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Luas Red Line Taproom Hop

  • 4 stops
  • Under 1.5 km on foot, plus the Luas
  • Walking: Luas plus short walks
  • Allow 5–6 hours

Best time: Thursday to Sunday, daytime. Opening hours change, so check each venue before you set off.

The stops

  1. Rascals HQ

    Goldenbridge Estate, Inchicore, Dublin 8, D08 HF68 · Luas: Blackhorse

    Rascals' brewery taproom and pizza.

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  2. Guinness Open Gate Brewery

    53 James's St, Dublin 8, D08 ET27 · Luas: James's

    Guinness's experimental brewery taproom: small-batch beers you won't find elsewhere.

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  3. Bonobo

    119 Church St Upper, Dublin 7, D07 E128 · Luas: Smithfield / Museum

    Kinnegar's taproom-only beers, pizza and a covered beer garden.

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  4. Urban Brewing

    CHQ, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1, D01 Y6P5 · Luas: George's Dock

    Brews on site; open 7 days since May 2026.

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Bonus route: it shares Guinness Open Gate with the Liberties route and Bonobo with the D7 Trail.

Alcohol-free and pacing: ask at the bar for alcohol-free beers and soft drinks, and remember a half is always fine. Eat along the way, drink water between stops, and skip a stop whenever you like. More tips.
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Places to stay nearby

Well-rated places to stay near Inchicore, measured from Rascals HQ, the first stop. Distances are as the crow flies.

Ashling Hotel Dublin

★★★★

10-13 Parkgate Street · about 2.6 km from the first stop

Guest rating 8.8/10 (5,200 reviews)

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