Dublin · DRINKING TOURS
The shortlist you would send a friend flying in on Friday: 15 drinking tours, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing worth knowing before you commit a day to it.
Dublin pub crawl with free Guinness and shots, skip-the-line to 5 venues, live music, drink discounts, and VIP entry to Copper Face Jacks.
“Our Guide, Brian, did a Great Job, he was very accommodating and made sure everyone Hard a good Time. Love Brian!!!”
Dublin Literary Pub Crawl takes you to four central pubs with actor performances, pint-fueled stories, and a quiz with prizes in about 2.5 hours.
“The pub crawl is a unique experience in literary journey of Ireland in relation to its pubs where much of these mastpieces were created by Samuel Beckkett, James Joyce, Oscar Wilde, G B Shaw and others. Great performance by the duo who walk you through the pubs.”
Dublin pub crawl with free Guinness and shots, drink discounts at multiple pubs, plus skip-the-line entry to Copper Face Jacks. 5 hours.
“Initially I wasn't sure which pubs we would go to and what type of crowd the experience would be geared towards, but I was so pleasantly surprised by every spot we went to! The bars and pubs were SO cool! A mix of authentic pub and trendy bar. The drink deals were great and our guides were funny and a joy to be around.”
Dublin pub tour with craft beer tastings, Guinness, Irish whiskey, gin and tonic, plus a traditional music session, led by a local guide.
“Sam was so knowledgeable and friendly. It was the perfect way to spend my first night in Dublin!! We all learned so much about craft beer, Guinness, whiskey, and the pub music scene. Sam was such a pleasure.”
A 4-hour Dublin pub walking tour with craft beer, Guinness, Irish whiskey, and gin tonic, plus traditional music in local pubs.
“Lovely tour, Michael was a fun and engaging guide with a wealth of knowledge. We had a fun group of people and made new friends. Especially loved the live music at the end of evening.”
A small-group Howth trail for craft beer and fresh seafood, with chowder, smoked salmon, lighthouse stories, and a 3-course lunch.
“Patrick was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Food and beer were all amazing and plentiful! Would definitely suggest this tour! We will do it again if ever back in the area.”
Small-group afternoon pub crawl from Dublin into the Dublin Mountains with live music, rural pubs, scenic views, and a friendly guide.
“It’s a great way to see some pubs up in the mountains and still be close to Dublin. Great view of Dublin Harbour.”
Small-group Dublin to Wicklow pub tour with mountain views, rural traditional pubs, and a trad-music finish in Bray. Pay as you go.
“We always look for small group tours and we found this to be a fantastic one! Shane was entertaining and knowledgeable about a wide range of topics, not just alcohol:) The time spent at each stop was perfect. The route was beautiful. There is nothing needed to improve it. Great time!”
Enjoy Irish music, singing, and stepdancing at the Merry Ploughboy Pub in Dublin, with an optional three-course dinner.
“Beautiful songs and dance.. Bar owner thought I am a driver when I asked for a drink...guess they need to open up their minds and not be overtly racist”
Dublin Mountain Pub Tour takes you to 3 countryside pubs outside the city with small-group vibes, guide Shane, live music, and mountain views.
“This was such a cool experience!! We had so much fun with the group we were with, but the real highlight of this experience is Shane. He has a wealth of knowledge, is fun and attentive. Such a fun change of scenery to get out of Dublin for a night. 100% need to book this experience you won't regret it!! My husband Terence and I had seriously the best time and we will be back!”
A 3-hour Dublin small-group pub tour starting at Guinness Storehouse, hitting Croke Park and key sights, ending at 4 historic pubs.
“We had a very enjoyable experience with Denis. His vehicle was clean. He was on time and very friendly. He took us to 4 great pub locations and he was very knowledgeable. The last stop we learned how to pour our own Guinness. We all had a memorable time.”
A 4-hour Dublin pub crawl with a local guide, free welcome drink and shots, live Irish music, four pub stops, and late-night dancing at D Two.
“Really great way to experience all the live music bars. Our tour guide Nicola was fantastic at introducing everyone in the group and went out of her way to send all the photo's from the night out the following day. Good drink offers on the stops. Highly recommend for your first time out in Dublin to avoid all the tourist traps!”
A 3-hour Dublin pub walk through four traditional spots in Smithfield, with Irish drink history and tasty stops for ale, cider, whiskey, and stout.
“Absolutely enjoyed it! No need to Change it. The overall choices picked by the guide was great.”
A 1-hour Kilkenny brewery tour at Smithwick’s, starting with monk-era brewing roots and ending with a complimentary pint.
“The whole tour was wonderful. Our guide was so personable and knowledgeable, he made learning about brewing a fun experience. We loved learning the history of brewing in Ireland and how the Smithwicks family was such an important influence in Kilkenny. The portraits coming alive was a great surprise. Of course the pint of Smithwicks or Kilkenny ended the tour on a high note. Thanks Smithwicks!!!”
Dublin pub crawl through the GPO and iconic bars, with a complimentary Guinness and a pour-your-own lesson in 3 to 4 hours.
“Such a nice tour. Donal is great, he is so friendly and is able to create an atmosfere to discover Dublin in the proper way.”
Pick a day: in the city, along the coast, or out on the road.
