Guinness Storehouse

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Guinness Storehouse, a seven-floor Dublin museum at St James's Gate brewery, built around a pint-shaped atrium.

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Why go

  • The seventh-floor Gravity Bar, with a 360-degree view over Dublin; most admission tickets include a pint to drink there.
  • The Perfect Pint bar, where you pour your own pint and, for an upgrade, get a selfie printed on the foam.
  • The self-guided exhibition on the Guinness drink and the Guinness family.

Opening hours

Today09:30 – 17:00Show all
Monday09:30 – 17:00
Tuesday09:30 – 17:00
Wednesday09:30 – 17:00
Thursday09:30 – 17:00
Friday09:30 – 18:00
Saturday09:30 – 18:00
Sunday09:30 – 17:00

Don't miss

  • Arthur Guinness's leaseA copy of the 9,000-year lease that Arthur Guinness signed sits at the base of the atrium.Base of the glass atrium
  • Ground-floor ingredientsWater, barley, hops and yeast, the four beer ingredients, with the story of founder Arthur Guinness.Ground floor
  • Brewery BarIrish cuisine cooked with Guinness, served on the fifth floor.Fifth floor
  • Guinness Open Gate BreweryAn experimental taproom with small-batch beers, a short walk away.Nearby

Know before you go

  • Open Monday to Thursday and on Sunday, 09:30 to 17:00.
  • Open on Friday and Saturday, 09:30 to 18:00.
  • Tickets can be booked online on the official website.
  • Most admission tickets include one pint of Guinness, which can be drunk at the Gravity Bar.

What's inside

  • The building is billed as the home of the world's most popular stout.
  • Interactive exhibits cover beer history, ingredients, brewing, transport, cooperage, advertising and sponsorship.
  • Other floors cover Guinness advertising history and an interactive exhibit on responsible drinking.
  • The multi-purpose building has room for up to 2,000 visitors.
  • The Guinness Archives hold records and artifacts dating back to 1759.
  • Learn the six-step ritual and pour your own pint at the Home of Guinness.
  • Rooms for conferences and meetings for up to 300 participants.
  • At the Gravity Bar you can order a pint of Guinness, Guinness 0.0 or a soft drink.

With kids

  • The exhibition is self-guided, so a family can move through it at its own pace.

Tips for your visit

  • The storehouse's phone number is +353 1 408 4800.
  • A map of the building can be viewed before your visit.
  • The dining menu from July 2026 is available as a PDF on the official site.

Tours and audio guides

Brewery Experience
An exclusive tour of the working brewery at the gate, in a small, intimate format. Premium upgrades give an insider view behind the scenes.
Small-group tasting and storytelling journey
Explores the origins and tastes of Guinness. The storehouse as a whole covers the story of Guinness, past and present.

Interesting facts4

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  1. The Themed Entertainment Association honoured it with a Thea Award, among European attractions.

    Guinness Storehouse - Wikipedia
  2. Its billing names the building the home of the world's most popular stout.

    Visit the Guinness Store in Dublin | Guinness Storehouse
  3. Brewing continues on the site, which is now part of Diageo.

    Dublin - Wikivoyage (do)
  4. It was the first building of several storeys with a steel frame in Ireland.

    Guinness Storehouse - Wikipedia

Shorts

History

The working brewery at St James's Gate has stood on this site for three centuries. The building was designed in the style of the Chicago School of Architecture and completed in 1904. The redesign of the visitor centre was done by the UK-based firm Imagination with the architects RKD. Later, a new wing was built and a multi-media brewing exhibition costing 2.5 million euro was installed.

  1. 1759Arthur Guinness is said to have started the story of the brand.
  2. 1902The building is constructed as a fermentation plant, the first multi-storey steel-framed building in Ireland.
  3. 1988Fermentation moves to a new plant near the River Liffey.
  4. 1997The building is converted into the visitor centre, replacing the Guinness Hop Store.
  5. December 2000The Storehouse opens to the public.

How to get there

  • On footThe address is Market Street, St James Gate, Dublin, about 2 km from the city centre.
  • BusTake bus 13, 40 or 123 to reach the storehouse.
  • TramThe storehouse can be reached by tram to Heuston.
  • BikeIt can be reached on foot, by bike or by public transport, in the historic Liberties area.

Accessibility

  • Sensory-friendly hours Sensory Friendly Hours are held once a month.
  • Autism-friendly accreditation The storehouse is accredited as an autism-friendly attraction by the charity AsIAm.
  • Sensory kits Sensory kits with ear plugs are available at the reception area.
  • Sensory maps Sensory Maps and a visual guide to the building are provided for visitors.

Sources: Guinness Storehouse - Wikipedia · Dublin - Wikivoyage (do) · Welcome to the Home of Guinness | Guinness Stor… · Visit the Guinness Store in Dublin | Guinness S… · Guinness Storehouse - Wikipedia · Guinness Storehouse - Wikipedia · Guinness Storehouse: booking (its own site) · Guinness Storehouse: menu (its own site) · Guinness Storehouse: menu (its own site) · Guinness Storehouse: menu (its own site) · checked 17 Oct 2026

Where
Market Street St James Gate, Dublin

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Questions and answers

Where is the Guinness Storehouse?

The Guinness Storehouse is at Market Street, St James Gate, Dublin, at the St James's Gate brewery. It is about 2 km from the city centre.

What is at the top of the Guinness Storehouse?

The seventh-floor Gravity Bar has a 360-degree view over Dublin. Most admission tickets include one pint of Guinness, which you can drink there.

What are the opening hours of the Guinness Storehouse?

Open Monday to Thursday and on Sunday, 09:30 to 17:00. Open on Friday and Saturday, 09:30 to 18:00.

How do I get to the Guinness Storehouse from the city centre?

Take bus 13, 40 or 123, or the tram to Heuston. It is about 2 km from the city centre and can also be reached on foot or by bike.

Is the Guinness Storehouse autism-friendly?

Yes. The storehouse is accredited as an autism-friendly attraction by the charity AsIAm. Sensory Friendly Hours are held once a month, and sensory kits with ear plugs are available at reception.

How do I buy tickets for the Guinness Storehouse?

Tickets can be booked online through the official website.

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