Where is Guinness from?

Guinness comes from Ireland. It was founded in Dublin, Ireland in 1759.^[1] Since 1997, it has been owned by Diageo, headquartered in the United Kingdom.^[1]

Origin

Ireland

Founded 1759 in Dublin

Owner today Foreign-owned

United Kingdom

Diageo · since 1997

Key facts

Country of origin: Ireland^[1]
Founded: 1759, Dublin^[1]
Founder: Arthur Guinness
Current owner: Diageo^[1]
Owner headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Ownership: Owned since 1997
Type: Brand — stout
Category: Drinks

Good to know

Diageo was formed in 1997 by the merger of Guinness plc and Grand Metropolitan.

Origin is not where products are made. Guinness’s origin is where the brand was created. Its products may be designed, manufactured or assembled in other countries. How we define origin.