Enjoy a pint (or two) at one of the many historical pubs
Walk along the River Liffey & stop at Trinity College or the infamous Ha’penny Bridge
Take a beer or whiskey tour & learn something new
Indulge in the hearty & savory local eatery
Talk to the locals & enjoy their friendly nature
The Temple Bar Pub, Brazen Head, and the Long Hall
Dublin is home to many of the oldest pubs in Europe. All are excellent, but favorites include the The Temple Bar Pub, Brazen Head, & the Long Hall. The Temple Bar Pub is a tourist hot spot & offers live music at all times of the day. For a “blast from the past”, Brazen Head & Long Hall will be your best bets. Founded in 1198, Brazen Head is known as the oldest pub in Dublin & is a must stop along any pub crawl through the city. Although the pubs are historic in nature, all provide the most excellent Irish beers that do not disappoint. Many folks will enjoy a traditional Guinness, but save room for a tasty Smithwick’s or two!
The world famous Temple Bar!
Guiness, Jameson Whiskey, and Roe & Co
Guinness was founded in Dublin in 1759 by Arthur Guinness. To this day, Guinness Storehouse offers tours to share the history of the beer that is truly the heart & soul of this fine city. Although these tours are extremely popular, you should be able to grab your tickets a day or so in advance! The tour through the seven-story building concludes on the seventh floor overlooking Dublin, where you’ll be provided a complimentary glass of Guinness & enjoy the fabulous views. This is a must do to grasp the impact and appreciation of this world-famous pour. Dublin is also very well known for its contribution to the Whiskey industry. Like Guinness, Jameson Whiskey Distillery offers various tours that will enrich your understanding of their brand & the whiskey making process. At the tour conclusion, enjoy an Irish Coffee or a Hot Whiskey, perfect drinks to warm anyone up! A lesser known up & comer, Roe & Co Distillery, founded in 2019 is located directly across from the Guinness Storehouse. Belly up at the bar here & enjoy their fantastic whiskey cocktails!
Taken inside the Jameson Distillery.
Dublin's Food and Irish Beers
Now to one of the most underrated aspects of Dublin, the food. Dublin has a fantastic food scene that all can find appreciation in. Favorites include Seafood Chowder, Guinness Stew, & Bailey’s Cheesecake. Darkey Kelly’s Bar & Restaurant will provide all these options & more & also offers a friendly feel. Here you can enjoy the Seafood Chowder, a few pints of your favorite Irish beer, & the Bailey’s Cheesecake to top it all off. Another favorite is the Guinness Open Gate Brewery where you can grab unique Guinness brew variations & a bite to eat!
Alllll the good foods of Ireland. Everything was great.
CLOSING THOUGHTS
You'll definitely want to stay south of the River Liffey and near the Temple Bar, if possible. What makes Ireland great are the people and the friendly culture. Be sure to make time to enjoy the pubs and meet the locals.
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