Take a self-guided Guinness Storehouse tour, which features interactive exhibits and demonstrations of the brewing process. Learn the history behind the legendary stout, check out vintage ads, and find out what goes into making the perfect pint. Then, learn about the brewing process and Arthur Guinness himself, with the help of multimedia exhibits. For an enhanced experience, add 30 minutes at the Guinness Academy to your tour. This experience includes the chance to pour your own pint and comes with a certificate of completion.
The Guinness Storehouse is a stop on many hop-on hop-off bus tours. Some Dublin city tours combine the Storehouse with Irish whiskey experiences. Skip-the-line Guinness Storehouse tickets are great for time-pressed travelers.
All visitors receive a pint of Guinness (or a soft drink) at the brewery's Gravity Bar. It's a great place to take in fantastic views of Dublin.
Opt for a skip-the-line ticket to save time on the day at this popular attraction.
Dublin city tours, hop-on hop-off buses, and beer and spirits-themed tours typically stop here. The self-guided tour inside is easy to follow on your own.
The storehouse is wheelchair and stroller accessible.
Book the Connoisseur Experience for an exclusive, 75-minute tasting experience.
The Guinness Storehouse is located in the heart of central Dublin at St. James's Gate, easily accessible on foot, by taxi, or via public transportation. Many hop-on hop-off bus routes also pass by, while some tours include round-trip transportation.
If you don't mind sipping a pint in the morning, it's advisable to arrive early to beat the crowds. Hours vary seasonally, with weekends and holidays typically being the busiest times to visit.
Although Guinness has been in production for over 250 years, the current storehouse was originally a fermentation plant. It originally belonged to the St. James's Gate Brewery, which closed in 1988. The Chicago School of Architecture–style building was the first multi-story, steel-framed building constructed in Ireland.
