Dublin Out-Off-Tourist-Path Pub Tour and Tastings with a Local
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3 hours 45 minutes
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Dublin Traditional Pub Tour
Everyday at 6PM from the Spire (The Big Needle) on O'Connell St. Running Late? Meet us until 6:30PM at The Black Sheep on Capel St.
Experience the famous Dublin pub culture with us! On this 3.5 hour tour, we take you out of the tourist area and visit some local bars with some local people!
We visit four different pubs on the north side of the river, introducing you to some of the best new craft beers and Irish Gin and Craft Whiskey in Ireland. Excellent traditional Irish food (not included in the price) is available in the third venue and we finish with a traditional Irish music session.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 18 years
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
The Spire
We meet beside the Spire (the big needle) in the middle of O'Connell street. After being introduced to your local guide and your fellow travellers we move off to the first stop on our Pub Tour.
Recently pedestrianised, Capel street has become a hub at nighttime for Dubliners and visitors alike to enjoy Dublin's famous Pub Culture. At our first stop, we experience a craft beer bar serving locally produced Irish beer. Enjoy tasters of three distinct styles of beer from an Irish microbrewery as your guide explains how the beer is made and how you get the wonderful different flavours.
What‘s Included
Local guide
Professional guide
3 tasters of craft Irish beer, a glass of Guinness, a taster of Single Malt Irish whiskey, a taster of craft Irish gin and tonic
Live entertainment
Local taxes
Food is available to purchase at one location but is not included in the price of the tour.
Additional drinks are available to purchase
Options
Dublin Traditional Pub Tour
Visit 4 pubs, drink samples included
Reviews
356 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
The tour was very fun and...
Kiersten D,,Jan 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour was very fun and our guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and funny. The pubs were fun and each one had something different for us to do, an excellent tour if you’re looking for less touristy areas to spend your time in.
Not exactly out of the tourist past, but fun!
CuzUpp,,Jan 3, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time visiting some pubs in Dublin...wasn't exactly off the path, but we had a great time! Loved that we were able to.pour our own pints of Guiness!
Off the beaten path...
H277MXcf,,Jan 2, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent tour! Highly recommend. Martin, our guide was a blast!! We wanted to go out of the tourist area and experience a bit more of the local pub experience.
Missed opportunity
Allison H,,Dec 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00Sadly was unable to attend due to my flight being canceled and booked 2 days later. I was unable to contact anyone to try to rebook. The guide was kind and called to check on me and explained my situation, he advised to email his supervisor, although I wasn’t given the info for the email. I sent a message through the link and I never got a response and it’s been 3 days. Bummed I missed out.
Walking between venues...
Steven M,,Dec 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Walking between venues but not far. There is a chance to eat but not until after a few drinks so plan accordingly!! Rob was an awesome guide!!
A great night out in Dublin with lovely people
Peter U,,Dec 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This is a fantastic night out in Dublin. Rob, the host is a great person so full of knowledge and fun. The pubs we visited were all different and the tastings really good, lots of beer, Guinness, whisky and G&T and a nice optional meal. We had a great time with Jenna, Nichole, Les, Caroline and Thomas and of course Rob. Highly recommended.
Guide tool us on the wrong tour.
Martin G,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
1.00Signed up for the Real Dublin Traditional Music Pub Tour and our guide took us On a pub crawl to places he likes to drink. First pub was nice if you like to play board games. We were tucked away in the back corner where you couldn’t even hear the music on the speaker being played. Second pub was a sports bar playing the Leeds footy match. Third pub we went upstairs of Slatterys with the regular bar stereo playing the regular mix of modern bar songs. The guid was a very nice gregarious fellow who was high. Pupils were dilated wide all night, couldn’t stay on track with a single thought all night. Would start engaging the group with some basic knowledge on beer then abruptly start talking about $3 for tictac’s candy.(amongst other random topics) At the 3rd pub, we asked the other people on the tour if they signed up for the live music tour as well (thinking we followed the wrong guy) and they said they said yes. At this point, we left. So, a guide who couldn’t keep a single thought on track took 5 people on a tour of places he likes, and not a single live traditional band was found.
Fun drinks and company!
Christie L,,Dec 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Super fun tour, wonderful variety of drinks and atmosphere at the pubs! Our tour guide Rob was informative and easy going, knew a lot of history and culture. Highly reco!
Very Fun evening
Hazel H,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a wonderful evening. Martin our guide was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and kept everyone engaged. Lots of laughs!
Our tour guide basically...
Emily W,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour guide basically married us on the streets of Dublin. It was a series of weird events, but it happened. And it was fun!
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