Harp
The harp logo on a Guinness glass is cleverly animated and strikes a tune as the pint is sunk.
Collection
Animation
13 items
Changing Tastes
A technically innovative advert where a man standing against a white cyclorama is animated into different historical costumes, signifying how fashions may change but Guinness remains as good as ever.
Guinness at the Albert Hall
A colourful animated advert, set in the Royal Albert Hall, in which a musical conductor draws enough strength from a bottle of Guinness to lift an entire choir. This advert was directed by Richard Williams, later an Oscar® -winner for his visual effects on Who Framed Roger Rabbit? (1988).
Horse Sense
One of several stop-motion puppet adverts made for Guinness by Dutch designer/director Joop Geesink. Here, Guinness gives a man the strength to pull a horse and cart.
Bike
An eccentric inventor, played by Jon Pertwee (pre-Doctor Who), demonstrates his airborne bicycle before crashing into a pub. Here, he enjoys a Guinness which gives him superpowers to fly unaided. This advert was colourised from a black and white original.
Army
A playful animated advert in which an army sergeant motivates his soldiers until they turn into pints of Guinness.
Goodness
An advert featuring a colourful kaleidoscope of images of the harvesting and processing of ingredients used in the brewing of Guinness.
Bricklayer
In this innovative animation, a bricklayer enjoys a glass of Guinness after building an entire wall single-handedly.
Ages of Man
An advert symbolising the evolution of taste, as it shows a series of drinking vessels, from a baby bottle of milk to a glass of draft Guinness.
Join Us
A stylish animated advert in which a lively Guinness-drinking crowd enjoy a singalong. The voiceover is by BBC radio DJ and TV presenter, John Peel.
Flying Toucans
A lively animated advert where a bill poster completes his work in double-quick time after having a Guinness.
Giant Rabbit
An animated advert, featuring the voice of famous Carry On star Kenneth Williams, where one man is chased by a giant rabbit while another enjoys his Guinness.
Toucan
A toucan recommends complementary dishes to serve with Guinness in this animated advert.