Created in collaboration with Dublin's top food guide, this experience explores Dublin's food scene, blending tradition, local produce and emerging talent. The latest and greatest in Irish cuisine.
Summary Description
Highlights
- Created in collaboration with Dublin’s top food guide, All The Food
- Insider access to exclusive venues not open to usual food tours
- Focus on food provenance; all locally grown, top-quality Irish produce
- Enjoy dairy delights: Sausage rolls with Irish butter, local cheese, fresh ice cream
- Taste fresh seafood with an exclusive deal at a top fish restaurant
- Support small, independent businesses celebrating culinary heritage
Description
Irish food has been underrated, but innovative young chefs in Dublin are changing that. This flagship Dublin food tour visits the city’s most exciting new spots, showcasing fresh takes on old classics. Try unique dishes like toasties at an up-and-coming pub or Whiskey and Guinness ice cream. You'll go where the locals eat and discover unexpected flavors, ensuring you'll want to come back for more. The goal? To prove Dublin is one of Europe’s top food cities.
Partnering with All The Food, who rigorously test new restaurants, we ensure the highest standards. This experience is regularly reviewed and updated to feature the best dining experiences.
Your first stop is an unexpected one: the Royal Hibernian Academy, a cornerstone of Ireland’s arts scene, which recently opened its café to a Michelin-listed team. By night, they offer a stellar tasting menu, but during the day, they serve delicious bakes. You'll visit this bright, airy space for the flakiest sausage rolls and excellent coffee.
Next, you'll head to a bakery known for its Middle Eastern-inspired pastries. This small spot offers a delightful range of sweet and savory treats. Devour a seasonal sweet and savory bite, and their signature Babka for a unique taste of Dublin’s innovative baking scene.
Your third stop is Fallon & Byrne, a favorite for Dubliners looking to impress. Located in a historic city center building, it features a curated selection of local and international ingredients, including top-tier Irish meats and cheeses. Sample their charcuterie and discover why Ireland is beloved by top chefs worldwide (hint: it’s the rain).
In Temple Bar, there is one notable exception to the usual advice. You'll visit a renowned seafood restaurant in this famous quarter, known for its fresh Irish catches. Enjoy oysters and Lambay crab on toast, experiencing some of Dublin’s finest seafood. This spot offers a high-quality experience above typical tourist fare.
Every culture has its iconic comfort food. In Ireland, it's a toastie, a warm sandwich. While it might not seem like a must-try, it will absolutely be a highlight, especially at a new up-and-coming pub serving elevated bar food.
Lastly, you'll wrap up your journey at our beloved all-Irish ice cream shop. These enterprising young artisans began in a food truck in South Dublin in 2021, eventually taking over a former ice cream shop here just last year. By partnering with Dublin-based food and drink producers like Harry's Nutbutter and renowned Irish whiskey and stout brands, they craft inventive flavors such as Nutbutter and Whiskey and Guinness. These creations showcase the creativity and playfulness of Dublin's burgeoning food scene, offering a sweet and refreshing finale to your culinary adventure.
Included / Excluded
- Local English speaking Culinary Expert
- 10+ tastes at 6 local establishments
- Small group of max 12 people
- Gratuities
- Hotel Pick-up/Drop-off
Start / End Locations
Start Location: County Dublin, ststephensgreenpark, Dublin City, IE
Start Location Notes: Please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour, your guide will be holding a red bag or Devour Tours sign. This tour meets at the Wolfe Tone Sculpture, located on the corner of St Stephen's Green & Merrion Row (across the road from the Shelbourne Hotel, located at 27 St Stephen's Green).
Start Location Directions: https://maps.app.goo.gl/uqEfd6QEZvVxhkLa7
End Location: Drury Street, Dublin, IE
Important Information
Know Before You Book
- This tour is in English.
- Unfortunately due to the nature of this tour it is not suitable for guests with mobility impairments or with wheelchairs, or strollers.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- This tour is adaptable for: Vegetarians, Pescatarians, Non-alcoholic options & Pregnant women, however, please note that you may not have a replacement food option at every stop.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- This tour is not recommended for Vegans, Gluten Free/Celiac, Dairy free or for those with a lactose intolerance.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time for check-in. Out of courtesy to other guests, we’re unable to wait for latecomers. No refunds can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows.
- This is a walking tour. Guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
- Guests with serious food allergies will need to sign an allergy waiver at the start of the tour.
- Those with dietary restrictions or food allergies need to email our Guest Experience team at [email protected] after booking the tour so we can arrange your ingredients.
- This tour covers a full meal.
- We recommend you bring a water bottle (to protect the environment we don't provide plastic bottles). You'll be able to fill your bottle on tour.
- Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
- Walks and Devour comply with all local government regulations. Please refer to local government guidelines for the most up to date information.
Cancellation
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellations received greater than 24 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 24 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.
Points of interest
Terms and Conditions
Before you travel, please read the "Know Before You Go" section for essential information, requirements, and possible disruptions regarding your tour.
Additional Information
Ticket Age Range
Adult (15+)
Child (2-14)
Infant (0-1)
Redemption Information
Tickets will be held at the box office
