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Where to Drink: the 15 Best Ireland Bar Tours

28 tours  ·  from $14 a head

This is the shortlist you would send a friend flying in on Friday: 15 ireland bar tours worth the money, each with its price, its verdict and the one thing to know before you book.

Dublin: Generation Pub Crawl - Meeting guides such as Matthew, Lee, and Brian
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Dublin: Generation Pub Crawl

1.Generation Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,457 reviews · from $16Our pick

Meet local guides at 4 Dame Lane for a five-hour Dublin night out. You’ll get a welcome Guinness, free shots, drink discounts, live music, skip-the-line entry, and VIP access to Whelan’s and Copper Face Jacks, with guides such as Matthew, Lee, Brian, and Seoirse leading the way.

“It's great activity if you are in a group. For single person it wouldn't be interesting. The first bar was too crowded and all the rest were cool. Be ready to spend at least 15 euro in each bar for one person”

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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl - The first pub: stories, pints, and literary mischief
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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

2.Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,607 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Start at the Duke Pub at 7:15 p.m. for a two-hour literary walk led by actors such as Colm, John, Frank, or Finbarr. Expect four Dublin pubs, readings from Joyce and Wilde, Irish songs, city history, and a final quiz with prizes. Drinks cost extra.

“It’s a one of a kind experience that delivered far more instruments, history and music than I was expecting.”

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Generation Pub Crawl Dublin - Temple Bar first, then Dublin after dark
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Generation Pub Crawl Dublin

3.Generation Pub Crawl Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 400 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $16

Join guides such as James, Brian, Lee, or Oscar for a five-hour Dublin night out. Start with a welcome Guinness on Dame Lane, visit Temple Bar and local nightlife spots, collect free shots and drink deals, then finish with VIP-style entry to a nightclub.

“Great visit to multiple bars with a large group of diverse attendees. Host was very knowledgeable and interacted with everyone.”

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Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local - Starting beside the Spire at 6:00 pm
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Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local

4.Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 361 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $50Top rated

Start at the Spire with a local guide, then walk to Capel Street, Strand Street Great, Mary Street, and a final music pub. You will taste three Irish craft beers, Guinness, single malt whiskey, and Cork gin, with optional food and guides such as Rob, Sam, Connor, and Jack.

“Robert was a great guide. The variety of venues and beverages made for a fun tour. Last stop was a bit crowded so we opted not to stay long.”

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Dublin: Traditional Pub Walking Tour - Why this pub walk feels different from a Temple Bar night
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Dublin: Traditional Pub Walking Tour

5.Traditional Pub Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 295 reviews · from $48

Meet the yellow umbrella by the Spire for four hours of Irish drinks, local pubs, and traditional music. You’ll taste craft beer, Guinness, single malt whiskey, and milk gin with tonic, guided by hosts such as Connor, Martin, James, Rob, and Michael. Food is optional and extra.

“We do not usually participate in group tours, but we decided to try this one on a whim, and so glad we did. It was really fun, informative, and we thoroughly enjoyed it.”

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Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15) - The Merry Ploughboy starts the afternoon
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Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15)

6.Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

Join Shane for a five-hour afternoon outing from central Dublin to three rural pubs in the Dublin Mountains. You will visit The Merry Ploughboy, Johnnie Fox’s, and The Blue Light, with live music, mountain scenery, local drink advice, and round-trip transport in a group of no more than 15.

“Shane is fantastic, spends time with all the guests and encourages the group to mingle and get to know each other, good fun, lovely pubs, great atmosphere and tasty beers! Great day!”

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Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people - The Blue Light and the first taste of local pub life
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Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

7.Dublin & Wicklow Mountain Pub Tour small group tour max 15 people

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $116

Spend about nine hours with guide Shane visiting six rural pubs across the Dublin and Wicklow Mountains. Ride from central Dublin in an air-conditioned vehicle, pay only for the food and drinks you choose, enjoy a meal at Glenmalure Lodge, and finish with traditional Irish music.

“Shane was fantastic. Great tour, yeah no beers built into the price, but I’m telling you, worth every penny. Scenery along the countryside was amazing and great interactions with those on the tour, the locals and Shane himself. Highly Recommend!!”

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Dublin: Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub - Communal tables and the three-course meal
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Dublin: Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub

8.Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 208 reviews · from $39

Spend an evening at the Merry Ploughboy Pub, a music venue run by traditional musicians outside central Dublin. Choose show-only admission or add a three-course dinner, then watch live Irish songs, ballads, humor, and stepdancing from 8pm.

