Hi, does anybody know if you can go into the gift shop at Guinness without going on the tour?
Posted by
Peterborough, ON, Canada
1631 posts
No unfortunately you must pay for a tour to hit the gift shop. DH loves his Guinness but felt the tour was a huge overpriced letdown.
Some merchandise is in souvenir stores but nowhere near the selection at the Storehouse.
Posted by
OP
Ohio
2161 posts
Hi Andrea, thanks for the info.
Posted by
135 posts
My husband and I enjoyed the tour. Yes it is an overpriced pint but the staff was courteous and the advertising displays were really cool. And the gift shop was fantastic. I was surprised about the prices- both my hubby and I thought they were very reasonable on most items. The view from the top floor was awesome. Watching the bartenders meticulously pour the pints was interesting-- they don't hand them over till the pint is PERFECT! And if you only want a half pint they tear your ticket in half so you can get your other half pint later during your visit.
Btw-if you don't like Guinness ask them to add Ribena to it. That black currant juice really knocks the bitter edge off the Guinness. Got that tip from a cabby and so I actuallly enjoyed several pints of Guinness in Ireland though I couldn't stand it in the states!