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Musical Pub Crawl

Experience the vibrancy of Dublin’s traditional Irish music scene on this evening pub crawl through Temple Bar and onto the Dublin’s Northside. Accompany two friendly musicians on a fun and educational tour through the hip yet historic district, where you’ll visit classic pubs and bars, and encounter Irish storytelling and music at its best. The tour is best described as a Moving Concert and you are guaranteed seats in all the privately booked bars. Sláinte

What to Expect

There are two shows per night in the summer months.

The Musical Pub Crawl Dinner Show starts at 18.00 with food being served at 19.15. It includes Irish Dancing performances. The Dinner Show is also suited to families who might like to enjoy an evening out to enjoy Irish music and dancing.

The Musical Pub Crawl starts at 19.30 and there is no dinner option.

The tour includes at least two stops at authentic local haunts (see below for list of possible stops). At each establishment you will enjoy private seating, traditional live Irish music and perhaps a drink or two. Benefit from delightful commentary from their experienced guides on the origin and significance of music in Ireland. By the end of the tour you will see why the Irish pub is a rare yet sustaining emblem of Celtic culture. The tour concludes late, but with time to spare for more self-guided pub hopping.

Tour includes at least two of the following Irish bars:

Oliver St. John Gogarty's, The Ha'penny Bridge Inn, Brannigans Bar

While all pubs are within short walking distance, please wear comfortable walking shoes. All pubs in Ireland are non-smoking.

Important Information

Departure Point

Temple Bar, Dublin

Departure Time

Musical Pub Crawl: 19.30 for show only tour (available all year except December)

Musical Pub Crawl Dinner Show at 18.00 (available May to September)

Extensive commentary offered as to the origin and importance of songs

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Musical Pub Crawl

Join the musical pub crawl as you are led by two professional musicians where you can enjoy some drinks while listening to traditonal Irish music and learning the story of Irish music.

• Visit two of Dublin's most iconic pubs
• Enjoy traditional Irish music
• A great night out with plenty of craic

Book the Irish Pub Crawl for a great night of music by professional musicians.

This is described as a moving concert and was Tripadvisor Travellers Choice Award Winner in both 2018 & 2019.

Learn the history of Irish music and the infleunce that is has on contemporary music around the world.

You will go to two iconic pubs including Ha'penny Inn and Flanagan's on O'Connnell Street.

Enjoy some great traditional music and some Irish dancing.

Buy Musical Pub Crawl Tickets

Meeting place - Upstairs Ha'penny Bridge Inn

Duration - 2.5 Hours

Guaranteed seating

Cancellation Policy

Bookings cancelled 10 days or more before the event date will get a full refund, tickets cancelled within the 10 days are non refundable.

However we will allow you re book your tickets to another night if we have availability.

Great Experience

I loved the music and the joking. The venues were also perfect! I highly recommend this experience!!

Guided musical tours of dublin with the city’s finest musicians

The perfect dublin experience, dublin's most fun musical experience, in any weather visit the city's best pubs with top-class professional musicians. learn to play an instrument, sing a song, dance a jig, have fantastic time .

Welcome to our website. Join us in experiencing the very best in interactive music and pub culture on the Dublin Musical Pub Tour . Accompany our finest Dublin musicians. Listen to and learning about Ireland's famous traditional music, song and dance. Performed in it's natural setting!

Learn the best Irish songs. Have a go at playing an Irish instrument such as the tin-whistle or the bodhrán (Ireland's native drum, pronounced 'bow-rawn'). Our audiences are central to every Musical Pub Tour. Prepare to be swept along with the 'craic' of the evening as you sing, clap and dance along to the music. A unique Dublin experience not to be missed. Always a highlight for visitors to the city! Read More ..

Conferences, Meetings & Incentives:

The Dublin Music Pub Tour is recognised as one of Ireland’s best interactive music experiences for meetings, incentive and conference visitors to our beautiful country. Taking in the best pubs in Dublin city, groups experience the songs and stories of top-class musicians in a live natural setting. Many of our performers come direct from renowned international shows such as Riverdance. The audience are central to every music pub tour as they interact with the performers in song, dance and playing an Irish instrument themselves. A perfect team-building or pre-dinner activity, the music pub tour never fails to make audiences feel right home in the city. The pub tour lasts up 2 hours, can be booked for any time of the day and can cater for groups of all sizes from 10 to 500+.

