9 of the best · Dublin, Ireland
Cafés, Coffee and Afternoon Tea in Dublin
Afternoon tea in The Shelbourne’s Lord Mayor’s Lounge and The Merrion’s drawing rooms, Dublin-roasted coffee at 3fe and Kaph, and the bakers of the Liberties.
Our 9 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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At The Shelbourne
The Lord Mayor’s Lounge
The Shelbourne’s drawing room over St Stephen’s Green, the city’s classic address for afternoon tea.
27 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 K224Explore View on map
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Since 2012
Brother Hubbard
Simple, interesting food made from scratch, at four cafés across the city.
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Afternoon tea 2
The grand hotels.
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Art Afternoon Tea
Afternoon tea at The Merrion
The Merrion’s Art Afternoon Tea, served in the drawing rooms of four Georgian townhouses.
Upper Merrion Street, Dublin 2 D02 KF79Explore View on map
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At The Shelbourne
The Lord Mayor’s Lounge
The Shelbourne’s drawing room over St Stephen’s Green, the city’s classic address for afternoon tea.
27 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2 D02 K224Explore View on map
Coffee and cafés 6
Roasted in Dublin.
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Since 2012
Brother Hubbard
Simple, interesting food made from scratch, at four cafés across the city.
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From 6:30am
Lemon Jelly Café
An independent café near Temple Bar, open daily from 6:30am for breakfast and crêpes.
Millennium Walkway, Dublin 1 D01 Y027Explore View on map
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Sourdough
The Fumbally
A Liberties café with its own bakers, and sourdough workshops in the old stables.
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On Francis Street
Two Pups
A neighbourhood café on Francis Street, with pastries from its own micro-bakery.
74 Francis Street, Dublin 8Explore View on map
Food hall 1
To eat and take home.
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Food hall and wine cellar
Fallon & Byrne
A food hall, wine cellar and dining room on Exchequer Street.
