St Stephens GreenvsGuinness Storehouse
Both are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Guinness Storehouse scores slightly higher than St. Stephen's Green. Guinness Storehouse is ranked #2 in Dublin with positive reviews from 8 reviewers such as Fodor's, concierge.com and Frommer's.
St Stephens Green
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Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine
Let's Go
Michelin Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
U.S. News & World Report
Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
at the top end of Grafton St, Dublin 2
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Fodor's "Flower gardens, formal lawns, a Victorian bandstand, and an ornamental lake all within the park's borders." Full review
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Among the park's many statues are a memorial to W. B. Yeats and another to Joyce by Henry Moore.
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"The buildings around the square date mainly from the mid-18th century, when the green was landscaped and became the centrepiece of Georgian Dublin." Full review
Afar Magazine "A lovely spot to be one with nature in the heart of the city!" Full review
Let's Go "Though it’s not the largest park in Dublin, St. Stephen’s Green is still a sizable piece of greenery in the heart of Dublin. " Full review
Michelin Guide 1 Star
"This green space... took on its present appearance when the brewer Arthur Guiness transformed it into a public garden." Full review
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Has a garden for the blind
Condé Nast Traveler "St Stephen’s Green is one of the most beautiful parks in Dublin." Full review
U.S. News & World Report4.0
"This beautiful park (known for remaining green throughout the year) is a great place to spend a day outside without leaving central Dublin." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This bucolic park is situated right in the center of town and offers a quiet retreat after a long day of exploring, or at least a respite before you continue on"
Dublin Travel Guide
October 11, 2021
Frommer's "This lovely city center park is filled with public art, and there always seems to be something new and imaginative hidden amid its leafy walkways" Full review
Guinness Storehouse Fodor's
Concierge Frommer's Lonely Planet Travel + Leisure
Time Out Michelin Guide Let's Go
The Telegraph Time Out Show All Reviews
St. James Gate, James Street, The Liberties, Dublin 8
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Fodor's "Ireland's all-dominating brewery—founded by Arthur Guinness in 1759 and at one time the largest stout-producing brewery in the world—spans a 60-acre spread west of Christ Church Cathedral." Full review
Concierge "Tour the laboratory to taste and smell the raw ingredients, and learn from the professional tasters."
Frommer's "Founded in 1759, the Guinness Brewery is one of the world's most famous breweries, producing a distinctive dark stout." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The most popular visit in town is the beer-lover's Disneyland, a multimedia bells-and-whistles homage to the country's most famous export and the city's most enduring symbol." Full review
Travel + Leisure "This temple to the city’s renowned stout—a product that’s helped sustain Ireland’s economy for centuries—is the country’s star tourist attraction." Full review
Time Out "This 'visitor experience', housed in a six-storey listed building dating from 1904, has become the popular public face of what is undoubtedly Ireland's most recognisable brand." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The sweet fragrance of hops will lure you into... the Guiness brewery, where a glass of the most famous creamy-headed stout in Ireland is given to visitors." Full review
Let's Go "Make no mistake—this is not so much an educational attraction as it is a shrine to the acclaimed stout. " Full review
The Telegraph "The Storehouse is Ireland’s most popular tourist attraction, and its comprehensive visitor centre provides the answers to every question you ever had about the Guinness dynasty." Full review
Time Out "It’s easy to lose track of time there’s a lot to see, there’s a sampling tasting...might also include a Pint on the top floor bar with a great view of Dublin and the surrounding areas." Full review
