We had a relax start to the day, but there was a chaotic breakfast at the hotel. Heaps of staff all working hard but to little effect! However still had a very nice breakfast and we set off on our Big Bus tour around the city. It took about an hour and a half, with a very good live tour guide - the driver! We enjoyed his craic! On his recommendation we went and had a coffee (yes, coffee) at the Palace Bar, a very pretty and atmospheric pub. One of many in Dublin I am sure! We actually took no photos on the bus tour as Dublin didn’t shine at its best from the top of a bus!
After the tour we looked for tickets for Book of Kells today but none available, so we browsed Temple Bar and the markets before getting on the Big Bus again to the Guinness Storehouse. We spent 2.5 hours there. A great tour, with tastings and some great multimedia and interactive displays. The final section involved having a Guinness in the Gravity Bar, a circular glass bar set atop the building. Some great views, plus Kay drank, and enjoyed, her first full pint of Guinness!
We then walked to Nancy Hands pub as part of the bus tour for another smaller glass of Guinness and then got a Uber (as it was raining) back to dinner at the Porterhouse again. It was a good place, live music, good food, and beer!
