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    Bewley's Cafe

    3.8 (226 reviews)
    ModerateIrish, Cafes
    Open 7:30 am - 7:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Mary Cake
    Helaine R.

    This cafe has everything. The stained glass windows are lovely and the cafe has a charming, eclectic feel. Desserts were decadent, soup and bread was so tasty. There were good selections of tea and the service was excellent. What more could you ask for?

    The pretty menu
    Clara K.

    Delicious tea. I had the Assam tea and it was wonderful. The food was amazing. And the service was great.

    Harrison C.

    A must go to if you are traveling to Dublin! The food was delicious and service was great! I found everywhere while traveling was very attentive to allergies and this was no exception! The restaurant felt like a very nice formal space but you weren't paying formal prices!

    Sarah M.

    Our first meal in Dublin was a full Irish breakfast to share at Bewley's Cafe at the recommendation of a friend. The meal included Kelly's of Newport thick cut dry-cured back bacon, Granby's pork sausages and white pudding, Putóg black pudding, Irish free-range poached eggs, slow-roasted herbed tomatoes, and Bewley's brown soda bread. It was a new experience for us so we decided to share it since we weren't sure what to expect. While I admit, we didn't finish it, we did try a bit of everything, and I'm glad we experienced it. Also while we were here we ordered The Mary Cake to share which is described as a Bewley's classic since the 1950s including rich chocolate ganache, soft sponge layer dipped in pure Valrhona Ariaga dark chocolate, and topped with a thin marzipan disc. It was perfection! Fun fact: Bewley's donates €1 from the sale of every Mary Cake to the Irish Red Cross. To drink I ordered a Calypso (Tia Maria) boozy coffee cocktail (which had a fun presentation and was also very tasty) to give myself a wakeup as our flight was a redeye and before we left I also ordered a takeaway ginger & lemongrass tea. The restaurant was busy just about the entire time we were there, and our waitress was super friendly as well. I kept eyeing the baked good case as we were seated near it - everything looked so good but we only had so much room and more meals planned. Maybe next time!

    Dave V.

    This was a great spot for breakfast. Service was excellent. Food was served hot and fresh. I enjoyed the Full Irish Breakfast (when in Rome ....). I'd probably pass on the black pudding, but that's just a personal choice. My wife LOVED the Vegetarian Breakfast as she had been craving fresh vegetables ever since we left the United States.

    Raspberry scone.
    Kevin B.

    After flying overnight from Boston to Dublin, simply put we needed some good coffee. But why stop there? What if you could find some great coffee with some amazing food options, as well? Well, thanks to Bewley's Cafe we did just that. Bewley's is a great, expansive cafe and the coffee certainly did the trick. It was fresh and brewed perfectly and helped to clean off the cobwebs. Each one of us went with a different breakfast option and not a single complaint was lodged. I went with the scone of the day which was a brilliant raspberry scone and the yogurt parfait which had fresh yogurt, a berry compote, fresh berries and granola expertly displayed in the cup that was fresh and tasted excellent. As I looked around the table, I would have opted for any of the other options that others in the party selected as every single item looked perfect. Great spot right in the heart of Dublin!

    Interior dining that is like a sitting room
    Rowena R.

    This is a vibrant and trendy place on Grafton Street that is ideal for breakfast and afternoon tea. We have eaten here on many visits to Dublin and I'm surprised at myself that I haven't yet reviewed it. The food is delicious. They have perfected their poached eggs. I am also a huge fan of their Irish breakfast tea. The service is also fantastic. We really liked Celine and how attentive she was with us. She made sure we were satisfied and was very kind to us. I highly recommend stopping by here.

    Coffee
    Jeremy E.

    Awesome landmark that you must seek out while I'm Dublin. Great service, beautiful stained glass decor throughout, truly delicious food and some of the best coffee and tea in Ireland.

    Menu
    Steven B.

