Dublin Food and Drink Walking Tour: Jameson Irish Coffee Demo

Three hours of Dublin's oldest pubs, hidden local eateries, and how to pour an Irish Coffee

A three-hour guided food and drink tour of Dublin led by a local expert, moving through historic neighbourhoods and landmark pubs to taste traditional Irish dishes, sample premium beers and spirits, and watch a live demonstration of Irish Coffee-making at Jameson Distillery Bow St. The small group stays under a dozen, and the route covers cobblestones, hills and uneven surfaces, so wear shoes built for walking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Dublin food and drink walking tour

• Enter Dublin’s oldest neighbourhood
• Sample authentic Irish food at local restaurant
• Stroll through iconic Dublin streets
• Sample Irish style cake taster
• Visit Ireland’s oldest pub from 1198
• Learn about Ireland’s beer brewing legacy
• Sample premium drinks at landmark pub
• Watch Irish Coffee making demonstration
• Sip a perfect Irish Coffee

The experience

The tour starts in one of Dublin's oldest neighbourhoods, where you enter a favourite local restaurant to sample authentic Irish food: the kind that anchors the city's culinary identity. From there the group moves through iconic Dublin streets, passing landmarks while heading toward another eatery for a taster of Irish-style cake and more traditional flavours. The guide narrates the food heritage as you walk, so the meal stops are not just eating but learning what each dish means to Irish culture.

Next comes the pub stretch. You'll visit Ireland's oldest pub, dating back to 1198, where the guide explains how the space shaped Irish social life and history. Then a second landmark pub follows, this one focused on beer brewing: the guide walks through how Ireland built a global legacy in brewing while you sample carefully selected premium drinks. The pubs are where the tour's rhythm shifts from tasting to understanding the role these spaces play in Dublin's identity.

The final stop is Jameson Distillery Bow St., where a mixologist demonstrates how to make a proper Irish Coffee: the technique, the proportions, the pour. You watch the full demo, then sip one of the finished drinks. This is the only structured demonstration on the tour. The rest is walking and tasting led by your guide. The whole day runs three hours and involves a fair amount of walking over uneven surfaces, cobblestones, hills and stairs, so the pace is steady but not rushed.

What’s included

• A selection of authentic Irish dishes.
• tastings of Irish-style cake.
• samples of premium beers and spirits at two Dublin pubs.
• a live Irish Coffee demonstration with a finished drink to sip.
• a small group tour with a local expert guide who leads the whole route.
• public transportation options are available nearby.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 14:00

Book up toStart time

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (under 13)

GroupUp to 20 · max 8 per booking

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled 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 effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended with back problems

Operated by LetzGo City Tours

Is this one for you?You're walking the whole route (three hours on cobblestones and uneven ground), so this suits travellers comfortable with steady movement and comfortable shoes. The guide leads and chooses the stops, so there's no planning required. You show up and follow the food and drink as the guide presents it. If you prefer a private experience or need mobility assistance, this shared small-group tour on foot is not the right fit.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 13).

What's the oldest pub in Dublin that we visit on this tour?

Ireland's oldest pub, dating back to 1198, is one of the stops on the route. The guide explains its role in Irish history and culture while you're there.

Do I get to taste different types of Irish beer and spirits?

Yes. You sample a selection of premium beers and spirits at the pubs, and the guide chooses them to show the range of Irish brewing and distilling traditions.

What happens at Jameson Distillery?

A mixologist gives a live demonstration of how to make an Irish Coffee (the method, ingredients and technique), and you sip one afterward. There's no guided tour inside the distillery itself, just the demo and the drink.

How much walking is involved?

The tour covers a fair amount of ground over three hours, including cobblestones, hills, inclines, declines and stairs. Comfortable walking shoes are essential, and the route is not suitable for wheelchairs or mobility devices.

Is this tour suitable if I have dietary restrictions?

The tour is not recommended for guests with strict dietary requirements, food allergies, gluten intolerance or lactose intolerance, as the food tastings are fixed and cannot be adapted.