Dublin Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Trail
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Dublin, Ireland
- 3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Known for its bounty of seafood, bars, restaurants and, importantly, beer, the historic fishing village of Howth is perched right on the Irish Sea. On this half-day, small-group tour, you'll make the most of its charms, and see parts of the area most visitors miss. Discover the rich Norman and Viking history of medieval Ireland, visit Howth's highlight landmarks, and pair your sightseeing with a seafood feast and local craft beers.
- Head off the tourist trail and discover hidden sights and stories
- Sample Ireland’s freshest seafood, including seafood chowder
- Indulge in a range of craft beers, and learn about the local brewing scene
- This small-group tour keeps things personal
What's Included
- Beverages
- Food tasting
- Dinner3 course lunch
- Local guide
- Alcoholic BeveragesSeveral Half Pints/ Bottles of Craft Beer
- Video Momento Of the Journey
- Private Tour Option Available
- Hotel pickup
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- The Bloody StreamHowth Railway Station, Howth, Dublin, Ireland
Just Outside the Bloody Stream Pub, at Howth Train Station
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Itinerary
1
Howth
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hidden Howth Experiences (Pass By)
2
St Mary's Abbey
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
3
Howth Lighthouse
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
4
Howth Old Courthouse
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
5
Howth Head
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
6
The Harbour Bar Howth
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- Minimum age is 18 years
- Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Pick the Private Tour Option and customize your Experience
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Elena_V
My fiance and I had an absolute blast on the craft beer and seafood tour in Howth with Patrick! Everything from start to finish was fantastic. The food and beer were top-notch, and the company of our fellow travelers made the day even more enjoyable.
But the real star of the show was our guide, Patrick. He was awesome! Friendly, funny, and incredibly engaging, he made us feel like we were all just a group of friends exploring Howth together. He shared great stories and insights that made the experience so much more than just a tour.
If you're looking for a fun, delicious, and memorable way to experience Howth, this tour is a must-do. And if you're lucky enough to get Patrick as your guide, you're in for an unforgettable time. We can't recommend it enough!
Reviews
5.0
based on 311 reviews
Charles_R, Jun 2026
Delightful afternoon trip out to the Irish coast at Howth. The food and beers were great, but the company was even more amazing. We even had a few cuddly unexpected guests (puppies) and one pub had cats (we found 3 out of 4). As someone who has been to Dublin a few times in the past, this was a great escape from the city for a few hours.
Craig_H, Jun 2026
Mark was our tour guide along with Lilli. Tour was great and very informative. Mark was easygoing and knew his stuff. Food great as were the beers. Our group of 10 really enjoyed the experience and highly recommend it…
Amie_B, Jun 2026
This tour is so much fun! Patrick was engaging and really made the experience memorable. The food was so good, we were treated like royalty. Beers were very good. Howth is beautiful. Very easy train ride from Dublin.
Sheryl_B, May 2026
Patrick was a great host, informative and entertaining. He made the day, and has a beautiful voice. The food and beer selections were delish! Well worth the time!
Lorrie_M, May 2026
Outstanding! Highly recommend taking the tour. Spent the morning hiking and capped it off tour. Patrick was wonderful! Howth is a beautiful place.
Julie_L, May 2026
Patrick IS the experience! This amazing tour in wonderful Howth is well planned, full of humor and great knowledge, and probably more fun than you planned. The local food was outstanding and the local beers, well, keep pouring. I did the tour on my last day of three weeks in Ireland, and went out with a bang. Thank you Patrick. I'll be back to buy you a pint!
Shani_R, May 2026
Fantastic guide Patrick, lots of great seafood and beer. Great tour of the town and fun group didn't realize how fast the time went
Jayme_H, May 2026
I CANNOT recommend this experience enough!! A quick 30-minute train ride outside of Dublin gives a completely different perspective of Ireland. Howth is an incredibly beautiful coastal city. Mark is an extraordinary tour guide, full of fun stories and fascinating information — from explaining rugby to us Americans to sharing the rich history of Howth.
