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Guinness Storehouse

  • March 19, 2007
  • Rated 4 of 5 by atherts from Portland, Oregon
Guinness Storehouse

We rejoined a passing tour bus from Kilmainham Gaol and we're off to the home of Guinness. The bus drops you off right at the door. There was an old gent with a wagon and horse in front of the entrance. Posing and asking for the price of a pint no doubt. The wagon didn't look like something one would want to ride. We slipped in the main entrance and assessed our options.

We opted for the self-guided tour, it is quite expensive, and they try to placate you with a "free" pint in the Gravity Bar at the conclusion. Very high tech tour, didn't explain the process very well. Lots of electronic images and froofy floff, but no meat or substance to it. The Jameson's tour was much more charming and detailed.

We went to Gravity Bar for the "free" pint, they put a shamrock in the foam while pouring, how cute. Not the best 14 euro pint I've had. The view of the city is beautiful and we took some pictures. The gift area is a homage to everything Guinness. Clothing of all kinds, hats, and luggage occupy one section and the rest is anything you could imagine with a Guinness imprint. Glasses, bar trays, mirrors, and posters abound as well as candy and other edibles. The lines are long but move quickly, relieving you via credit card or cash. The sign over the entrance should be "abandon all hope, ye who enter here". Pockets lighter and bags heavier, we departed the shrine of consumerism and went in search of a place to sit down. We found a little pub just down the street, next to a gravestone manufacturer and sat in their back outdoor courtyard for a pint. We figured the Guinness must be good as it was only a few hundred yards from the brewery. The pints were excellent, better than the Gravity Bar and the surroundings relaxed. The sun warmed the courtyard, but the umbrellas at the tables provided good shade. Somewhere along the way we'd neglected to pick up something at Guinness, so back we went for another pocket lightening experience. Much poorer and heavy laden with packages (could we look more like tourists?) we caught a City Tour bus back to O'Connell Street.

Admission to tour is 14 euros. Extensive gift shop is free to enter (at your own risk).

From journal Co. Dublin

Guinness Storehouse & Brewery

  • November 22, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by MalervyC from Norristown, Pennsylvania
This was my second trip to the Brewery. We went on a Sunday around 10:30am and it wasn't crowded at all. The factory is shaped like a giant pint glass, with each floor getting you closer to the top. You learn the major ingredients used in making Guinness, the history of the company and about the accomplishments and deeds that the Guinness family did throughout their lives. Arthur Guinness' (or Uncle Artie) wife gave birth to 21 children... insane! At the top you get a free complimentary pint in the Sky Bar while overlooking the beautiful views of Dublin. This is a must on anyone's list if you are visiting Dublin. Cheers!

From journal My Second Trip to Ireland

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Guinness Storehouse

  • November 30, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by Andrew from Toronto, Ontario
Guinness Storehouse

My impression of Dubliners is that they are mostly proud of two names: James Joyce and Guinness. While reading Ulysses may not be essential to enjoying Dublin, having a Guinness is -- whether you like the stuff or not. And a great way to do that is by visiting the Guinness storehouse, which has been turned into a museum celebrating the history of Guinness.

The self-guided tour is actually interesting and entertaining. There is a fascinating old video of the process of making barrels; an exhibit on the logistics of shipping vast quantities of Guinness; and perhaps most entertaining of all, an exhibit on some of Guinness's famous advertising campaigns. You also have the option to learn the proper way to pour a Guinness (and to get a certificate proclaiming your prowess).

The tour finishes in the Gravity Bar, which takes up the top floor of the building. This place is worth visiting for the view of Dublin alone. But it is also worth visiting because you get a complimentary pint of Guinness with your museum admission. If you really don't like Guinness, you can try what my bus driver suggested: ask the bartender to add some blackcurrant. I did not do this, because I am a man. And I'm glad I didn't: somehow the Guinness I had there just tasted better than it ever had before. And that's pretty good.

The bus stops there, as do both of the Dublin bus tours. You get a discount on admission if you come on the city bus tour, after which the price is €12.60. Give yourself some time to enjoy it. The museum is apparently going to be redesigned, starting in January 2006. But don't worry about it going anywhere: the Guinness family has a 9,000 year lease on the land!

From journal A few days in Dublin

Guinness Storehouse

  • October 4, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by qobp from Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Guinness Storehouse

One of the first things I noticed when I walked in was the wall of beer bottles behind glass. There were, I think, 2,000 bottles. My cousin and I went up to the observation floor (seventh floor), where the view is amazing. Sometimes the elevators are a little packed, so make sure to take the stairs if you don’t like small spaces.

From journal 10-Day Trip to Ireland

Guinness Storehouse

  • October 4, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by afrank76 from Vernon Hills, Illinois
When you are in Dublin, you must go to the Guinness Storehouse. It's not as exciting as it may have been years ago, since the brewery is no longer part of the attraction, but walk though it. Once you get to the top, you get a free pint and a great view of Dublin. Take the hop-on/hop-off bus.

From journal 4 Days In Dublin

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