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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

968 reviews

#6 of 303 Nightlife in Dublin

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Dublin, Ireland

About Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

The pub, the poet and the pint. In Dublin, they seem to be inseparable. The public house is where writers sharpened their wit. This two hour walking tour is led by a team of professional actors who follow in the footsteps of James Joyce, Samuel Beckett, Oscar Wilde, Brendan Behan and many others. You will hear renditions of prose, verse, drama and song from Dublin's literary hall of fame. The evening is packed with entertainment and also includes a quiz with prizes for the winners. As one critic wrote: 'A highly enjoyable evening that gives you the pleasant notion of replacing brain cells as you drown them'. Check our website for further details and to book online.

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Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

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Overview

Experience Dublin’s love of literature and pubs on this pub crawl. Leave the navigation to your guide as you head down the city’s charming lanes. Stopping into pubs that hold literary significance, listen to anecdotes and facts about local authors, and hear actors bring famous works to life. Purchase some pints and snacks to refuel before participating in a literary-themed pub quiz to test your listening and retention skills.

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Virginia R

Scottsdale, Arizona

Reviewed 2 days ago via mobile

Dublin Literary Pub Crawl starting at Duke Hotel

Review of: Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

Very enjoyable and entertaining evening. Just recommended it to some friends a day ago. Loved the quiz at the end—-I actually won 2nd place. Learned some things, laughed a lot and got to see 4 different pubs in Dublin

Date of experience: September 2019

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KenH207

Zeeland, Michigan

5638

Reviewed 4 days ago via mobile

Not what we expected

Review of: Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

It was entertaining but not what we expected. After the first talk in a pub, the next two talks were outside interspersed with 20 minute pub stops, hardly enough to get a drink much less a snack. The talks were strong on theatrics and weak...More

Date of experience: September 2019

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Kate G

Reviewed 1 week ago via mobile

Kate

Review of: Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

Fantastic!! A fun way to bring the colourful past of Dublin to life with really talented actors-a unique and interesting experience

Date of experience: September 2019

Thank Kate G

Thanks for joining us and playing your part in being entertained. COLM

Shane H

Brisbane Region, Australia

Reviewed 1 week ago

Nice intro to Irish literary culture

Review of: Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

Coming from Australia the idea of a 'literary' pub crawl doesn't make a lot of sense but in Ireland it certainly seems to - and our 2 guides were certainly able to bring that to life. I am no expert on literature - aside from...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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Max M

Mulmur, Canada

111

Reviewed 1 week ago

Entertaining and informative

Review of: Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

For those with a love of Irish writing, this is a splendid way to spend an evening. We had two very talented actors as our guides and were treated to extracts from and stories about Beckett, Joyce, Wilde, Plunkett and others. Visited some storied pubs...More

Date of experience: September 2019

Thank Max M

Thanks for your review. We don't allow drunks to take over the tour from outside or in. Rest assured - if you join this tour you will not be in the company of anyone who is 'over the line', as Davy Byrne put it. We...More

JenniL564

Limerick, Ireland

185

Reviewed 2 weeks ago

One of the highlights of my trip

Review of: Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

I did this tour alone and I had a blast. The actors were very charming and handled a few drunkards(both in the group and out of the group) very well. Brilliant acting and lots of laughs. Really recommend this for any lover of poetry, prose...More

Date of experience: August 2019

Thank JenniL564

Thanks very much. Glad you enjoyed it all. COLM

jlmoore140

Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile

Great acting!

Review of: Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

The two actors were fabulous. It was a fun way to learn about Ireland’s famous writers. Not a typical pub crawl.

Date of experience: August 2019

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drewbiesviews

Dublin, Ireland

205

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Public Art at its Best

This was really fun. 2 Dublin actors performed scenes from Samuel Beckett, Brendan Behane, and James Joyce as well as poetry and stories from a few contemporary writers, interspersing stories about various Dublin pubs (The Duke, Davy Byrne’s, and the massive O’Neill’s) and their relationships...More

Date of experience: August 2019

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eveedelmanr

Reviewed 3 weeks ago via mobile

Fun introduction to Dublin

Finbar and Kevin were terrific tour leaders on Saturday August 24. The evening was a fun and informative intro to the pubs and literary history of Dublin.

Date of experience: August 2019

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Rich M

Victoria, Canada

Reviewed 3 weeks ago

Fun and entertaining pub crawl

Review of: Dublin Literary Pub Crawl

A very entertaining walk and pub tour with a hilarious quiz at the end for a highly coveted literary pub tour t-shirt.