    The atmosphere of Bewley's is that of an upscale European cafe of years gone by forest green wallpaper with gold Asian inspired motifs accented by magnificent stained glass windows designed by Harry Clarke 1928 combined with the tile floors and wood accents make the interior spectacular and worth 5 stars and a visite alone. The service was prompt and amenable. The food we had was all decent. The portions were ferocious and the quality excellent however not Michelin star. I saw one of their hot chocolates and it was the size of a pint of Guinness. If it weren't for the overall atmosphere I'd rate the food a 3. It was a great time overall and I'd return again for sure.

    iced pistachio latte and cherry sticky bun

    One of the best cups of coffee I've ever had. A delightful and charming atmosphere with very friendly baristas. The spring decor was gorgeous and the seasonal pastries looked great. An absolute must-visit if you are travelling to Dublin!

    Irish coffee
    gen h.

    Arrived early with only one other customer in the restaurant.. friendly service by all and a delightful start to the day. Had an Irish coffee that leaves me leary of having one anywhere else it was so delightful. For breakfast I ordered the open faced smoked salmon sandwich on the nicest brown bread with capers creme fraische and red onion. Recommend. The waiter suggested lunch is even better.. I have no doubt.

    Harry Clarke Windows

    Bewley's Cafe is a lovely place for coffee, breakfast, lunch, or afternoon tea! Our server was so sweet and accommodating. I cannot say enough about how kind and friendly she was. Oh, and the food was good too!

    View of the first floor from our table on 2
    Jessica S.

    They were open on New Year's morning and the wait for a table wasn't too terrible. Our standards weren't very high that day, since it was a holiday, and most places were still shuttered that early. We did walk up and down Grafton Street, checking out the other breakfast/brunch options (limited) before finally walking into Bewley's. The entrance was stiflingly hot due to the fireplace and overworked central heating. The hostess stand was un-tended, and there were three large groups kind of milling around in front of us. We split up - hubs went to stand in what we thought was the line while I went to try to find someone to help us and the other groups that came in behind us. Once a lady did finally come out, she went to each group in an order that only made sense to her, granting tables to groups that came in last ahead of the groups that had been standing there for a while. One man from a group behind us angrily challenged the lady's system, to which she basically said, "you don't like it, you can leave." We were about to take her up on that (even though that sentiment wasn't directed at us) when another lady came out and told us she had a table for two upstairs that we could take. The second floor turned out to be a bit small, but we had a table on the rail, overlooking the mass of people we'd just left. The waitress was nice enough, but she seemed a bit stressed. I overheard her telling another waitress that they hadn't expected the morning to be quite so busy, so I guess that accounts for that. We both ordered the Bewley's Breakfast (their version of a Full Irish Breakfast), and I ordered us a pot of their signature coffee (doing so gives you just over two cups worth, which makes better fiscal sense than ordering two cups alone). The food turned out to be quite tasty, despite the long wait for it. I would actually say that this was my favorite Irish breakfast of our trip, though my husband's opinion would differ. I enjoyed everything on the plate, including their soda bread, which was dense yet light, with a nice oat/grain flavor. The sausage links had a good meaty flavor, with a nice snap to the skin. The eggs were scrambled - I think that's the first time I've seen that in an Irish breakfast - and the bacon was both moist and crispy. The two roasted cherry tomatoes added a nice acidic and almost sweet flavor to the plate overall, and I really enjoyed their black and white puddings. If it wasn't for the terrible greeting when first walking in, I would have given this place 5 stars. The food, waitress and overall vibe of the building itself definitely picked up the slack of the first hostess.

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    Great breakfast! Lovely staff (sinead) made sure we got our breakfast before the kitchen closed to prepare lunch. Fab!

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    wonderfull coffee and delicious pastries! confortable place in the heart of grafton st.

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    its great for breakfast and its also very reasonable :) i don't think i would go for dinner but a coffee with a friend would be ideal....