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Our Historic Dublin Pub Crawl: 6 Pubs, Great Guinness + A Handy Route

By Author Norah Deay

Posted on Last updated: June 4, 2023

There are heaps of pubs in Dublin , but if you’re only in the city for a night or two it can be tricky to know which ones to head to.

So, we’ve knocked up a Dublin pub crawl guide that’ll 1, take you to  only  historic pubs and 2, only take you to pubs that do a decent pint of Guinness.

Oh, and the beauty of our Dublin pub crawl is that each of the pubs are a short ramble from each other, so you won’t have far to go.

Below, you’ll get an overview of each pub and there’s also a section on organised tours, like the popular Dublin Literary Pub Crawl.

Some quick need-to-knows about this Dublin pub crawl

Photos via The Palace on Facebook

Although our Dublin pub crawl is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your night (or day!) out that bit more enjoyable.

1. Historic pubs close to each other

Our Dublin pub crawl only contains traditional bars, several of which are some of the oldest pubs in Dublin . We’ve also picked pubs that are  reasonably  close together, so the max you’ll need to walk from one pub to the next is around 10 minutes.

2. Drink at your own pace

This is more of a journey than a crawl. You don’t HAVE to get drunk. You can drink at your own pace, take in your surroundings, and soak up the history of the pub you’re in. Some of these old-school pubs have serving Dubliners for hundreds of years.

3. Feel free to set up camp

The best part of this pub crawl is that you’re your own boss. You can move along from pub to pub having the craic in each one, or you can find one you don’t want to leave and spend the rest of the night there.

An overview of our Dublin pub crawl

So, the map above will give you an idea of the route this Dublin pub crawl follows. Do you have to start in any particular pub?

No! However, if you start in either the Long Hall or the Palace the route will flow a little bit better. Right, here’s what to expect.

Pub 1: The Long Hall

Photo left: Google Map.s Right: The Irish Road Trip

The long and narrow hallway snug gives this 250-year-old pub its name. There’s been a license on the site since 1776, but the earliest known owners, the Maileys, had a tavern from 1830 to 1885.

It was a meeting place for The Fenians, and they planned their failed rising of 1867 here. In 1881 Patrick Dolan completed the present Victorian style renovation, and very little has changed since then.

If you want to savour the essence of The Long Hall , come on a weekday afternoon when it’s quieter (the seats at the front window are great for people watching).

Pub 2: Neary’s (5-minute walk from the Long Hall)

Photo left: Google Maps. Right: The Irish Road Trip

Neary’s Pub can be traced back to 1853 when it was a house and shop owned by the Casserly family, who then turned it into a tavern in 1887.

Thomas Neary became the owner then, and the name has remained with the pub since. Almost all the original features are still here, including the two lamp brackets decorating the pub’s frontage, some of the last of their type in the city.

There’s also a dumbwaiter that’s been running up and down the building since 1957. Always busy, the atmosphere is full of warmth and fun.

Pub 3: McDaid’s (1-minute walk from Neary’s)

It’s said the ceilings are so high in McDaid’s because corpses were placed upright during its time as the City Morgue. McDaid’s is one of the more ‘literary pubs’ in Dublin, mainly due to it being frequented by Brendan Behan.

However, it seems that it was due to the editor of the Envoy magazine, John Ryan, using the pub as a venue to meet with journalists and other writers that cemented McDaid’s reputation as the literary pub in Dublin.

The pub still attracts characters and, if you arrive on a fine day, the outdoor seating area is a great spot for a bit of people watching.

Pub 4: Kehoe’s (3-minute walk from McDaid’s)

Photos via Kehoe’s Dublin

You’ll find the famous Kehoe’s Pub Just off Grafton Street. Licensed since 1803, this is widely regarded as one of the best pubs in Dublin for good reason.

