Dublin Food and Drink Walking Tour: Jameson Irish Coffee Demo

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Free cancellationLikely to sell out

1/22

Duration3h

GroupUp to 20

LanguagesEN

Mobile ticketAccepted

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.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for 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.