This was one of the best self-guided tours ive been on in awhile…read more Im a huge lover of guinness, and this has been on my bucket list for awhile - and it really blew me out of the park. When we first arrived, we were put into a queue (& I would suggest getting a reservation). We went through very quickly and were told a short snippet before the tour. Then we were free to explore. This entire tour really immersed you through the brewing process. I learned so much about my favorite beer! At one of the floors, youre able to smell the aromas, and then understand the best way to taste guinness, it was so fun! My favorite floor was the marketing or branding floor- I love the campaigns and backgrounds behind them. This was also great for various photo ops. You end out the tour on the 7th floor, at the bar. This gives you an entire 360 view of Dublin, and one you can only see with a ticket. You also get a free guinness (or other beer from them)! I loved this tour, all of the staff was great, and I will go every time im in Dublin!!

It may be the most touristy place in Dublin and there is a reason for that. It's worth your time if…read moreit's your first visit. My son and I had a good time on the self guided tour and even met a friend from our home city. It's educational about the brewing process and Guinness long history. Don't miss out on a free pint in the ultra cool sky bar. You must do this after the tour, or will miss out, The gift store has everything you can imagine Guinness. So it's worth time. Solid 4 stars for me.

If beer is your thing, make sure not to miss this event. There were so many great Irish local…read morebreweries present and several from other countries. Everyone working there it was so nice and friendly. I tasted some of the best beers I've ever had. You also have an opportunity to buy some of the beers from the local vendors Was surprised to see they also had bourbon tasting's, gin and vodka tastings. The only complaints I have is that we could have used a couple of more food vendors. The sandwich guy with the sausages was really very good and we try the meat pie place. Some friends had the noodles & found them fairly bland. There just could've been a little more choice for an actual dinner. The seating was not nearly enough for the big crowd. There could have been so many more tables and chairs in the open spaces. Overall we had a nice time.

I love that craft beer festivals are becoming more popular here in Ireland, because I love me some…read morecraft beer! I decided to go on the satruday evening that it was on, and I"m really glad I checked the hours before I left, because I didn't realise it closed at 9pm.... on a Saturday! But either way, I made my way on over to the event. There was a lot of good variety I thought of different brands of beer. The guys at Wicklow Wolf were AWESOME... and their beers weren't too bad either! There was an awesome Booka Brass band which was great for getting the crowd in good form. As one of the other people said, it would have been better if there was a little bit more of a food selection. Especially given that it was also supposed to be a food festival. They had TV's up which I image was good for drawing a rugby crowd on the folowing sunday for the 6 nations match. But, given that there wasn't a whole lot of seating, I'm glad I chose to go on the saturday, and not on the sunday when the match was on. I don't want to stand for THAT long. Although, I could see how they may want it that way to encourage people to keep moving around the area and not just sitting around. Like the other beer festivals that go on in town, you had to purchase beer with tokens. I liked that the pours were a bit smaller so you had a chance to actually taste some of the different beers. All in all was a good event. I though it was comparable to the one they do each year at the RDS. I hope that next year they have a few more food options and that there's a bit more seating. Will definitely go again next year!

Definitely worth checking out this place, inside a 19th century building and their beer dates back…read moreto 1808. The Irish stew was tasty and the red ale was roasty and delicious! The staff was friendly and attentive!

The service was great and we definitely enjoyed the food very much - if you are vegetarian, try…read moretheir veggie pasta with garlic bread (be mindful it tastes more like a fresh bread with butter and probably barely sat near to garlic but still tasty), for carnivore my BF has a whiskey Irish chicken and a absolutely loved it! I'm a picky beer drinker (sucker for higher ABV craft beers) and wasn't impressed by their own brews (tried the flight with their current 5), but I enjoyed my Irish coffee after that and their Guinness is properly poured and as fresh as it gets. Enjoy!

