Ireland · DRINKING TOURS
Good drinking tours fill up weeks ahead; the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Dublin’s Generation Pub Crawl hits 5 venues in 5 hours with free Guinness, free shots, drink discounts, skip-the-line access, and VIP to Coppers.
“This was such a fun night. We ended up in such a fun group, everyone up for partying and having a laugh. Went to some great pubs we would have missed if not on this crawl. The silent disco was hilarious. Shout out to James our guide who was a legend!”
Literary pints in Dublin: a 2.25-hour Duke Street walking crawl with actors, four pubs, and a trivia quiz with prizes.
“Fun and informative! The actors (Frank and Finnbar) were perfection. Highly recommended tour at a great price.”
A fun 5-hour Dublin pub crawl with free Guinness, free shots, drink discounts, and skip-the-line nightclub entry for adults 19+.
“Lee was genuinley one of the best tour guides I have had from around the world. He made the night so incredibly fun and really connected with us on a personal level. He was also just such a funny guy. The bars we went to were also pretty good. Good live music. Also, really great drink deals. I will say, my one complaint is that I think we spent a bit too long at each bar, and it got a bit late for my friends and I so we left before the night club. But this is so minor, and would probably not be a problem for a lot of…”
Dublin off-tourist-path pub tour with craft beer, Guinness, whiskey, gin, and live music, led by a local in 3h45.
“Loved my tour with Connor! I was solo traveling and it was great meeting everyone in group. He showed us some great pubs that I went back to throughout my time in Dublin. I did this tour my first day here and it was a great way to start my trip!”
Four Dublin pubs, traditional Irish music, and tastings of craft beer, Guinness, whiskey, and milk gin in a 4-hour walk.
“I was out for a Wednesday pub tour and we were only 8 participants, all very different, but the guide understood how to connect everybody. Long story short: had a great evening, good explanation by guide and that all in a great atmosphere. Five points from me”
Pedal through Belfast on a 16-person beer bike with a live guide, photo stops, and pub vibes. BYOB or order drinks.
“We had the best time, even in the rain. Thank you for accommodating us and giving us memories to last a life time.”
Howth coastal craft beer and seafood trail from Dublin, small group, chowder and smoked salmon, scenic stops, and local brews.
“Mark was a fantastic tour guide. It felt less like a tour and more like he was welcoming us into his family with Karen, Missy and the newest pup joining us. The seafood was delicious, the beer was local craft beer and excellent! It didn't feel scripted, just like a very wise friend sharing his stories and knowledge about the local beer, food and history of a town he so obviously loves. I appreciate that he took pictures and made a video for us because I didn't feel a need to take a bunch of photos myself, and could focus just on the experience and conversation with the small group.…”
Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour with a small group, 3 rural pubs, live music, Blue Light views, and included transport.
“It was an awesome afternoon.Picked up on time right outside of City Hall right next to Dublin Castle. Our tour guide Shane was so much fun and well versed in the Ireland Culture. The three pubs were out of the city and ones you would have probably never gone to All were great with great beer and Irish music Definitely a highlight of our trip.”
Small group Dublin and Wicklow pub tour with scenic drives, pay-as-you-go pints, and trad music in Bray, ending back in the city.
“This pub crawl was one of the highlights of our trip to Ireland. Our driver, Shane, was very the best and took us to some great places.”
Irish music and stepdancing at Dublin's Merry Ploughboy Pub, with an optional 3-course dinner. 3.5 hours from $39.
“Lovely experience and would recommend it to any travelers or locals alike.”
Small-group Dublin Mountains pub crawl with guide Shane, three local pubs, live music, mountain views, and easy fun after 6 pm.
“Shane was such a great host. All three pubs were outstanding and the history along the ride was so interesting.”
Guinness Storehouse pickup, Croke Park and Quays drive, Glasnevin cemetery and 4 pubs, ending with a pint-pour lesson.
“This was a great time and an amazing experience. Out guide, Keith, was spectacular. He added some great stories and context to some of the pubs. Highly recomended.”
A 4-hour Dublin pub crawl with live Irish music, 4 top venues, drink specials, and late-night entry for a budget-friendly night out.
“Always about the guide. Brion was terrific, helpful, and a perfect compliment to our trip. Must book this.”
Walk Dublin’s Smithfield pubs off the tourist track, visit 4 traditional bars, and learn the stories behind stout, whiskey, cider, ale.
“Kevin was a great Tourguide. We highly recommend this tour. We really liked the different Pubs and the tradition and storys behind. Thank's a lot for the many tips of Dublin und Ireland.”
A one-hour tour at Smithwick's brewery in Kilkenny, with monk origins, interactive brewing, and a complimentary pint in a cozy bar.
“Cool experience in a quaint town. We liked the little added touches throughout the tour that were different from other tours we have taken.”
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