Do we need to like beer?

The variety helps. Dublin craft breweries produce stouts, pale ales, IPAs, sours, and fruit beers — there is something for most palates. Guides adapt the selection to the group's preferences.

Can we visit a working brewery?

Yes. Hope Beer, Rascals, and Urban Brewing offer production tours alongside tastings. The behind-the-scenes brewery experience adds substance beyond just drinking.

The Guinness Storehouse is Dublin's most visited attraction but operates as a tourist experience, not a craft tasting. For corporate groups wanting authentic craft beer culture, independent breweries offer a more intimate, genuine experience.

Craft Beer Tasting in Dublin

Beyond Guinness — Dublin's craft revolution

Last updated: March 2026

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Corporate team enjoying a craft beer tasting flight at a Dublin taproom

A craft beer tasting in Dublin for corporate teams costs €15–55 per person, lasts 1.5–2.5 hours, and accommodates groups of 10–50. Dublin's craft beer scene includes 30 or more microbreweries and taprooms, with the Liberties and Smithfield offering the highest concentration. At €15–25 per person you get a single brewery tour and tasting — Hope Beer (€20 per person, 90 minutes) or Urban Brewing (€25 per person, central Dublin). At €40–55 per person expect a multi-stop walking tour visiting 3–4 craft bars with curated tasting flights at each stop, guided by a beer expert who explains brewing styles and Dublin's stout heritage. Food pairing add-ons with Irish cheese, charcuterie, or chocolate elevate the experience. Dublin's credibility in beer culture — from Arthur Guinness to today's craft revolution — gives these tastings a historical depth that other cities lack. Craft beer tastings work year-round as an indoor activity and combine naturally with whiskey tastings or pub quizzes. GalaCube curates 3–5 vetted craft beer tasting event matches in Dublin and delivers them within 24 hours — free for you.

What is a Craft Beer Tasting?

Dublin's craft beer scene includes 30+ microbreweries and taprooms. Options range from guided brewery tours (Rascals, Porterhouse, Hope Beer) to curated tasting flights in private venues. Food pairing add-ons with cheese or charcuterie. The Liberties and Smithfield have the highest brewery concentration. Stout history gives Dublin extra credibility.

💰 €15–55 per person⏱️ 1.5–2.5 hours👥 10–50 people🏠 Indoor

Available in: Smithfield, The Liberties, City Centre

What to Expect

Your team gathers at the first brewery or taproom. A beer expert — often a brewer or certified cicerone — introduces Dublin's brewing heritage: from Arthur Guinness signing a 9,000-year lease at St James's Gate to the modern craft revolution that has transformed the Liberties and Smithfield into Dublin's brewing corridors. At a single brewery visit, you tour the brewing floor — stainless steel fermenters, hop stores, and the mash tun — before settling into the taproom for a flight of 4–6 beers. The brewer explains each style: stout, pale ale, IPA, red ale, and seasonal specialities. Questions flow naturally and the atmosphere is relaxed. For multi-stop walking tours, the group moves between 3–4 craft bars over 2.5 hours. At each stop, 2–3 curated beers are poured and paired with cheese, charcuterie, or chocolate. The guide explains what makes each brewery distinctive and how Dublin's water, climate, and grain contribute to the local flavour profile. The social format is what makes craft beer tastings effective for teams. Standing at taproom bars, comparing tasting notes, and debating which IPA is superior creates natural conversation. By the third stop, colleagues are engaged in genuine exchanges — not forced team-building exercises.

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Pricing Breakdown

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Budget

At €15–25 per person, you get a single brewery tour with a tasting flight of 4–6 beers, production tour, and a knowledgeable guide. Hope Beer (€20), Urban Brewing (€25), and Rye River (€25) offer solid options at this level.

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Mid-Range

At €25–40 per person, expect a guided walking tour with 2–3 craft bar stops, curated tasting flights at each, and a beer expert guide. Some tours include a cheese or charcuterie pairing board.

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Premium

At €40–55 per person, you get a premium multi-stop walking tour (3–4 bars), food pairings at each stop, 2.5 hours, and a guide with deep brewing expertise. Some tours include a visit to a working microbrewery.

Tier	Details
Budget	At €15–25 per person, you get a single brewery tour with a tasting flight of 4–6 beers, production tour, and a knowledgeable guide. Hope Beer (€20), Urban Brewing (€25), and Rye River (€25) offer solid options at this level.
Mid-Range	At €25–40 per person, expect a guided walking tour with 2–3 craft bar stops, curated tasting flights at each, and a beer expert guide. Some tours include a cheese or charcuterie pairing board.
Premium	At €40–55 per person, you get a premium multi-stop walking tour (3–4 bars), food pairings at each stop, 2.5 hours, and a guide with deep brewing expertise. Some tours include a visit to a working microbrewery.

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Best Locations in Dublin

Smithfield has Dublin's highest concentration of craft bars — Token, The Cobblestone, and nearby taprooms create a natural walking route. The Liberties around Thomas Street combines Teeling Distillery, craft breweries, and traditional pubs. Central Dublin (around Dame Street and George's Street) offers convenient access from most hotels.

Tips from Our Team

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Combine with a whiskey tasting for a full Dublin drinks culture experience — whiskey in the afternoon, craft beer in the evening.
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Food pairings (cheese, charcuterie, chocolate) elevate a beer tasting from a drinking session to a genuine culinary experience. Worth the extra cost.
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Request a guide who can explain Dublin's stout heritage alongside craft beer. The Guinness connection gives Dublin tastings a historical depth other cities lack.
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For non-beer-drinkers, most craft bars also serve cider, non-alcoholic options, and craft sodas.