Generation Pub Crawl Dublin
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Generation Pub Crawl Dublin
By Generation Tours
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Experience the ultimate Irish pub-crawl with skip-the-line access to Dublin's best venues, enjoying free Guinness, shots, and live music. Join your local guide and fellow partygoers for a night of craic and vibrant nightlife, visiting up to five pubs and the city's top nightclub.
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Ages 19-100, max of 100 per group
Duration: 5h
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Live guide: English
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Highlights
- Affordable tour that is ideal for backpackers
- Stop into at least several different pubs
- Find places in Dublin that locals like and most visitors miss
- Includes entrance fees, drink discounts, free shots, and a welcome Guinness
- 1 Complementary Guinness
- Free shots
- Drink discounts and specials all night long
- Local guides
- Fantastic Live Music
- Free entry & skip the lines to all venues, including VIP NightClub entrance!
- Start:
- 4 Dame Ln, Dublin 2, D02 YD79, IrelandThe 4 Dame Lane pub is on Dame Lane which runs parallel behind Dame Street. Enter from Trinity Street end, the pub is on your left (yellow wood and brick front). Please check-in with your guides at the entrance. On busy nights, there'll be a queue/line. We'll break into smaller groups on departure.
End:- Copper Face Jacks, 29-30, Harcourt St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 XV58, Ireland
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 22769P1- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Most travelers can participate
- You must be aged 19+ to join this night out. Please bring a valid photo ID
- Please note, this is not a tour of subdued pubs..it's a Pub Crawl, we're going out-out! The pubs we visit are popular and bustling, so if you're looking for a quiet night in a couple of quiet pubs, please be aware that's not what we do. If, however, you wanna sing, dance, party, enjoy free Guinnes, free shots, drinks specials, skip the lines, and VIP club entry, then we're looking forward to seeing you.... Cheers!
- On weekends and busy nights, there will be a queue / line at the meeting point to check-in for the Pub Crawl. This is normal, so don't be scared. We'll keep it moving as quickly as possible. We will then be breaking into smaller groups when departing the meeting point.
- Participants are subject to individual venues' entry and security policies. Individual venues' staff reserve the right to refuse admission / service to any participant at their sole discretion.
- Dress code: please note, tracksuits and/or white trainers will not be permitted in some venues.
- The 4 Dame Lane pub is on Dame Lane which runs parallel behind Dame Street. Enter Dame Lane from the Trinity Street end, the pub is on your left (yellow wood and exposed brick facade). Please check-in with your guides at the entrance on arrival.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 travelers
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 22769P1
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- 4 Dame Ln, Dublin 2, D02 YD79, IrelandThe 4 Dame Lane pub is on Dame Lane which runs parallel behind Dame Street. Enter from Trinity Street end, the pub is on your left (yellow wood and brick front). Please check-in with your guides at the entrance. On busy nights, there'll be a queue/line. We'll break into smaller groups on departure.
- 1We start our epic night out in Dublin at The 4 Dame Lane Pub at 8pm. Here you'll meet your lovely local guides, your fellow pub crawlers, get your free welcome Guinness and get into the swing of things before we head out to hit up more of our favorite local party spots, first in the famous Temple Bar district and then to where the locals like to party. You'll get free shots in each pub, exclusive drinks discounts and specials, hear fantastic live Irish music, and have the craic! Then we'll make our way to the best nightclub in Dublin, where you'll get free entry (saving up to €12) and skip the line like VIPs!
