Guinness Storehouse: All You Need To Know

The Guinness Storehouse is one of Dublin’s most popular attractions, and it’s where you’ll find the world’s most famous “black stuff.” Guests can learn about the history, heart, and soul of Ireland’s most famous beer by visiting this attraction.

Guinness Storehouse: All You Need To Know

Discover what makes the brewing process so unique by exploring all seven floors of this magnificent building.

Guinness Storehouse History

The Storehouse was built in 1902 for the St. James’s Gate Brewery as a fermentation factory.

It was the first multi-story steel-framed building built in Ireland, and it was designed in the Chicago School of Architecture style.

The building served as the Brewery’s fermentation plant until 1988, when a new fermentation plant near the River Liffey was erected.

The Guinness Storehouse, which replaced the Guinness Hop Store as the Brewery’s visitor attraction, was converted into the Guinness Storehouse in 1997.

The Storehouse was redesigned by Imagination, a London-based design firm, in collaboration with RKD, a Dublin-based architecture firm. It was opened to the public on December 2, 2000.

A new wing was built in 2006 to 2008, and €2.5 million was spent on a live technology-driven multi-media installation depicting the current brewing process for Guinness. This innovation was designed by Event Communications, a London-based museum design firm.

Today, the Guinness Storehouse is one of the most visited places in Dublin – where guests range from foreign travelers to royalty. As part of a state visit to Ireland in May 2011, Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip stopped by the Storehouse.

Guinness Storehouse Tour

If you enjoy a pint or two of the black stuff, the Guinness Storehouse Tour should be on your Dublin itinerary.

The Guinness Storehouse Tour is one of the highlights of any vacation to Dublin, particularly for those who consider themselves to be beverage experts or enjoy foodie-themed activities.

This self-guided tour is recommended to last approximately 1 to 2 hours, although visitors are encouraged to remain as long as they wish to get the most out of their visit.

The Guinness Storehouse tour is open from 9.30 a.m. to 7 p.m., though the last admission is at 5 p.m.

Buy your ticket online here.

Things to do and see in the museum

The Guinness Storehouse is more of a museum dedicated to the world-famous Irish stout than a store. The building is spread out over seven floors, with a rooftop bar offering scenic views of the city. Going here soon? Here’s a list of things to see and do at the Guinness Storehouse: 

1. Learn about the man who got it all started.

The Arthur Guinness Gallery is located at the ground floor, along with a large waterfall.

2. Take a look at the colossal pint.

Still on the ground floor, the museum overlooks an atrium shaped like a pint of Guinness. It can hold 14.3 million pints of beer if it were a real glass. A copy of Arthur Guinness’ 9,000-year lease to build his brewery in this exact location can be found here.

3. Get a better understanding of how beer is made.

Check out the exhibit on the first floor, which covers everything from how casks (beer storage containers) are made to how the finished product is transported.

4. Familiarize yourself with Guinness beer.

The Tasting Experience is located on the second floor, and it teaches you how to identify Guinness aromas while also giving you a small sample of the beer.

5. Check out Guinness ads.

The third floor is one of the most popular because it is dedicated to innovative Guinness advertisements  throughout the years.

6. Learn the art of pouring a pint of beer.

Learn how to pull your own pint at the Guinness Academy on the fourth floor, which is one of the best things to do at the Storehouse. You’ll be guided through the steps by an instructor, and then you’ll be able to take your beer to the bar.

7. Relax and take in the view of Dublin while sipping your complimentary pint.

There are no exhibits on the top floor, but there is a Gravity Bar where you can get your free pint and buy additional drinks.

However, securing a seat near the window for 360-degree views of the city is the best thing to do here.

Since the Guinness Storehouse is also one of Dublin‘s tallest structures, it provides a spectacular view of the city.

Tips when you visit Guinness Storehouse 

Want a hassle -free visit to the Guinness Storehouse? Take note of the following tips for guests: 

• Visit from Monday to Wednesday.The Guinness Storehouse is packed with tourists from Thursday onwards, who are sometimes just passing through for a weekend getaway. The lines are long, and you risk missing out and having to wait a long time if you don’t get in quickly. 
• Book your ticketsonline in advance. Since the Guinness Storehouse attracts over a million visitors each year, it’s always a good idea to purchase tickets in advance to avoid lines. Another reason to purchase tickets ahead of time is to save some cash  When you purchase through the website, you can save up to 25% on the Storehouse visit. 
• Arrive early. Get in before 5  p.m. if possible. Although the Storehouse closes at 7 p.m., the last entry is at 5 p.m. To ensure that you get through the doors on time, be there at 4:30 p.m. 
• If you want a truly unique experience, it is recommend to get the Connoisseur option or a package that includes a visit to the Jameson whiskey distillery.

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