Bewley's Grafton Street Cafe
Dublin, Ireland
A historic cafe opened in 1927 on the prestigious Grafton Street by merchant Ernest Bewley. The interior is adorned with six colorful stained-glass windows with marine and plant motifs, created by the eminent Irish artist Harry Clarke. The rooms with high stucco ceilings retain mahogany paneling, marble fireplaces, and original confectionery counters. The establishment is famous for its in-house roasted coffee, Dublin Morning tea, and warm scones with butter and jam.
- Visit time: 50 min
- Opening hours: Mon–Wed 08:00–22:00 · Thu–Sat 08:00–23:00 · Sun 09:00–20:00 (from OpenStreetMap — check before you go)
- Local name: Bewley's Café
What to look for
- Six original Harry Clarke stained-glass windows in the main cafe hall
- Historic coffee roaster and historical tea tins from the early 20th century
- Confectionery, including Opera cake and buttery scones with jam
Before you go
- Best time: For morning coffee from 08:30 to 11:00
- Crowds: High traffic during afternoon tea time
- Note: The queue for tables on weekends moves relatively quickly
Good to know
- Poets Patrick Kavanagh and Brendan Behan regularly frequented the cafe, discussing literature.
Sources: bewleys.com, en.wikipedia.org
How long does it take to visit Bewley's Grafton Street Cafe?
Plan about 50 min.
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