Downstairs has a cosy vibe and you’ll almost feel like you’ve stepped back in time as you walk through it’s doors. The décor is Victorian in style with the odd modern twist, like the neon sign outside.

Upstairs has a living room vibe, with thick carpets, old furnishings and a clatter of tables where you can perch yourself for an hour or three.

Related read:  Check out our guide to 13 pubs pouring up some of the best Guinness in Dublin (from Bowes and the Gravediggers to plenty more)

Pub 5: The Stag’s Head (7-minute walk from Kehoe’s)

Photos via The Stag’s Head

If you notice the name Tyson on the wrought iron outside The Stag’s Head , it refers to the man who built this pub in 1770. It was rebuilt in 1895 and is thought to be the city’s best-preserved Victorian pub.

In the 1830s, the pub was sought after because of its proximity to the Gaiety and Olympia theaters. Take your time to look around and relish the mosaic-tiled floors, the lavish carvings, and stained-glass windows.

If you can get a seat on the sofa by the window, you can people-watch as well. Of course, they serve a great pint too!

Pub 6: The Palace Bar (6-minute walk from The Stag’s Head)

My favourite Dublin pub. I’ve been coming to The Palace since the early 80s anytime I visit Dublin. It’s never changed, and thank God for that!

The pub was built in 1823 and it has had a couple of owners before being bought in 1946 by Bill Aherne. Around this time, Bertie Smyllie, editor of the Irish Times newspaper (whose office was nearby), began visiting the pub.

His patronage led to all of Dublin’s journalists and newspaper folk frequenting The Palace, and it has kept a lively vibe since. If you want to feel you’re in a 1930s movie, this is the pub to head to.

Great organised Dublin pub crawl tours

So, there are several organised pub tours that you can head off on, the most popular of which is the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl.

Note: if you book a tour through one of the links below we  may make a tiny commission that helps us keep this site going. You won’t pay extra, but we really do appreciate it.

1. Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

In Dublin, pubs and writers seem intertwined. Maybe it was because the writers were eavesdropping or simply watching the locals to gather material for their writings. In any case, the Dublin Literary Pub Crawl will take you to those pubs most associated with the great writers of our country. Actors quote from their work, sing their songs, and there’s a quiz, so if you think your brain might be befuddled after two hours, take notes!

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2. Dublin Traditional Irish Musical Pub Crawl

There’s no rush with the popular Dublin Literary Pub Crawl. Accompanied by two musicians, you will enjoy an evening of music, song, and stories, with time for a couple of drinks and a chat, in each pub. The venues are traditional Irish pubs, off the main tourist route, and you’ll be treated to the history of Irish music as well as the performance of it.

3. Whiskey Tasting Tour of Dublin 

This whiskey tasting tour is led by an expert in Irish whiskeys, and the two-hour excursion ends at the bar that was once the home of Dublin’s original Whiskey Society. Locals and tourists alike love the tour, and I’ve heard from Irish people that they learned lots of information, not only about the whiskey but about Dublin and Ireland itself. It’s a great way to be educated while becoming inebriated!

FAQs about our Dublin pub crawl

We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from ‘What pubs in Dublin should I visit if I’m only here for 24 hours?’ to ‘Is the Dublin literary pub crawl as good as people say?’.

In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.

What pubs should I visit on a Dublin pub crawl?

Well, if you follow our guide about, you’ll only visit old-school, historic Dublin pubs that boast history, a great pint and a unique or beautiful interior.

Is the Dublin literary pub crawl worth doing?

We’ve heard nothing but great things about the Dublin literary pub crawl from both visiting tourists and those from Dublin.

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Traditional Irish Musical Dinner Show.

An intimate evening of traditional irish music, songs and stories..