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    Sheehans - Corned beef and cabbage

    Sheehans

    4.6(183 reviews)
    0.1 kmSouth Inner City
    €€

    Stopped in for lunch and we're seated promptly at a table for two. Need to mention that seating is…read moreeither high top or booth and stool seating. Stools are ok but not super comfortable. Menu has a good selection of Irish dishes from seafood chowder up to lamb stew and pies. We ordered the potato soup, seafood chowder, 'banjo' burger with onion rings. The soups arrived first and the seafood chowder was loaded with huge pieces of fish, potatoes (not many) with a creamy rich base. Flavor was incredible and in itself a full meal. Served in a large crock style bowl. The potato soup was minus any whole potatoes. It was a rich creamy base with plenty of flavor and very hearty. The burger was really a double cheeseburger with plenty of cheese, grilled onions, what appeared to be a mayonnaise based sauce on a soft hamburger roll. Really tall enough that it was tough getting your mouth around it. Very well seasoned burgers and the onions were a nice touch. The onion rings were huge and had a very light batter on them. They served in a metal bowl to keep them hot. For dessert the apple crumble was ordered which was served in a large dish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. This could have been warmer but still was good.. The 5 star rating is for the chowder as it outshone the rest of the meal although the burger was definitely a close second. Definitely will return to try other dishes when we come back to the city.

    Quick review for a quick lunch stop. We shared an Irish Lamb Stew: meat and vegetables in gravy…read morewith a layer of mash(ed potatoes) on top. The meat and veggies were plentiful, the portion generous, and it was tasty enough but maybe on the bland side? It was served with a side of braised red cabbage which we really liked: sweet but not sour like pickled cabbage. And house-made brown stout bread, also very good. The wife had a Guinness and I, thinking it too cliché to order Guinness as a tourist in Ireland, tried a different stout whose name I've forgotten from the ample selection. But comparing the two, so much better! The menu offers a wide variety of traditional Irish dishes, more than most of the similar pubs in the area. As well as the other expected pub type food: sandwiches, burgers, etc. As for desserts, if we were hungrier, the wife might have ordered the Irish Whiskey Bread & Butter Pudding. The hubby would probably get his dessert later, as the selection was limited and neither that nor the Apple Crumble appealed. Sitting at the bar we had a more personalized experience than were we at a table. The bartender offered to take a photo of me behind the bar which I of course accepted. We made the right choice in coming here.

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    Sheehans - Afternoon at the pub

    Afternoon at the pub

    Sheehans - Beef pie

    Beef pie

    Sheehans - Nice seating area inside

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    Nice seating area inside

    The Old Mill Restaurant - Cottage Pie!

    The Old Mill Restaurant

    4.5(293 reviews)
    0.5 kmTemple Bar
    €€

    When I think of beef stew, I think of my mom's homemade version. So one of the things I was most…read morelooking forward to in Ireland was trying authentic Irish stew. Our first meal in Dublin was at The Old Mill Restaurant, right in the heart of Temple Bar. It's been serving traditional Irish fare since the 1980s and has become a favorite stop for both locals and visitors looking for classic comfort food. After about a 20-minute wait, we were seated in the warm, inviting dining room. Susan ordered the mussels, one of her favorites, while I went with the Traditional Irish Stew and my daughter chose the Braised Beef & Guinness Stew. Both were exactly what we hoped for: hearty, flavorful, and perfect after a day of sightseeing. I finally understood why the Guinness stew had such a rich, dark color, and I have to admit, I came home a big fan of Irish stew. We finished with the Homemade Bread & Butter Pudding topped with fresh cream and custard, a comforting dessert that was the perfect ending to the meal. Service, atmosphere, value, and food were all five out of five. We also enjoyed chatting with the floor manager, whose pride in the restaurant and his team was obvious. That kind of hospitality made a great meal even more memorable.

