Best Things to Do in Dublin for Friend Groups
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From the classic Guinness Storehouse and Guinness Storehouse Ticket & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour, to lesser-known spots worth adding to your trip.
★ 4.4 · 27,012 reviews
Head to the Guinness Storehouse in The Liberties for a deep dive into Ireland's famous beer. Follow the brewing story through interactive displays, then finish with a tasting and a drink at the rooftop bar.
★ 4.7 · 394 reviews
Pair Dublin's most famous brewery visit with a sightseeing bus pass in one ticket. Explore the Guinness Storehouse at your own pace, enjoy a drink at the Gravity Bar, then hop on the bus to see more.
★ 4.7 · 568 reviews
Start your Dublin evening with a guided crawl through the city's traditional pubs. Sample craft beers, a half-pint of Guinness, Irish whiskey and gin while your guide shares local pub lore.
★ 4.7 · 8,246 reviews
Join a guided tour at the Irish Whiskey Museum in the heart of Dublin. Follow whiskey's history through interactive displays and finish with a tasting led by a lively guide.
Dive into Temple Bar, Dublin's famous cobbled nightlife quarter beside the Liffey. Wander the narrow lanes past live-music pubs and street performers, then pick a doorway where a traditional session is under way.
★ 4.5 · 1,076 reviews
Board the Gravedigger Ghost Bus for an evening of Dublin's macabre side. Actor-guides spin tales of plague and grave robbers with sound effects, before you raise a themed shot at Gravediggers Pub.
★ 4.9 · 729 reviews
Discover Roe and Co Distillery, a lively whiskey workshop in Dublin's Liberties. Learn the flavours behind a cocktail or blend your own whiskey, then enjoy your drink in the Power House Bar.
★ 4.9 · 1,302 reviews
Try Escape Boats Dublin, an immersive escape room in Grand Canal Dock. Gather your team, pick a scenario such as SOS, and race the clock to crack puzzles with help from friendly staff.
★ 4.8 · 467 reviews
Step into Dublin's shadowy side on this evening walk with a local storyteller. Follow narrow lanes and historical corners while hearing tales of medieval crime, body snatchers and Bram Stoker.
★ 4.6 · 1,551 reviews
Discover the Irish Whiskey Museum, a brand-neutral look at Ireland's national spirit. Follow an entertaining guide through the history of Irish whiskey, then sip three samples in a relaxed tasting.
★ 4.5 · 2,263 reviews
Discover Vintage Cocktail Club, a candle-lit speakeasy hidden behind an easy-to-miss door in Dublin. Settle into the intimate room and work through a list of well-reviewed cocktails surrounded by vintage details.
★ 4.7 · 1,207 reviews
Discover Dublin's two famous drinks names in one guided outing, combining the Guinness Storehouse with the Jameson experience. Skip the queues, compare whiskeys and raise a pint at the Gravity Bar.
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Discover the Jameson experience on Bow Street, a guided introduction to Irish whiskey in Smithfield. Compare whiskeys side by side in a tasting, then finish with a signature Jameson cocktail.
Step into The Liberties, one of Dublin's oldest and most characterful districts. Walk streets shaped by brewing and distilling, passing old warehouses and street art on the way to major landmarks like the Guinness Storehouse.
Step into the Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum in the heart of Temple Bar. Follow a guide through exhibits on Thin Lizzy, U2 and more, and see the venues and recording spaces behind Ireland's rock story.
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Discover Whiskey Blending at the Irish Whiskey Museum, a hands-on take on a Dublin tasting. Sample four whiskeys, mix your own blend and take home a 70 ml miniature bottle.
★ 4.7 · 509 reviews
Discover Pearse Lyons Distillery, housed in a former church in Dublin's brewing quarter. Tour the atmospheric building and learn how its whiskey is made before settling into a guided tasting.
