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 Newly revamped stylish bar |
2 Duke Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 679 3734 |
The Bailey used to be a fairly typical Dublin pub, but it has transformed itself into a sophisticated and gay-friendly establishment with a continental feel. People sit at the tables on the street outside even on a cold day, as the narrow street seems to create its own micro-climate. Situated just off Grafton Street, this is a great place to sip a gin and tonic and watch the beautiful people saunter by. Literary fanatics will savour the fact that the pub also has a connection with James Joyce's Ulysses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cluster of Cafes |
78/79 Grafton Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 672 7720 http://www.bewleyscafe.com/ |
The Bewley's Cafe is a cluster of many fine eateries. The four restaurants offer you a wide range of appetizing dishes to whet your appetite. Start your day with a hearty breakfast at 'Breakfast at Bewley's'. Enjoy seafood at its best at The Mackerel. Its one of the best places to enjoy scrumptious seafood with an Irish twist. Have lip smacking pastas and pizzas at 'Cafe Bar Deli'. The salads are healthy and filling. Prices are reasonable to go with the sumptuous meal on offer. Enjoy a warm aromatic cup of coffee at 'Mezz' or simply catch a play at the 'Cafe Theater'. Whatever you decide to do, you surely won't have a dull moment here. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relaxed and funky |
1 Coppinger Row Dublin, Co. Dublin Ireland +353 1 670 6982 |
This is a pleasant, funky and relaxed cafe on a side-street in the heart of town, with a good selection of soups, sandwiches and a limited but interesting wine list. The service is friendly and the prices are reasonable. The café's interior is modern and bright with the emphasis on, you've guessed it, blue. The cafe also plays host to a number of evening gigs, and the venue is starting to build up a following. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unwind in style |
Brown Thomas Grafton Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 679 5666 / +353 1 677 6761 |
Located in Dublin's finest department store, Brown Thomas, this is the place to relax in the midst of fashion, and have a quick cup of tea to revive yourself. It's also an excellent place to drop off companions who don't have the proper interest in shopping. Foccaccia, Ciabatta, Crostini, soups and salads will pacify any dining palate. Follow your food with a great cappuccino or espresso and enjoy the stylish atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Chocolate heaven |
24 Wicklow Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 6710591 http://www.butlers-chocolates.com |
If you feel the need to worship at the great temple of the Gods of Chocolate, forsake all diets and come to Butler's. On entering, be prepared to kneel at the divinities that are Bewley's chocolates, Alannah chocolates, Katie Mac's chocolates, and, of course, Butler's own range. Also resident within the shop are lesser divinities such as the danish pastry and muffin, as well as the nectar of the chocolate gods, coffee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Popular cafe in Temple Bar |
3-4 Bedford Row Temple Bar Dublin Ireland +353 1 677 9043 |
By day, Cafe Gertrude serves excellent coffee and gorgeous bowls of soup, as well as a wide selection of sandwiches. By night the usual fare is pizza and pasta dishes. The setting is lovely and the service the kind that encourages you to stay for a while. It's a great place to take a breather from the hectic pace of Temple Bar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stylish and sophisticated cafe |
5 South Anne Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 670 7239 |
There are several locations of this great coffee house, although the South Anne Street branch is the best and the most well-located. Both breakfast and lunch menus are tasty and varied. The coffee is good and there is outdoor seating for sunny days. A perfect stopping point during a busy shopping day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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French-style cafe bar |
40 Dawson Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 677 4567 http://www.capitalbars.com/ |
Walking into this cafe/bar you cannot help but feel gentrified by the astounding Edwardian décor. The long bar serves anything you might desire including a comprehensive cocktail selection, excellent coffee and stylish food. The whole place feels a bit like a catwalk for models, but if you hold your head high, you should have a great time. The seats outside are great for people-watching on a sunny day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Full American breakfasts |
Powerscourt Townhouse Centre Dublin Ireland +353 1 679 4552 |
Chompy's is situated on the first floor terrace of the Powerscourt Townhouse Centre. Wake up to maple syrup on pancakes, muffins and eggs benedict - or just some good coffee. A full American breakfast is on offer, which should set you up for the day in style. Sandwiches on bagels (tuna melts, pastrami and swiss) are also featured. A fine American deli in the heart of Dublin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Elegant and stylish city-centre bar |
9 South William Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 672 7696 |
Dakota is a new face on the Dublin bar scene but it has already attracted a loyal crowd. It's not surprising: behind an unassuming Georgian facade lies one of the city's most attractive spaces. Inside, the emphasis is on polished wood, painstakingly-restored stonework and comfortable leather seats. By day, Dakota is mellow and relaxed and offers excellent lunches and coffee; by night, however, the volume goes up and crowds pour in. It can get very noisy, and you should be prepared to queue on weekend nights, but for an energetic and stylish night out, this rather beautiful bar is hard to beat. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Airy and stylish hang-out |
Parliament Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 670 4112 |
