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Guinness StorehousevsChrist Church Cathedral
Both are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. Overall, Guinness Storehouse is preferred by most reviewers compared to Christ Church Cathedral. Guinness Storehouse ranks #1 in Dublin with endorsements from 9 publications like Michelin Guide, Let's Go and Lonely Planet.
Guinness Storehouse
Fodor's
Concierge
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Travel + Leisure
Time Out
Michelin Guide
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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
Christ Church Cathedral Lonely Planet Time Out Fodor's
Afar Magazine
Atlas Obscura Michelin Guide
Independent Frommer's
Christchurch Place, Dublin 8
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Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Its hilltop location and eye-catching flying buttresses make this the most photogenic by far of Dublin's three cathedrals as well as one of the capital's most recognisable symbols." Full review
Time Out "Dubliners chiefly know it as a place to hear the bells ring out on New Year's Eve (it boasts 'the largest full-circle ringing peal in the world') and for the beautiful choral evensongs." Full review
Fodor's "The vast, sturdy crypt, with its 12th- and 13th-century vaults, is Dublin's oldest surviving structure and the building's most notable feature." Full review
Afar Magazine "A popular venue to host many high profile concerts throughout the year." Full review
Atlas Obscura "The mummified heart of a saint lives on in this church—after a brief hiatus when it was stolen. " Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"The imposing Anglican cathedral of the diocese of Dublin is the seat of the Anglican archbishop of Dublin and Glendalough." Full review
Independent "With its giant vaulted ceilings and medieval floors, the almost 1,000-year-old Christ Church Cathedral is one of the most striking buildings in the city"
Microguides
May 13, 2022
Frommer's "This magnificent cathedral was designed to be seen from the river, so walk to it from the riverside in order to truly appreciate its size." Full review
