Curved St, Templebar, Dublin 2, t. t. (+353) (0)1 635 1993,
www.irishrocknrollmuseum.com
The Irish Rock n Roll Museum Experience based
in the centre of Templebar is home to not just
unique artifacts and memorabilia from legends
such as Thin Lizzy and U2 but also encompasses
both a working live venue and one of Ireland’s most
famous recording studios. Visitors will be taken on a
guided tour and learn all about the history of music
in Dublin and its influence on Templebar. They will
also get an indepth background on the popular Wall of Fame and get to dress up and
jam in the rehearsal studios. Visitors will also hang out back stage and rock out on stage
at The Button Factory and hear interesting stories about some of the famous bands
that have played there. There is even an opportunity to sing along to classic songs and
record a personalised music video in the recording studio. It’s not just a museum, it’s
a rock star experience. A must do for music lovers.
Open: 11am-5:30pm 7 days a week. Please note our museum is by guided tour
only and each tour lasts 60 minutes.
Category: Attractions
NATIONAL WAX MUSEUM PLUS
Westmoreland St, Dublin 2, t. t. (+353) (0)1 671 8373, www.waxmuseumplus.ie
The National Wax Museum Plus is a fun and interactive
experience for all ages with so much to see and
do including; An overview of Irish history through
the ages from the Bronze Age up to present day Ireland,
and every important era in between. A terrifying
Chambers of Horror where visitors are sure to get
a scare! The Science& Discovery Zone where visitors
learn about everything from how the body works
to how the solar system works. Hang among the giants of Irish literature in a themed
Bar overlooking the Spire, get transported into Mythological Ireland in the Enchanted
Forest and of course, like any wax museum, get up close and personal to Waxworks of
the biggest stars in the world for amazing photo ops. There’s even something for the
little ones as they can meet all the biggest children’s characters in the WaxWorld and
everyone can experience an awesome Augmented Reality adventure along the way
using the Wax Magic app. Open 10am-10pm. Last admission 9pm.
PEARSE LYONS DISTILLERY
121-122 James’s Street, D08 ET27, t. (+353) (0)1 6916000,
www.pearselyonsdistillery.com
Discover over 800 years of history and awaken
your senses with whiskey tours and tastings at
Dublin’s only boutique distillery.
Winner of the Irish Tourism Industry Award for
Dublin’s Best Visitor Experience 2019, Pearse Lyons
Distillery, off ers visitors a unique blend of Irish history,
culture and whiskey in a working distillery.
Located in Dublin’s historic Liberties, Pearse
Lyons Distillery, is a five-minute walk from The
Guinness Storehouse.
Nestled in the former Church of St. James, this
distillery has a colourful history dating back to the
12 Century.
On tour of the distillery and surrounding graveyard,
guests are introduced to the compelling characters
from Dublin’s famous distilling and brewing district.
The Pearse Lyons Distillery produces unique small
batch Irish whiskeys and celebrates the Irish tradition of storytelling on each
guided tour.
Open 7 days, Mon-Sat 10:00am to 5:00pm (last tour), Sun 11:30am to 5:00pm.
Book online: pearselyonsdistillery.com and receive a 20% discount,
enter code PLDDM20
NED O’SHEA’S – THE HOME OF TRADITIONAL IRISH MUSIC AND DANCE
12 Lower Bridge Street, D8, t. +353 (0)1 679 3797, www.nedosheas.ie
A trip to Dublin is not complete without
experiencing the warm welcome of one of
Dublin’s most famous traditional Irish pub.
Ned O’Sheas, situated in Dublin’s Old Viking
Quarter, is the perfect place to experience
some traditional craic and learn a few tricks
of the trade. They will teach you the art of
pulling a perfect pint and award certificates.
See the biggest pint of Guinness in Ireland and
enjoy a traditional Irish whiskey tasting experience. Try set dancing on Monday evenings
and enjoy world class live music nightly. Famous musicians have played here including
Sharon Shannon, Martin O’Malley, Mary & Frances Black, The Begley Family to name just
a few. The craic is mighty! Taste Dublins best breakfast made with award winning Black
Pudding from Annascaul, Kerry. Walk in or email bookings@osheasmerchant.com.
Food served from 8am to 10pm. Live Music: Mon-Sat 9pm, Sun 6:30pm and 9pm.
THE DUBLIN LIBERTIES DISTILLERY
33 Mill Street, Dublin 8, t. (+353) (0)1 410 0380,
www.thedublinlibertiesdistillery.com
The Dublin Liberties Distillery is a stunning state of
the art working distillery housed in a 400 year old
mill building in the heart of Dublin city.
Visitors can see first-hand how we make our
whiskey, get up close and personal with our
copper pot stills and hear the stories of mystery,
mayhem and magic from the historic Liberties
area that inspired us.
After the tour, which ends with a tasting of
our fine Irish whiskeys, guests are welcome
to stay and enjoy some perfectly crafted
cocktails in the impressive distillery bar, or
some great coff ee and light bites in the café.
