Irish Brewpub Experience Dublin: 3 pubs, local stories & Irish coffee

Dine and drink with locals at three Dublin pubs, ending with hands-on Irish coffee making

You walk three traditional Dublin pubs over three hours, eating a full meal and drinking local beers or ciders at each stop while a guide who knows the city explains what Irish food actually is and why these venues matter. You'll learn to make Irish coffee at the end, and the whole thing costs the same whether you're one person or traveling with others. Just book ahead if you have dietary needs or want a private group.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Molly Malone Statue3m · entry included
2. Temple Barpassing by

Explore Dublin's Irish Food and Culture

• Start tour at Powerscourt Townhouse
• Introduction to Dubliner's Temple Bar
• Visit Molly Malone statue
• Pass by Temple Bar district

The experience

You've just stepped off the street into Powerscourt Townhouse Centre on South William Street, and already the tour is moving. Your guide meets you at the main entrance (someone who knows Dublin's food scene not from a guidebook but from eating in it), and within minutes you're walking toward Temple Bar. The district looks the way it always does: crowded, loud, full of tourists. But your guide isn't taking you to the obvious places. Instead, you're heading to three traditional Irish eateries where locals actually eat, where the pubs have stories older than the Instagram posts.

The first stop lands you in front of a bar with worn wood and the kind of quiet that only happens when a place has been serving the same neighborhood for decades. You order a 3-course meal (real Irish food, the kind that sticks), and it comes with a local beer or cider chosen to match what's on your plate. Your guide talks while you eat, not performing but actually telling you why Irish food tastes the way it does, why these pubs matter, what changed and what stayed the same. You pass the Molly Malone statue on Suffolk Street between venues, and your guide explains who she was: semi-historical, semi-legend, the kind of Dublin figure that makes the city feel less like a destination and more like a place where people lived. Two more pubs follow the same rhythm: food, drink, story, walking.

At the final stop, something shifts. Your guide teaches you how to make Irish coffee (not a trick, an actual skill), and you leave with that one new thing in your hands. The whole experience runs about three hours, which is long enough to feel unhurried but short enough that you're not exhausted. Groups stay small, and the tour runs in all weather, so wear layers. Dietary requirements are catered if you mention them in advance, and the minimum age is 12 (though alcohol is only served to those 18 and over). If you're traveling with someone who uses a wheelchair, the venues are accessible, though some have stairs: worth checking the specific stops when you book.

Tips aren't included in the price, so bring cash if the service lands right. The tour departs from Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, and if you're visiting on a bank holiday when the centre is closed, you'll meet at the main entrance steps instead. Private tours can be arranged if you want the experience with your own group.

What’s included

• Your tour includes a professional local guide, entry to three traditional Irish pubs, a three-course meal split across the venues, local beers and ciders paired with each course, and an Irish coffee making experience at the final stop.
• Dietary requirements are accommodated with advance notice.
• The meeting point is Powerscourt Townhouse Centre on South William Street, and public transportation options are available nearby.

Options for this experience

3 options

Evening Irish Food Trail at 6 pmGuide in English · No fixed time

Afternoon Irish Food Trail at 2 pmGuide in English · No fixed timeA lively, enjoyable walking food tour of Dublin City. Lasting 3 hours, it includes food and drinks. It's the ideal way to discover Dublin's best-loved traditional Irish pubs and hidden Irish restaurants.

Guide in EnglishNo fixed timeLength: 3 hours. A 3-course meal with drinks included, served progressively across 3 venues. The tour lasts 3 hours and takes place in Dublin City Centre.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 and older) · Under 18: can't be booked

GroupUp to 16

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Flavour Trails

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to eat real Irish food in places Dubliners actually go, rather than tourist-facing restaurants, and you'd rather have someone who knows the city explain what you're eating and why it matters: the guide and the small group size are what make that possible in three hours instead of a day.

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Top questions

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the Dublin food tour?

Approximately three hours, including three pub stops with food and drink at each venue.

What's included in the 3-course Irish food tour?

A local guide, three-course meal across three pubs, local beers and ciders, and an Irish coffee making experience at the final stop.

Where does the tour meet in Dublin?

Powerscourt Townhouse Centre, 59 South William Street, Dublin 2. If the centre is closed on a bank holiday, you'll meet at the main entrance steps.

Can I book a private tour?

Yes, private tours can be arranged upon request. Contact the operator for pricing and availability.

Is this tour wheelchair accessible?

The tour is wheelchair accessible, though some venues have stairs. Check with the operator about specific stops before booking.

What's the minimum age for this tour?

The minimum age is 12 years old. Alcohol is only served to participants 18 and over.

Can you accommodate dietary requirements?

Yes, dietary requirements can be catered for if you inform the operator in advance. Food allergies cannot always be guaranteed.

Are tips included?

Tips are not included. If you feel you received great service, you can tip your guide separately.

What should I wear?

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended. The tour runs in all weather, so dress in layers you can add or remove.

Is there a minimum group size?

Yes, minimum numbers apply. If there aren't enough passengers after confirmation, you'll be offered an alternative tour or a full refund.