The Coffee Shortlist: 4 Ireland Coffee Tours

1.Irish Coffee Masterclass at the Irish Whiskey Museum

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 279 reviews · from $23Our pick

Make your own Irish coffee at Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum in a 45-minute English-language class. Your guide explains two origin stories, then shows you how to balance coffee, Irish whiskey, and cream. Guides such as Briain, Linda, Matt, Andrew, Tiernan, and Lydia have led warm, funny sessions, though the exact host may vary.

“Matt was an excellent host, informative, funny and able to get us all chatting. A really great experience!”

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2.Experience Irish Coffee Masterclass in Ireland

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 82 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $26

At Dublin’s Irish Whiskey Museum, an instructor such as Briain, Hailey, Linda, or Matt guides you through Irish coffee’s debated origins and the correct way to build one. You’ll mix your own drink, learn about balance and presentation, and enjoy it in a small group. The 45-minute class begins at 1:15 pm on Grafton Street.

“This was a great class! Briain was interesting and engaging. I made the coffee using the techniques we learned and it turned out great. Highly recommend”

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3.Dublin Food and Drink Walking Tour and Jameson Irish Coffee Demo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $117Top rated

Spend about three hours walking from Christchurch through Thomas Street and the Liberties, stopping for Irish dishes, cake, beer, and local drinks. Guides such as Noel, Martin, Richard, John, and Moira bring Dublin’s food and history to life before a hands-on Irish coffee demonstration at Jameson Distillery Bow St. The tour is in English and capped at 20 people.

“My daughter and I took part in this tour during my short stay in Dublin last weekend. Our Tour Guide Noel Quinn is very kind and enthusiastic. He told us a lot about the history of Dublin and Irland while we went to different sights and enjoyed Irish specialities. We learned so much and had a delightful time. We really appreciate it and many thanks to Noel.”

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4.Dublin Guided Irish Coffee Masterclass with Whiskey Tasting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $48

Meet at the Palace Bar in Temple Bar for a one-hour Irish Coffee masterclass with host Derek. You’ll hear the drink’s story, taste two 20 ml Powers whiskeys, then build your own mug using the supplied ingredients. The class takes place upstairs in the private Whiskey Palace and is limited to 15 people.

“Patrick provided insightful knowledge on Irish whisky and provided us a relaxed and friendly atmosphere that truly embraced the Irish spirit . Not your typical tourist trap experience.”

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