The Front Lounge is a classy joint that does not cause personal affronts with ridiculous door policies or intimidating clientele. Plush sofas, good art, and attentive waiters make this one of the more comfortable bars in Dublin. It attracts a well-dressed crowd that makes anyone in jeans feel uncomfortably underdressed. It is one of the few area bars where gays and heterosexuals freely intermingle. For a quieter setting visit during the day for lunch or coffee. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Stateside blends |
12 Clarendon Powerscourt Townhouse Centre Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 679 7772 |
Brought over from the United States, this attractive coffee bar offers a multitude of blends and flavours. It's been a fixture in Dublin for some years now and has recently renovated itself in order to compete with all the coffee places cropping up about town. The fine aroma will draw you in, and there is outdoor seating for sunny days. Gloria Jean's also sells all manner of coffee beans, coffee-makers and assorted paraphernalia, so whether you drink in or take out, treat yourself to a few varieties...and perhaps even a new mug or coffee-grinder! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Arthouse success story |
6 Eustace Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 677 8788 http://www.filmboard.ie/links.php |
As one of the most successful developments in Temple Bar, the Irish Film Institute (IFI) will keep the most discerning culture-vulture entertained for hours. Film buffs will enjoy the two art-house cinemas and fairly comprehensive bookshop. The café/bar/restaurant is worth visiting in its own right, if only to marvel at the award-winning architecture—as this light-filled building was constructed from the space between two older houses. The IFI also regularly hosts festival screenings, seminars and workshops. A fun and relaxing place in which to spend a hour or two. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relaxing cafe in the heart of Temple Bar |
25 East Essex Street Temple Bar Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 679 3393 |
Located in the heart of Temple Bar, this relaxed coffee shop is very popular with tourists, and is the ideal location to read, write a postcard, or just hang out in one of Dublin's most thriving commercial areas. A truly comfortable cafe, there are big wooden tables, a huge choice in coffees, and board games to occupy your time. Sandwiches and desserts are reasonably priced and the background music on the CD player is usually something hip. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Huge range of coffees |
39 South William Street Dublin, Leinster Ireland +353 1 679 8475 |
This large café is on three floors with a games room at the top. Serving yummy grub at friendly prices, this trendy café is definitely worth a visit - take a pew and people-watch. The late hours guarantee a varied and interesting crowd and, even better, you can have your coffee just about any way you can dream up. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Coffee in chic surroundings |
Westbury Mall Dublin Ireland +353 1 670 7056 |
This fine cafe specializes in gourmet coffees, cakes, breakfast and light snacks. Klatsch is centrally located just off Grafton Street and is pleasantly swish and upmarket, its most attractive feature probably being the plush, red, velvet sofa. Unobtrusive and friendly service make this cafe a pleasure. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Saturday night hot spot |
10 Lower Liffey Street Dublin, Co. Dublin Ireland +353 1 874 7522 |
Lotts is a popular café-bar in Dublin. This cozy and small place is usually packed; many people come here in big groups. The bar has a good collection of beers to choose from and the staff is warm and friendly. It also has a small restaurant, which serves Mediterranean cuisine. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fashionably exclusive hotel |
Ormond Quay Dublin, Co. Dublin Ireland +353 1 878 2999 http://www.morrisonhotel.ie |
Dublin's trendiest hotel by all accounts is better than ever. Complete with an interior design by John Rocha (probably Ireland's most famous clothing designer), its understated coolness still has few competitors in the city. An abundance of dark wood and cream leather gives the hotel an Asian feel, which is also aided by the 'fusion' cuisine restaurant, Halo. Alternatively, you can just pop in and soak up the atmosphere in the Morrison's two stylish and very beautiful bars. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nostromo |
25 Leeson Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 662 2321 www.nostromo.ie |
Nostromo occupies the basement of an elegant Georgian house on Leeson Street, close to the city centre. The cafe opens for breakfast and lunch, offering fine coffee, lunches and snacks. The dining room is comfortable and cosily decorated in shades of red. Nostromo specialises in private parties and is in the heart of one of Dublin's well known night club areas and accepts group bookings. We offer a range of menus to suit your budget and your requirements. We also offer a choice of entertainment (or you can organise your own), or you may just want to eat with us and then follow on to one of the many night clubs on the street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine coffee to perk you up |
Dawson Street Dublin Ireland +353 1 672 0218 |
Perk specialises in coffees, teas, smoothies, sandwiches and salads. The Dawson Street outlet is very small with a tiny smoking section and a couple of tables outside. They do take-aways, however, and the fact that staff from the nearby Mayor's office frequents the cafe, proves that Perk provides quality produce. It's a reliable place for a quick coffee or snack, and the juices and smoothies are recommended. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home-made sweet and savoury treats |
4 Cork Hill Dublin Ireland +353 1 670 7499 |
Queen of Tarts lies on the edge of Temple Bar and is one of the city's finest cafes. Everything on the menu is home-made on the premises, and the cafe specializes in excellent cakes, scones and crumbles. Tasty breakfasts, delicious savoury tarts and good coffee are also on offer. Queen of Tarts has built up a considerable reputation for fine food and courteous service after only a few years in business; and has now established a branch in the newly refurbished City Hall, right across the road. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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