Dublin Dinner Cruise by Guinness Barge

Spend an evening dining aboard the ‘Guinness Canal Barge MV Cadhla,’ a replica of a handsome 1920s boat that once transported Ireland’s much-loved stout drink around Dublin. While cruising along the waterways of the Grand Canal, savor a 3-course meal featuring traditional and hearty Irish fare. Enjoy a drink from the bar and learn about Dublin's history from the crew!

Start your dining experience at Dublin’s Charlemont Place by stepping aboard the Guinness Canal Barge MV Cadhla – a barge modeled on a 1920s boat that was used to distribute Guinness around the capital.

Enjoy a pre-dinner drink from the onboard bar, and then take a seat at your table inside the boat’s lower saloon. Before setting off, your crew will entertain you with funny anecdotes, trivia and history about the city and, of course, the famous Guinness drink. Sit back and relax as the waiting staff serves your hearty Irish meal, and look out of the windows to see the city locks and sights of Dublin. Additional drinks can be ordered at your own expense throughout your meal.

After two hours gliding around the city’s historical canals, finish your cruise at Bord Gáis Energy Theatre, the Grand Canal’s dockside theater.

Sample Menu:
First course (choice of one):

• Black pudding (traditional blood sausage) and bacon salad, dressed with house vinaigrette
• Smoked salmon tartar garnished with Dublin Bay prawns, baby-leaf salad and lemon dressing
• Vegetable soup with homemade brown bread

Main course (choice of one):

• Beef and Guinness stew with buttered potatoes
• Atlantic fish pie, made with baked salmon, whiting, hake, plaice, vegetables, mashed potato and Dublin cheddar cheese
• Ginger- and garlic-roasted vegetables, served with artisan bread from a local bakery

Dessert (choice of one):

• Apple tart with a choice of ice cream or whipped cream
• Baileys cheesecake

• Professional guide
• 3-course dinner
• Sightseeing cruise

• Gratuities (optional)
• Drinks