This was one of the best self-guided tours ive been on in awhile…read more Im a huge lover of guinness, and this has been on my bucket list for awhile - and it really blew me out of the park. When we first arrived, we were put into a queue (& I would suggest getting a reservation). We went through very quickly and were told a short snippet before the tour. Then we were free to explore. This entire tour really immersed you through the brewing process. I learned so much about my favorite beer! At one of the floors, youre able to smell the aromas, and then understand the best way to taste guinness, it was so fun! My favorite floor was the marketing or branding floor- I love the campaigns and backgrounds behind them. This was also great for various photo ops. You end out the tour on the 7th floor, at the bar. This gives you an entire 360 view of Dublin, and one you can only see with a ticket. You also get a free guinness (or other beer from them)! I loved this tour, all of the staff was great, and I will go every time im in Dublin!!

It may be the most touristy place in Dublin and there is a reason for that. It's worth your time if…read moreit's your first visit. My son and I had a good time on the self guided tour and even met a friend from our home city. It's educational about the brewing process and Guinness long history. Don't miss out on a free pint in the ultra cool sky bar. You must do this after the tour, or will miss out, The gift store has everything you can imagine Guinness. So it's worth time. Solid 4 stars for me.

Have you wanted to take a tour of Guinness and learn all about the process, history and making?…read moreTake the self-guided Guinness tour and enjoy a beer at the Gravity Bar when you're done. Stop along the way for a tasting and your face on top of a Guinness. The interactive and immersive tour is amazing and has you craving a beer from the moment you step into the academy. Expect it to be busy, but fun and great vibes.

It was interesting to learn the steps of pouring the perfect pint of Guinness. I never knew there…read morewere two steps to it, I just order and wonder what takes so long :-p They teach you the perfect angle to hold your glass, when to stop pouring, wait, wait some more, then top it off. Thankfully, you get to drink that pint (maybe two if you're lucky) after you pour it. You can choose to drink it in the Academy itself, walk around with it, or even bring it into the restaurants upstairs to drink it. You even get a certificate after (even if your pour was less than perfect).

We were traveling from America and came to visit the storehouse on our last day in Ireland! We had…read moreaccidentally bought tickets for the day before we were going and were afraid that we would be turned away and be out 70€ but when we explained our issue to the front desk all they said was "we will get it sorted." Next thing I knew we were on the tour with no issue! The team at Guinness truly care about their customers and they show it in every way. Couldn't recommend a visit more! Thank you Guinness!

This is a great multimedia interactive tour with benefits. Whether you've seen House Of Guiness on…read moreNetflix or just visiting Dublin, I highly recommend as this tour does not dissappoint. I booked the tour online and noticed they use congestive pricing to raise the base price when making the final purchase depending on how many have already purchased. My initial price was around 27 Euros and was actually 48 when I booked. I still feel it was worth it. There are several tour options available which includes just the basic tour up to Guiness Academy. My wife and I took the Guiness Stoutie tour which provides another full pint of Guiness on floor 4 with your picture on the head of the full pint as well as a video from your phone of them making the image. You start your tour at the St. James Gate area and serpentine through the ropes leading you into the building. On floor 1 they ask that you look up to notice 7 levels in the shape of a Guiness glass. This complex is mainly a living museum and not a functional brewery. They stopped making beer there in 1988. Their mission is to explain the history of Guiness and the process for making the beer, the aging, the barrel making, the advertising and the current state of Guiness across the world. On floor 2 you may see the original lease built into a glass in the floor. Gift shop when you enter and when you leave. There is no floor 6 that we were allowed to visit. On floor 3 there's a tasting room where they give you a shot glass of guiness. Floor 7 is the Gravity floor with an excellent panoramic view of Dublin. At that floor, with the proper ticket, you get another Guiness or possibly whatever lager they have that day. They say the tour takes approximately 90 minutes but I believe my wife and I were there around 2-21/2 hrs. There is a parking area nearby. My wife and I walked from the Temple Bar area over. It's a nice walk when its not raining.

Definitely worth checking out this place, inside a 19th century building and their beer dates back…read moreto 1808. The Irish stew was tasty and the red ale was roasty and delicious! The staff was friendly and attentive!

