Contemporary bar with tapas, presided over by a portrait of James Joyce. Nice outdoor seating, very busy on summer afternoons and evenings.

The Bailey

An excellent spot for a pint or a meal after a days' sight-seeing or shopping. Several snugs downstairs.

Daily Mon-Thu 10AM-11:30PM, Fri Sat 10AM-12:30PM, Sun 11:30AM-11PM

Kehoe's

Grand stylish coffee shop, a Dublin institution. It's had some famous regular customers, from Joyce to Geldof, but they'll make you feel just as important.

Mon–Fri 8AM–6:30PM, Sat–Sun 9AM–6:30PM

Bewley's Café

Sun-Thu 11:30AM-11:30PM, Fri Sat 11:30AM-2:30AM

Café en Seine

Great after-work bar and Fridays it's packed to the door.

Mon-Thu 11AM-11:30PM, Fri Sat 11AM-12:30AM, Sun noon-11PM

The Duke