Open 7 days a week from 10am-5.30pm
(Sep-Mar) and 9.30am-6pm (Apr-Aug).
Book online at
www.thedublinlibertiesdistillery.com.
NED O’SHEA’S (“THE MERCHANT”)
12 Lower Bridge Street, D8, t. +353 (0)1 679 3797, www.nedosheas.ie
A trip to Dublin is not complete
without experiencing the warm
welcome of a traditional Irish pub.
Ned O’Sheas, situated in Dublin’s Old
Viking Quarter, is the perfect place
to experience some traditional craic
and learn a few tricks of the trade.
They will teach you the art of pulling
a perfect pint and award certificates
to prove your expertise. See the biggest
pint of Guinness in Ireland and enjoy a traditional Irish whiskey tasting experience.
Try set dancing on Monday evenings and enjoy world class live music nightly.
Famous musicians have played here including Mary & Frances Black, The Begley Family
and The Wanted to name just a few. The craic is mighty! Sample the finest full Irish
breakfast in the city with award winning Annascaul Black Pudding from Kerry.
Walk in or email bookings@osheasmerchant.com. Food served from 8am to 10pm
daily. Live Music: Mon-Sat 9pm, Sun 6:30pm and 9pm.
TEELING WHISKEY DISTILLERY
15 Newmarket, D8, t. +(353) 1 531 0888
The Teeling Whiskey Distillery is Dublin’s leading
destination for whiskey fans and for anyone with
an interest in Dublin’s long association with the
tradition of distilling. Enjoy a fully guided tour of
the Teeling Whiskey Distillery and experience the
sights, sounds and smells of a fully operational
urban distillery, right in the heart of Dublin City.
Finish your tour with a tasting of Teeling Whiskey’s
award winning range of whiskeys as well as
a selection of distillery exclusive expressions, or relax with a hand-crafted cocktail at
the distillery Bang Bang Bar. Tours run every 20 mins from 10am – 5.40pm daily.
Book online: www.teelingdistillery.com. Use the code TWDP to get a 15%
Discount when you book online.
Irish Whiskey Museum
119 Grafton Street, D2, t. (+353) (0)1 525 0970, www.irishwhiskeymuseum.ie
This is one of Dublin’s most central visitor attractions,
located opposite the main gates of Trinity College. Journey
back through time while the Irish Whiskey Museum’s
guides tell you the complete and unbiased history of Irish
whiskey and its importance in Ireland’s turbulent past.
Listen, learn and laugh throughout a 45 minute fully
guided tour of the Museum, where each of the 4
different rooms is themed to represent a different
period in Irish history. Finish the tour by becoming a
true whiskey connoisseur with an interactive tasting of
three diff erent Irish whiskeys. The Irish Whiskey Museum
is independent of all whiskey distilleries, off ering its visitors
the opportunity to taste and experience a huge selection
of Irish Whiskey. Whether it’s Single Grain, Malt, Pot Still
or a Blended Whiskey, the Museum’s whiskey experts will
always be able to help you fi nd the perfect whiskey to suit your palate.
Open daily from 10.00hrs – 18.00hrs (last tour). Also o er Private Venue Hire.
Prices from €16. Tours every day (except Christmas Day). Book Now
JAMESON DISTILLERY BOW ST.
Bow St., Smith eld, Dublin 7, t.(+353) (0)1 807 2355, Luas Smith eld
In 1780 John Jameson threw open the doors
of his distillery on Bow St.. Over 200 years
later, the doors are still open – to friends old
and new. With plenty of unique experiences
available, join us for a tour and tasting, learn
how to blend your own whiskey, master the
craft of cocktail making or draw whiskey
straight from a cask in Dublin’s only live
maturation warehouse, all in the home of
the World’s Leading Distillery Tour.
For a truly unique event, the distillery is
available for private bookings by evening.
If you prefer, simply soak up the atmosphere
of JJ’s bar, in the beating heart of Dublin,
Smithfi eld. With so much to do, learn and
taste, there is no time like the present to explore our past.
Open 7 days a week, including Bank Holidays and Good Friday.
Closed December 24th -27th for Christmas.
Book online at jamesonwhiskey.com
James Joyce Centre
35 North Great George’s Street, D1, T. (+353) (0) 1 878 8547, www.jamesjoyce.ie
Housed in a stunning 18th Century Georgian
building, the James Joyce Centre is dedicated
to the life and works of iconic writer James
Joyce. Set over three floors, the Centre
covers Joyce’s life and works, giving insight
into Dublin in the early 1900’s and featuring
a permanent interactive exhibition as well as
temporary exhibitions.
The Centre offers free multi-lingual audio tours
of the building, walking tours of Joyce’s Dublin,
reading groups, regular lectures, events and educational courses. The James Joyce
Centre also co-ordinates the Bloomsday Festival which takes place 11 – 16 June.
Open: April to Sept Mon – Sat 10am – 5pm, Oct to Mar Tue – Sat 10am – 5pm,
Sun (year round) 12pm – 5pm. Adults €5, Concessions €4.
