especially the original tools and the original working process. I did adore the genuine leather on the chairs and sofa. read more
This Guinness tour if the storehouse rivals a Disney experience ! It touches all of your senses with smells, tastes, visuals, and sounds. Great tour with super cool floors to explore and beautiful 7th floor views of Dublin City. We had the Stoutie experience add on and having our pictures on top of our pints 3d printed was pretty cool. The gift shop is a stand out as well. read more
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