Gin & Tonic Bus Tour

We met an old-fashioned London Routemaster bus outside the Hugh Lane Gallery on Parnell Square and after being handed a very decent-sized gin & tonic, we headed upstairs to take our seats. There are a number of tables of four laid out along the top deck, as well as a pair of two-seaters at the very front which give you some great views during the tour.

There’s no food as such, although each table comes with various nibbles and a bowl of popcorn which is refilled throughout as needed. The staff come upstairs every now and again to check that everyone is happy but besides that, you’re left to enjoy the tour while music is played over the speakers.

Each tour lasts around an hour and a half, where you’re taken on a route through the city centre along Merrion Square, Fitzwilliam Square and James's Street, before making a pitstop in the Phoenix Park where you're served a second round of gin & tonics.

The looks of jealousy on the faces of passengers on the other tour buses as we toasted them was hilarious. 😂🍸🍹Read more