Guinness Storehouse

Address	St. James Gate
Admission	€13.50 / students and seniors €9
Hours	Open daily 9:30 am – 5pm / Also open 5 – 9pm, July – August
Phone	+353-1-453-8364
Website	www.guinness-storehouse.com

What better way to celebrate 250 years of brewing magic than to visit the Guinness Storehouse? The cast-iron and brick Storehouse alone is a sight to see- it was constructed in 1904 in the style of the Chicago School of Architecture. Originally used to house the fermentation process, in which yeast is added to the beer, the Storehouse now educates Guinness lovers on the ingredients and processes used to make the fine stout.

Spanning six floors, visitors are meant to be wooed by cutting-edge museum designs, including a man-made waterfall, large copper brewing tanks you can walk through and interactive displays that show how water, barley, hops and yeast combine to create the perfect pint of Guinness. The original 9,000 year lease signed by brewery founder Arthur Guinness and a fascinating collection of Guinness ad campaigns and packaging are also on display.

By far, the best part of the exhibit is the free pint of the “black stuff” that is served to you at the Gravity Bar. Located on the top-floor, the bar is enclosed by 360-degree floor-to-ceiling glass walls offering a breathtaking view of Dublin city and beyond.

Hit the gift shop on the ground floor for fun and modern Guinness souvenirs. Most of the prices are surprisingly reasonable.