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Ireland’s number one visitor attraction, providing a journey into the heart of the world famous Guinness brand and company. This historic building is central to Dublin’s heritage, and has been continually updated to create a blend of industrial tradition and contemporary edge. The seven floors bring to life the rich heritage of Guinness, telling the story from its origins at St. James’s Gate in Dublin to its growth as a global brand, known all around the world.
The enormously popular tour takes in the history of the Guinness family, the ingredients and craft of brewing, cooperage and transportation, Guinness’s long tradition of award winning advertising, the craft of pouring the Perfect Pint, the use of Guinness in cooking, and a chance to enjoy a pint of Guinness in the lofty Gravity Bar, taking in breath-taking panoramic 360° views of the city.
Open 10.00 am – 5.00 pm Monday to Thursday; 9.30 am – 6.00 pm Friday and Saturday; 9.30 am – 5.00 pm Sunday.
Closed Dec 24-26 & Good Friday.
Self-guided tour.
St. James’s Gate, Dublin 8.
Tel: 01 408 4800.
Ticket prices vary. The standard adult rate is €30 per adult but if you book online in advance you may find discounts. All adult prices include a pint of Guinness. There are price concessions for senior citizens and for children.
The Open Gate Brewery is the home of brewing experimentation and innovation at St. James’s Gate where Guinness brewers are given license to explore new recipes, reinterpret old ones and experiment freely to bring exciting new beers to life. You can purchase Guinness stout and the latest brewers project releases like Hop House 13 lager, Dublin Porter and West Indies Porter. You can also purchase experimental beers. Some of these beers will end up on tap at your local pub or on the far side of the world, while others will never leave these walls.
Open Thursdays and Fridays, from 5.00 pm to last orders at 10.00 pm. Also on Saturdays from 3.00 pm (last orders at 10.00 pm). Over 18s only. Book a table online at www.guinnessopengate.com