Dublin Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Trail with Howth, Lighthouse, and Old Courthouse
by Hidden Howth Experiences
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€210Overview
This tour takes place in Dublin along a coastal trail focused on craft beer and seafood. It lasts about three and a half hours and includes a local guide, dinner, alcoholic beverages, food tastings, and a video memento. Hotel pickup is not included. The tour begins in Howth at the Bloody Stream pub, where participants sample local craft beers paired with seafood chowder. Next, the group walks through Howth fishing village and port, observing fishermen unloading fresh catch and hearing stories about the area's history and the local craft beer scene. The tour then visits the ruins of St Mary's Abbey, a Viking site dating back to 1042, with views of Ireland's Eye. Afterwards, the group continues along the coast to Howth Lighthouse, where the guide explains the 1914 Gun Running event linked to the lighthouse. The visit proceeds to The Oar House, where a seafood platter including prawns, mussels, and crab claws is served alongside craft beer. Participants also explore the historic Howth Old Courthouse, tasting locally smoked salmon and Guinness soda bread. Walking back through the village, the group takes in views of Howth Head’s coastal landscape, noted for inspiring Irish writers such as W. B. Yeats and James Joyce. The final stop is The Harbour Bar, the oldest pub in Howth, where additional craft beers are served with further local history. A private tour option is available. The minimum age for participants is 18 years, and the tour operates in all weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Howth
The tour starts at the Bloody Stream pub in Howth, where guests try local craft beers with a bowl of Seafood Chowder. Participants learn about the fishing village and local beer culture. The group walks through Howth’s fishing port, watching fishermen unload fresh catch and hearing stories of the village’s history and coastal views of the Irish Sea.
30 min
Hidden Howth Experiences
The guide from Hidden Howth Experiences leads the tour, sharing knowledge of local sites and traditions exclusive to residents, offering an authentic Irish coastal village atmosphere.
St Mary's Abbey
Visitors see the ruins of St Mary's Abbey, a Viking site established in 1042 under Viking King Sitric. The guide relates historical stories while guests photograph views including Ireland’s Eye island.
30 min
Howth Lighthouse
Howth Lighthouse is a prominent landmark along the route, associated with the 1914 Gun Running event. The tour concludes here with a seafood platter at The Oar House featuring prawns, mussels, crab claws, and other local shellfish, served with craft beer.
60 min
Howth Old Courthouse
At the old courthouse, guests explore exhibits and the courtroom, learning about Howth’s heritage. They also sample Howth’s smoked salmon paired with Guinness soda bread.
30 min
Howth Head
The route returns through Howth village with views of Howth Head’s coastal landscape. The area inspired Irish writers including W. B. Yeats and James Joyce.
30 min
The Harbour Bar
The final stop is The Harbour Bar, Howth’s oldest pub. Guests enjoy more craft beer selections accompanied by stories from the pub’s long history.
30 min
Meeting point
Just Outside the Bloody Stream Pub, at Howth Train Station
End point
Just Outside the Bloody Stream Pub, at Howth Train Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Dublin Coastal Craft Beer and Seafood Trail with Howth, Lighthouse, and Old Courthouse
by Hidden Howth Experiences
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.€210Overview
This tour takes place in Dublin along a coastal trail focused on craft beer and seafood. It lasts about three and a half hours and includes a local guide, dinner, alcoholic beverages, food tastings, and a video memento. Hotel pickup is not included. The tour begins in Howth at the Bloody Stream pub, where participants sample local craft beers paired with seafood chowder. Next, the group walks through Howth fishing village and port, observing fishermen unloading fresh catch and hearing stories about the area's history and the local craft beer scene. The tour then visits the ruins of St Mary's Abbey, a Viking site dating back to 1042, with views of Ireland's Eye. Afterwards, the group continues along the coast to Howth Lighthouse, where the guide explains the 1914 Gun Running event linked to the lighthouse. The visit proceeds to The Oar House, where a seafood platter including prawns, mussels, and crab claws is served alongside craft beer. Participants also explore the historic Howth Old Courthouse, tasting locally smoked salmon and Guinness soda bread. Walking back through the village, the group takes in views of Howth Head’s coastal landscape, noted for inspiring Irish writers such as W. B. Yeats and James Joyce. The final stop is The Harbour Bar, the oldest pub in Howth, where additional craft beers are served with further local history. A private tour option is available. The minimum age for participants is 18 years, and the tour operates in all weather conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Howth
The tour starts at the Bloody Stream pub in Howth, where guests try local craft beers with a bowl of Seafood Chowder. Participants learn about the fishing village and local beer culture. The group walks through Howth’s fishing port, watching fishermen unload fresh catch and hearing stories of the village’s history and coastal views of the Irish Sea.
30 min
Hidden Howth Experiences
The guide from Hidden Howth Experiences leads the tour, sharing knowledge of local sites and traditions exclusive to residents, offering an authentic Irish coastal village atmosphere.
St Mary's Abbey
Visitors see the ruins of St Mary's Abbey, a Viking site established in 1042 under Viking King Sitric. The guide relates historical stories while guests photograph views including Ireland’s Eye island.
30 min
Howth Lighthouse
Howth Lighthouse is a prominent landmark along the route, associated with the 1914 Gun Running event. The tour concludes here with a seafood platter at The Oar House featuring prawns, mussels, crab claws, and other local shellfish, served with craft beer.
60 min
Howth Old Courthouse
At the old courthouse, guests explore exhibits and the courtroom, learning about Howth’s heritage. They also sample Howth’s smoked salmon paired with Guinness soda bread.
30 min
Howth Head
The route returns through Howth village with views of Howth Head’s coastal landscape. The area inspired Irish writers including W. B. Yeats and James Joyce.
30 min
The Harbour Bar
The final stop is The Harbour Bar, Howth’s oldest pub. Guests enjoy more craft beer selections accompanied by stories from the pub’s long history.
30 min
Meeting point
Just Outside the Bloody Stream Pub, at Howth Train Station
End point
Just Outside the Bloody Stream Pub, at Howth Train Station
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.