The 13 Best Boozy Tours in Ireland

1.Generation Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,457 reviews · from $16Our pick

Meet local guides at 4 Dame Lane for five hours of Dublin nightlife, from a welcome Guinness and live music to Whelan’s and VIP entry at Copper Face Jacks. Expect international company, drink discounts, group splits on busy nights, and a 19+ dress code.

“The tour was amazing, me and some of my friends booked onto it, we met loads of new amazing people, got to experience night life in Dublin, the tour guide was phenomenal and the experience was great! Would definitely recommend!”

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2.Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,607 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $27

Start at the Duke Pub with guides such as Colm, John, Frank, or Finbarr, then walk to four central Dublin pubs for Irish literature, music, acting, and stories about Joyce, Wilde, Beckett, and Yeats. The evening ends at Davy Byrnes with a literary quiz and prizes.

“Interesting, entertaining, friendly, Good instructions and a great way to get to know Dublin’s cultural history”

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3.Roe and Co Distillery Cocktail Workshop Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 489 reviews · from $28

At Roe and Co in Dublin’s old Guinness Power House, you’ll tour a working distillery, then choose Flavours or Beyond The Blend. Guides such as Luke, Isaac, Andrew, and Erin lead hands-on cocktail work, whiskey tasting, or blending before a final Roe and Co drink.

“Absolutely amazing tour and workshop, definitely worth the money. You get to make one of your own cocktails, then receive another at the end. Our tour guide was very enthusiastic and clearly loved his job. 10/10 would recommend for anyone wanting to try something different.”

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4.Generation Pub Crawl Dublin

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 400 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $16

Join local guides such as James, Brian, Lee, and Oscar for a five-hour Dublin night out. Start with a welcome Guinness at 4 Dame Lane, visit Temple Bar and local party spots, collect free shots and drink deals, then skip the nightclub line at Copper Face Jacks.

“Great fun enjoyed it good atmosphere Hosts made it very lively James was very entertaining recommend it to everyone”

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5.Afternoon Dublin Mountain Pub Tour(small group pub crawl max 15)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 259 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83Top rated

Leave central Dublin with guide Shane for a five-hour visit to three Dublin Mountain pubs: The Merry Ploughboy, Johnnie Fox’s, and The Blue Light. Expect rural scenery, live music, pub stories, local drink suggestions, round-trip transport, and a maximum group size of 15.

“Shane made all feel welcome. He took the time to interact with everyone and get to know them. As a solo traveler, it was grand to meet others from all over the world. By the end of the trip, it felt like we were all friends.”

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6.Dublin Mountain Pub Tour ( small group Pub Crawl max 15 people)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 163 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $83

Join Shane for a five-hour evening from central Dublin to three Dublin Mountain pubs: the Merry Ploughboys, the Blue Light, and Johnnie Fox’s. You’ll ride in an air-conditioned vehicle, meet local pub owners, enjoy mountain views, and hear live Irish music, with drinks and dinner paid separately.

“Do not pass over this tour when making reservations, it was a great way to mingle and relax with locals and other tourists. We started as a small group of strangers and with Shane’s charm, humor and knowledge we ended the tour as friends. The pubs and patrons made us feel so welcome and we even joined in a few sing alongs. I would 100% recommend this tour and our guide Shane. I would book again if I had the opportunity to return to Ireland.”

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7.City Pub Crawl Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 143 reviews · from $28

Join an English-speaking guide such as Nicola or Brion for four hours across four Dublin pubs. You’ll get a welcome drink, shots and specials, live Irish music, time for pub food, and entry to a late-night venue. The small-group feel suits social adults who want more than Temple Bar.

“Nicola (w) was a really cool and very friendly guide :-).”

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8.Jameson Distillery Whiskey Cocktail-Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $68

At Jameson Distillery on Bow Street, an English-speaking Jameson Brand Ambassador guides you through a Whiskey Sour, Old Fashioned, and Jameson Punch. You will shake, stir, taste, and learn whiskey basics in a one-hour class before relaxing at a reserved table in JJ’s bar.

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9.Cork: Jameson Cocktail Making Class at Midleton Distillery

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 18 reviews · from $68

At Midleton Distillery, an English-speaking mixology host guides you through three Jameson cocktails in a dedicated room. Ben and Rory have led memorable sessions, with practical tips, whiskey background, and a recipe book to take home. The one-hour class is for adults only.

“We had a lot of fun. Ben was an amazing person. He was so patient and welcoming. he taught us to make 2 cocktails 🍸 whiskey sour and old fashioned. he also gave us another drink he made. It was an amazing experience.”

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10.Cocktail Masterclass

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · from $51

At Stillgarden Distillery, an English-speaking liquid expert guides you through distilling history, modern equipment, and two signature cocktails. You receive a welcome drink, make your own drinks, then enjoy them in the secret Bar Lab8. Glen may lead the class, and a nonalcoholic option is available.

“Glen was the most amazing host and we can't express enough how much fun we had and the delicious cocktails we learned how to make! Absolutely recommend this workshop”

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11.Gin School, distill you own gin, cocktails, tastings, food

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $136

At Stillgarden Distillery in Dublin 8, you will explore botanicals, learn the basics of distilling, taste several gins, make cocktails, and create a personal spirit recipe. The two-hour session includes drinks, a gourmet food box, and a 500ml bottle of your own gin or spirit.

“Super nice people! Great explanations! Delicious drinks! What more could you want! Clear recommendation!”

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12.Gin Masterclass with Welcome Drink & Tasting Flight

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 8 reviews · from $45

At Stillgarden Distillery, a liquid expert leads you through distillation, 120 botanicals, and the story behind four house-made gins. Your one-hour session includes a welcome drink, tasting flight, and mixer. Non-gin and non-alcoholic options are available if requested when booking.

“The Welcome Drink was the best, the other Gins were just ok. It was not so detailed on Gin experience and it seems to me much to high priced for what i got.”

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13.Premium Cocktail Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4 reviews · from $49

At Ohana Tiki Bar Dublin, an English-, Polish-, or Portuguese-speaking mixologist guides you through three cocktails. You make one behind the bar, sample from a menu of more than 30 drinks, and can upgrade to the 40 Foot Drop Zombie for €6. This adults-only class lasts two hours.

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