Guinness and the Storehouse

Guinness, the dark, creamy-topped Irish stout brewed at St James's Gate in Dublin since 1759, is one of the most famous drinks in the world and a national icon. A properly poured pint, settled in two parts with its thick tan head, is a ritual, and the Guinness Storehouse tells the story of the beer across seven floors, ending in a rooftop bar with a panorama of Dublin.

The main sights

• The perfect pint - the ritual two-part pour with its creamy head.
• The Guinness Storehouse - the seven-floor experience of the brewing story.
• The Gravity Bar - the rooftop bar with a panorama over Dublin.
• A Dublin pub pint - the beer at its best in a traditional bar.

When to go

Year-round; a pint any time, and the Storehouse is a rainy-day-proof indoor attraction. Book the Storehouse ahead in the busy season.

Practical notes

The Storehouse is one of Dublin's most visited attractions, so it is busy and commercial, more brand experience than brewery tour. Many say Guinness simply tastes better in Ireland, near the source. A pint in a good traditional pub is cheaper and, for some, more authentic than the Storehouse.

Nearby

The Storehouse is west of central Dublin near Kilmainham Gaol; pubs across the city serve the pint.