The service was great and we definitely enjoyed the food very much - if you are vegetarian, try…read moretheir veggie pasta with garlic bread (be mindful it tastes more like a fresh bread with butter and probably barely sat near to garlic but still tasty), for carnivore my BF has a whiskey Irish chicken and a absolutely loved it! I'm a picky beer drinker (sucker for higher ABV craft beers) and wasn't impressed by their own brews (tried the flight with their current 5), but I enjoyed my Irish coffee after that and their Guinness is properly poured and as fresh as it gets. Enjoy!

Funny to travel all the way to Ireland to find a brewery that reminds me of something straight out…read moreof Portland, but here we are! I'd had a great beer from. Rascals at a pub near my hotel, and found they were near the train line, so I set out on an adventure. Pretty quiet, cozy, and friendly. Just had pizza, it was fine. I really enjoyed the variety of beers I had. Well worth the little field trip.

If you're a craft beer enthusiast looking for a unique and engaging experience, Rascals Brewing's…read moreTour Craft is an absolute must-try. Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of craft brews, this tour is an exciting and informative journey into the heart of the brewing process. Beer is pretty solid for a country that has been making Ales and Stouts forever. No Hazy/NE IPAs on the menu though when I visited

We participated in the Cocktail Making Experience with Dan (Daniel)…read moreThis is our second time time making Cocktails. We had a blast, Dan was super informative. The explanation of making Cocktails from Whiskey was informative. Dan is a great bartender and instructor Even if you don't drink whiskey the Cocktails are to die for Obviously the decor and ambience needs no mention as it is JAMESONS!!!

Came here on a date with my hubby while visiting Ireland…read more We had a wonderful time. The drinks were great and the tour was very educational, hands-on, and fun. We would definitely come back again!

I dropped in here during beer fest. A week long festival of tastings, music and free hotdogs. A…read morefantastic idea that I hope paid off. It was a wet Saturday afternoon and we were almost the only people there. This had its benefits as the barman had time to chat with us and give us a taste of beers before we committed to one. We also got our choice of seats and so chose a comfy couch beside the fire. I love craft beers and supporting local businesses so I was excited to meet the men behind the five lamps brewery and sample their fine ales. The brewer, a cork man, who had worked for Guinnesses for 27 years before turning to the craftier ways was fascinating and was truly passionate about what he did. I got a couple of half pints at 2.50 each they were exactly half the price of a full pint. Against the grain and the black sheep do this as well which I appreciate because I like to drink slowly. We left around 6 so didn't get to witness how busy it gets. Judging by the decor it's target market is a laid back student crowd. The blinds were down which seemed a little strange because it was still bright out but then my hungover friend appreciated the dim. Overall I really enjoyed my afternoon here. If I lived as little closer I'd be in every weekend.

We had the Groupon for their craft beer tasting-pizza combo. There were plenty of seats, so we…read morechose one toward the back, near the fireplace. The interior is pretty comfortable, with couches along one side of the wall. One of the guys lit candles which had a nice effect. It was a bit too dark though, so we pulled up the blinds next to our table. With the Groupon, we got to try four beers each and share a mid-sized pizza. Unfortunately they only had one pizza without meat, and since they were frozen pizzas they were already put together. Our server was very friendly and attentive, and was constantly checking to see if we were ready for our next round. We were able to order the draughts which limited our choice a bit, but the menu was very extensive! We tried the Aspall Suffolk cyder (usually I don't like ciders, but this one was not too sweet and pretty yummy), the Independent Brewing pale ale, the Blonde Weiss (this one had a weirdly strong taste of banana), the Rustbucket rye ale, the Bohemian pils, and one other that I enjoyed but didn't get the name of. The pizza was a bit small but quite tasty for a frozen one, especially when we added the Sriracha they brought with it. I know it's a pub, but I think it would be great if they added a few more food items to the menu! Chips or something. Anyway, it was a great experience and definitely worth the price with the Groupon. Don't expect any mainstream beers because they're totally craft!

I highly recommend this tour. To be honest it wasn't on my list coming to Ireland and I had never…read moreheard of this whiskey until this trip. I had read about the tour online and decided to walk in. Luck for us a tour had just started. They have different prices depending on the tasting you'd like to do at the end. They also have non alcoholic beverages as well. Out of all the tours we had done I feel like this was the most intimate. The group was small and the guide really took the time to explain the processes and answer any questions. I didn't feel rushed at all and after the tour there's a tasting and if you'd like to continue the party you can make your way to the bar just before the gift shop.

This was a great experience! I am not much of a whiskey drinker, but know i know how to drink it!…read moreThe cocktail at the tasting was delicious! And they had thee best Irish Coffee I've had since being here.