Dublin Weekend Break

Guinness Storehouse

The Guinness Storehouse is the most visited attraction in the whole of Ireland and is the home of the world renown beverage of Guinness. The attraction is located across no less than seven floors of the St. James’s Gate Brewery and charts the rise and rise of the famous drink.

The Guinness Storehouse opened in 2000 and traces the 250 year evolution of the company and its drink. The attraction has had over four million visitors since opening and has been visited by numerous giants from the world of show business as well as US presidents.

The exhibit itself is built around a giant Guinness glass and guests ascend the Storehouse’s various levels whilst learning about the brew and how it is made. The centre cost millions of euros to build and has seen almost continuous additions and improvements to its services since then.

For many, the "high" -light of the tour is reaching the “Gravity” bar which sits in the head of the giant Guinness glass and doubles as the highest bar in Dublin. The views cover 360 degrees and show the city of Dublin from a unique standpoint. There is of course a complementary Guinness included.

Other highlights of the tour include Guinness tasting under the supervision of a company expert who explains what you should look for and taste in the perfect pint of Guinness.

Tourist tips

The Guinness Storehouse is open almost every day of the year from 9.30am to 5.00pm with extended opening hours in the peak summer period.

The busiest time is from mid day onwards, so if you do not pre-book try to get in early. The Gravity bar in particular can become overcrowded in the late afternoon.

The tour is included in a Dublin tourist pass.