What to do and see in Ireland, Ireland: The Best Coffeehouses

September 28, 2021 Enedina Augsburger

Woven with wild greenery and Gaelic legends, the Emerald Isle is one of Europe’s most prized jewels. Rugged Atlantic beaches and mystery-shrouded sites rub shoulders with the cosmopolitan cities of Belfast and Dublin, where literary history and warm Irish hospitality are always in abundance.
Restaurants in Ireland

1. The Berry Tree Cafe

61 Main Street, Larne BT40 1JE Northern Ireland +44 28 2826 0575
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5.0 based on 18 reviews

The Berry Tree Cafe

Popular restaurant located in the centre of town. Open 6 days a week. Providing delicious home cooked breakfast and lunch, sit in or takeaway. Fresh cooked scone and pastries, freshly ground coffee and gourmet teas. Available for private parties.

2. The Monday Echo

23 Eustace Street The Mezz, Dublin Ireland +353 86 053 3415 [email protected] http://www.facebook.com/themondayecho
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5.0 based on 11 reviews

The Monday Echo

The Monday Echo is a songwriter and spoken showcase every Monday night. Each week, a different line up of about 7 local artists perform short sets of their own work. The night takes place in a traditional pub setting with no microphones or amplification. This "listening venue" makes it possible to hear every detail in the music and voices. The show happens every Monday in the basement of the Mezz bar in the heart of Dublin's Temple Bar district. The audience can reach the candlelit basement venue via a series of corridors and back stairs. Best to ask for directions at the main bar.

72 Convent Road, Dun Laoghaire Co. Dublin Ireland +353 1 544 8406 [email protected]
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5.0 based on 16 reviews

The Italian Food Gallery

The Italian Food Gallery is a shop where you can buy and find the real Italian food products and taste homemade Piadina, in authentic Italian spirit and atmosphere. Huge selections of delicious and quality Italian products, sliced meat and cheese from the Italian tradition with a mix of originality and taste. Our Brand is unique. We fuse the Food with Art in honour of Italy and the great beauty that it offers. We named our Piadine with the greatest Art Italian Master. Coming to our shop will be a unique and exciting experience to feel and smell the Italian culture and hospitality. As soon you come in you will listen to lovely Italian songs and two Italian fellas ready to help and serve you. You will feel like home with us. We will support you during your shopping giving suggestions for any need and try to find everything that you're looking for.

4. Irish Crafts

Doolin V95 W9N2 Ireland +353 65 707 5836 [email protected] http://www.irishcraftsonline.com
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5.0 based on 130 reviews

Irish Crafts

The perfect stop for stress free shopping and a relaxing cuppa & cake! Huge selection of Crafts, Design & Textiles. Free Parking, Tax Free Shopping, Worldwide Shipping , Expert Advice. Carrying brands including McConnell,Enibas, Solvar, Wild Goose, Foxford Woolen Mills, Mucross Weavers, Studio Donegal, Ireland’s Eye, Castle Arch pottery, Irish Handmade Glass & Aran Woollen Mills, Aran Crafts, Lee River as well as many more!

Reviewed By murphytravels3210 - San Francisco, United States

We purchased several blankets and sweaters on our visit to the shop. Everything was top notch quality and the shipping arrived exactly when scheduled! You can't go wrong here....and the people?? They are super helpful with shopping and so nice and fun!! Natalie even gave us a ride to the Pub in the pouring rain!!! This is a shop not to be missed!

5. Books Upstairs

Apex House 17 D'Olier Street, Dublin D02 RX06 Ireland +353 1 677 8566 [email protected] http://www.booksupstairs.ie
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5.0 based on 51 reviews

Books Upstairs

A long-standing independent and literary bookshop in Dublin city centre, with a carefully curated stock and a dedicated staff. We specialise in the humanities - especially Irish literature, poetry, culture and history. Our beautifully preserved Georgian building on D'Olier Street houses a literary café on the first floor, and is the headquarters of the Dublin Review of Books. We host literary and history events regularly - poetry readings, book launches, interviews, discussions.

Reviewed By clarissar - Nikiski, United States

I wish I'd had more time to spend here! Lovely book shop and beautiful & calm cafe upstairs. Good food and great mocha!

6. Moher Cottage

Moher Cottage St.Brigid's Well Cliffs of Moher, Liscannor V95 Y5Y2 Ireland +353 87 295 9096 [email protected] http://mohercottage.com
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5.0 based on 92 reviews

Moher Cottage

Moher Cottage is a family owned and run business beside the Cliffs of Moher in Co.Clare. It is a design led destination store supporting local Irish businesses, selling beautiful Irish products that we love, with panoramic views over Liscannor Bay. Serving premium barista coffee, if you come our wish is you will stay awhile and leave a smile. Now selling online on mohercottage.com also

Reviewed By coconutdaisy - Worcester, United States

I had read great reviews about the Moher Cottage before we travelled to Ireland. It lived up to its reputation. After we purchased some Irish crafts in the adorable gift store, we enjoyed coffee & pastries overlooking the Irish countryside. It was a gorgeous day and we were able to relax after walking The Cliffs. The staff were friendly and gave us the histroy of the cottage. Well worth the stop.

