WELCOME TO THE LIBERTIES

THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE DUBLIN 8

An aerial view of the Liberties, with the Roe & Co Distillery and the windmill visible, in front of a cloudy blue sky

THESE WALLS

The Guinness Storehouse is proud to be part of one of Dublin's most vibrant and historic neighbourhoods, The Liberties. With its dynamic fusion of old and new, Dublin 8 boasts over 800 years of history and remains one of the city’s oldest and most storied areas. Guinness has been woven into the fabric of The Liberties since its beginnings in 1759, employing generations of locals and championing the community. The heartbeat of the area is undoubtedly its people showcased beautifully in our recent campaign; There’s No Place Like Home. 

Now, as the Storehouse marks its landmark 25th year, we're excited to unveil These Walls, a multi-phase street art initiative launching on Culture Night in partnership with Dublin City Council, the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA), and The Digital Hub. 

Phase One brings bold new murals to Thomas Street by Deirdre Breen and Owen de Forge, while Crane Street and Market Street become canvases for site-responsive works from Alice Rekab, Venus Patel, Thaís Muniz, and Farouk Alao with art that's deeply connected to Dublin 8. These Walls is more than an art initiative, it’s a living, co-created celebration of place, memory, and evolving identity, unfolding in the streets and stories of The Liberties.  

UPCOMING EVENTS

These walls landmark an exhibition featuring new work from artists Hazel and Niall at the Guinness Storehouse

These Walls: Landmarks

The Guinness Storehouse is proud to present These Walls: Landmarks – an exhibition in partnership with Dublin Gallery Weekend 2025 showcasing artwork commissioned by artists Hazel O'Sullivan and Niall de Buitléar. The exhibition revisits a pivotal chapter in Irish art history: the ROSC exhibitions of 1984 and 1988, held at the Guinness Hopstore. Visitors of the Guinness Storehouse can view them in the central atrium from November 7th until January 6th.
Rising Conversations at Gravity Bar

Rising Conversations at Gravity Bar

The Guinness Storehouse in partnership with Dublin Gallery Weekend presents an engaging breakfast talk ‘Rising Conversations’ at Gravity moderated by Michael McDermott, exploring the importance of making space for art in Dublin. Panelists will include Annie Fletcher, Director of IMMA, Eibhlin Colgan, Guinness Archivist and artists Hazel O'Sullivan and Niall de Buitléar.
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These Walls Walking Tour

Walking Tours: Art in Motion

On Saturday, Nov 8th and Sunday, Nov 9th, the Guinness Storehouse has organised guided walking tours through the streets of The Liberties, to chart Guinness’s centuries-old legacy of supporting the arts. Tickets for the free tour will cover the storied streets around St. James’ Gate, where you will discover vibrant new pieces from These Walls artists, existing large-scale contemporary works by artists such as Aches, and often overlooked remnants of artistic history nestled in these historic streets.
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OUR NEIGHBOURS

From ancient churches and cathedrals, to whiskey distilleries and experimental breweries, to the marvellous buildings and cobbled streets, there’s no end of things to discover in the historic heart of Dublin. Here are some of our fantastic Liberties neighbours....
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ROE & CO DISTILLERY

The home of cocktail exploration and modern Irish whiskey, a visit to the Roe & Co Distillery is truly a unique experience. Located in the former Guinness Power Station — just 500m from the Guinness Storehouse — it is worth a visit just to see this iconic and historic landmark building itself. Waiting inside are experiences that will immerse you in the world of modern whiskey and cocktail making; this is Irish whiskey reimagined.
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GUINNESS OPEN GATE BREWERY

Guinness has always been at the forefront of experimentation and the innovative. At the Guinness Open Gate Brewery, we have been innovating for more than 100 years. This is where our brewers are allowed the creative license to dream in beer – and it all happens just 400m from the Guinness Storehouse. Our experimental brewery has been the brainchild behind many of our famous blends and, in 2015, we opened our doors to allow you to discover this creative brewing space. A secret waiting to be discovered.
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CONTAINER COFFEE

Open since 2017, Container Coffee was the first shipping container café in Ireland, and stands directly opposite the home of Arthur Guinness! Being part of the community in Dublin 8 is a highlight, thanks to the mix of locals and tourists. A small business that supports other small businesses, all of Container Coffee’s ingredients are locally sourced. Boasting one of the biggest outdoor seating areas in the city under the historic St Patrick’s Tower, it's a lovely place to sit while the sun shines.
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OUR PARTNERS

CULTURE DATE WITH DUBLIN 8

Culture Date with Dublin 8 is a neighbourhood initiative, which aims to celebrate Dublin 8’s rich cultural, historical and architectural heritage while encouraging people who are living, working and visiting the area to explore what is on their doorstep. This initiative, supported by Guinness Storehouse, offers a year-long programme of free, family friendly events, activities and workshops during a weekend-long festival in May and a host of events that take place across the calendar year.
CULTURE D8 WITH DUBLIN 8