Guinness Storehouse

Ireland's No 1 Visitor Attraction - The Home, Heart and Soul of Guinness®

To many Dublin is the heart and soul of Ireland, and Guinness® is at the heart of the city itself. So a trip to this vibrant capital is not complete without a visit to the home of Guinness® and Ireland’s number one visitor attraction – Guinness® Storehouse.

At Guinness® Storehouse you’ll discover all there is to know about the world’s most famous beer. A dramatic story that begins 250 years ago and ends…where else - in the Gravity® bar with a complimentary pint of the black stuff.

This £30million visitor experience brings to life one of the world's most iconic brands. Located at the heart of St. James’s Gate Brewery, the seven floors are designed around a central glass atrium mirroring the shape of a pint of Guinness®. Floor by floor, visitors take a surprising journey through the past, present and future of the world’s greatest beer. They discover the ingredients, the process, the time, the craft and the passion that goes into every pint.

Since opening in November 2000, Guinness® Storehouse has attracted over 4 million visitors from every corner of the globe. Its grand design and unique features continue to excite and intrigue as well as ensuring that visitors return time and again. A favourite with every visitor is the Gravity® bar - located above the roof (in the head of the pint glass), Gravity® is the highest bar in Dublin. While relaxing with their pint, visitors can sit back and enjoy uninterrupted 360º panoramic views across Dublin City and its hinterland.

The year 2006 has seen much development at Guinness® Storehouse, this began in January with the revealing of impressive new additions to the visitor experience. €2.5 Million was invested by Guinness® Storehouse in the development, which saw a new wing opening to the public complete with a live installation of the modern day Guinness® Brewing process.

Up to 100 lucky visitors each week are now actually able to “Start the Brew” of Guinness® themselves by operating a computer that is scheduled on the same timetable as the Brew House. A state of the art Tasting Laboratory also forms part of the new Brewing Experience where visitors can taste Guinness® from the Keg Line and, with the assistance of the Guinness® Storehouse professional Tasting Team, learn how to savour the beer, just like the real connoisseurs.

March 2006 saw Guinness® Storehouse getting into the spirit of the St Patrick’s celebrations by hosting its inaugural Guinness® Storehouse Fringe Festival. Over the course of the three-day Fringe Festival the seven storey home of Guinness® played host to an exciting array of entertainment - both Irish and International. More than 300 acts, ranging from comedy acts, brass and jazz bands, live Celtic Rock and American Marching Bands performed at Guinness® Storehouse. Thousands of complimentary oysters were consumed and tastings of all the popular Guinness® variants were hosted by experts throughout the building. More exciting plans are in place for the coming year, including the second Guinness Storehouse Fringe Festival 2007 and the creation of a new exhibit, which will showcase the long and illustrious history of this well-known Irish stout.

Guinness® Storehouse has won fans the world over, including some very famous people along the way such as former US President, Bill Clinton, Elijah Wood, Rupert Everett, Susan Sarandon, Tim Robbins, Eddie Irvine, Westlife, MTV’s Johnny Knoxville, Green Day and the infamous Jackass crew.

Guinness® Storehouse truly is the home, heart and soul of Guinness®, and therefore at the heart of any visit to Dublin.

Advance bookings can be made at www.guinness-storehouse.com.

Guinness® Storehouse is open 7 days a week from 9.30am to 5.00pm (open late in July and August open until 8pm and you may stay in the building until 10pm). Closed: Good Friday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day and St Stephen's Day (Boxing Day).

Admission rates: (2006)