The best way to start the day is finding the perfect brunch spot with no hassle. Whether you’re visiting Dublin for the weekend or travelling for work and want to enjoy a peaceful wholesome meal or a culinary experience with a view, we’ve found the hidden gems of the city. Keep reading to find out more!
Angelina’s
Here’s one for the avocado lovers! Visit Angelina’s for brunch and cocktails by the Grand Canal. As well as indulging in the selection of fresh avocado on sourdough toasts, accompanied by different ingredients such as crispy, streaky bacon, poached eggs, covered in relish, take your pick of sweet or savoury dishes from their extensive menu. From a juicy burger to the French toast with citrus ricotta and homemade jam and more, don’t miss out on Angelina’s culinary experience with brunch exclusively served on weekends!
Two Boys Brew
With only a 15-minute walk from the city centre, the Instagram worthy brunch from Two Boys Brew tastes as good as it looks! With a huge variety to choose from, the friendly cafe also includes vegan and vegetarian options such as fresh sourdough toast with avocado and various delicious accompaniments, as well as some sweet overnight oats baked with a flavourful roasted rhubarb. Even if you just feel like grabbing something to get your morning going, you can enjoy a simple yet delicious cup of Irish roasted coffee from the Root & Branch Coffee Roasters available in TBB.
Dillingers
This New York style bistro Dillingers offers a large brunch menu for you to choose from Saturdays to Sundays between 11am and 3:30pm. Alongside the colourful and perfectly garnished cocktails, start your day right with a stack of sweet fresh pancakes, crispy chicken and waffles or maybe a classic poached egg with avocado and hollandaise sauce. Whatever you choose from, you will not be disappointed! Enjoy some great music hits to accompany your experience during your stay.
Sophie’s at Dean
Brunch with a view? The Dean hotel has taken this to the next level! At the top of the hotel you will find Sophie’s, a 360-rooftop view of all of Dublin. There is no better way to get better acquainted with the city than to enjoy your Irish Steak & Eggs, Pancake stack, Huevos Rancheros or even a fresh Stone Baked Pizza, looking down from the clouds at the city of Dublin on a relaxing weekend. Don’t forget to take a look at their all-day cocktail and drinks menu, you will not be disappointed!
Alma
Visit Alma for brunch 7 days a week. Their menu consists of organic and fresh seasonal products, with 100% Irish beef and a unique Argentinian flair! Run by an Argentinian family in Portobello, they pride themselves on their soul food, which is the direct Spanish translation for Alma. Soul food is the only way to describe it. See for yourself and try the Porkobello Special; a succulent grilled pork belly with roasted spuds, caramelized apple and a lemon dressing, or their famous Dulce de Leche buttermilk pancakes with brandy and orange mascarpone.
Tang
Tang is a sustainability focused café, supporting many charities and often holds many fundraisers in support of for the Ukraine or the Unicef Yemen crisis. Their food is organic and locally sourced which is listed on their menu. Start your day with a healthy brunch in the centre of Dublin with Tang who make it their mission to make people happy through their food. All plates are beautifully garnished like a piece of art, and taste just as good as they appear. Enjoy a traditional Shakshuka or an organic oyster mushroom well marinated on local sourdough toast, alongside a freshly pressed apple juice or a creamy cappuccino, with plenty more to choose from.
