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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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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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 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 |
 Photo: Catherine Bélanger |
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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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 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 |
