Breakfast:
Seeing as it’s the most important meal of the day, Here are some of the best cafés to head to start off your day right. From Portuguese baked goods to coffee poured in a refurbished tram car, the cafes in Dublin are one of a kind.
Bewley’s, Grafton Street:
Bewley’s has a number of savoury breakfasts like Eggs Benedict, avocado toast and the full Irish, as well as a number of sweet breakfasts like pancakes, waffles and a selection of baked goods to choose from for your morning bite. They also have a number of tea’s, coffees and other drinks which makes Bewley’s a perfect pick if you want a nice, calm start to your morning.
Bewley’s on Grafton Street has been serving the people of Dublin with great coffee, delicious food all within their beautiful café since 1927.
Lisboa Pastelaria, Andrew Street:
Lisboa Pasteleria is a Portuguese coffee shop on Andrew Street that sells a number of delicious baked goods like croissants and pasteis de natas, as well as a large selection of breakfast sandwiches, which makes it a fantastic spot to grab you daily starters before continuing on with your day.
They also have their very own unique coffee blend which uses Yirgacheffe coffee and Brazil Fazenda coffee.
The Tram Café, Wolfe Tone Park:
The Tram Café is, as the name suggests, is located in a tram, but more specifically, it is located in a refurbished tram all the way from the 1920’s or so.
They have a number of toasties, baked goods and ice creams to choose from, as well as over night oats, sausage rolls and breakfast baps.
The Tram Café also, of course, has a number of hot drinks like hot chocolate, flat white’s and americano’s, as well as a number of cold drinks like juices, iced coffees, soft drinks an iced matcha’s.
Lunch:
We all know the feeling of “lunch paralysis”, when there’s simply too many options to get your food from and you just can’t decide. So, to clear up that confusion, here are our picks for some of the best lunch spots you can hit up.
Griolladh, Central Plaza:
Griolladh has mastered the art of making toasties, from their all day breakfast toastie to their tuna crunch toastie, there are options at Griolladh for anyone and everyone. There are also sweet toasties, potato tots and sides like chicken goujons, sausage rolls, soups and salads.
Pablo Picante, Clarendon Market:
Pablo Picante is a Californian style Mexican eatery just off Dawson Street. They sell a number of fresh, hand made and oven-cooked or slow cooked traditional dishes, per Pablo’s Promise. These dishes include burritos, quesadillas and “paleo boxes”, which are very high in protein and of course cater to a paleo diet.
Akaka Poké, Liffey Street:
Poké, for those who don’t know, is a Hawaiian specialty which consists of a mix of vegetables, sauces and cubes of raw fish that have been marinated in spices and sauces and served in bowls, and Akaka on Liffey Street has brought it to Dublin. They have a number of different choices to pick from, such as their ahi tuna bowl, spicy salmon bowl or their Teriyaki bowl, as well as offering custom bowls, if you’d prefer.
Dinner:
If you’re looking to treat yourself in Dublin this weekend and want to grab a bite to eat, you can’t go wrong with these options for your Patrick’s Day dinner. With authentic Dublin dishes, Irish takes on foreign dishes and meals straight from abroad, Dublin has restaurants for any palate or preference.
The Winding Stair, Ormond Quay Lower:
The Winding Stair is a quintessentially Dublin restaurant, with dishes like smoked haddock, 9 oz Irish striploin and dry aged pork chops.
They have a fantastic location overlooking the River Liffey and the Ha’penny bridge, and are also located above a once-iconic bookshop from which they get their namesake, which has been retained to this day.
Krewe, Capel Street:
Krewe is a New Orleans and Louisiana inspired eatery on Capel Street. They sell a number of Southern specialties such as their NOLA fried chicken, BBQ pork chops, crispy grits or jambalaya, as well as having a seafood boil option if you and your party are 4 or more people. Krewe is also very proud of their bar, with a selection of beers, wines and their incredible cocktails, both signature and classics, Krewe is a great place to get both food and drink!
Krewe is at it’s best when you’re with good company, so they’re a fantastic spot to hit up with a group of friends.
Bah33°, Dawson Street:
Bah33° is an authentic South American restaurant. They make a specific kind of barbeque, created by the Gaucho people of old, which is a selection of meats (or veggies) that have been roasted over an open fire for 12 hours, and when it’s time to feast, server will go around the tables for you to choose your cut of meat. They also of course have sides like salads, garlic bread, chips and more.
The name Bah33°, comes from a common exclamation which is usually used with excitement or positivity (Bah). And the 33° is the geographical latitude that Gauchos are from.
Pubs:
It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day if you didn’t head out to a pub, but if you aren’t sure where to head out to this weekend, check out some of these options, whether it’s an all out traditional Irish Paddy’s Day or just a classic night out you’re looking for, the pubs in Dublin have you covered.
The Celt, Talbot Street:
The Celt is about as authentic a pub can get without going back in time all together! They have an incredible curation of Irish memorabilia, pieces of Irish history and all the traditions that come with it, from pouring the perfect pint to serving a delicious beef and Guinness stew or a cottage pie.
They also host live trad music every night of the week, so if you want to hear some of the best Irish music around, head to The Celt.
O’Neills, Suffolk Street:
O’Neill’s has been a Dublin institution for over 300 years, located on Suffolk Street and just a stones throw away from the iconic Molly Malone, If you’re looking for authentic Irish pubs this Paddy’s Day, look no further than O’Neill’s. Not only do they serve your classic whiskeys, stews and Guinness, but they also have dishes like coddle, a full carvery kitchen and much more.
WigWam, Middle Abbey Street:
WigWam is a one of a kind bar on Middle Abbey Street, they have renowned rums, cocktails and a number of events that would make the perfect night out.
They also have a number of handmade pizzas, delicious sandwiches and desserts, from the classic pepperoni to fresh burrata, the choices are endless.
As I said, WigWam has a number of events that they like to host such as ping pong competitions, bingo nights, drag brunches and more.
And there it is, from refurbished cafés to Southern American eatery’s to the pubs that have stood the test of time, Dublin has all the best food & drink spots to help you celebrate this St. Patrick’s Day.
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