On top of that, we enjoyed some of the BEST seafood and craft beer we’ve ever had (coming from a group that lives at the beach in North Carolina). This was hands down my favorite food tour I’ve ever been on, and we’re already planning our next trip back to visit again. We had 3 seafood dishes and 4 different pints- you definitely get your moneys worth! Every part of the experience was fantastic, but the absolute highlight for us was the puppies — SOOO sweet and precious! Our only complaint was that we had to return them at the end of the tour. We truly cannot recommend this tour enough if you’re considering it!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thank you so much for this amazing review! We’re delighted you enjoyed seeing a different side of Ireland in Howth and that the seafood, craft beer, stories, and coastal views all made the experience so memorable.
And yes… the puppies definitely steal the show every time! We completely understand not wanting to give them back at the end. Thanks again for the recommendation — we’d love to welcome you back to Howth again someday
Laura_R, May 2026
This was a great little tour! Not too much walking, but got to see a good bit of the town, including the old city hall and an abbey that looked out over the water. The pubs were all great! Their food was amazing and the beer was also good. Mark was an amazing host - both funny and knowledgeable. And his dog, Missy, was a great little tour mascot. Just loved everything about it!!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much for the lovely review! Delighted you enjoyed the mix of local history, great pubs, food, and beer along the way. Missy would definitely say I’m the tour mascot haha. Really appreciate you joining the tour!
Kimberly_T, Apr 2026
Absolutely fantastic tour! Our guide Patrick had the entire group in stitches while providing great history of Howth. He is obviously well-known in the community which provided for even more stories of the town and its people as we made the rounds. The seafood was great, and the craft beers were even greater. My husband and I had the BEST time with Patrick and all of our tour group. We would 100% do this tour again!
Response from Host, May 2026
Thanks so much for the brilliant review! Delighted you both had such a great time with the group, the seafood, and the beers along the way. One of the best parts of doing these tours is sharing the local stories and characters that make Howth what it is. Really appreciate the kind words and you’d both be more than welcome back anytime!
Griselle_O, Mar 2026
We really enjoyed this tour! The food was amazing, our personal favorite was the langostino, but the salmon, chowder, mussels and shrimp were also great! Patrick was such a funny and friendly guide, and the whole experience was like going out for drinks with friends.
Although it is really great to drink Guinness in Ireland, the opportunity to sample the craft beer scene was part of the reason for picking this tour. We had 4 different beers and they were all wonderful. The Overboard witbier and Handsome Jack IPA from Hope Brewery were our favorites. We were even served a special Hope Brewery beer that is only served on this tour.
Patrick even brought along Tilly, one of his dogs, for part of the tour. We learned about the local craft beer culture, films and TV shows filmed in town as well as the history of Howth!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
This sounds like you absolutely nailed the day 😄 great seafood, great beers and a few dogs thrown in for good measure!
Delighted to hear the langostino was a standout—hard to beat it when it’s that fresh. And fair play going deep into the craft beers too… the Overboard and Handsome Jack are serious crowd-pleasers 🍻
Patrick will be buzzing with this—he brings the laughs as well as the stories! And of course Tilly making a guest appearance always adds a bit of magic 🐾
Love that it felt like heading out with friends—that’s exactly what we’re going for. Hopefully we’ll have you back again to try a few more hidden gems next time!
Cheers,
Mark & the crew 🐾🍺
Isabel_C, Mar 2026
Wonderful tour, wonderful town and a wonderful guide. Seafood and beer were excellent. Everything was delicious and very fresh.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks a million for the kind words! Delighted you enjoyed the tour, the town and (most importantly!) the seafood and beers 🍻🦐
Fresh is the name of the game in Howth, so great to hear it all hit the mark. You’d be more than welcome back anytime for round two!
