10 Best Distilleries & Alcohol Experiences in Dublin

Some of Ireland's most renowned distilleries and Breweries are right at your door step, Discover the art of distilling with DoDublin!

The City’s Best Drinks Stops

Dublin has become one of Europe’s top cities for whiskey and craft drinks, with historic distilleries and modern producers all close to the city centre. From iconic names like Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery Bow St. to newer spots like Teeling and Roe & Co, the city’s drinks scene reflects the revival of Irish whiskey, blending tradition, innovation, and tourism.

 

The best way to explore them is with the DoDublin Hop-On Hop-Off bus. It runs through all the main attractions, with stops near the Liberties, Smithfield, and Docklands, letting you explore at your own pace and easily move between Dublin’s top distilleries and breweries.

 

We’ve put together a list of our favourites below!

 

1. Guinness Storehouse

Start your journey at Dublin’s most famous attraction. From learning how Guinness is made to enjoying a pint in the Gravity Bar, this is a must-do.

Hop-Off Tip: Get off at St. James’s Gate stop, one of the easiest and most popular stops on the route. Guinness Storehouse

 

2. Jameson Distillery Bow St.

A short journey from the city centre, this is where Irish whiskey storytelling comes to life. Tastings, tours, and cocktail classes make it a standout.

Hop-Off Tip: Use the Smithfield/Arran Quay stop, just minutes away. Jameson Distillery Tour

 

3. Teeling Whiskey Distillery

Located in the Liberties, Teeling represents Dublin’s modern whiskey revival. It’s one of the few working distilleries in the city today.

Hop-Off Tip: Stop at Newmarket Square, right beside the distillery. Teeling Distillery Tour

 

4. Roe & Co Distillery

Just steps from Guinness, this experience blends Irish whiskey with cocktail culture in a sleek, modern setting.

Hop-Off Tip: Combine this with your Guinness stop, it’s all walkable! Roe and Co Blending Experience

 

5. Pearse Lyons Distillery

Set inside a beautifully restored church, this is one of the most unique distillery settings in Dublin.

Hop-Off Tip: Easily reached from the same stop as Roe & Co. Pearse Lyons Legacy Tour

 

6. Irish Whiskey Museum

Unlike working distilleries, this is a fully guided journey through the story of Irish whiskey, from its origins and rise to its decline and modern revival.

Hop-Off Tip: Get off at the Grafton Street / Trinity College stop, it is just a short walk from there. Irish Whiskey Museum Tour