★ 4.7 · 5,966 reviews
Discover The Cobblestone, a down-to-earth Smithfield pub where traditional Irish music fills the room every night. Grab a pint and listen as local musicians pile into a session.
★ 4.6 · 1,301 reviews
Discover Teeling Distillery, an operating urban distillery in Dublin's Liberties. Follow a knowledgeable guide through production and local distilling history, then taste your way through the whiskey on your ticket.
★ 4.9 · 1,487 reviews
Test your wits at Incognito Escape Room in Usher's Quay. Choose a theme such as Baker Street Mystery or King's Quest and work with your team to solve clues before time runs out.
★ 4.7 · 4,115 reviews
Discover Mulligan's, an 18th-century Dublin pub that has stayed refreshingly plain. Take a seat among the regulars and enjoy a well-kept pint away from the busiest drinking streets.
★ 4.7 · 369 reviews
Spend an evening at the Merry Ploughboy Pub for a lively night of Irish song and dance. Enjoy dinner, then settle in for ballads, humour and dancers performing in a warm, informal pub.
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Discover The Brazen Head, a lantern-lit Usher's Quay pub with a claim to being Ireland's oldest. Order the beef stew and a pint while live music rolls through the evening.
★ 4.9 · 380 reviews
Discover Dublin through its plates on a guided food tour starting in Temple Bar. Walk the historic centre, sampling six local tastings and drinks while your guide shares stories about the city and its food culture.
★ 4.6 · 896 reviews
Climb aboard the Dublin Ghostbus for a late-night ride through the city's darker side. A live narrator guides you past a hidden graveyard and St Audoen's steps with tales of grave robbers and Dracula's creator.
★ 4.9 · 1,467 reviews
Ride the DART to Howth and set off on the cliff walk along the peninsula's rugged edge. Follow the coastal path past sheer drops and wide sea views, choosing how far to go.
★ 4.5 · 3,420 reviews
Order a quality steak at a popular Dublin steakhouse. Share a cut with someone and add sides for a proper meal out.
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Discover Delahunt, a restored tavern where traditional Irish cooking gets a refined makeover. Sit at a candlelit table beside the long bar and enjoy carefully plated dishes with a glass from the wine list.
★ 4.6 · 4,599 reviews
Discover The Palace Bar, a Victorian pub in Temple Bar topped with a stained glass skylight. Order a well-poured Guinness or an Irish whiskey and enjoy the traditional atmosphere.
★ 4.5 · 3,652 reviews
Step into Toners, a traditional Dublin pub where a dark wooden bar and a snug set the tone. Order a pint of Guinness up front, then carry it out to the lively beer yard.
Dublin · 🎨 Museum
Guinness Storehouse
2h30
Dublin · 🧭 Tours
Guinness Storehouse Ticket & Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
4h
Traditional Pub Walking Tour
Irish Whiskey Museum
1h
Dublin · 🚶 Neighborhoods
Temple Bar
1h30
Gravedigger Ghost Bus & Pub Stop
Dublin · 🍸 Drinks
Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience
Dublin · 🎭 Entertainment
Escape Boats Dublin
1h15
Dark Walking Tour of Haunted Dublin
Irish Whiskey Museum Guided Tour & Tasting
Vintage Cocktail Club
Skip-the-Line Guinness and Jameson Whiskey Tour
Jameson Whiskey Distillery Tour with Tastings
The Liberties
Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum with Guided Tour
Whiskey Blending & Personalised Miniature Whiskey
Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery Experience
The Cobblestone
Teeling Whiskey Distillery Tour & Tasting
Incognito Escape Room
Mulligan's
Irish Night Show at the Merry Ploughboy Pub
3h
The Brazen Head
Dublin · 🍽️ Food
Authentic Local Food Tour with 6 Tastings and Drinks
3h30
Dublin Ghostbus Tour - Gravediggers & Body Snatching
Dublin · 🌳 Nature
Howth Cliff Walk
Hawksmoor Dublin
Delahunt
The Palace Bar
Toners