10 Best Distillery & Alcohol Experiences in Dublin
Some of Ireland's most renowned distilleries and Breweries and alcohol attractions are right at your door step, Discover the art of distilling and Irelands famous drinking culture 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
7. Orginal Dublin Pub Tour
A lively, guided pub experience through the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, the Original Dublin Pub Tour is a fully immersive night out combining Irish storytelling, culture, and some of the city’s best-loved pubs.
Hop-Off Tip: Start your evening near the Temple Bar stop on the DoDublin Hop-On Hop-Off bus. It drops you right into the city centre, making it the easiest way to connect into the tour and nearby nightlife. Dublin Pub Tour
8. Drinks on Foot Tour
The Drinks on Foot tour takes you off the typical tourist trail and into some of the city’s most authentic pubs.
Hop-Off Tip: The tour is centrally located, hop off anywhere in the core city stops and it’s a short walk from there. Drinks on Foot Tour
9. Yellow Umbrella - Dublin Distillery & Whiskey Tour
A deep dive into Dublin’s famous Liberties district, this guided experience combines a craft brewery visit, local pub stops, and a working distillery tour all in one.
Hop-Off Tip: Get off at the CHQ / Docklands stop. The tour begins a short walk from there. Yellow Umbrella - Dublin Distillery & Whiskey Tour
10.Dublin Coastal Craft Beer & Seafood Trail
A unique coastal food and drink experience, this tour takes you out to Howth where you’ll explore the village’s best seafood spots, hidden pubs, and craft beer stops.
Hop-Off Tip: Take the DoDublin Hop-On Hop-Off bus into the city centre and continue by DART from Connolly Station to Howth. Dublin Coastal Craft Beer & Seafood Tour
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