Cheers,
Mark & the crew 🐾
Lori_T, Jan 2026
Excellent guide, great conversation and food Highly recommend the experience. Add Howth to the list of amazing places to see.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
This is such a lovely recommendation—thank you! We’re delighted you enjoyed the mix of great conversation, delicious food, and time spent exploring Howth. It really is a special spot, and we’re so glad it made your list of must-see places.
We’ll be sure to pass your kind words along to your guide—they’ll be thrilled to know they helped make the experience memorable. If you ever find yourself back our way, we’d love to share more hidden gems with you!
RF_P, Dec 2025
Howth is a cute old fishing town with lots of pubs, wonderful people and good seafood and beer. Our guide Patrick was the best tour guide we have ever had. We have been on several aviator tours.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for the lovely review! We're so glad you enjoyed the charm of Howth—and even more thrilled to hear Patrick made such a standout impression. That means a lot, especially coming from seasoned tour-goers like yourselves! Great pubs, fresh seafood, and good company—sounds like the perfect day!
Isabella_K, Dec 2025
Great food, beer, and tour guide in a beautiful seaside town. You visit a few different local fish shops and try different beers from a local brewery. The guide, Paddy, is extremely friendly and knowledge. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks a ton for the kind words! We're so glad you enjoyed the mix of fresh seafood, local brews, and Howth’s coastal charm. Paddy will be thrilled to hear your shoutout—he’s passionate about sharing the best of the town. Thanks for recommending us!
Tyler_R, Nov 2025
As someone who isn't a seafood person, would highly recommend if you're open to trying new things. Beer was great and tour guide was 10/10 if you aren't easily offended.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks for giving us a shot—even as someone who's not big on seafood! We love hearing that you were open to the experience and still came away recommending it. Glad the beer hit the spot too 🍻 And yes, our guides definitely have their own brand of humor—sounds like you were the perfect audience for it! Appreciate you joining the tour and sharing your thoughts.
Natalia_B, Nov 2025
We loved our tour guide Patrick! Super fun! Great bars, beer, and food! We would definitely do another similar tour in the future!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
So glad to hear you had a blast with Patrick—he’ll be thrilled to know he made your tour such a hit! 🎉 Great bars, tasty brews, and good food… sounds like you soaked up the best of it. We'd absolutely love to have you back for another round when you're ready. Thanks for the kind words and for being such fun guests!
Brian_W, Nov 2025
Had a blast! Patrick was our guide and had us laughing the whole time. Had some great offerings of the local seafood scene and some good craft beer of course. Interaction among the group was awesome. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Love to hear you had a blast! Patrick has a serious talent for keeping the laughs coming, and it sounds like you got a perfect taste of the local seafood and craft beer scene too 🍻 Always great when the group vibes are on point—it makes the whole experience that much better. Thanks so much for the high recommendation, and hope to see you again for another round someday!
Victoria_d, Nov 2025
Loved this tour. The seafood and beer were great. I had so much fun and got great recommendations of other restaurants to try in Howth.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
So glad to hear you loved it! Nothing better than fresh seafood, a few good beers, and a proper laugh along the way. Delighted the recommendations hit the spot too—Howth’s full of hidden gems. Come back anytime for round two! 🐟🍺😄
Courtney_F, Nov 2025
This tour was a wonderful look into the quaint town of Howth! Patrick was an amazing guide! The food & beer selection was wonderful and I enjoyed getting to experience the town through a local’s perspective as well as learning about the history.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words! Delighted you got to soak up the charm of Howth with Patrick—he’s a gem, isn’t he? Great food, tasty brews, and a bit of local storytelling is what it’s all about. Glad you enjoyed seeing the town through a true local lens. Hope we’ll see you again for another round! 🍻🐾
Judith_B, Oct 2025
Excellent - fun - great experience! Couldn’t have asked for a better intro to the Irish coast. A must
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you! We're so glad you had such a fun and memorable experience—what a way to be introduced to the Irish coast! It means a lot to hear it was a highlight for you. Hope we get to welcome you back for more adventures soon!
