The Guinness Brewery has stood in Dublin since 1670 and is one of Ireland's top attractions.
Its St. James's Gate, constructed in 1759, marks the entry to the plant, which has grown to 64 acres.
Today the Guinness Brewery consists of a Roasthouse, a Brewhouse, the Fermentation and Beer Processing Plant, and the Market Street Storehouse. The first four all play important parts in the production of Guinness beer, one of Ireland's proudest exports.
The Storehouse, a restored 1904 structure redesigned to resemble an oversize pint glass, is the official visitor center of the Guinness Brewery.
The Storehouse stands seven stories high (making it one of Dublin's tallest buildings) and offers visitors an overview of the beer-making process, a tasting laboratory, and interactive exhibit. It also contains a shop, two restaurants, and three bars.
At the top-floor, glass-enclosed Gravity Bar in the Guinness Brewery, visitors can savor a complimentary pint along with a panoramic view of the city.
