Staycity Aparthotels Dublin Tivoli
★★★★135 Francis Street · about 750 m from the first stop
Guest rating 9.4/10 (10,258 reviews)
Best time: Thursday to Sunday, starting 2–3pm (Open Gate is closed Tuesday and Wednesday and closes at 9pm, 7pm on Sunday; The Christchurch is closed Monday and Tuesday). Opening hours change, so check each venue before you set off.
The stops
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Guinness Open Gate Brewery
53 James's St, Dublin 8, D08 ET27
Guinness's experimental brewery taproom: small-batch beers you won't find elsewhere.
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Arthur's
28 Thomas St, Dublin 8, D08 VF83
Liberties pub and music venue with some craft taps.
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Dudley's
47–48 Thomas St, Dublin 8
28 craft taps.
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Lucky's
78 Meath St, Dublin 8, D08 A318
Relaxed local with a beer garden and independent taps.
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Drop Dead Twice
18–19 Francis St, Dublin 8, D08 EK06
Reopened February 2026 after a fire: bar, food and events.
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The Christchurch
13 High St, Dublin 8
Third Barrel's own pub, opened July 2026, pouring mostly Third Barrel beers.
Optional extra stop: Molly's Bar (Galway Bay), 101 Francis St.
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 The Liberties, measured from Guinness Open Gate Brewery, the first stop. Distances are as the crow flies.
Hyatt Centric The Liberties Dublin
★★★★Dean St, The Liberties · about 1 km from the first stop
Guest rating 9.6/10 (3,982 reviews)
The Hendrick Smithfield
★★★★Hendrick Street · about 650 m from the first stop
Guest rating 8.8/10 (7,972 reviews)
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