“The music and dancing were fantastic! They really knew how to draw in the audience.”

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Dublin Mountain Pub Tour ( small group Pub Crawl max 15 people) - Shane sets the tone from Castle Street
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Dublin Mountain Pub Tour ( small group Pub Crawl max 15 people)

9.Dublin Mountain Pub Tour ( small group Pub Crawl max 15 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

Join Shane for a five-hour small-group pub crawl from Dublin into the mountains. Visit the Merry Ploughboys, Blue Light, and Johnnie Fox’s, meet local pub owners, enjoy scenic drives, and hear traditional Irish music. Drinks and dinner cost extra.

“Shane, our driver and tour guide, was funny and very knowledgeable about the pubs we toured, the beers and brewing techniques. Because the group was small, we were able to socialize and had a great time. Highly recommend!”

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The Perfect Pint Pub Tour - Glasnevin Cemetery and the Gravediggers pub
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The Perfect Pint Pub Tour

10.The Perfect Pint Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 144 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $181

Spend three hours with a small group of up to eight, traveling from the Guinness Storehouse through Dublin’s Quays, Croke Park, O’Connell Street, and Glasnevin Cemetery. Guides such as Bobby, Sean, Keith, Denis, and Ken lead you to four distinctive pubs, including the Gravediggers, with a Guinness-pouring lesson at the final stop.

“My husband and I were the only people on the tour, which made it very nice. Sean was a great host! We loved the gravediggers pub, sitting in the snug and writing in the book. Sean dropped us off at the Bank for a late lunch, which was a great recommendation!!”

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Dublin: City Pub Crawl Experience - Starting at Trinity Bar on Dame Street
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Dublin: City Pub Crawl Experience

11.City Pub Crawl Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 143 reviews · from $28

Join an English-speaking guide such as Nicola or Brion for four hours across Dublin pubs, live Irish music, welcome drinks, shots, local conversation, and late-night entry at D Two. Meet at Trinity Bar on Dame Street. Bring photo ID.

“The tour was amazing! Nicole is such a great person! We been to the most Irish and non touristic pubs that made our experience even better!”

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Dublin: Traditional Pubs Walking Tour with Local Guide - Four pubs, four chances to see Dublin differently
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Dublin: Traditional Pubs Walking Tour with Local Guide

12.Traditional Pubs Walking Tour with Local Guide

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 112 reviews · from $31

Meet your English-speaking guide outside Utah Teapot in Smithfield for a three-hour walk through four traditional Dublin pubs. Guides such as Kevin, Andy, Helena, and Steve share stories about Irish ale, cider, whiskey, and stout. Drinks cost extra, with about €25 needed for tastings.

“Kevin was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. Great tour”

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Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital - Meeting at the Spire and starting with the 1916 Rising
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Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital

13.Pub Crawl Walking Tour Through the Heart of Irelands Capital

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 84 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $48

Meet Donal at the Spire for a three to four hour walk through Dublin’s pub quarter. Hear the 1916 story at the GPO, visit the Oval and Palace bars, then pour your own Guinness at the Ha’penny Bridge Inn. Expect a small group, local stories, and a relaxed pace.

“We had a great time exploring Pubs with a local. The other people in our group made it be a fun time. Donal made it a fantastic time.”

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Drinks on Foot: Dublin Traditional Pub Tour - Kevin, Aoife, and the value of a good guide
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Drinks on Foot: Dublin Traditional Pub Tour

14.Drinks on Foot: Dublin Traditional Pub Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 62 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $33

Start in Smithfield at 3 p.m. and walk with Kevin or Aoife to four Dublin pubs away from the main tourist circuit. You choose your drinks while the guide explains Irish ale, cider, whiskey, stout, food, music, and pub traditions. The tour ends near Guinness Storehouse and Temple Bar.

“You should book this tour with Kevin! Very knowledgeable in Dublin history. Extremely friendlly, awesome tour!”

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Private Dublin Pub Tour (Walking Tour) - Starting near Temple Bar at Darkey Kelly’s
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Private Dublin Pub Tour (Walking Tour)

15.Private Dublin Pub Tour (Walking Tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 52 reviews · 4 hours (approx.) · from $236

Spend about four hours walking Dublin’s pubs with an Irish guide such as Ciaran, Austin, or Mark. Begin at Darkey Kelly’s near Temple Bar, avoid tourist traps, hear live Irish music, and shape the outing around your group. Drinks and food cost extra.

“Had a great time and recommend the tour. Well worth it and loves learning about the history of Dublin.”

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