    I wanted to love this place, but it missed in several areas. We had reservations and they were…read moretaking walk-ins. They told us our table was ready at the same time they were seating a walk-in. Our table was next to the window with decent space between tables, I saw the walk-in complain that where he was getting sat was in the middle of the restaurant with no space between the next table. He ended up just taking our table even with the waitress saying it wasn't his. They just shrugged and told us to sit in the middle. The mussels were good, and they had gluten free bread, but there were limited gluten free options, even the Shepards pie wasn't gluten free. I was hoping a mash potato topping would be available, but only the Irish stew. This had lamb, but also chicken, so you had to hunt down the lamb. The beef stew was good, but the overall experience and being squeezed in shoulder to shoulder made me feel like I stumbled into a tourist trap. I wouldn't recommend.

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    The Old Mill Restaurant - Small dining area

    Small dining area

    The Old Mill Restaurant - Lamb Shank

    Lamb Shank

    The Old Mill Restaurant - The scene!!!

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    The scene!!!

    Sophie's Bar - I think this is the Sophie Doesn't Know cocktail

    Sophie's Bar

    3.8(147 reviews)
    0.8 kmHarcourt
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    Vinni made our entire evening. From the moment we sat down, he was warm, welcoming, and genuinely…read moreenthusiastic. He knew the menu inside and out and gave us fantastic recommendations, including perfect wine pairings and great cocktail suggestions before dinner. What really stood out was how attentive and generous he was throughout the meal. He even surprised us with an extra beer, which was such a thoughtful touch and made us feel incredibly well taken care of. Exceptional service is hard to find, and Vinni absolutely delivered. He struck the perfect balance of being attentive without ever being intrusive, and his positive energy made the experience even more memorable. If you're lucky enough to have Vinni as your server, you're in for a fantastic meal and an even better dining experience. He's a true asset to the restaurant, and we'll definitely be back because of him. Highly recommend!

    Came here on a Friday night made reso last minute for terrace. Place is new and trendy inside the…read moreDuke hotel. The staff was very accommodating, when we were cold they moved us to a table inside. Finally got to try the Sarti spritz!!! So excited amazing taste. Overall the apps were good. Got truffle arancini and burrata green goddess salad- loved the basil puree and fresh peas! The crab crostini were okay crab was very fishy. Got rigatoni carbonara, the guanciale and sausage meatballs were good but pasta was overcooked , also did not expect the sauce to be that spicy.

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    Sophie's Bar - Restaurant/view

    Restaurant/view

    Sophie's Bar
    Sophie's Bar

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    The Old Storehouse - Guinness

    The Old Storehouse

    4.3(237 reviews)
    0.4 kmTemple Bar
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    The Old Storehouse is a Dublin pub with casual seating, live music, Guinness on tap (of course),…read moreand delicious eats. My husband and I stopped by for dinner and I ordered a caesar salad and their fish chowder. The caesar was great but my gosh the fish chowder and accompanying brown bread rocked my socks. So, much so, that I did what I never do--I revisited this spot more than once on the same trip (so many places to explore I almost never do this!). That fish chowder is craveable. They do live music on occasion as well and so we were able to enjoy that while sipping our Guinness. The prices are reasonable and the service is friendly. They aren't as small as they look at first glance, on one of our visits, we sat upstairs which has a second dining area. Amazing! Get to it!

    Loud music, cheap drinks and good food…read more Place was absolutely packed with people in town for the American Football game so service was dreadfully slow. Had to excuse ourselves from the table multiple times to freshen drinks. The food was good. Once again, absolute star was the Buffalo Wings! Ireland? I mean what??? Perfectly cooked, sauced nicely, just spectacular! The band was playing a mix and of Irish Music and American Rock songs played to Irish tunes. Very fun and well engaged with the crowd. The restaurant itself is cozy and very warm. A great night was had by all!

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    The Old Storehouse - Steamed mussels

    Steamed mussels

    The Old Storehouse - Irish lamb stew 3.5/5

    Irish lamb stew 3.5/5

    The Old Storehouse

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