- 29-30, Harcourt St, Saint Kevin's, Dublin 2, D02 XV58, Ireland
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- E8773GJchrisf0 contributionsGuided city tour with DanI participated in the guided city walk tour with Dan. He is a perfect tour guide for Dublin. It was extremely entertaining and interesting with just the right dose of history, culture and traveling hints among others. 100% recommended !!!Written July 23, 2024
- _Z9312JD0 contributionsNice and fun walkGreat free walking tour. Kieran was friendly and did he did his best to make the experience entertaining. There was a break in the middle, so it didn't feel exhausting at all!Written July 12, 2024
- txgirl490 contributionsWow! Great tour!James wowed us with his knowledge of Irish history on the tour! Took a break at Storehouse pub and continued the tour, excellent day!Written May 2, 2024
- kayfollan0 contributionsDublin City Free Walking TourIt was the highlight of my weekend. We had Kieron who was not only extremely knowledgeable and informative but also made us laugh throughout.Written April 9, 2024
- 141evangeliam0 contributionsWalking tour in Dublin 🇮🇪Great walking tour of Dublin with Kieran! I would highly recommend the tour and Kieran was also amazing. Great story teller and with amazing sense of humour. Learned a lot and visited many attractions of Dublin!Written March 31, 2024
- Peggymac10 contributionsAn engaging snapshot of Irish historyDan is a fountain of knowledge and humour; a true Irish storyteller who delivered a performance with energy, enthusiasm and genuine warmth which kept us thoroughly engaged during today’s chilly windy afternoon weather. I highly recommend this historical walking tour of Dublin. Thank you Dan. NB The walking tour option was not a choice in the drop down menu. The only choice listed is the pub crawl.Written March 23, 2024
- carmencD9941ZF0 contributionsExcellent walking to kick off your tripWe did a walking tour with Dan! What a wonderful start to our trip to Dublin. I love the story approach to learning about the city. Dan is funny and charming and if you’re on his tour, know that you will be entertained and educated by a true lover of the city. You can’t help but fall in love with Dublin when you have someone like Dan taking you around. I highly recommend this - a great way to start your trip!Written March 11, 2024
- 989dariao0 contributionsFunny, moving, politically savvy tourExcellent and informative tour of Temple Bar and surrounds with guide, Keith. Both funny and moving, our teen and tween were never bored, and learned a lot about modern and ancient Irish history. The only thing that would have improved it would be visiting the new Sinead O’Connor mural. Highly recommended.Written October 9, 2023
- Gmulli0 contributionsFun and informative tour of DublinThe two hour walking tour of Dublin showed us several sights in Dublin, and our guide, Dan, was a fountain of information. He told stories and explained the places we saw, and he made the tour very enjoyable and entertaining. It was a great introduction to Dublin’s sights and history.Written September 16, 2023
- miriamn1240 contributionsA must do in DublinKieran was a fantastic tour guide on our sightseeing tour around Dublin. It was exactly what we were looking for… an entertaining, informative, engaging and concise experience!Written September 14, 2023
- starmount0 contributionsFree guided walking tour of dublinDan was our guide and his passion and genuine love of Ireland is obvious. He was witty, informative and the content of the tour was just perfect. This was our first stop in Dublin and a great introduction to the cityWritten August 20, 2023
- Daryl S0 contributionsThe best walking tour I have done.Keith was an outstanding tour guide. He brought not only an outstanding knowledge of Dublin's history but a real passion for the subject. It brought a thoughtful perspective, which I really appreciated.Written August 14, 2023
- europe12340 contributionsWalking tour with Dan was best we’ve been on!Walking tour was excellent, Dan has a passion for the content and it shows through. Kept my interest from start to finish! Got a great overview of Dublin.Written July 10, 2023
- Jack K0 contributionsGemma the gemGemma was a diamond, amazing tour with lots of history intertwined with Irish lore. The tour was a good duration and distanceWritten July 6, 2023
- Michael G0 contributionsDiamond.Gemma was a gem. Beautiful walking tour with great stories. Accommodated everyone during the tour and added a great sense of humor to liven things.Written July 5, 2023
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Nadine A
2 contributions
Dec 2019
Even though I had read some critical comments about the pubcrawl here, I wanted to get my own picture.
I have already participated in such events in other cities. But never before, one of these tours was as bad as in Dublin.
