The 5 Best Dublin Bar Crawls

1.Gin School & Cocktail Masterclass in Dublin with Food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 54 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $150Our pick

At Stillgarden Distillery in Inchicore, Daire and the team lead you through a distillery tour, botanical tasting, cocktail masterclass, and hands-on gin making. You’ll create, bottle, and label your own spirit, while enjoying drinks and a charcuterie board. The 2-hour-15-minute experience is for ages 18 and over.

“If I could give it more than 5 stars I would, EXCELLENT! It is the perfect thing to do that is unique and local while in Dublin. You learn how they make their gin, their innovative cocktails and how they are remaining sustainable while supporting their community. AMAZING! And the plus side is you get to leave with your own bottle of gin that you CREATED! Also, the local brewery next door is amazing to grab a bite to eat with the locals.”

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2.1-Hour Cocktail Masterclass Experience in Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 41 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $56

At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin 8, you spend 60 minutes making two signature cocktails with fresh ingredients and molecular touches. You also learn about distillation, see the equipment in action, and sample a welcome drink. Hosts including Glen and Jake bring an easy, social feel. Pizza and salads are available afterward.

“This was a great class with different tastings. Lots of fun! Is fun with either a group or with your favorite person!”

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3.Dublin Temple Bar Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · from $14Best value

Spend two hours exploring Temple Bar and Dublin’s best-known pubs with a Spanish-speaking guide such as Stefany. You’ll hear stories about beer, Irish pub customs, Guinness, craic, pub names, and Celtic nightlife. The tour includes pub visits and a brewery stop, but no beer tasting. It begins and ends near Dublin City Hall.

“Everything was great with Stefany, she was super friendly and made the tour very enjoyable.”

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4.Jameson Distillery Whiskey Cocktail-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $68

At Jameson Distillery on Bow Street, a Jameson Brand Ambassador guides you through a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Jameson Punch. You will use professional bar tools, learn a little about Jameson, enjoy all three drinks at a reserved table in JJ’s bar, and take home a cocktail book.

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5.Classic Irish Pubs Private Tour of Dublin: Live Music, Beer and Nightlife

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $177

Spend 2.5 hours with a private Dublin host, walking from Cow’s Lane through Temple Bar and the old Viking quarter to pubs such as Darkey Kelly’s. You’ll hear live music, learn local stories, and receive three beers plus one Irish snack. Guides such as Ruairi tailor the evening toward quieter, more local pubs when possible.

“Music was great! Music varied at each of the three stops. Away from tourists. Our guide gave some local history while walking. Enjoyable evening!”

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