Established in 1840, Bewley's Café has a special place in the affection of Irish people. Bewleys on Grafton Street was always a great meeting place for everyone, whether native Dubliners or visitors to the capital 'up from the country'.
Formerly Bewley's Oriental Café - as still proclaimed the historic front facade - this much-loved institution re-opened to great acclaim in 2017 following a closure of nearly three years and a multi-million euro refurbishment.
The old fans flocked back, happy to queue for the pleasure of seeing if it was up to scratch, and whether old favourites were still on the menu
It’s brighter and more open than it used to be, but the wonderful Harry Clarke windows and open fireplaces are very much in place, also proper café tables and bentwood chairs.
At its core Bewley’s is still all about best coffees and teas, and what to have with them.They do plenty of savoury food, of course, but it’s the bakery that draws people back - the famous sticky buns, the coffee Opera cake and, of course, the Bewley’s Mary Cake
