Guinness Storehouse, Dublin

If you are going to Dublin then the storehouse is a must visit. the whole building is modern combinded with old in a nice way and you really feel like you have earned that free pint when you get to the domed shaped bar at th top

Well, what can you say about the one main tourist attraction in Dublin? That the Guiness Brewery did a great job in setting up the Storehouse. Interactive, with loads of information on the brewing process made easy understandable and even a tasting lab that a) makes you really eager to the full pint of Guiness at the Gravity Bar, and b) invites you to enjoy the Guiness like at a wine tasting. I end here with most friends who visit Dublin for the first time, and have not yet felt bored during my visit.

As newly converted Guinness drinker they do a very good job here as a tourist attraction. A bit too good.

I know they have to handle a lot of visitors everyday but I found the place too big and not intimate enough.

Story of Guinness was very well told and visually explained.

I would have liked more on the branding side.

Great pint and great view from the top of the Sky bar. I think the highest viewing point of the city in Dublin.

Definitely worth a visit.

I love Guinness and I love the way they tell their story.

I read up a bit about the story and branding behind the tour before I visited the Storehouse. When you've been on other brewery-like tours, you can see how Guinness has set themselves apart and created a really special visitor experience.

There are plenty of other happy comments, so read further to know more. But if branding and storytelling (a very Irish pasttime) are your thing... this will definitely appeal to you.

Definitely a must see in Dublin. Tried my first Guinness here!

It is a little out of the way, but easily accessible via the city tour bus, which I recommend if you have limited time. A hop on hop off bus which stops at all the major attractions, and some you wouldn't consider but are worth a visit.

The food is good, reasonably priced. There is a lot to look at for the whole family, although I think young children may get bored quite quickly!

I particularly enjoyed the vintage advertising.

Spent approximately three enjoyable hours here.

shame the stout is so poor

A little off the beaten track, the GUINNESS store house is well worth a visit for newcomers to sample the taste and history of the 'liquid gold' Ireland has become known for.

I'm not actually much of a Guinness drinker but the view from the top bar alone makes the ticket worth the cash. Trundle along 7 floors (yes there's a slight danger of over-information, but as you're doing it in your own time you can skip one or two if you fancy). Personally I found the first two floors of what and how they make the brew, along with the advertising section the most worthwhile and recall a boring patch in the middle but not exactly of what filled it (this was before the bar I'd like to add).

There's quite a bit of walking around floors and up stairs and you end with a Guinness (included in ticket price of 15 Euros) in the top 'Gravity Bar' - spectacular on a sunny day with a 360 degree view over the whole of Dublin.

A neat little lift loads you down to the bottom again conveniently next to the little gift shop and perhaps sold by the story or the happy Guinness sitting in your belly, you're quite likely to buy something - a T-shirt, bottle opener or even Guinness mustard.

A fab day out for all the family. However it is quite expensive to get in!!! But worth it for the children it shows them how the Guiness is being made. The museum is built like a pint glass, you start at the bottom and work your way up to the top of the oh so famous white head of a Guiness. you get a chance to see the history behind the Original Master Brewer, and how Guiness came around. Your ticket entitles you to a free pint which is always a bonus, you can then either to use your free pint to gain your certificate in pulling the perfect pint. This is were a member of staff lets you in on the secrets of that perfect white creamy head, that we all love from a Guiness. Work your way to the top of the Guiness and cast your eyes over the skyline of Dublin, If you havent already this is the time to claim your free pint :)

The Gift shop/ Store house as it knows, is huge, and with an upstairs too, there is loads to choose from, including storehouse exclusives that you will get no where else.
All in all its well worth the trip to Dublin to visit!

It’s a great visitor center and you get a sample of Guinness and a free pint. It’s really hard to beat the view from the highest building in Dublin. On a clear day you can see all the way to the bay. All & all a great way to spend an hour or two.

Dublin’s 'must see’ top attraction in Dublin has been voted number one for the fifth year in a row.
Highly recommended by Almara Accommodations Dublin.

Whilst it may seem like a chlichéd thing to do - drink Guinness in the brewery when you are in Dublin, it certainly makes up for that in the experience. The tour of the brewery is actually very interesting and educational. The view from the bar is spectacular, allowing you an uninterupted view over the city. The Guinness is also very tasty too, however that is to be expected. More than just a dodgy tourist trap, I have visited many museums and left feeling less enlightened though that may have to do with the beer!

The Guiness Storehouse (as it is known) is one of Dublins premier tourist attractions. A former brewery and part of the huge St James’ Gate complex it sits on the west side of the City, production here stopped in the 1980’s and the storehouse was reopened as a museum in time for the Millenium celebrations.

We travelled to the museum by tram and found the five minute walk from the tram stop easy if slightly confusing (there is a sign, then no sign etc). We were warned there are usually queues to get the the museum but were behind only around ten other visitors. Entry costs 15 euros which feels steep, but discounts can be gained by investing in a Dublin Pass which is 33 euros and gives you entry to many attractions, or by booking online which allows you a 10% discount as well as a queue jumper.