What a wonderful event this was…read more Beer, beer, and more beer! The most delicious of all the beers I tried was the chocolate stout, I'm more of a chocolate person then I am beer person so it was with sheer delight I happened upon this at the Dungarvan Brewing Company stand, when I ventured around and went back for more they had ran completely out of it, So I guess everyone had caught on to it. Mmm yum. highly recommened! All the bartenders at the various stalls were very friendly and generous with the drink sizes, each coupon cost 2.50 and was equal to half pint of beer but I'm sure we got more than this, it felt like this anyway towards the end of the night :P There was live music all through the event which kept us entertained! Met up with a few yelpers too which is always nice. As as a reminder of the night we took home our lovely Irish Craft Beer pint glass, which, actually I must collect from Zarias! :) So when's it coming back again I say? :)

Perhaps I'm a little biased as was in my element, a beer festival in the sun…read more Also because I was a volunteer at the event. The price was €10 per adult for the day or €15 for weekend pass, though Leinster ticket holders got in for €5 on Saturday. Once inside, beer cost €5 a pint or €2.50 for a half which is pretty good pricing. Was it worth the €10 fee? I think it was, mainly because most of the breweries had a number of new beers they were releasing at the festival. I have never been to an Irish beer festival that had so many new beers, too many for me to even try them all. For the most part the organisation was spot on. There was very little queuing and when there was, a volunteer was on hand to help out be it on the door or the bars. The water station was great for rinsing out your glass and keeping hydrated and the food was decently priced and varied as well as delicious. This was the second year, I missed last year but I will certainly be back again next year.

Guinness in Ireland is special because of its unique blend of freshness, heritage and pouring and…read moremaking process. You're connected to the culture of Ireland and beer, whether you're actually drinking the Guinness or not. You're instantly encapsulated by the rich history and smells of the beer with notes of coffee, chocolate, and a smooth creamy foamy topping. Pro tip: ask for a dash of raspberry syrup in your Guinness. You'll thank me later!

The bar is very crowded but that's expected. Great view of the city while drinking a fresh Guinness.read more

Funny to travel all the way to Ireland to find a brewery that reminds me of something straight out…read moreof Portland, but here we are! I'd had a great beer from. Rascals at a pub near my hotel, and found they were near the train line, so I set out on an adventure. Pretty quiet, cozy, and friendly. Just had pizza, it was fine. I really enjoyed the variety of beers I had. Well worth the little field trip.

If you're a craft beer enthusiast looking for a unique and engaging experience, Rascals Brewing's…read moreTour Craft is an absolute must-try. Whether you're a seasoned beer connoisseur or just starting to explore the world of craft brews, this tour is an exciting and informative journey into the heart of the brewing process. Beer is pretty solid for a country that has been making Ales and Stouts forever. No Hazy/NE IPAs on the menu though when I visited

I highly recommend this tour. To be honest it wasn't on my list coming to Ireland and I had never…read moreheard of this whiskey until this trip. I had read about the tour online and decided to walk in. Luck for us a tour had just started. They have different prices depending on the tasting you'd like to do at the end. They also have non alcoholic beverages as well. Out of all the tours we had done I feel like this was the most intimate. The group was small and the guide really took the time to explain the processes and answer any questions. I didn't feel rushed at all and after the tour there's a tasting and if you'd like to continue the party you can make your way to the bar just before the gift shop.

This was a great experience! I am not much of a whiskey drinker, but know i know how to drink it!…read moreThe cocktail at the tasting was delicious! And they had thee best Irish Coffee I've had since being here.

We participated in the Cocktail Making Experience with Dan (Daniel)…read moreThis is our second time time making Cocktails. We had a blast, Dan was super informative. The explanation of making Cocktails from Whiskey was informative. Dan is a great bartender and instructor Even if you don't drink whiskey the Cocktails are to die for Obviously the decor and ambience needs no mention as it is JAMESONS!!!

I've always been a fan of Jameson, so it was definitely a treat to visit the distillery. The…read morefacility is quite large, with plenty of photo ops and multiple bars throughout. My one complaint is that the tour groups are very large, which makes the experience feel a bit impersonal. You're essentially moving from room to room with the group, rather than having a more intimate tour. That said, I really enjoyed getting to taste some of the other whiskeys they produce that we don't typically see here in the U.S. Overall, it was a fun experience and definitely worth visiting if you're a whiskey fan.