Thursday Night Social at the Guinness Storehouse: Dublin’s new After-Work Summer Night Out
Dublin in the summer just hits different.
The long evenings, the buzz in the streets, the chats that turn into plans, and that Thursday feeling when the weekend is almost here. This July and August, make something of it with Thursday Night Social at the Guinness Storehouse.
Taking place every Thursday from 6pm, Thursday Night Social brings together live music, beautiful pints, food pop ups and summer skylines at the Gravity Bar. With €15 local tickets available, it’s a new way to enjoy one of Dublin’s most iconic buildings after work. Whether you’re planning drinks with colleagues, catching up with friends, or looking for something different to do in Dublin, this is your invitation to clock off and head straight to the top of the city.
A New Thursday Evening Plan
After-work plans in Dublin can sometimes feel like the same few places on repeat. Thursday Night Social offers something different: a summer evening of culture, music, food and panoramic views, all in one unforgettable setting.
Your €15 local ticket includes self-guided entry to the Guinness Storehouse, access to the Guinness Gallery, DJ sets in the Gravity Bar, and a complimentary pint of Guinness or Guinness 0.0.
Across seven immersive floors, you’ll discover the story of Guinness, from Arthur Guinness and the famous 9,000-year lease to the craft, creativity, brewing history and iconic advertising that have made Guinness famous around the world. Along the way, you can also explore the Guinness Gallery, where contemporary and archival artworks inspired by Guinness are brought together in a colorful exhibition.
For those who want to add more to the evening, experiences such as STOUTie, where you can print your face on a pint, and the Guinness Academy, where you can learn how to pour the perfect pint, are available for an additional fee, subject to availability.
It’s close enough to the city center to make it an easy post-work plan, but special enough to feel like a proper summer night out..
Live Music, Beautiful Pints and Summer Skylines
The evening builds to the Gravity Bar, Ireland’s highest bar, where 360 degree views stretch across Dublin.
From 150 feet up, take in the Liberties, the Liffey, the Dublin mountains, the bay on a clear evening, and the rooftops of the city as it moves into golden hour.
Each Thursday, Gravity Bar will be soundtracked by a line up of Dublin DJs and collectives, including George Feely, Alice Ugbah and SHREM. With the sun setting over the skyline and a pint of Guinness or Guinness 0.0 in hand, it’s one of the most memorable ways to spend a summer evening in Dublin.
It’s the kind of view visitors travel across the world to see, and a great reason for locals to experience the Home of Guinness in a new light.
Food Pop Ups in the Cobble Yard
The evening doesn’t have to end when the tour does.
After taking in the views from Gravity Bar, head down to the historic Cobble Yard, where a rotating line up of food pop ups will be serving summer bites.
Expect names including Hawker by Hang Dai, Salty Buoy and the return of El Fuego, alongside a dedicated Guinness bar.
It’s the perfect way to keep the night going, whether you’re staying for one more catch up, grabbing food with friends, or making the most of a long Thursday evening before the weekend properly begins.
Rediscover the Home of Guinness as a Local
Many Dubliners have walked past the Guinness Storehouse countless times. Some have brought visiting friends and family through the gates. Others may not have been inside in years.
Thursday Night Social is your reason to come back.
This summer, the Storehouse comes alive with music, art, food, pints and city views, creating a Thursday evening plan that feels easy, social and distinctly Dublin.
Long evenings, live music, beautiful pints and summer skylines.
It all flows from here.
How to Book Thursday Night Social
Thursday Night Social runs every Thursday in July and August from 6pm to 10pm, with last entry at 7.30pm.
Tickets are €15 per person and include self guided entry to the Guinness Storehouse, access to the Guinness Gallery, Gravity Bar DJ sets, and a complimentary pint of Guinness or Guinness 0.0.
Booking in advance is recommended.
Please note: Thursday Night Social is strictly over 18s, and valid photo ID is required for entry. T&Cs apply.