The tour guides seemed very annoyed and bored. They didn't really care about the group except to take them from one location to another and announce which drinks were available at reduced prices. The free shots simply tasted disgusting and the so-called "preferential prices" for certain drinks were quite ridiculous.
I am very sorry to write such a bad review, but I would have expected more entertainment from this evening. Therefore I cannot recommend it.
I have already participated in such events in other cities. But never before, one of these tours was as bad as in Dublin.
The tour guides seemed very annoyed and bored. They didn't really care about the group except to take them from one location to another and announce which drinks were available at reduced prices. The free shots simply tasted disgusting and the so-called "preferential prices" for certain drinks were quite ridiculous.
I am very sorry to write such a bad review, but I would have expected more entertainment from this evening. Therefore I cannot recommend it.
Written January 4, 2020
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Hi Nadine, thank you for sharing your feedback of our Pub Crawl with us. I am sorry to read that you did not enjoy the night out.
I would be grateful if you could get in touch with me on dublin@generationtours.com to see which day you were on the crawl so I can discuss the issue with the guides who worked that night.
The shots might not be anyone's taste but we usually get quite good feedback on them as well as the discounts given on drinks.
Again, thank you for your review and be assured that we take your comments serious and that the issues raised will be dealt with.
Kind regards,
Carolin
Written January 6, 2020
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LouLouMac
Greenville, NC3 contributions
May 2023
It is a good idea to check what else is going on in Dublin before booking pub crawl. We booked on a Saturday evening and there were Rugby fans in town making the bars extremely crowded. I had envisioned a pub crawl with a group of people and guide where we would sit, drink, chat, and even learn a bit about Dublin pub culture. We were qued with about 100 other people and then divided up into smaller groups. I had no idea who was part of my group since first bar was packed. The thought of going from packed bar to packed bar was not what I wanted so that is where my experience ended. I write this review only as a precaution if you are not into large crowds and standing room only. Know ahead of time how crowded Dublin is. The price was cheap enough we did not fret about leaving the crawl. If you decide not to do a crawl, there are over 700 pubs in Ireland and you will meet people if you like to talk. We met a very nice local Irishman in McDaid's pub and really enjoyed just talking to him. People are friendly so be advised you can meet fascinating people with or without a pub crawl.
Written May 29, 2023
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Hi LouLou, thanks for the feedback. Yes, it sounds like the pub crawl wasn't really what you were after. It's a pity you bailed on the experience at the first pub though; while your estimate of 100 people is a bit of an exaggeration, as you mentioned, we do split into smaller groups once we start the crawl so there would have actually been about 20-25 in your particular group had you stayed. I'm not sure why you expected a pub crawl "where we would sit, drink, chat, and even learn a bit about Dublin pub culture".....in fairness, there's nothing in the description you booked that suggests this - this is a party, nightlife experience....free welcome Guinness, free shots, exclusive drink specials, live music, and skip the line free entry to late bar, and free VIP nightclub entrance, as per the description. Yes, pubs were busy that particular weekend due to the rugby game in town, but Dublin's nightlife is a bustling one most weekends. Again, it's a pity you skipped out before we even really got going, I think had you stayed you'd have easily interacted with your lovely fellow Crawlers and locals and had a really great night out with us, but I'm glad you did find a quiet and subdued pub to sit and have a chat in, LouLou, as it sounds like that's what you wanted....but that's not us, I'm afraid. I'm happy you had a good night though and enjoyed meeting people in your own way, LouLou. We'd love to have you with us next time you're in Dublin if you feel like letting loose and partying a bit, now that you know what we're about ✌️🍻
Written May 30, 2023
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Jack R
Williamstown, Australia78 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
This was an extremely disappointing night out on my birthday. There was no attempt by James the guide to introduce the group or begin to form any kind of group connections. Other than handing out drink cards and telling us what time we were leaving he did nothing as a guide. If I'd had the names of the pubs I could have done a better job myself of attempting to form some kind of connection with the group. Some of the door security were unnecessarily aggressive and over the top when clearly we were part of the party with bands on our wrists. At 15 Euro per head this tour is over priced and very disappointing. DO NOT waste your money people, walking around Temple Bar yourself. Never again!
