Guinness Storehouse

Overview

Make your way through the Guinness Storehouse gates located in the heart of St James’s Gate, in Dublin City. Explore seven floors of the Guinness Storehouse building, which was once the fermentation plant of the brewery. Discover more about the ingredients, history and culture that tell the Guinness story before taking in the 360 degree views of Dublin City from one of Dublin's highest vantage points, at the Gravity Bar. To your right, you will see the Wicklow Mountains, where Guinness sources its fresh Irish water for brewing. To the left, you will see the Phoenix Park and the Wellington Monument.

Visitors to the Guinness Storehouse can also experience the Guinness STOUTie, a pint of Guinness with your own selfie printed onto the head. Visit the Guinness Academy where you will learn how to pour your own pint of Guinness. Follow the legendary six step ritual, counting the 119.5 seconds it takes to pour a perfect pint of Guinness. Witness the surge and eventual settle and take home a certificate to show you were here.

If you would like a more private tour, the Connoisseur Experience is a journey through the tastes, smells and the story of Guinness. Here you will sample four of the most popular beers that have ever been brewed at Guinness while your guide talks you through all there is to know about each beer. Discover the origins of famous Guinness beers and gain an understanding into the craft and connection behind one of the most iconic brands in the world.

The Guinness Storehouse is also home to Arthur’s Bar and 1837 Bar & Brasserie, both offering delicious food options to perfectly pair with your pint of Guinness. From oysters to Guinness stew or a classic beef burger, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

In 1759 Arthur Guinness signed a 9000 year lease at £45 per year for then unused St. James gate Brewery and started his brewing business. Today ten million glasses of Guinness are produced across the world every day.
This is one of favorite attractions in Dublin, as Ireland is well known in the world by Guinness beer. Real adventure begins from the world’s largest pint glass and continues through 7 floors up to the Gravity Bar, filled up with tons of stories, explanations and adventure about the ingredients, how the famous Irish drink is brewed, how to pour the glass ,the process of pulling and developing as well as Guinness family and finishes in the well-known roof top Gravity Bar on the seventh floor, or head of the giant pint, where everyone gets complimentary pint of the black stuff, famously called Guinness. You can buy more if you want.

The Gravity Bar in Guinness Storehouse
After discovering all the Guinness history, you are on the top of the 7 th floor with your free beer in your hands, while enjoying unbeatable views- a 360 degree panoramic views of Dublin city. There really is nowhere like it.

Tip: don’t leave this attraction to the last minute, as you need time to enjoy the breath taking views. And also be aware, that last admission is 2 hours prior closing time.

This is a must place to visit in Dublin, even if you don’t like beer. Guinness- is a big part of Ireland, a big part of history and culture. Guinness name is synonymous with Dublin. So make sure you explore Guinness Storehouse once you’re in capital.