Guinness Storehouse (Dublin)

Spread out over seven floors and designed in the shape of a gigantic pint glass, you certainly cannot ignore the Guinness Storehouse, which is Dublin's most popular attraction for international visitors. Over four million beer lovers have enjoyed its interactive exhibits and supped a complimentary pint of the famous stout in the circular Gravity Bar which offers 360 degree views of the city. Cheap city breaks in Dublin are synonymous with good times, and this is one refreshingly unstuffy museum that offers a fun experience with a little science, history and pop culture thrown in for good measure.

Visitors will be guided through the surprisingly simple beer making process, which has changed little since the first pint of Guinness was pulled in 1759. As you make your way up through the floors, you will encounter historic re-enactments and a vast number of artefacts and historic equipment used to produce the world's most iconic beer. Even those who are teetotal cannot fail to be impressed with the innovative branding that Guinness has employed over the years. On short breaks in Dublin, you will soak up the nostalgia of classic Guinness advertisements and poster artwork that have become ingrained in popular culture.

 

Pouring the perfect pint of Guinness is almost a science and all visitors have the opportunity to master this craft. Budding master chefs can also learn the secret of cooking with Guinness and sample such delights as Dublin Bay oysters in Guinness and Guinness chocolate truffles in the Brewery bar and restaurant. Finish it off with a famous Black Velvet cocktail of Guinness and champagne. On weekends in Dublin, you can pick a huge variety of branded gifts and memorabilia in the retail store, which is wonderfully decorated with historic pub signs and old photographs.