Cafes and bars in Christ Church / Portobello, Dublin

A line down the south side of the city centre, from Christ Church Cathedral through Redmond's Hill to Lennox Street in Portobello, under a mile end to end. A small two-storey cafe where you order downstairs and the best seats are upstairs, an espresso bar run by Irish barista champions, and a coffee shop that turns into a wine bar with a back room tucked out of sight. Nothing here is built around a queue.

3 venues reviewed.

  • Brew Lab Steep Pick
    Christ Church / Portobello · Steep Index 9.1/10

    A clean, vibrant specialty cafe in Dublin 2, with single-origin coffee, a brilliant latte and exceptional pastries, run by Irish barista champions.

  • Brindle Coffee & Wine Steep Pick
    Christ Church / Portobello · Steep Index 8.8/10

    A coffee shop by day and an organic wine bar by evening in Portobello, with a tucked-away back room, an excellent flat white and staff who make it feel like home.

  • RóCo Café Steep Pick
    Christ Church / Portobello · Steep Index 8.6/10

    A small, quaint two-storey cafe beside Christ Church Cathedral, with a smooth flat white, breakfast burritos and the best seats on the second floor.

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