On entry to the museum you are greeted by a member of Guiness staff who explains the tour is self guided. You are given a map and a ticket which can be exchanged for oyur free print of Guiness in the Gravity Bar at the top of the building.

The building itself is seven stories with a central glass atrium designed by the architects during the renovation to be in the shape of a Guiness glass. On the first floor you see the ingredients of Guiness, with the smells of each ingredient pumped into the area so you can experience the making of the iconic beer. The water display is spectatcular with a waterfall fountain and plenty of information about the origin of the magic ingredient in Guiness. The next floor shows you the process, with a chance to taste the toasted malt and read about Arther Guiness’ special way of brewing.The next floor is the tasting lab which tells the story of the master brewers of Guiness and the modern scientists and technologists who now work at Guiness. You also get a chance to taste the beer here. Upper floors are devoted to advertising (a real highlight is a chance to view the iconic TV ads through the decades), the storage and transport of Guiness through the ages. The Choice Zone explains how to cure a hangover, shows you what happens to your body when you drink and other interesting facts.

One floor was closed as an exhibition on 250 years of Guiness was bieng prepared which was a shame. But the story of the building itself which is explained around the central staircase is fascinating. A small exhibition to the artist who designed the classic Toucan adverts is also available on the upper floors as well as a bar and restaurant serving Guiness related emals. There is also a coffee bar for refreshments and well located toilets on each floor.

The top floor is the Guiness Gravity Bar which serves your complimentary pint (or soft drinks if desired - but please, get a grip!) and provides almost 360 views of Dubloin with landmarks pointed out and literary quotes on the glass. The bar has a lovely atmosphere with everyone holidaymakers enjoying their drink.

The building itself is stunning, and the design of the museum could not be more complementary with old and new sitting together in harmony. Lots of the old brewing equipment has been adjusted to embed modern flatscreens within it to show images and the interactive points are really fun - especially the one where you get to take a photo of yourself and send it to your friends. There is the obligatory gift shop with plenty of overpriced merchandise to buy as a souvenir.

This museum was fantastic and more then exceeded my expectations, the 15 euros was well worth it and it more than made our trip to Dublin all the more special.

Much more entertaining than I expected, a really enjoyable afternoon trip. Work up a thirst as you work your way up through the museum, then enjoy the view and your free pint at the top-floor pub. Whether you’re a Guinness fan or not, it will be the best pint you have ever tasted!

The Guiness Storehouse is Irelands number 1 international visitor attraction. It first opened in November 2000, it has attracted over 4 million people around the world so far.

The Guiness Storehouse ha s 7 floors, where they surround a glass atrium taking shape of a pint of Guiness, from each floor you will see different things to how guiness is made to an exhibition on the history of guiness.

The 7th floor is called the gravity bar, you can relax and enjoy a complementary pint of guiness and ofcourse enjoy the 360 fantastic views over Dublin City.

I personally am not a Guinness lover but my father is. So we popped into to check out the factory.
It was a very interesting tour into how Guinness is made and its history. It is a large storehouse with a lot of levels to investigate. There are various advertisements on walls and screens around the building that Guinness has done over the years. There is a shop I believe on the ground floor, so you can pick up little souvenirs.
You do get a pint of Guinness or halfs if you prefer or just simply want to try. You can drink this whilst looking at the view of Dublin City.

The Guinness Storehouse is a definite stop for lovers of Guinness. The Storehouse makes the most use of multimedia as it brings the story behind the black stuff to visitors. I really liked all the giant posters of the various advert campaigns etc.

It was all very slick and sophisticated really and with a number of floors to work through you really build up anticipation of entering the rooftoop Gravity Bar where you not only get a free pint but an amazing view of Dublin.

The Gravity Bar is where most people spent the most time so it may require some patience to out wait other visitors if you want to have a bit of a rest break.

No visit to Dublin can be complete without a trip to the Guinness storehouse. There are plenty of souvenirs to be had in the ground floor shop. The museum itself is interesting and well put together. The best part of the visit, though, is the pint of guinness at the bar at the top with the spectacular views over Dublin!

one of the nicest museums that i have been to - but maybe that is because I love beer and work in food biotechnology myself - and beer is certainly a product of that field. The museum gives you a great overview of the brewing process, the ingredients that go into Guinness, and the different steps of brewing. It was very interesting to just walk around the museum. I was there with my 3-year old daughter, and she also enjoyed running around, so bringing kids along is not a problem at all.
And once the tour is over you will get a complimentary guinness (or half-strength Guinness that my wife had). The prices are a bit steep, but since the beer is included it s clearly worth going there.

The Guinness Storehouse was pretty enjoyable and well worth a visit, even for those that think they probably won’t be that interested. The Guinness brand, as ever, manages to make what could be a dull subject actually quite interesting. This is all spurred on by the fact that you receive a complimentary pint of the black stuff when you finish the self guided tour.