7. Eclipse Cinemas Lifford-Strabane

Station Road Three Rivers Centre, Lifford F93 NX99 Ireland +353 74 914 1973 [email protected] http://www.eclipsecinemas.com
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Eclipse Cinemas Lifford-Strabane

Features of Eclipse Cinemas Lifford-Strabane · Family Business · Dual currency · Special Deluxe Studio, "The Directors Lounge"· Serving Pizza & Wines · Free car parking · Luxurious American Rocker seating · Sony 4K Projector · Homemade Popcorn · Free Electronic Loyalty Cards · Gift Cards Available

8. Playtown Tullamore

Unit 26J , Axis Business Park Unit 26J, Tullamore R35 R9W9 Ireland +353 87 228 7550 [email protected] http://www.playtowntullamore.ie
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5.0 based on 4 reviews

Playtown Tullamore

Irelands Very Own Family Run, Multi Award Winning, Failte Ireland Covid 19 Safety Charter Approved, Miniature Town Play Experience & Creative Rooms.

9. Square - Coffee Bar

3, The Square, Kildare R51 K339 Ireland +353 87 630 9932 [email protected] http://www.squarecoffee.ie
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5.0 based on 26 reviews

Square - Coffee Bar

Square Coffee and Retail, Kildare Towns first Third Wave coffee bar, We feel it is a unique and welcome addition to the Square and town alike. Opened in December 2017 by Pam and Alan, Square offers a beautifully designed retail and gallery space alongside a speciality coffee bar. At Square it's not only about the coffee, great coffee is just our standard. It’s the welcoming, enthusiastic team of baristas and the well designed, aesthetically pleasing space that combine to create an environment to enjoy while browsing or admiring the art while your espresso shot is being prepared. We are massive advocates of supporting sustainability, fairly traded and local produce, our ethically sourced coffee which will always be Specialty Grade or above is roasted in Naas. We are currently working with four bakers and producers for our delicious accompaniments who are all based in Kildare town.

Reviewed By seamusmurphy - Letterkenny, Ireland

The huge chocolate squares I had with my excellent coffee. Due to Covid 19 restrictions you may enter and purchase take away products only so no time to sit and chat. Even so you are greeted with the lovely aroma of coffee and good food causing you to salivate. Maybe not everybody does but there is something about the smell of freshly ground coffee and the Barista banging away the old grinds and preparing a new cup of coffee for you. Inside as you wait in a small queue (3 meters apart and all that) you get a lovely sense of peace and calm minus the buzz of people sitting and eating etc. While it is strange to go to a coffee shop and do take away food and drink it is still a lovely experience. Added to the eternal patience of the staff and it is not easy to understand us customers in our masks no matter how trendy some of them are. Questions regarding Gluten Free products are welcome and unlike a lot of coffee shops they have a good range so my wife was more than happy. Your cake is put into a nice little square box not a shiny plastic one. More classy I think myself and it makes you feel like you had a better experience than coffee at a Petrol station on the motorway. There are a few seats scattered around on the street outside and it is a nice place to sit on an Autumnal day watching the buses come in and go out and people pushing buggies with babies and normal life going on. Yes there is nothing square about this coffee shop. Good food, coffee, friendly staff and great service.

10. Butlers Chocolate Cafe, Grafton Street

51A Grafton Street, Dublin Ireland +353 1 671 7004 [email protected] http://www.butlerschocolates.com/
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4.5 based on 159 reviews

Butlers Chocolate Cafe, Grafton Street

Since our foundation in 1932, we have strived to bring a little happiness to the world one chocolate at a time. Because nothing complements happiness better than coffee, in 1998 we opened the very first Butlers Chocolate Café in a beautiful corner of Wicklow Street in Dublin’s city centre.Our aim was to create a luxurious haven for chocolate and coffee lovers alike; a place where customers could enjoy the highest quality coffee, tea and chocolate beverages in stylish, welcoming and characterful surroundings. A free Butlers chocolate of choice is offered with every prepared beverage purchased!

Reviewed By syd21300 - Round Rock, United States

They have a huge selection of various kinds of chocolates, cakes, muffins and brownies. They also offer quite a few hot chocolate variations as well as other hot and cold drink choices. We loved everything we got and also purchased several chocolate bars as gifts for family back home.

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