• The Musical Dinner Show is held in Flanagans of O’Connell Street and it does not visit any other pubs.
• It is a very intimate sit-down Traditional Irish Music Show that includes Irish Dancing and a three-course meal. It is a small venue and stage with no PA system so we create a real Irish party atmosphere with lots of sing alongs. There are two musicians and one dancer performing on the night.
• It is the exact same show as the Musical Pub Crawl but there is no crawling involved!
• Educational, informative and highly entertaining. We discuss the history of Irish music, song and dancing and its influence on contemporary music around the world.
• Enjoy Great music, songs, stories with lots of audience participation .
• We Run the Dinner Show Every Friday and Saturday

FAMILY TICKETS AVAILABLE

SHOW ONLY Tickets Available €29 - Arrive at 7.30pm

Schedule: March - September 2024

Book Your Traditional Irish Musical Experience

The Musical Dinner Show is held in Flanagans of O’Connell Street and it does not visit any other pubs. It is a very intimate sit-down Traditional Irish Music Show that includes Irish Dancing and a three-course meal. SHOW ONLY Tickets Available €29 - Arrive at 7.30pm

START TIME & MEETING PLACE

Flanagans Bar & Restaurant O’Connell Street. Starting at 6.30pm . FamiltyTickets are available for the Dinner Show

Food Orders are taken at 6.30pm sharp , please arrive early so we can allocate your seats before ordering.

Food allergies and gluten free options available. Just inform you waiter on the night.

Schedule 2024 - March to September

Musical Dinner Show

Choose 1 from each section below

Children's Menu

2018 and 2019 trip advisor travellers choice award winner.

An intimate night out with  traditional Irish music , Irish dancing and the history of Irish Music

Authentic, immersive and interactive evening of great music.

3 Course meal included with the Dinner Show option and Irish Dancing

This is a Listening tour with guaranteed seating.

Private Tours

Private Tours are available all year for larger groups of 30 to 60 people.

How It Works

• You choose start and end time
• We book the pubs
• The musicians can pick you up at your hotel (city centre only)
• There is a minimum charge of €567.50 inc. vat for private Pub Crawls
• Guides go free

The tours are led by two professional musicians, who will take the group around to some of Dublin’s famous pubs, re-creating a traditional Irish “Session” , while giving the history of traditional Irish music, its songs and instruments.

To make a Group Booking call +35314753313 , or email [email protected]

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🍺 The 7 Best Dublin Pub Crawl Tours [2024 Reviews]

The capital city of Ireland has an extensive, intense history dating back to the times when Vikings were stomping about on these green lands.

Dublin is not only known for its rich literary heritage and friendly atmosphere but for being home to Guinness Brewery and an amazing pub scene. One of the best ways to experience the city’s nightlife is by taking a pub crawl tour!

With these, you’ll get to visit some of the most iconic pubs, learn about local drinks, live music, and much more.

As you can imagine, there are a ton of options out there, but we’ve handpicked these top Dublin pub crawl tours that you’re sure to enjoy! Let’s get started! Be sure to try a Dublin whiskey tour as well.

Best Pub Crawl Tours in Dublin

Quick answer: the 5 best dublin pub crawls tour for 2024.

• Guinness Pint Tour in Dublin with Tasting
• Dublin: Coastal Craft Beer & Seafood Trail
• Dublin Historical Pub Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
• Dublin Pub Crawl
• Traditional Dublin Pub Tour
• The Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour
• Pubs, Pints and History: Beer & Whiskey in Dublin’s Historic Pubs

Best Dublin Pub Crawl Tour Reviews

1. guinness pint tour in dublin with tasting.

• Duration:  3 hours
• Departure:  St. James’s Gate, Saint Catherine’s, Dublin 8, D08 VF8H
• Departure Time: 3:30 PM, 6:00 PM
• Includes:  4x Pints of Guinness included (beer, wine, cider & non-alcoholic drinks accepted), Visiting 4 authentic traditional Irish Pubs, Music Luxury Bus Transport

If you’re trying to convince someone to try Guinness or sway them into being a fan of the beer, we have the perfect tour for you! The Guinness Pint Tour in Dublin with Tasting  is a special experience for beer lovers and those interested about the history behind the brand.

From learning about its origins and the Guinness family, to trying the productions, you’re sure to enjoy this evening excursion!

If this is your first time in Ireland, please do not pass this tour up! Even if it were a self-guided tour, we would have enjoyed it, but thanks to our tour guide it became a simply unforgettable experience that we will definitely do again.

