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Guinness Storehouse Connoisseur Experience

A premium, small-group deep dive into Guinness at the site of the original 1759 brewery

  • CuisineIrish Stout Tasting
  • Duration1.5–2 hours (small-group tasting session, plus self-guided access to the 7-floor Storehouse)
  • Price range€€€€
  • Price€95 per person (~$104.50); premium add-on to standard Storehouse admission from €26 (~$28.60)
  • Rating★ 4.6
  • Best seasonYear-round; over-18s only; book online in advance as slots (12:00, 14:00, 16:00, 17:45) sell out daily
Guinness Storehouse Connoisseur Experience

An upgrade over the standard Storehouse ticket: a dedicated bar session led by a Guinness expert covering flavour profiles, brewing history and pouring technique, on top of full self-guided access to all seven floors of the Storehouse building.

Practical information for Guinness Storehouse Connoisseur Experience
Price €95 per person (~$104.50); premium add-on to standard Storehouse admission from €26 (~$28.60)
Duration 1.5–2 hours (small-group tasting session, plus self-guided access to the 7-floor Storehouse)
Meeting point Guinness Storehouse main entrance, St. James's Gate
Address St. James's Gate, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H, Ireland

What is included

  • Small-group guided tasting flight led by a Guinness expert
  • Storytelling on flavour, brewing and the Guinness archive
  • Self-guided access to all 7 floors of the Storehouse
  • Complimentary pint (or soft drink) in the rooftop Gravity Bar

Good to know

Operator
Guinness Storehouse / Diageo Ireland

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Location

St. James's Gate, The Liberties, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H, Ireland

53.3419, -6.2867 View on map

Highlights

  • Strictly over-18s, keeping the tasting session focused rather than family-oriented
  • Ends at the rooftop Gravity Bar with 360-degree views over Dublin

Tips for visiting

  • Book the specific time slot online in advance — Connoisseur sessions run only four times daily and sell out
  • Combine with a walk to Pearse Lyons Distillery or Rascals Brewing, both within 10–15 minutes on foot