Pat_H, Oct 2025
Food and beer was amazing. Irish stories were fun to hear. The guide, Paddy, was knowledgeable and fun.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much! We're glad you had a great time—delicious food, great beer, and a dose of Irish storytelling is exactly what we aim for. Paddy will be happy to hear his knowledge and good humor made the experience even better. Hope you’ll come back for another round someday!
Barbara_C, Sep 2025
The food was very good. Tour guide was funny with lots of stories. The guide made it a fun tour to take.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much for joining us! We’re glad you enjoyed the food and had fun with the guide—stories and laughs are definitely part of the recipe for a great tour. It’s always wonderful to hear when the experience leaves a smile. Hope to see you again sometime!
Katey_T, Sep 2025
A little bit of walking. Lots of seafood paired with some local beers. A great way to wander around Howth!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much! Sounds like you found the perfect balance—just enough walking to work up an appetite, and plenty of seafood and local beer to reward the effort. We're glad you enjoyed wandering through Howth with us—hope to see you again next time you're in town!
Elias_D, Sep 2025
Patrick is an amazing soul who made our day extra special! Wonderful atmosphere, great food and beers, and beautiful sense of humor. He also has a great voice. We already miss that day and would definitely recommend to our friends. I would do it again!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for this beautiful message! We’re beyond happy to hear that Patrick made your day so special—he really does have a way of creating a welcoming, unforgettable atmosphere (and yes, his voice is definitely an added bonus!). It means the world to us that you’d recommend the experience and even want to do it again. We already look forward to welcoming you back someday!
sunsetmountain, Sep 2025
Patrick was very knowledgeable and had a great sense of humor. Food and beer were all amazing and plentiful! Would definitely suggest this tour! We will do it again if ever back in the area.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much for the great feedback! We’re thrilled you had such a good time with Patrick—his mix of knowledge and humor really brings the experience to life. And we’re so glad you enjoyed the food and beer (plentiful is how we like it!). We’d love to have you back if you ever find yourselves in Howth again!
Janet_B, Sep 2025
Absolutely fantastic! Patrick is a hoot, he makes the tour fun and interesting. Howth is a town worth visiting. This tour is delicious with fabulous seafood and terrific beer. Easy train ride from Dublin. Don’t miss this tour.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
What a fantastic review—thank you! We're so glad you had such a fun (and delicious!) time with Patrick—he really is a hoot, isn’t he? From the seafood and beer to the charm of Howth itself, we’re thrilled it all came together for you. And you're absolutely right—it's an easy hop from Dublin and absolutely worth the detour. Thanks again for the glowing recommendation!
Jaclyn_W, Sep 2025
This is such a cool tour. The guide Mark is excellent and gives such a lovely experience! We loved Howth as a city, definitely plan some time there!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed the tour and your time in Howth—it’s such a special spot, and Mark loves sharing it with others. We're so glad the experience left a lasting impression, and we couldn’t agree more: it's definitely worth setting aside some time to soak in the charm of the town. Hope to see you back again someday!
Janel_M, Sep 2025
Tour tour had great food, great beer, great views, great company and a phenomenal guide, Patrick. Witty and entertaining made for great company with the group. We would do this tour every day! Our family enjoyed this immensely. Book this!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
What an awesome review—thank you! We’re so happy to hear your family had such a fantastic time. Patrick will be thrilled to know his wit and energy made the day so memorable. Great food, great beer, great views, and great company? That’s exactly the kind of experience we hope to create. We'd love to have you back any day—sounds like you'd be up for it too!
Pat_A, Sep 2025
Do it! This was so much fun! Come hungry and thirsty for some great beers! Patrick had loads of stories and history!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Love the energy—thank you! We’re so glad you had a blast with Patrick and enjoyed the stories, history, and of course, the food and beer! Coming hungry and thirsty is definitely the right move. Hope to see you again for round two!
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