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It is March, and you are already thinking about that summer holiday. If it is a good time you are looking for, why not culture yourself with a craft beer holiday. We’ve put together a quick guide to the best beer destinations you should consider this year. Take a look!

Dublin, Ireland

Never mind your usual golf trip to Ireland, it’s time to hit the pubs and experience Ireland’s famous drinking culture. Dublin is notorious for its pub culture and is unquestionably one of the best destinations to travel to enjoy a few pints. Guinness is Ireland’s most famous export and if you are visiting Dublin, we recommend you take a tour of the Guinness Storehouse and Brewery; you even get a free pint of the black stuff when you reach the gravity bar at the end of the tour. Dublin’s city streets are lined with traditional pubs that serve exclusive beers. Most famous is probably the Porterhouse in the city’s Temple Bar; they serve up nine of their very own exclusive beers. You should also include Dawson’s Lounge, the Long Hall, the Stag’s Head and Solas on your pub crawl, we’re sure you’ll find a few more establishments on your way too. Although Dublin pub prices average a bit higher than their European counterparts with pint prices averaging at €4.50, but hey, we say it’s okay when they taste so good.

Munich, Germany

If it’s beer you’re looking for, surely there’s nowhere better to go than Germany? Munich is home to the famous annual Oktoberfest event that attracts thousands of visitors every year. So, where are the best places to drink when vacating in Munich and what should you indulge in? Savour a classic Munich Helles pale lager in one of the city’s six main breweries. The world’s oldest brewery, Weihenstephan dates from the 11th century and should be on top of your must visit attractions. You should definitely experience the traditional beer garden traditions of the city. There are several locations that are ideal for summer drinking in the city including The Chinese Tower Beer Garden and The English Garden. This is the perfect place to hit up this summer, beer, beer, beer!

Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Amsterdam is home to some of the world’s most famous beers including Heineken, Amstel and Grolsh. If that isn’t reason enough to be one of the best beering spots in Europe, than what is? You must pay a trip to the Cracked Kettle, it is a shop that stocks over 500 hundred types of beer, yes five hundred! If you’re want to relax, sit down and enjoy a few drinks, you have to visit Cafe Gollem, offering over 200 varieties. The price of a drink averages at three quid here; we give that the thumbs up.

There you go, your quick guide to the best beer destinations. Wherever you decide to go, we are confident that you will have a brilliant time. Cheers!

If you are planning a holiday and looking for a great bar, you will be spoiled for choice in Ireland. Ireland is notorious for its drinking culture and there is nothing like sitting in a traditional pub drinking the black stuff, Guinness that is. Planning a holiday can be a stressful task, from booking flights, accommodation and annual holiday insurance, so you deserve to unwind and relax in a bar on arrival at your destination. If Dublin is your city of choice, I am sure that your expectations are high. Here’s a quick guide to finding great bars in Dublin.

Johnnie Foxes

Johnnie Foxes is famous for being Ireland’s highest pub. Steeped high in the Wicklow Mountains just outside Dublin city, it is the perfect place for a tourist to taste Irish tradition. Enjoy live traditional Irish music on Fridays and Saturdays and a dedicated Irish dancing show afterwards. To complement the great entertainment enjoy an array of traditional Irish dishes locally sourced. Since, the bar is located a bit outside of the city you may be worried about transportation. Fear not, there is a regular shuttle bus departing from the city centre for a low fee so you won’t have to worry about huge taxi fares coming to and from the pub.

Vintage Cocktail Club

The Vintage Cocktail Club located in Temple Bar is the perfect location for a quaint night out or a first date. Hidden away in a Temple Bar alleyway it can be difficult to find and this isn't accidental. Most nights you will need a reservation for admittance but its worth it once you walk in, to be welcomed to a bar that resembles somewhere in 1920s New York. Expect the highest quality service, the tastiest cocktails and the most comfortable, glamorous atmosphere in Dublin’s finest hidden gem.

Dublin city is famous for its eclectic nightlife. Brimming with bars and nightclubs it has something to offer every type of socialite. Visit traditional Irish pubs, karaoke bars, comedy venues, music and cocktail bars. The city has it all. Temple Bar has the highest concentration of drinking establishments but there are plenty more to be found throughout the city with Dawson Street also being a popular hotspot. Many stylish cocktail bars have emerged in recent years and are very popular among locals and tourists alike. For those of you on vacation an evening in one of Dublin’s finest establishments is the perfect way to unwind. Planning a holiday can be stressful from booking flights, accommodation and annual holiday insurance, so sit back, relax and enjoy the best of what Dublin has to offer.

Dakota Bar

Dakota nestled in the heart of the city on South William Street is one of Dublin’s most hip and popular cocktail bars. The bar is long and narrow and is always full with a young, energetic clientele. The walls are lined with trendy half moon leather couches, in the summertime the patio area is the perfect area to enjoy a tasty daiquiri. The bar has one of the widest cocktail menus you will find anywhere in Dublin and this is complemented by a huge variety of beers on offer too. If you want good food, great drink and an even better atmosphere be sure to visit this bopping Dublin bar.

Harry’s on the Green

Harry’s, ideally located on Stephen’s Green is a double award winning cocktail bar and boasts multiple award winning bartenders. Harry’s is the perfect place to start off, spend or end your night with late opening until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. It’s heated outside terrace that seats up to 70 people is home to Harry’s famous BBQ every Friday and Saturday evening. The cocktails here are some of the best in Dublin, the barmen are professionally trained and have a passion for what they do. We recommend you try out the tiramisu and black cherry whiskey sour, it is something special. With its decadent interior and unpretentious crowd, it is definitely worth a visit on any trip to Ireland’s capital.

Aside from the warm welcome, Ireland is also famed for the region’s many fine bars and eateries. Set upon a backdrop of unique scenery, it’s the perfect place in which to enjoy a drink, two or even more with some of the friendliest people on the world.

Prior to planning a trip to this vibrant region, it’s important to remember to invest in cheap travel insurance. Once you have this in order, only then should you begin planning an itinerary.

The region’s abundance of Irish pubs is renowned for their ‘craic’ thanks to its amazing crowd and many options for live music and dance. The Irish also host a number of popular festivals, one of the more celebrated being St. Patrick`s Day which brings nearly millions of visitors yearly to enjoy the “craic” with the Irish. You should definitely try the green beer made especially for that festival. With many attractions indoor and out, Ireland is an outstanding tourist destination especially for those who love drinking.

For hundreds of years, Ireland has created a wide range of worldly beverages; it’s a nation prominent for its compulsive drinking, legendary Guinness ale and some of the most sought-after whiskeys on the planet. Regardless of your taste, this is a place that has something to offer all and whilst on holiday here, you should set about sampling some of the local delights.