Top Ireland Food & Drink Classes

While visiting Galway County, opt to spend some time away from sightseeing on the city’s popular coast with this Irish homemade baking scones and bread class. You’ll meet in a local’s home to learn how to bake Irish favorites from scratch. Your guide takes the time to teach you how to bake from a provided recipe, as you learn about Ireland’s baking practices of the past and present.

Experience Irish craic and cuisine in central Dublin during this cooking class and dinner experience with a local host. Immerse yourself in Irish hospitality by cooking, dining, and socializing with Ann in Dublin. In her cozy home, assist in preparing a traditional Irish meal complete with seasonal ingredients, Irish soda bread, colcannon, and creamy Irish coffee. Connect with fellow travelers for an enjoyable evening delving into Irish cuisine, culture, and customs.

Get a true taste of Irish heritage at the Jameson Experience in County Cork. On this tour of the old Midleton distillery, learn about the distillation process, visit a restored 19th-century warehouse where Jameson is aged in oak casks, and sample some of the finished product during a tutored tasting in the Jameson Bar.

Discover the craft of Irish whiskey-making on a guided tasting tour at Distillery Bow St. in Dublin. Led by a Jameson ambassador, learn about distilling processes, key ingredients, and the people behind the spirit. Along the way, sip premium whiskey, mix your own cocktail, or create a whisky blend. Leave with a free cocktail book to remake your boozy creations at home.

Travelers looking to learn more about Ireland's culture can embark on this food and drinks tour, complete with a Jamesons cocktail class. Immerse yourself in Ireland's culinary heritage as you explore Dublin's vibrant streets, savoring gastronomical delights and famous beverages along the way. Learn about the country's rich history of distilling and brewing while sampling brews like Guinness and spirits like Jameson Whiskey.

Explore traditional flavors during an Irish gastronomy experience in Kinsale. Learn about local honey and the fermentation process to turn honey into mead. Hear stories about mead over centuries of Irish history and sample a variety of meads and cocktails during a guided tasting. Experience another side of Kinsale’s culinary history with a visit to a meadery.

Create custom cocktails on this distillery tour and masterclass led by the founder and head mixologist of Cork’s Rebel City Distillery. Many distillery visits focus only on production without teaching visitors how to properly enjoy the spirits they're tasting. On this small-group experience, master shaking and stirring methods to create two bespoke drinks using spirits crafted on-site.

Enjoy a more immersive way to learn about Irish whiskey, and guarantee your admission in advance, on a guided tour of Jameson Distillery Bow St. in Dublin. Learn the history of the iconic Irish brand as you explore the distillery and listen to commentary from your guide. Discover the secrets behind the complex distillation process—and then cap off your experience by tasting whiskey in the elegant distillery bar.

Explore the world of whiskey at the distillery where it’s produced with a hands-on experience at the Cork Midleton Distillery. Choose a behind-the-scenes tour of the distillery interiors, a premium whiskey tasting, or even a cocktail masterclass for a deep dive into the history and production of Irish whiskey. Learn about what makes this whiskey so special, taste and mix, and even shop in the distillery store.

A quick and easy addition to your Ireland itinerary, this experience takes you through a cocktail masterclass in Dublin's hip Dublin 8 area, recognized by Timeout 2021 as one of the most sought-after places to live. Discover modern Irish spirits crafted with cutting-edge technology and boasting unique flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. Dive into the Willy Wonka-sequel world of their production methods while enjoying alcoholic beverages and cocktail-making equipment during the session.

A private and fully escorted whiskey and beer tour of Dublin in executive transport, celebrating the city's most famous exports - Jameson Whiskey and Guinness Beer. It's a city tour with whiskey and beer in it's heart, your Host will bring the city to life as you travel through many different districts of Dublin. This a private tour for you and your travel companions only (with shared tour at Jameson Distillery Bow St. and private tour at Guinness Storehouse). We arrive at Guinness Storehouse at a little after 10am, before the masses. But don’t worry, we won’t be drinking beer right away if that sounds a little early in the day for you! Your Host will take you on a private tour of Guinness Storehouse. Then we travel across the River Liffey to Smithfield – to the original home of Jameson Irish Whiskey. Your Host takes you on a stroll of the buildings sharing ‘insider’ knowledge of the Jameson story and then you join the Bow St. Experience tour.

Roll, laugh, and eat together. This is more than a meal. It’s a hands-on Asian food experience where you’ll fold dumplings, swap stories, and bond over sizzling pancakes and shared bites. Come hungry, leave with new skills, full hearts, and maybe even new friends.

Join the Whiskey Cocktail Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum and learn to craft three delicious Irish whiskey cocktails with expert mixologists. Enjoy a welcome whiskey, take home a complimentary whiskey glass, and experience a fun and interactive 1.5-hour session perfect for whiskey and cocktail lovers alike.

Immerse yourself in the essence of craft beer culture with Kildare Brewing Company’s exclusive brewery tour. Nestled along the historic Grand Canal in Sallins, this tour offers a unique blend of history, craft, and taste. Discover the rich heritage of the canal, once the artery of Ireland's brewing legacy, before diving into the heart of our brewing process. Our bespoke 1,000L Brewhouse is where the magic happens, transforming local malts and hops into exquisite beers. Feel the ingredients, learn the craft from our master brewer, and indulge in a tasting experience that unravels the complexities of our brews. This isn’t just a tour; it’s a journey through the art of beer making, culminating in a masterclass tasting and your very own Certificate of Completion. Perfect for enthusiasts and novices alike, our tour encapsulates the true spirit of Kildare's brewing prowess in an unforgettable experience.

Spend the morning learning to cook traditional Irish fare in a Victorian home in Dublin, with a professional chef who’s a TV regular and leading light of Ireland’s foodie scene. Gain hands-on experience as you learn to make local dishes such as Guinness brown bread, Irish stew, potato pancakes, or apple crumble. After all your hard work, enjoy the fruits of your labor with a glass of something.

Get a unique insight into Irish life while making Traditional Irish bakes. As we bake delicious light and fluffy Scones OR Grannys Apple Cake we'll chat about all kinds of things Irish - food culture, Irish life, Dublin and Ireland. You'll get lots of baking tips and trips. This is a nice relaxing experience where you can take time out of your holiday schedule. All equipment and ingredients supplied. Dietary requirements can be catered for, just let me know in advance. Customised bakes can be done for groups of 5+

This mixology experience in Dublin blends professional expertise with a fun, personal atmosphere led by award-winning spirits specialists. Real techniques used behind Dublin’s top bars while hearing insider stories about distillation and craft spirits. The experience is intimate, hands-on, customizable, and welcoming to all, whether you’re a cocktail enthusiast or a total beginner. A truly unique and memorable way to experience Dublin’s cocktail culture.

While exploring the Emerald Isle, you’ll see many pubs and restaurants serving Irish stew, but this Irish stew cooking class allows you to actually learn from a County Galway local just what goes into making this delicacy. All stew ingredients and use of cooking utensils are included in your class price, and you’ll even get to eat some of the stew you help make afterward.

Learn about Irish whiskey during your visit to Dublin with a guided premium tasting. Meet a whiskey professional at a traditional pub for a guided tasting and sample six different whiskies. Hear the story behind how each whiskey is made and the history of each distillery. Get advice on what to look for when tasting whiskey and other whiskies to try during your trip.