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
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 295 reviews
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!
Elena_V, Sep 2025
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!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Wow—what a fantastic review, thank you both! We're so happy to hear you and your fiancé had such a memorable time on the tour. Patrick will be over the moon to know he made you feel like part of a group of old friends out exploring. That mix of delicious food, great beer, and even better company is exactly what we aim for, and we're thrilled it all came together for you. Thanks so much for the glowing recommendation—it truly means a lot. Wishing you both many more adventures (and maybe a return trip to Howth someday)!
Dave_O, Sep 2025
Great food. great fun. great people. Great way to spend a n afternoon. We enjoyed learning a lot of Irish history.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much! We're thrilled to hear you had such a great afternoon with us—good food, fun company, and a dose of Irish history is exactly what we aim for. It means a lot that you took the time to share your experience. Hope the memories stick with you long after the tour!
dpden, Sep 2025
Mark was friendly, knowledgeable, and just a blast to be around! I would do this tour again ..TOMORROW!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Love this energy—thank you! We’re so glad you had such a great time with Mark. He’ll be thrilled to know you’d sign up again tomorrow! That kind of feedback means the world to us. We’d be lucky to have you back anytime!
Kristi_D, Sep 2025
The tour is led by a charming fellow who has vast knowledge of the area. The food was great and it was a beautiful day. A great tour with a bit of walking (about 2 miles).
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thanks so much for the kind words! We're happy to hear you enjoyed the walk, the food, and the company—especially with such a beautiful day on your side. Our guide will be delighted to know his knowledge and charm made a lasting impression. It really is a lovely way to experience Howth, and we’re so glad you joined us!
Linda_F, Sep 2025
Mark was a fantastic tour guide. It felt less like a tour and more like he was welcoming us into his family with Karen, Missy and the newest pup joining us. The seafood was delicious, the beer was local craft beer and excellent! It didn't feel scripted, just like a very wise friend sharing his stories and knowledge about the local beer, food and history of a town he so obviously loves.
I appreciate that he took pictures and made a video for us because I didn't feel a need to take a bunch of photos myself, and could focus just on the experience and conversation with the small group.
If you're staying in Dublin and want a break from the city, it's a short train ride out and very much worth the trip.
Response from Host, Oct 2025
Thank you so much for this wonderful reflection—it truly means a lot. We’re thrilled you felt so welcomed and connected; that’s exactly the kind of experience Mark, Karen, Missy, and the newest furry recruit hope to create! It’s lovely to hear the day felt more like time with a wise, well-fed friend than a typical tour. Mark will be especially happy to know the video and photos let you stay present and enjoy the moment—that’s the goal. Thanks again for making the journey out from Dublin and for sharing such kind words. We hope Howth (and its seafood, stories, and sips!) stays with you for a long time.
Tina_T, Sep 2025
What a fun and delicious experience! Howth is a lovely seaside town full of great food and drink, and Mark is an excellent and engaging host. Even more fun when Missy joined us along the way. It's a quick train trip from Dublin and was a great way to spend an afternoon and get outside of the city. Highly recommended!
Response from Host, Oct 2025
We’re so happy you had such a fun (and tasty!) time in Howth! It really is a gem of a town, and we’re glad Mark—and of course Missy—made the experience even more special. Sounds like you soaked up the best of the local flavor, both culinary and scenic. Thanks for making the trip out from Dublin and for the kind recommendation—it means a lot!
Catherine_B, Aug 2025
Mark and Missy put on an amazing tour. The portions of food and drink are the best of any tour I have done and the locations are second to none. Mark was incredibly friendly, knowledgeable and made the whole tour. Missy is the cherry on top! We had a great time and would go again if we have the chance. Thank you for a great last day on our holiday!
Response from Host, Sep 2025
What an absolute joy to read—thank you so much! We're thrilled you had such a memorable time with Mark and Missy (she is the perfect cherry on top, isn’t she?). Hearing that the food, drink, and locations stood out among all your tours means the world to us. Mark will be over the moon to know he made your last day extra special. We'd love nothing more than to welcome you back for another round if you're ever in town again. Safe travels and cheers from all of us!
Denise_M, Aug 2025
There is a fair amount of walking to the destinations, fun tour and great craft beer. The tour guide, Patrick is a great entertainer and has a wonderful singing voice.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thanks so much for joining us—and for keeping pace with the walk! We're glad you enjoyed the adventure (and the craft beer 🍻), and we couldn't agree more about Patrick—he’s a born entertainer with a voice that surprises just about everyone! Delighted to hear the tour hit the right notes for you. Hope to see you again on your next visit!
Cameo_C, Aug 2025
Don't eat too much beforehand..it's all about the food and drink. You won't hear slot about the history of Howth, but it was extremely enjoyable. Food was delicious as was the craft beer
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Haha—solid advice! Arriving hungry is definitely the way to go. We’re so glad you enjoyed the delicious food, the craft beer, and the overall vibe of the tour. It means a lot to hear you had such a great time with us. Thanks for coming along and for sharing your experience—hope we get to welcome you back for another round someday!
Jon_G, Aug 2025
Incredible tour! Mark and Missy take you to great eating establishments with awesome craft beer! We’ll do this again on our next visit.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
Thank you so much! We're thrilled you had an incredible time with Mark and Missy—those two make quite the duo when it comes to great food, beer, and good company. So glad the spots hit the mark for you, and we’d absolutely love to have you back on your next visit. Until then, cheers from all of us!
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