Top Dublin Food & Drink

Try out a variety of Dublin street food Learn a bit of the city’s history and secrets from your knowledgeable guide “To properly experience a culture one must first experience their cuisine.” How better to discover Ireland’s capital than with a tour of the best foodie spots? This tour led by an expert guide takes you to some of the coolest eateries in Dublin that are found off the tourist trail. With group sizes of 30 maximum, you’ll get the chance to mingle with the other visitors and learn from your guide. The focus is on street food and what is enjoyed day-to-day by locals, so you are guaranteed and uniquely authentic experience. Make sure to come along hungry, as you will be stopping off for five delicious street eats along the way and at least one of the stops will be a dessert stop - yummy! Please note: on this tour you purchase your own food. Your guide will make recommendations but ultimately the choice is yours. Visitors spend an average of €20 on the tour.

Discover Dublin’s burgeoning culinary culture—and visit a number of the city’s characterful eateries—on this small-group walking tour. Be sure to arrive hungry: this lunchtime tour kicks off in the late morning, and includes a number of samples. Try local cheeses and chocolates, drop by bakeries and food halls, and head off the tourist trail when you visit venues that locals love. As you go, learn more about Ireland’s gastronomic history.

Combine sightseeing with food samples as you immerse yourself in the cuisine and culture of Dublin during this fast-paced food tour. Visit places you might otherwise have missed—such as George’s Street Arcade—and sample a mixture of international and local specialties that you perhaps didn’t know existed. Plus, learn about the city along the way, thanks to your local foodie guide.

Eat like a true Dubliner on this small-group Dublin food tour. With your guide, seek out authentic pubs, cafés, food shops, and markets, and savor Irish specialties including a traditional breakfast, artisanal cheeses, ice cream, and more. Pair your tastings with an Irish cream liqueur and another tipple, and admire some of Dublin’s hidden gems and learn about its culinary heritage as you eat and explore. Tour is limited to 12 or fewer.

Skip the line at the Guinness Storehouse and Jameson Distillery on Bow Street for a guided tour around the complexes. Listen as your guide explains the ingredients used and learn of the complex brewing and distilling processes. Then, enjoy tastings of the beer and whiskey for which Ireland is famous before concluding the tour.

Immerse yourself in a night of traditional food and entertainment at the Irish House Party in Dublin. You’ll experience one of the city’s best ways to spend an evening at this dinner-and-show event complete with authentic Irish fare, diverse music, dancing and storytelling. Enjoy some Traditional Irish food like Guinness stew and Baileys-infused chocolate cake, and sing and dance the night away with a talented group of performers.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Dublin in favor of the rugged coastal splendor of the Cliff’s of Moher and Galway City on an enriching full-day excursion from the Irish capital. From the comfort of a luxury coach, admire stunning Irish countryside and travel along the Wild Atlantic Way to the incredible 700-foot high Cliffs of Moher. Browse intriguing exhibitions in the visitor center; marvel at the lunar limestone landscape of Burren, renowned for its rare flowers; and absorb the cosmopolitan charm of Galway City during some leisurely free time.

No one knows how to party like the Irish and what better way to join the fun than this great-value pub-crawl? Meet up with your local guide and like-minded partygoers for a fun evening including free Guinness, free shots, live Irish music a​nd craic. You’ll enjoy skip-the-line, free entrance to all venues with your newfound drinking buddies. You’ll enjoy skip-the-line, free entrance to all venues with your newfound drinking buddies, experience the electric atmosphere of Dublin by night, visit up to five pubs & venues including Dublin's best nightclub. Great value tour includes entrance fees, free shots, drinks discounts and complimentary welcome Guinness.

Discover Dublin’s rich literary heritage while absorbing the convivial ambience of traditional pubs on a literary pub crawl. Wander Dublin’s charming streets to visit sites and pubs that inspired some of the country’s most famous writers; enjoy refreshing pints of locally brewed ale and sample local specialties (own expense); and put your newfound knowledge to the test in a fun-filled literary quiz at the end of your tour. Delve into Dublin’s literary past and exciting pub culture with entertaining and informative actors during this enriching experience.

Explore Dublin’s gruesome stories of murder, torture, cannibalism, grave robbing, brothels, proposals to eat young children, unearthly worship and much more! We start our journey at Dublin Castle, where we will explore the torture of the past, speak of priest hunters and unearth why the upper courtyard was nicknamed the Devil’s Half Acre but behind the beautiful architecture is a brutal past. From here we’ll take the side streets to hear stories of cannibalism and of proposals to eat babies. As we delve further into Dublin’s dark past, we’ll enter an area once known as Hell. Uncover stories of brothels, witches, and the infamous Hellfire Club. Passing by the old city walls we’ll learn of grave robbing, The Black Pig, and finish with the very unusual case of a strangler and killer with no legs. Join us on this 2-hour walking tour as we weave our way through the city streets and back alleys to uncover Dublin’s Dark past.

Combine a sightseeing tour of Dublin with afternoon tea served on a vintage double-decker bus. The itinerary includes famous landmarks such as the Guinness Brewery, St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Christchurch, Wood Quay, O’Connell Street, Trinity College, Georgian Dublin, and others. See the sights while enjoying a cup of seasonal tea or coffee along with some delicacies.