Your tour starts off at the famous Guinness Storehouse, where you’ll learn all about the building, breweries, and how to pour a perfect pint!

Your transport for the evening is a music luxury bus, which is equally comfortable as it is entertaining! After your guided Guinness tour, the crew will hop into the bus, passing by notable landmarks like the Croke Park Stadium.

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Upon arrival to O’Connell Street, you’ll all take a brief walking tour en route to one of the most important and significant pubs in Irish pub culture.

Along the way, make a stop at Glasnevin Cemetery, where you learn about who is buried here, totaling to around 1.5 million burials since its inception in 1832.

Then, you’ll arrive to the second pub (may vary depending on tour) where you’ll get to enjoy some different types of Irish traditional drinks and learn about their impact on the local culture.

You’ll also visit 3 more pubs, with your tour guide offering entertaining stories and historical accounts along the way.

More Information & Tour Booking

100% refund for cancellations within 24 hours of tour experience, 2. dublin coastal craft beer & seafood trail.

• Departure:  Guinness Storehouse
• Departure Time: Between 10:30 AM to 4:45 PM
• Includes:  Tasting of 5+ local craft beers, sample various types of locally-caught seafood

We all know that beer and whiskey are Irish favorites, but did you know that the country also offers some of the best locally-caught seafood in the world? That’s right – today we’re going to venture through all kinds of picturesque places and fascinating stories.

The Dublin: Coastal Craft Beer & Seafood Trail Tour  is one of the more unique pub tours, incorporating culinary delights just as much as the local craft beers.

Meet up at the Howth Train Station, where you’ll greet your guide with the rest of your small group and head off! Howth is very close to Dublin but is still its own little town perfect for leisurely enjoying, escaping from the bustle of the capital.

As you explore this charming fishing village, you’ll learn about its bloody past, its 700-year-old castle, king’s landing, and much more!

At this point, you’ve been doing a bit of observing, watching the fishing boats pull in with the catch of the day, and even listening to some fisherman tales!

Now, it’s time to try a fresh selection of seafood, including Dublin Bay Prawns, gambas, mussels, oysters, crab claws, calamari, and Howth’s famous seafood chowder. The food is so flavorful, and the hospitality of the staff combined with the incredible scenery made it simply amazing.

Of course, we can’t forget learning about and sampling the local craft beers! Our guide was fantastic, offering all kinds of fun facts and explanations on the style and traditions behind each one.

What really made it that much more special, was our guide offering us a video of the entire tour afterward!

3. Personalized & Private Dublin Historical Pub Tour with a Local

• Duration:  3 to 4 hours
• Departure: Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03
• Departure Time: Between 10:30 AM to 7:00 PM
• Includes:  Private and personalized experience 3-4 hours with a host, 2 drinks specially selected for you by your host, hotel meet-up (available on request for central location), walking tour between pubs once at Temple Bar and Rathmines, Uber from Temple Bar to Rathmines

One of the main reasons I find some people avoid tours, is because they aren’t sure they are going to like it. What if you could go on a tour completely personalized to what you and your party are interested in?

Well, with the Dublin Historical Pub Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private Experience you can see Dublin’s pubs the way you want!

Meet up with your local guide at a central spot convenient for you, where they’ll begin to ask you any clarifying questions to further customize your tour.

For example, if you’d like to dive deeper into specific historical topics, or visit somewhere not typically on standard tours they can accommodate that. As it is a private tour, you’ll have a more intimate experience and really get a chance to connect with your guide.

Typically, you’ll start by exploring the streets of Temple Bar to find a pint that suits your tastes! After that, I recommend stopping at Dublin’s oldest pub, which is The Brazen Head that’s been serving up beer for over 160 years!

At this point you’ve had a couple pints, and may be looking for something livelier like a pub playing traditional live Irish music!

O’Donoghues of Suffolk Street is the perfect spot, where you can sip a drink while you enjoy the entire performance! No more walking is needed by now, so take an Uber over to Rathmines, which is a very popular neighborhood.

Here, you’ll find an array of popular locales with some of the best live music in the city! I felt like this tour was one of the best for experiencing the more “authentic” part of Dublin’s pub scene.