Written October 25, 2023
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Sorry to hear you didn't enjoy the experience. I have consulted the guide you've mentioned as your evaluation of him is totally at odds with the usual high praise and positive feedback he earns. He's a great guy, and a great guide too, though he did mention that he is not so used to connecting with a particularly boisterous group - though it's something he will master with experience, no doubt - and he mentioned that door staff at some of the venues needed to address some behavioural issues among the group. For the record, we've been working with our venue partners for over a decade, they're our colleagues and there is long established mutual respect there; venue staff are never "aggressive or over the top", to use your own words, with our mutual patrons, it's not in their interest to be, though it is there prerogative and their duty to act appropriately when warranted, and that applies to groups whether on the Pub Crawl or not.
Also, to clarify, the Pub Crawl is €14, not €15 as you've claimed. For that, you get a welcome glass of Guinness, 3 free quality shots, exclusive drink specials and discounts across 20+ drinks (average saving €2.85 per drink), and skip the lines free entry to all venues, including late bars and the best Nightclub in the city (saving €22 on entrance fees alone)....there is absolutely no way you can do all of that on your own vs the crawl and save money as you've suggested...a literal impossibility. Furthermore, of the 5 venues, just 2 are in the Temple Bar quarter....we include three nightlife districts on the crawl.
Written November 5, 2023
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Zoharia Drizin
3 contributions
Dec 2021 • Solo
I went on both the free walking tour of Dublin with Generation tours and the pub crawl, and both were great experiences! My tour guide Dan was hilarious and knowledgeable during the walking tour. I believe he also helped out on the pub crawl, which went smoothly despite there being such a large group.
I recommend both for any students or young adults traveling in Dublin, because despite traveling solo, I met a bunch of new, interesting people.
I recommend both for any students or young adults traveling in Dublin, because despite traveling solo, I met a bunch of new, interesting people.
Written December 6, 2021
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Golfer298
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May 2023 • Friends
Dont waste your money like I did! False advertising! A total scam! They say you get a free pint and then they give you a mini guiness and the bar discounts around the area are insanely expensive! Also they dont reserve tables for you or anything so that bar is so packed you cant even hardly breath. Just do it on your own and save your money!
Written May 6, 2023
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We're sorry you didn't enjoy the activity, however we must refute your accusation of false advertising and being a scam - it's simply not right. Nowhere do we claim that you get a free pint. You get a free welcome glass Guinness (half pint). As for the drinks discounts, there are 21 exclusive pub crawl drinks discounts and specials across a wide range of drinks throughout the night. The average discount per drink is almost €3.30. Drinks have increased in price all across Ireland in recent months, so it may seem that the discounted prices are not so cheap, but you'd certainly be paying a hell of a lot more at the public price. No we don't reserve tables, Irish pub culture is not one of table service, its a free for all, and the pubs we work with are popular venues with plenty to see and explore across different floors and areas...Irish people don't book tables in pubs on nights out. Yes, you could do it on your own, but you certainly would not save any money: for €14 you get a free welcome Guinness, free shots in each pub, exclusive drink specials through the night, free entry to all venues including VIP skip the line entry to the most popular club in the city (saving up to €20 on entrance fees alone), and you have a hassle free night out with a ready made crew of fellow party people and lovely local guides. As you suggest to do it on your own, I think you're missing the point of the pub crawl, but It's not for everyone, and you might have preferred a more subdued kind of 'pub tour' with a small group and reserved tables to sit at all night in quiet pubs, but that's not us I'm afraid - it's a party pub crawl, we deliver a fun, proper Dublin night out and offer unbeatable value.
