Guinness Storehouse

The Guinness Storehouse is not only the most popular visitor attraction in Dublin, but also in the whole of Ireland. This is hardly surprising, given that it is dedicated to nothing less than THE Irish national drink: the delicious Guinness beer. Here you can experience the history of this export hit, which is over 250 years old, across seven floors.

Discover Ireland's national drink

The museum building is part of the original brewery site, which Arthur Guinness acquired on lease in 1759. This lease, which is valid for 9000 years, is displayed right at the beginning and can be examined closely.  At the same time, you find yourself at the bottom of the world's largest beer glass, which could hold over 14.3 million pints.

Your tour now takes you through the traditional production process of dark beer. Starting with the four ingredients—water, barley, hops, and yeast—the brewing process is clearly documented step by step. The art of brewing is followed by the fascinating craft of cooperage. This is accompanied and explained by a short film, as well as a presentation of various wooden barrels. Since this cult drink was transported around the globe a few centuries ago, the upper floors show the former means of transport, such as horse-drawn carriages and barges.

Enjoy beer above the rooftops of Dublin

The absolute highlight awaits you on the fourth floor: pour your own pint! Under the guidance of expert bartenders, you will learn how to pour your own perfect pint of Guinness in six steps. Afterwards, you will be presented with a certificate (“perfect pint pourer”) to serve as a proud memento.

The tour ends in style in the fully glazed Gravity Bar, located in the attic of the building. Enjoy a pint or soft drink, included in the admission price and poured by yourself, while taking in the panoramic view of Dublin.

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You also have the opportunity to take a guided tour of the brewery's hallowed halls, where you will be initiated into many of the secrets of brewing. If you would like more souvenirs or gifts for your loved ones at home, you will find the Guinness Store on the ground floor, which offers everything from all kinds of delicacies to clothing.

If you want to experience a very special evening in Dublin, then an evening course at the Guinness Storehouse is ideal for you. The program begins with lots of exciting background information about the historical development of what is probably the most famous dark beer. The highlight is the Guinness tasting session at your own “tap table,” where you will learn how to pour the perfect pint and, of course, taste it.

Experience Guinness cuisine

After an exciting tour, the four restaurants invite you to enjoy a delicious meal—accompanied by original Guinness, of course. In the transport department on the first floor, you will find the small Barge Café, which serves delicious treats such as homemade scones with jams and sandwiches. Gilroy's is a bistro restaurant that offers fresh delicacies and an atmospheric ambience with huge Guinness artwork on the ceiling. If you prefer a hearty meal, the Brewers' Dining Room is the place for you. There you can enjoy typical Guinness specialties such as beef stew, Irish smoked salmon, and chocolate mousse. Arthur's Bar is a traditional Irish pub where you can enjoy a freshly tapped Guinness in good company. 

The Chicago-style building was completed in 1904 and was originally used for fermentation.

However, the facility was closed in 1986 until the end of the 1990s, when the idea arose to use the building as a visitor attraction. After a lengthy renovation phase, the Storehouse opened as a museum in 2000.

By car

Coming from the direction of Dublin Airport

You take the Swords Road/ R132 in the direction of Dublin. After around 1.9 mi (3 km) you take a left turn at Santry Park to get onto Coolock Ln/ R104. At the roundabout, you take the third exit, taking you onto the N1 in the direction of Lár/ City Centre. Follow the road for about 3.4 mi (5.5 km) until it changes to King Street/ R804. You then turn left into Church Street Upper (N1/ R108) and cross the river. At the junction, you take a turn right, leading to the Cornmarket or the R810, respectively. After 0.6 mi (1 km), you turn left again. And here you are at the Guinness Storehouse, which appears at your left-hand side. Opposite the Storehouse you find car parks free of charge.

By public transport

Coming from the direction of Dublin Airport

Leaving the airport, you walk 440 yd (400 m) to the station “Clarion Hotel”. You continue by taking bus line 747, operating in the direction of “Heuston Station”. After nine stations, you change at “College Green” to bus line 13, heading towards “Grange Castle”. Six stations later, you get off at James Street and carry on for about 330 yd (300 m) until you reach your final destination, the Guinness Storehouse.