Oh, and don’t miss Slattery’s, which has been recommended by Chef Anthony Bourdain, Colin Fassnidge, and many other experts!

4. Dublin Pub Crawl

• Duration:  4 hours
• Departure:  14 Fishamble St, Temple Bar, Dublin
• Departure Time:  Between 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Includes:  Private tour of traditional pubs, professional tour guide

We definitely recommend going out and getting a beer or whiskey every night when in Dublin, if not for the drink itself, for the atmosphere. The Dublin Pub Crawl Tour  transports you back in time, to a bygone era involving historic pubs, interesting stories, and much more.

While each tour does vary a little bit, you’ll generally get to visit 5 of the most important pubs in all of Dublin!

Just like all of the other tours, this one starts off in the evening by meeting your guide at Temple Bar. Your guide will ask you and your group questions about your interests to customize the experience to your party’s liking.

We may have arrived as strangers, but we quickly felt that our guide was a longtime friend who knew the city front and back!

For me, the highlight of the tour was the chance to visit one of Dublin’s most notorious pubs: The Stag’s Head.

Dating back to 1770, this storied pub retains its original Victorian-era charm, with an incredibly well-preserved interior, ornamental ceilings, and stained glass windows.

It really does make you feel like you’ve gone hundreds of years back in time, complete with a wooden stag’s head mounted right above the bar.

If you’re up for it you may stay there or go to another pub where you can enjoy some live traditional Irish music, though it’s not unheard of for impromptu music sessions to start up out of nowhere!

Discover Guinness (if you haven’t already) and learn about its background, as well as the stories behind each pub that you visit. Temple Bar is full of performers, and entertainment is never in short supply in the vibrant neighborhood of Temple Bar.

5. Traditional Dublin Pub Tour

• Duration:  3 hours and 45 minutes
• Departure:  The Spire, O’Connell Street Upper, North City, Dublin
• Departure Time: 6:00 PM
• Includes: Local taxes, Local guide, Professional guide, Live entertainment, Alcoholic Beverages

This is yet another delightful tour great for experiencing the taste of authentic Irish craft beer, Guinness, traditional Irish cuisine, whiskey, and even some live music to set the mood!

If you’re on a budget and would like to really get the biggest bang for your buck, the Traditional Dublin Pub Tour is a fantastic option. Whether you’re going with that special someone, a friend group, or the entire family, everyone is sure to find something they like here.

Your tour will start at 6:00 pm, which is just when things start livening up a bit. Meet your guide at The Spire on O’Connell Street, which is a towering, stainless steel monument standing almost 400 feet high (not hard to miss).

Once everyone is together, you’ll make a quick jaunt over to your first stop of the evening known for its amazing craft beer: Capel Street.

Here, you’ll learn about the 3 distinct styles of beer from local microbreweries, the different types of glasses, and the beer-making processes and their differences.

Next up, stroll on over to Strand Street, where you’ll check out a majestic Victorian establishment and try a pint of the classic Guinness.

It’s only appropriate to learn about the beer and brand, learning why it’s so much creamier and tastes unique from literally everything else.Mary Street is your next stop, entering the infamous Slatterys known for serving up the tastiest traditional Irish food of just about any pub.

Try a sample of a premium Single Malt Irish Whiskey as you learn about the massive whiskey distilling industry. Follow it up with a nice craft Irish gin and tonic before enjoying some traditional Irish music in the form of an enchanting live performance!

6. The Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour

• Duration:  9 hours
• Departure: Cork Hill, Dublin
• Departure Time: 2:00 PM
• Includes:  Air-conditioned vehicle, 6 Rural Traditional Pub visits, fully-guided tour, convenient Dublin City center Pick up & drop off location

I’m excited to share this next tour with you, because it’s something completely different from any other currently offered in Dublin! This 9-hour excursion is perfect if you’re looking for some peace and quiet as you’ll spend your day in the Irish countryside!

The Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour  is an intimate experience with a small group setting, enjoying rural pubs for delicious food, amazing drinks, and spectacular views.