Written May 7, 2023
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Sophie P
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK25 contributions
Excellent bar crawl with a shot in each bar and reduced drinks deals. Everyone was so lovely and the guide, Keith was fantastic....even if it was his day off! We went to some great bars and saw one of the most amazing musicians we have ever seen (Jake Suleman in The Old Storehouse....absolute highlight of our trip!) I would highly reccomend this trip to anyone...young or old, my husband is almost 50 and had a brilliant time! We will be booking up again when we return to Dublin.
Written March 24, 2023
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Kiran S
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Feb 2024 • Solo
I joined as a solo traveler and had my apprehensions; I will say that they don’t introduce you to others in the group, but rather invite you into the establishment and have you remain in each place for an hour before moving on to the next. I’m blessed to be able to talk to new people and put myself out there, so I met a few amazing girls who invited me into their group and we had such a great night with some new friendships along the way! I am so glad I did the pub crawl, the silent disco was my favorite part, we ended it at the nightclub and that was a great dancing experience albeit the club was crowded (just a heads up, that’s any club though really, all you need is your wits about you and you’ll be fine). This is definitely not a crawl for everyone, but if you understand it for what it was set up to do and if you’re willing to put yourself out there, you’re almost guaranteed to have a good time.
Written February 22, 2024
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AjithEngland
England363 contributions
Basically you can do this yourself. You get put in a group of about 40 people get given a wrist band. Taken to a pub and told you have a hour in each pub and then left to your own devices. If in a group of friends could be fun, but no different than going to a pub yourself. If by yourself could be a very lonely experience. But really could just go to 5 different pubs yourself !!!
Ps Milano the Italian Restaurant is Pizza Express Ireland brand
Ps Milano the Italian Restaurant is Pizza Express Ireland brand
Written August 26, 2023
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You've missed the point entirely - yes, you can go to pubs by yourself, that's obvious, but the Pub Crawl is an opportunity for a great night out with a ready-made crew of new party-buddies. The bulk of our reviews mention how great the crawl is for meeting people, it's a fundamental - sorry this wasn't your subjective experience - but of course, we know it's easier for some than others and we are always mindful to do our best to help those who might need it to integrate with the group dynamic.
The "Save Your Money and Do Yourself..." advice is also a real indication you've not really gotten it - for €14 you get a free welcome Guinness, 3 free shots, exclusive discounts on a range of 20+ drinks with an average saving of over €2.80 per drink, as well as skip the line free entry to not one but two paid veunues, saving up to €22 on entry fees alone.....there is simply no way that one can do anything like this night out themselves and save money vs the crawl...it's a literal impossibility.
As for the Milano restaurant / Pizza comment....I have no idea what you're on about .....
Written October 16, 2023
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Max B
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Ciaran led us on a bar crawl and it was phenomenal. his enthusiasm and decorum was second to none to any tour guide I’ve ever been on. It’s a really good idea for tourists and locals to meet new people and have a good time. His punctuality on moving us from bar to bar was key to the experience. He made sure to look out for every single person at all times Everyone’s really friendly and it’s an easy cheap way to get lots of alcohol in, really good idea for anyone visiting Dublin. We had multiple free and discounted drinks, and visited 3 bars and 2 clubs in one evening. Top craic from ciaran, he’s a legend.
Written May 18, 2023
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Cassandra F
Port Coquitlam, Canada92 contributions
Had so much fun! Met lots of people and got to see different pubs and areas of the city. Loved all the live music and had lots of fun dancing. So worth the money, it includes your entrance fee plus your free drinks and drink discounts at the pubs. Would definitely go again! Thank you to our guide Sean!
Written August 28, 2023
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My mom and would love to do this pub crawl she is 60 and I’m 38 can we do one together with age difference?
Written August 21, 2019
Im planning on goin in November. Do you get a choice on what type of pubs you visit? Im into live music or Dj type bars. Do they tell you before hand where you will be going?
Thanks alot.
Written August 17, 2019
We had no choices in pubs, it’s all pre-selected. We didn’t know where we were going ahead of time or what the drink specials were until we got to the place.
Written August 17, 2019
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