Who are we
Our website is https://theguinnessproject.com. We are a group of friends looking for good Guinness. We are not professionals, nor are we paid by Guinness.
Responsible Drinking
The Guinness Project promotes appreciation of quality, not quantity. We do not endorse excessive alcohol consumption and encourage all readers to drink responsibly and in moderation.
Alcohol affects individuals differently, and recommended consumption limits vary depending on health guidance, personal circumstances, and the country in which you live or are visiting. Readers are encouraged to follow the guidance issued by the relevant medical and public health authorities in their jurisdiction regarding safe alcohol consumption.
In addition, readers are responsible for ensuring that they are of the legal drinking age in the country or territory where they consume alcohol. Legal drinking ages, licensing laws, and restrictions on alcohol consumption vary by location and must be respected at all times.
When travelling, visitors should also familiarise themselves with and adhere to local laws, regulations, and cultural norms relating to alcohol. What is considered acceptable behaviour in one country or culture may not be appropriate or lawful in another.
The Guinness Project does not encourage behaviour that contravenes local laws, licensing regulations, or cultural expectations, and accepts no responsibility for actions taken by individuals in violation of such requirements.
Our content is intended for informational and editorial purposes only. It is designed to help readers make informed choices about where to enjoy a pint — not to promote irresponsible or unlawful alcohol consumption.
If you choose to consume alcohol, please do so responsibly, be mindful of your limits, respect local customs, and never drink and drive.
Reviews, Opinions, and Disclaimer
All reviews published on The Guinness Project are based on individual tasting experiences and personal judgement at a specific moment in time. While we follow a defined and consistent review methodology to assess each pint as fairly as possible, Guinness is not a static product. Variations in staff, storage, glassware, equipment, timing, and service conditions mean that the quality of a pint can change from day to day — and sometimes from pint to pint.
Our reviews reflect one or more visits at a particular point in time, not a permanent or guaranteed assessment of a bar’s Guinness quality. For this reason, all scores and opinions should be understood as guidance, not as definitive or enduring judgments.
No Guarantee of Experience
The Guinness Project does not guarantee that your experience at any bar will match the score or description published on this website. Taste is subjective, conditions change, and what one person considers a great pint may not align with another person’s preferences or expectations.
We strongly encourage readers to treat reviews as informative reference points, not as promises of outcome.
Good Faith Operation
All reviews are conducted and published in good faith, with no intention to mislead, misrepresent, or unfairly criticise any establishment. We do not accept payment, incentives, or compensation in exchange for reviews unless explicitly stated. Our aim is transparency, consistency, and honesty.
Limitation of Liability
To the fullest extent permitted by law, The Guinness Project, its authors, contributors, and operators accept no liabilityfor:
- Any dissatisfaction, disappointment, or adverse experience resulting from reliance on a review
- Any financial loss, personal inconvenience, or emotional distress related to choosing a bar based on our content
- Any changes in Guinness quality, pricing, service, or availability after a review has been published
- Any disagreement, complaint, or dispute arising from the content of a review
All decisions to visit or consume Guinness at a venue listed on this website are made entirely at the reader’s own discretion and risk.
Changes Over Time
Bars evolve. Staff change. Equipment is cleaned (or not). Guinness lines are maintained (or neglected). As a result, scores and opinions may become outdated. We make reasonable efforts to revisit venues and update reviews, but we do not guarantee that all content remains current at all times.
No Professional Advice
Nothing on this website constitutes professional, commercial, or consumer advice of any kind. The Guinness Project exists for informational and entertainment purposes only.
In Summary (Plain English)
We do our best.
We follow a process.
We act honestly.
But Guinness is unpredictable — and that’s part of the story.
Use the reviews as a guide, not a guarantee.
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Reviewer Terms and Conditions
By expressing interest in becoming a reviewer for The Guinness Project, or by submitting any review, you confirm that you understand and agree to the following terms:
No Contract or Employment Relationship
Participation in the reviewer scheme does not create any form of contract, employment, freelance engagement, partnership, agency, or ongoing obligation between you and The Guinness Project. Reviewers act entirely independently and voluntarily.
There is no requirement to submit reviews, and The Guinness Project is under no obligation to accept, publish, feature, or retain any review submitted.
Independence and Responsibility
Reviewers are solely responsible for:
- Their own actions, conduct, and decisions
- All personal expenses, including drinks, travel, and related costs
- Complying with local laws, licensing rules, and cultural norms
- Ensuring they are of legal drinking age in the country they are reviewing in
The Guinness Project does not direct, supervise, or control reviewers’ activities and accepts no responsibility for interactions between reviewers and bars, venues, staff, or third parties.
Eligibility and Conflicts of Interest
To keep reviews independent, you may not take part as a reviewer if you work in or for a bar or pub, or are otherwise employed in the production, distribution, delivery, or serving of Guinness (including Diageo or any related business). Reviewers must have no commercial interest in the venues or pints they score.
No Liability
The Guinness Project accepts no liability for:
- Personal injury, illness, loss, or damage arising from alcohol consumption
- Disputes, disagreements, or complaints involving bars or third parties
- Financial loss, reputational impact, or inconvenience experienced by reviewers
- Any outcomes resulting from the submission or publication of reviews
All reviews reflect a single experience at a specific moment in time and are published for informational purposes only.
Review Standards and Conduct
Reviewers must:
- Use the official review criteria and scoring system as provided
- Submit reviews honestly, accurately, and in good faith
- Avoid accepting incentives, free drinks, or benefits from bars
- Refrain from confrontational, misleading, defamatory, or abusive behaviour
The Guinness Project reserves the right to refuse, edit, delay, or remove any review that does not meet methodological, ethical, or editorial standards, without explanation.
Intellectual Property
By submitting a review, you grant The Guinness Project a non-exclusive, royalty-free right to use, edit, publish, reproduce, and display the content for editorial and informational purposes, with or without attribution, unless otherwise agreed.
Changes and Termination
The Guinness Project may update these terms, review criteria, or participation rules at any time. Continued participation implies acceptance of the current terms.
The Guinness Project may decline future participation or remove previously published content at its discretion.
Governing Principle
All participation is undertaken at the reviewer’s own risk. The Guinness Project operates in good faith as an independent editorial platform and makes no guarantees regarding outcomes, exposure, or impact.