At 2:00 pm, you’ll meet our guide and the rest of your group to board the air-conditioned coach you’ll be using for the day. There’s no time to waste, so you’ll start off towards the beautifully green Dublin Mountains, visiting 2 rural pubs along the way.

The Blue Light Pub is literally one of my favorite places on Earth, with friendly staff and locals, incredible views of the bay, live music, and perfectly-poured pints of Guinness.

Next up is Johnnie Fox’s Pub, which is the highest pub in the country, and also one of the oldest. The building’s exterior is so sweet and charming, though the interior features all kinds of diverse decor that’s sure to keep you entertained.

Then you will head to the Wisklow Mountains National Park, which is appropriately known as “The Garden of Ireland” with its neverending greenery and wildlife!

Arrive at the Glenmalure Lodge, nestled right into the heart of the longest glacial valley in the country with a cozy atmosphere, hard-working staff, amazing drinks (try the Irish coffee!), food, and gorgeous views.

At about the halfway point, you’ll even visit an old hunting lodge for a hearty meal to take a break from the pints of Guinness and glasses of whiskey.

Head down the hill to a little village where you can try the local offerings at a little country pub, followed by the incredible Harbour Bar which was actually voted the World’s Best Pub by Lonely Planet a few years back!

7. Pubs, Pints and History: Beer & Whiskey in Dublin’s Historic Pubs

• Duration:  3 hours
• Departure:  Suffolk St, Dublin 2, D02 KX03
• Departure Time:  2:00 PM
• Includes:  Local English-speaking guide, Expertly guided tour through 4 local pubs, Three 1/2 pints of beer and two whiskey tastings, Food tastings at 2 locations, enough for a light snack or meal

Calling all of my history buffs out there! We have the perfect tour for you: the Pubs, Pints and History: Beer & Whiskey in Dublin’s Historic Pubs .

Dive into the city’s vibrant history on a captivating journey through famous pubs and other locations to give you a better idea of how Dublin came to be what it is today.

After meeting up with your guide at a central location, you and your small group will embark on a trip to The Old Stand which covers a whopping 350 years of history!

In my opinion, it was the perfect way to kick things off, covering the political, social, and literary significance of the capital. This sit-down experience lets you relax and try a half-pint of locally-brewed lager, expertly paired with local cheeses and cured meats.

Continue on through the pedestrian-friendly streets of Temple Bar and arrive at one of the most popular family-owned pubs.

We were actually lucky enough to meet the pub owners before trying their signature whiskeys made right in the cellar underground!

This was quite a different experience from the first location, and it gave us more of an appreciation for the delicious spirit and the differences between the different types.

The Ha’penny Bridge Inn only deepened my affection for Dublin and whiskey, as known as a sanctuary for whiskey aficionados everywhere. We enjoyed different whiskeys in a private tasting room, where we learned in-depth knowledge about each type.

Finally, we arrived at The Lotts Cafe Bar, which melds local history with a passion for Guinness nicely. The atmosphere was just as warm and lively as the other places, making me realize I could never live in Dublin as I’d basically live at the pubs.

FAQs About Dublin Pub Crawl Tours

Why should i do a dublin pub crawl.

A Dublin Pub Crawl is a great way to see Dublin while enjoying a few drinks. You will see some of the most popular pubs and bars in Dublin. You will learn about the history and culture of Dublin and its pubs from your friendly and fun guide. You will have an unforgettable night of partying and fun.

How can I choose the best Dublin Pub Crawl for me?

There are different options for Dublin Pub Crawls, depending on what you are looking for. You can choose a traditional pub crawl, a themed pub crawl, or a private pub crawl. With a traditional pub crawl you will go to 4 or 5 pubs and bars in the city center.

A themed pub crawl will take you to pubs and bars that match a certain theme, such as Irish music, comedy, or history. A private pub crawl will let you customize your own itinerary and choose your own venues and activities.

How much do the Dublin Pub Crawls cost?

The prices vary depending on the pub crawl option, the duration, and the number of venues included. Generally, the Dublin Pub Crawls cost between $30 and $50 per person. Some pub crawls may also include transportation, food, or souvenirs.