Known for its bounty of seafood, bars, restaurants and, importantly, beer, the small historic fishing village of Howth is perched on the coast just a short drive from downtown Dublin. Join in a guided half-day tour, featuring a freshly-caught two-course seafood lunch and a selection of North County Dublin’s finest craft beers. With this tour, discover the rich Norman and Viking history of medieval Ireland.

Savor classic Irish whiskeys and foods on this tasting tour in Dublin. With a guide hugely knowledgeable about Ireland’s whiskey heritage, visit famous Dublin hostelries to sample premium whiskeys. Learn how they’re produced, discuss their tastes and tones, and enjoy them paired with Irish farmhouse cheeses and handmade chocolates. Your tour ends in Temple Bar, teeing you up to continue your afternoon or night on the town independently.

For those who crave a relaxing day away from the bustling city this Sunday afternoon pub crawl in the Dublin Mountains was made for you. Get a feel for Irish pub culture and the country’s beautiful scenery as you visit three pubs in a region. Have a few pints, tuck into some pub food, and listen to traditional Irish music before heading back to Dublin.

Food and culture go hand in hand in Dublin, and there's a food tradition in particular that makes the city even more flavorful. Ready to try it? Get a taste of the food scene that characterizes Dublin and it's known around the world. Try half a pint of Guinness, Irish stew, and more in its original recipe - forget about adaptations, this is the real deal! Your local guide is a food and culture expert and will show you spots in the city to enhance the cultural vibes. Go to Wood Quay amfitheatre, and Darkey Kelly's Pub, and get to know more about where this food tradition comes from and how it relates to Dublin. Withlocals Food & Culture Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Discover Dublin’s famous pub culture with a private tour. Meet your guide for a walking tour that includes several of the Irish capital’s storied pubs. Taste Guinness and experience the atmosphere at historic pubs like the Stag’s Head during this pub crawl. Learn about Irish literary history, traditional music, and the art of conversation during this private tour.

Go for a market tour, prepare a multi-course feast, and enjoy a hearty meal in the company of a local family with this private cooking class. Pick between lunch and dinner start times, and meet your host at her home in Skerries, a quick trip from Dublin. Tour the local market (or town shops), and learn to cook a feast of traditional Irish dishes with an international twist. Then, sit down to enjoy your meal together.

Spend an evening learning to cook traditional Irish fare in a Victorian home in Dublin. Gain hands-on experiences during this 2.5-hour cooking class and learn to make local dishes such as Guinness brown bread, an Irish stew, and a Wexford strawberry cheesecake. After all your hard work, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of wine and delightful conversation.

Nobody knows how to party like the Irish and this traditional dinner show offers a thrilling introduction to Irish music and dance. Tuck into a delicious 4-course dinner at the Taylors Three Rock pub and enjoy an entertaining live musicians and Irish dancers.

Discover Ireland’s famous pub culture during this full-day, small-group tour to the Wicklow Mountains just outside Dublin. Drive through the Irish countryside to visit a handful of rural pubs for drinks, pub food, and traditional Irish music. Enjoy a look into the local culture, meet with pub owners, and enjoy a relaxed outing with a small group of no more than 16 travelers.

Venture into the Dublin Mountains to gain insight into Ireland’s famous pub culture during this small-group tour. Pay visits to smaller pubs in the countryside and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere while listening to traditional Irish music. Sip on local drinks like craft beers and Irish whiskey while nibbling on pub food (all at your own expense) with your group of no more than 16 travelers.

This day trip takes you west of Dublin to the other side of Ireland to visit Galway and the Cliffs of Moher. In addition to the famed scenery, you'll have the chance to experience a bit of Ireland's culinary scene with free time in Galway and a stop at the Burren Smokehouse, known for its smoked salmon and other fish. This tour offers a stress-free way to see more of the country without having to rent a car and drive yourself around.

In this nearly 3 hours experience, you will be introduced to the world of Science meets Nature, by our very own distillery experts in Inchicore, Dublin 8. At our Distilling Academy you will create your own unique spirit recipe choosing from over 120 botanicals ranging from the traditional to the obscure. While your spirit is distilling, you will be taken on a tour of Stillgarden Distillery, see a demonstration of our state-of-the-art lab equipment and participate in a Cocktail Masterclass where you will learn to create Stillgarden's signature drinks at home. Tickets include drinks and special tastings throughout, a historical adventure, botanical explorations, discovery moments, a knockout lunch from local caterers all ending with you creating your own bottle of spirit distilled by you, which you can enjoy time and time again.

Welcome to the Perfect Pint Tour. Dublin has an exciting new addition for Guinness fans in the form of The Perfect Pint Tour. With over 10 million glasses of Guinness enjoyed worldwide every single day, it’s safe to say that many of us are chasing that perfect creamy pint. Following in the footsteps of the famous @GuinnessAdvisor on Instagram, we’ll bring you to four iconic, traditional Irish pubs that serve the finest pints of Guinness Dublin has to offer. A real and memorable Guinness experience taking in local sites of Dublin City. Most importantly, you will sample what Guinness should really taste like! Running every Saturday, the bus tour lasts for 3.5hrs and includes 4 of the best pints of Guinness Dublin has to offer, live traditional Irish music, a scenic tour of the city and much more. Customised private & corporate group bookings are available on request for a unique day out.