Dublin Craft Beer Tour: Five Pubs, Five Beers & Lunch

Hop between Dublin’s hidden pubs, tasting exclusive brews paired with hearty lunch.

A guided craft beer tour of Dublin visiting five pubs with one beer at each stop, lunch included, and a maximum of ten guests. The tour moves between old-school and modern craft bars on walkable routes, with a local guide sharing brewing history and bar recommendations you won't find online. Minimum age is 18.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dublin craft beer tasting tour

• Lunch and beer tasting at Tapped
• Visit second craft beer bar
• Visit third craft beer bar
• Visit fourth craft beer bar
• Final stop at Caribou bar

The Experience

Five pubs across two to three hours, with lunch at the first stop and a different craft beer waiting at each venue. You're not rushing between them — the walks are short hops, not marathons — so there's time to settle in, talk to the people around you, and actually taste what you're drinking. The group stays under ten, which means you'll recognize faces by the third bar instead of feeling like you're herding through a tourist mill.

Lunch happens at Tapped, where you'll sample craft beers alongside food that actually pairs with what's in your glass. After that, four more bars follow, each one picked for something different — a neighborhood spot with history, a newer place doing interesting things with hops, a corner pub where regulars know the owner's name. The final stop is Caribou, a craft beer destination in its own right. Your guide knows the brewing stories behind what you're tasting and can tell you which places the locals actually go back to, which is the kind of tip that saves a trip from feeling like a checklist.

The whole point is drinking something worth drinking and hearing why it matters, not collecting another generic bar experience. You walk away with recommendations that stick because you've tasted them yourself, and with the kind of loose afternoon that makes a city feel less like a tourist map and more like a place where you could actually live.

What’s included

• Five craft beers (one at each pub).
• lunch at Tapped.
• a local guide sharing brewing history and bar recommendations.
• small group of maximum ten people.

Good to know

Moderate physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelers

Operated by Crafty Tours Dublin

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to taste what Dubliners actually drink instead of paying for generic tourist pints — the small group and the guide's local knowledge are what make the difference between a bar crawl and an afternoon that sticks with you.

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Top questions

How many beers do I get to taste on the Dublin craft beer tour?

Five beers total — one at each of the five pubs you visit, already included in the tour price.

What's included in the lunch on this Dublin beer tour?

Lunch at Tapped, the first stop, comes with the tour; you'll eat there and sample craft beers alongside the food.

How long does the Dublin craft beer tour take?

The tour runs two to three hours, with time built in at each pub so you're not rushing between stops.

What's the maximum group size on this craft beer tour?

Groups stay at ten people maximum, so it feels more like hanging out with new friends than being part of a large tour.

Do I need to be a craft beer expert to join this Dublin tour?

No — the tour welcomes everyone from enthusiasts to people just curious about what locals actually drink; your guide shares the brewing stories and history as you go.

Where does the Dublin craft beer tour start and end?

The tour starts at Tapped with lunch, then visits four additional bars, and finishes at Caribou; all venues are on walkable routes through Dublin.