Guinness Factory Tour Dublin
Dub Guinness
The Guinness Storehouse in Dublin, Ireland, offers a tour of its famous brewery. The tour takes visitors through the seven-story building, which is shaped like a pint glass and houses exhibitions on the history of Guinness, the brewing process, and the company’s genius advertising campaigns over the decades. Some of these classic Guinness advertising posters are available for purchase in the store. Guinness originated on this four-acre brewery site in the heart of Dublin city. Here you can trace its development from these humble beginnings into what was, at one point, the biggest brewery in the world.
History
Arthur Guinness was born in 1725 near Celbridge, County Kildare. His father, Richard Guinness, was land steward for the Rev. Dr Arthur Price, Archbishop of Cashel. The supervision of the brewing of beer for workers on the estate was part of his father’s duties and this is believed where Arthur was first introduced to the art of brewing. Arthur chose the capital city of Dublin, signing the now-legendary lease for a former brewery at St. James’s Gate.
Storehouse Tour
During the tour, visitors can see the giant copper brewing vats, learn about the ingredients that go into making Guinness, and even learn how to pour the perfect pint of the famous stout. At the end of the tour, visitors can enjoy a complimentary (yes, that’s FREE) pint of Guinness in the Gravity Bar, which offers stunning views of Dublin. There is also a full service brasserie where you can enjoy chilled oysters. In fact the restaurant was named after the year Guinness and oysters were declared a perfect match. Pre-book to enjoy their all-day menu of exceptional classics with curated beer pairings. Choose from Carlingford oysters and their signature Beef & Guinness stew or stone-baked flatbreads and vegetarian options.
The Guinness Storehouse tour is a popular attraction in Dublin, and tickets can be purchased online in advance or at the door. During the summer they provide live music in the Gravity Bar. It’s a great way to learn about the history of one of Ireland’s most famous exports, get out from the rain and experience the unique taste of Guinness straight from the source. This is one of the best places to visit in Dublin, it’s much more than what it sounds like on paper. It’s a cool pint of fun in Dublin town for the entire family.
