Ireland's oldest independent brewing company, dating from 1981, produces superior brews including caramel-malt Twisted Hop, smooth Titanic Quarter, Barney's Brew wheat beer with coriander and golden Belfast Blonde pale ale. Tours lasting 45 minutes show you how they're made and include a tasting. Its bar and restaurant the Tap Room is outstanding. In mid-August Hilden hosts a two-day beer festival. Take the train from Great Victoria St station to Hilden station, from where it's a 300m walk.
