The Guinness story began just 20 minutes walk from Handels Hotel at St. James’ Gate where, in 1759, Arthur Guinness signed a 10,000 year lease on the property! The Guinness Storehouse is one of Dublin’s top attractions, with exhibitions and displays on the brewing process, history and advertising behind Guinness, with a pint of the black stuff waiting for you in the Gravity Bar at the top, with its views over the city.