Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local

From$42
3h 45m
Dublin, Ireland

Full description

Dublin Traditional Pub Tour Everyday at 6PM from the Spire (The Big Needle) on O'Connell St. Running Late? Meet us until 6:30PM at The Black Sheep on Capel St. Experience the famous Dublin pub culture with us! On this 3.5 hour tour, we take you out of the tourist area and visit some local bars with some local people! We visit four different pubs on the north side of the river, introducing you to some of the best new craft beers and Irish Gin and Craft Whiskey in Ireland. Excellent traditional Irish food (not included in the price) is available in the third venue and we finish with a traditional Irish music session.

Included / Excluded

  • Local guide
  • Professional guide
  • 3 tasters of craft Irish beer, a glass of Guinness, a taster of Single Malt Irish whiskey, a taster of craft Irish gin and tonic
  • Live entertainment
  • Local taxes
  • Food is available to purchase at one location but is not included in the price of the tour.
  • Additional drinks are available to purchase

Itinerary

1

We meet beside the Spire (the big needle) in the middle of O'Connell street. After being introduced to your local guide and your fellow travellers we move off to the first stop on our Pub Tour.

Duration: 10 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
2

Recently pedestrianised, Capel street has become a hub at nighttime for Dubliners and visitors alike to enjoy Dublin's famous Pub Culture. At our first stop, we experience a craft beer bar serving locally produced Irish beer. Enjoy tasters of three distinct styles of beer from an Irish microbrewery as your guide explains how the beer is made and how you get the wonderful different flavours.

Duration: 1 hourAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
3

On our second stop, we visit a beautiful old Victorian close to the river for a glass of Guinness. Listen as your guide explains why Guinness tastes different and is so much creamier in Ireland compares to other places.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
4

Our third stop is an iconic Dublin pub called Slatterys where we will have time to sit down and enjoy some of the finest traditional Irish food (optional) in the city. In this location, you will also have a taster of a superb Single Malt Irish whiskey as your guide describes the resurgence in the whiskey distilling industry in Ireland. To finish, we will have a taster of a delicious craft Irish gin and tonic from a micro-distillery in County Cork.

Duration: 1h 30mAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
5

Our last stop is at a cosy Dublin pub to enjoy a traditional Irish music session. Stay as long as you like while you chat away with the locals and your fellow traditional as you enjoy this authentic Dublin Pub experience.

Duration: 30 minAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE

Cancellation policy

Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Accessibility

  • Easy Public Transport

Good to know

  • Minimum age is 18 years

Traveler reviews

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Good time

A good experience with a knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed the variety of Irish beer, whiskey, and gin.

Leanna_CJul 6, 2026VIATOR

Pub tour

The group included wide range of ages and were all very pleasant Guide was too loud even in a small group and room and only paid attention to the 5 young men paid no attention to my husband walking with a cane Would not book the tour again

Cynthia_BJun 17, 2026VIATOR

Great to see another part of Dublin

Went to 4 different pubs, all equally enjoyable. Our guide, Rob, was great!

dmsmith2015Jun 7, 2026TRIPADVISOR

We had a great guide who...

We had a great guide who shared a lot of knowledge about the beverages we were drinking. It was a lot of fun.

Ronald_OJun 6, 2026VIATOR

Good company and tasty beers, but tired tourguide

I like the concept. What can go wrong, you gather some 15-20 people that have allocated an evening to learn a little about Dublin and the pub culture and are very motivated to have a good time. And for me nothing went wrong, I tasted great beers and walk through a pub I felt like visiting again, and I hooked up with some super nice people from Berlin. But having said that, it is an easy job for the tourguide to walk this kind of group through a single street showing four pubs and do some talking. We are easy to please. But it could have been better if the guide was less tired of his job. He wasn’t the engaging type that had that extra interest in his guest and could engage in their questions. But overall, it was fun and money well spent - and hi, beers and good company, what not to like 😊

F7716DEmartinbMay 31, 2026TRIPADVISOR

Additional information

Minimum age is 18 years