How long do the Dublin Pub Crawls last?

The Dublin Pub Crawls usually last for 4 or 5 hours, starting around 8 pm and ending around midnight or 1 am. The time may vary depending on the pub crawl option and the venues visited.

How can I book a Dublin pub crawl?

You can book a Dublin Pub Crawl online through various platforms, such as Viator, GetYourGuide, or Tripadvisor. We review our favorite pub crawl tours above to help you. You can also book directly through the pub crawl operators’ websites or by phone. You should book your pub crawl in advance to secure a spot.

Sample Itinerary of the Most Famous Pubs in Dublin

The temple bar.

Start your night at 7 pm at The Temple Bar, the most famous and recognizable pub in Dublin. Right in the middle of the Temple Bar district, it’s the one must go to pub for anyone visiting Dublin.

It has a lively and festive atmosphere with live music and a huge selection of drinks. You will also get to mingle with locals and tourists and enjoy the pub’s history and charm.

O’Donoghue’s

After about an hour, walk to the second pub, O’Donoghue’s, a traditional and authentic Irish pub that is known for its music and craic.

Here, you will find a cozy and friendly atmosphere, with live Irish music, wooden furniture, and a great selection of beers and whiskeys.

There are photos and memorabilia of the famous musicians who have played here, such as The Dubliners and U2.

The Brazen Head

Next, take a short taxi ride to the third pub, The Brazen Head, the oldest pub in Ireland that dates back to 1198. Here, you will find a historic and atmospheric pub, with stone walls, fireplaces, and a courtyard.

You will also get to learn about the pub’s rich and fascinating history from your guide or the staff.

The Cobblestone

Finally, end your night at the fourth pub, The Cobblestone, a cozy and quirky pub that is famous for its traditional Irish music sessions. Here, you will find a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere, with local musicians playing instruments like fiddles, flutes, and bodhrans.

There is always a friendly crowd of music lovers who will invite you to join them or teach you some tunes. You will also get to enjoy the pub’s unique decor and features, such as the cobblestone floor and the old bicycle on the wall.

Drinks to Try on a Dublin Pub Crawl

Guinness : The most iconic and popular drink in Ireland, Guinness is a dark and creamy stout that is brewed in Dublin since 1759.

You will Guinness in almost every pub in the city. Learn how to pour the perfect pint during your pub crawl. Guinness has a rich and smooth flavor, with hints of coffee and chocolate. It is best enjoyed with some salty snacks or a hearty meal.

Irish Whiskey : The national liquor of Ireland. Irish whiskey is smooth and versatile and can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, or mixed. You will find a wide range of Irish whiskeys in the pubs, from the famous brands like Jameson, Bushmills, and Tullamore Dew, to the craft and boutique ones like Teeling, Redbreast, and Powers.

You will also get to taste some of the different styles and flavors of Irish whiskey, such as single malt, single pot still, and blended.

Irish Coffee : The perfect drink to warm you up on a cold night. Irish coffee is hot and sweet that combines coffee, whiskey, brown sugar, and whipped cream. Most any pub or cafe in Dublin can show you how to make it yourself during your pub crawl. Irish coffee is best enjoyed with some dessert or after a meal.

Baileys : The most famous Irish cream liqueur, Baileys is a smooth and sweet drink that combines Irish whiskey, cream, chocolate, and vanilla. You can find Baileys in just about every pub and bar in Dublin.

You can try some of the different flavors of Baileys like salted caramel, almond and strawberry. Baileys has a creamy, decadent flavor and can be enjoyed by itself, over ice or mixed.

Cider : The most refreshing drink in Ireland. Cider is an alcoholic beverage made from fermented apple juice. You will find it in many pubs and shops in Dublin, and you will get to try some of the local and craft ciders that are produced in Ireland, such as Bulmers, Magners, O’Hara’s, and Stonewell. Cider has a crisp and tangy flavor, with notes of apple and pear. It can be enjoyed chilled or over ice.

Tour Guides

The Guinness Pint Tour in Dublin with Tasting is our Editors Choice fr the best Dublin pub crawl

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