The tour itself describes the history of the infamous brand and follows the brewing process from start to finish. This culminates in the free pint (or soft drink if you don’t fancy a guinness) in the Gravity Bar, which has amazing views out over Dublin and the surrounding area.

The tour can feel like it goes on for quite a while, and I’m sure by the end, you’ll be ready for the drink. If you have young children, they may start to get bored, but generally I think most people will have a really great time and will feel that it was money well spent.

I visited the Guinness Storehouse on a weekend break to Dublin after it was recommended to me. Being female and not a big Guinness drinker I wondered if I would find this quite boring but to my surprise I found myself quite interested in a lot of the exhibits. It is a unguided tour around the factory but when you arrive a member of staff gathers a crowd of you around the original lease for the factory and gives you a potted history of how the factory came to be. There are also audio guides that you can hire to supplement the tour. From history of the founder to how the Guinness is actually made including all the different processes it goes through it is a really informative tour. To my surprise it was really busy here too.
As part of your visit you get a free Guinness to enjoy at the top of the building which has panoramic views around Dublin. I thought it was a touch pricey at 15 Euros but you are sampling a prestigious piece of Irish history.

The Guinness Storehouse provides a glimpse into the history of Guinness. There are immersive exhibits that explain the history of Guinness and you even get a pint of Guinness as part of your admission. The view from the bar at the top of the Storehouse is excellent, and it provides a 360 degree view of Dublin. I’m from the United States, and this place reminded me of the Coca-Cola Museum in Atlanta, Georgia.

Me and my wife went to dublin this weekend, just for a short trip and thought we had to visit the guiness storehouse. It was well worth it.

I had never tasted guiness before i got there and thought there was no better place to do it. you take your own time to walk around the storehouse and learn how much they put into the guiness and learn about the history of the place before you get to the top of the building in a glass room and enjoy your free pint of guiness. i think if you go to dublin you have to visit the Storehouse.

Never tasted Gunnness before my visit here - now I live on the stuff !!
A self paced informational tour through the Guinness factory where you can learn as much or as little as you want. it costs aroubf 15 euros per adult to enter, but that entitles your to a free pint in the viewing bar right at the top - what a fantastic view over Dublin. you also get a taster 1/2 ping as you progress though. One thing I noticed lacking here was there was no mention of the new Guinness Red ?? if it illegal to mention it in Ireland ??
A good value tour rewarded with a pint of the black stuff.
TIP - If you go on the Dublin tour bus (25 euros for a day) you get a discount voucher off the entry price.

I actually loved visiting this place, hard to believe a pint could be so interesting, i love how they have made this place somewhere to learn aswell as entertain you. So much to see here, and of course you get your free pint at the end of it in the 360 bar up the top of the building, which i loved. I can taste the stuff now! I dont like the guiness you get over here,in dublin in tastes different, alot creamier and easier to drink! I even had a few pints out of a night in dublin! Loved all the old guiness adverts, my favourite being the guy dancing next to his pint,circa 1994/5!

I’m not a fan of the black stuff but my other half loves Guiness so this trip was a must! I was a student at the time so got reduced entry - definitely make the most of this if you’re a student! We were given a little souvenir paperweight included in the price, with a little drop of Guinness inside which I thought was cute - the price also includes sample pints of guinness, which you can enjoy at the rooftop bar overlooking the city after your tour.

It’s well worth it, as a really informative tour taking you through all the processes of making Guiness and how it’s changed throughout the years. Very interesting, whether you’re a Guinness fan or not. The afore-mentioned rooftop bar is lovely; the highest bar in Dublin, it has panoramic views of the whole of Dublin, which is worth the entry fee alone. Also, when you say you’ve been to Dublin people will always ask you if you’ve been here - so at least if you go, you can say yes!

A must-see for tourists visiting Dublin. Although the museum is well laid out, you are pretty much left to your own devices once you’re inside. Plenty to see and a few things to do as you wind you way up around the building, seeing how Guinness is made, all about the advertising, the history of the Guinness family… until finally you pop out into the bar at the very top of the building to claim your free pint and enjoy the spectacular views.

Dublin is known for guiness so you have to go to the store house and see it getting made. It’s part of Ireland’s history and is a great tourist attraction for visitors , as part of your tour you get a free paint of guiness. good price it only costs around £10 to get in .

Not a bad place to visit but was a bit of a trudge round and children would get bored easily. Guiness at the end overlooking dublin city was nice tho

I was slightly disappointed with the official tour of the Guinness Hop Store. The walk around the brewery was mediocre, after paying our entrance fee we were given some information in a leaflet and basically left to our own devices to walk around the brewery with no tour guide. Although the route is well thought out and there are some interactive stands to catch your attention, the walk can get a bit boring. The best part of the tour was the free pint of guinness at the end. As you would expect, the gift shop sold anything & everything they could stamp their logo onto

Very interesting actually, even though I dont like guinness. Fantastic views from the bar at the top of the building. I would visit again, and although quite expensive was def worth the money to please guinness-mad hubbie :) also good gift shop.