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Bewley's: Great Hot Chocolate
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  • Mariajoy
  • Updated By Mariajoy on February 25, 2005
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  • Bewleys Grafton Street - Dublin
    Bewleys Grafton Street
    by Mariajoy
    It was recommended that while we were in Dublin we should go to the famous Bewleys for their hot choccy. Unfortunately the Bewleys in Grafton St only now serves takeaway hot drinks. The upstairs restaurant closed last year.

    The good news is.... round the corner in Dawson St there is a Bewleys above Waterstones. So you can get a book and a hot chocolate at the same time. They have lovely comfy seats and serve Danish pastries etc.

    We had a couple of apple danish pastries and two fabulously creamy hot chocolate drinks and paid 8.90Euros.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Grafton Street /Westmorland Street
  • Phone: 353 1 635 5400
  • Directions: Waterstones in Dawson Street. Bewleys is upstairs.
  • Website: http://www.aidan.co.uk/article_savebewleys.htm
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    Bewley's: Good spot for breakfast on Grafton Street
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  • Jefie
  • By Jefie on May 17, 2009
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  • Breakfast at Bewley's Cafe - Dublin
    Breakfast at Bewley's Cafe
    by Jefie, 2 more photos
    Since our hotel was located close to Grafton Street, we ended up having breakfast at Bewley's Cafe twice during the week. Bewley's is the most popular brand of tea and coffee in Ireland, and the coffeehouse on Grafton Street dates back to 1927. It is pretty big and quite popular - of course you'll find some visitors, but also plenty of locals stopping for breakfast before going to work. I loved the selection of organic yogurt and porridge - at 5 Euros for a bowl it wasn't exactly cheap, but it came with a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice and a cup of coffee, so it turned out to be a good deal. Just make sure you're not in too much of a hurry: service can be a bit slow when they place gets crowded.

    The brown sugar and cream organic porridge was delicious and very filling!

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  • Theme: Coffeehouse
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Grafton Street
  • Phone: 353 1 672-7720
  • Website: http://www.bewleys.com/grafton-street
  • Other Contact: gs@bewleys.ie
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    Bewley's: Best Coffee in Dublin
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  • lbhspatriot
  • Updated By lbhspatriot on February 10, 2008
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  • Bewley's - Dublin
    by lbhspatriot, 2 more photos
    Bewley's famous cafι on Dublin's Grafton Street has been an essential part of the city's life, located in the heart of the shopping district it has become a cherished landmark.
    The explosion of coffee shops in Dublin over the past few decades has meant a lot of competition for this traditional cafι, but this one is a challege even for Starbucks!
    Part of the Cafe was bought and changes into a restaurant, but there is a small cafe left that serves famous coffees and Irish bakery products.
    You can sit down and drink it inside or just to a classic take away and sip this delicous coffee while walking through Grafton street.

    There is a variety of coffees all of which are said to be superb, Latte being the Dubs' favorite drink, as to me, my ultimate favorite is Bewleys Mocha, which is so sweet I do not need to add sugar to it!

    Also you have to try Irish Scones if you decide to sit down inside Bewleys building.

    Here are some prices:
    Beverages
    Espresso €1.80,
    Doppio €2.20,
    Americano €2.00,
    Lattι €2.30,
    Cappuccino €2.50,
    Mocha €2.60,
    White Mocha €2.60,
    Vanilla Lattι €2.60,
    Caramel Macchiato €2.75,
    Chai Tea Lattι €2.95,
    Original Chocolate €2.50,
    White Chocolate €2.50
    Filter Coffee House Blend €1.80

    Bagels
    Goat's cheese & roast red pepper €3.70
    Crispy bacon & cream cheese €3.70
    Nutella €2.50
    Smoked salmon & cream cheese €4.50

    Scones and Breads
    Scone with strawberry jam €1.70
    Toasted wholemeal bread with marmalade €1.70
    Toasted Spelt bread with marmalade €2.00

    Selection of Pastries
    Flap jacks €1.00,
    Cherry buns €1.50,
    Crossiant €1.20,
    Almond crossiant €1.50,
    Chocolate brownie with vanilla ice cream €6.00

  • Theme: Coffeehouse
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Grafton Street /Westmorland Street
  • Phone: 353 1 635 5400
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    Bewley's: Great place for breakfast!
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  • curiouslumi
  • By curiouslumi on December 12, 2003
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  • Bewley's Oriental House - Dublin
    Bewley's Oriental House
    by curiouslumi
    Local food and you can select from 3 to 7 items to eat.

    For my liking it was not that much about the food as it was about the atmosphere. You are feeling at home and relaxed even if you are on your own. Surrounded by art and old books, it is worth to walk around the place before/after the food itself.

    There is also a tea/coffee retail store at the entrance. I bought a pack of smoked tea and like it.

    The place is open late in night.

    5 items breakfast including bacon, eggs and puddings with the whole pot of fine tea was 7.15E.

    Good value comparing to hotel's options.

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  • Theme: Breakfast
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: least expensive
  • Address: Grafton Street
  • Phone: 353 1 635 5400; 353 1 635 5470
  • Website: www.bewleys.com
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    Bewley's: Since 1840 . . .
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  • acemj
  • Updated By acemj on July 10, 2003
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  • Bewley's - Dublin
    by acemj
    Bewley's is definitely a Dublin tradition. It's a chain, but the one on Grafton Street is the best for ambience (Westmoreland Street is good too). The sticky buns are good. I also stopped in one evening for a cup of tea, which comes is looseleaf tea served in a small teapot. Very good.

    The tea is good. You can order it online at http://goodwoods.safeshopper.com/15/852.htm?748

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  • Address: Grafton Street /Westmorland Street
  • Phone: 353 1 635 5400
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    Bewley's: Nice place for some sweets
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  • Gypsystravels
  • Updated By Gypsystravels on March 3, 2009
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  • Bewley's - Dublin
    by Gypsystravels, 3 more photos
    Ferni and I were on our way to Grafton Street for some shopping and we decided to stop here for a quick mid-morning meal before hitting the pavement.

    When you enter the cafe you'll see the display case of all sorts of goodies to your left and to the right a small sitting area for those who just want to grab something quick. We decided to be seated in the larger dining area where you get the full feel of the ambiance of this place.

    The restaurant is really nice, it has beautiful stained glass windows in certain sections of the restuarant with many tables and booths.

    We sat down at a nice table over looking some really nice windows and we placed our order. I was in the mood for some really yummy hot chocolate and so was Ferni so we both decided to order that along with a scone. I love Irish scones, they are so yummy and went perfect with my hot chocolate.

    They have a prettly large selection of all sorts of sweets, coffees, and dishes to choose from.

    Yummy hot chocolate and a scone with butter and jam.

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  • Theme: Local
  • Price: US$11-20    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: Grafton Street /Westmorland Street
  • Phone: 353 1 635 5400
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    Bewley's: If you only go to 1 cafe' make it Beweley's!
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  • By ema231259 on November 6, 2006
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  • Located centrally, what a little gem ! You enter through their take-away bakery and fresh ground coffe shop ( i can smell it just remembering it ). As you enter the main eating area, it takes your breath away. Its beautifull, high period ceilings with elegant chandaliers, stained glass windows most cathedrals would be proud of and roaring open fires. You can sit in an open area or in the more intimate boothed area. It has a very warm welcoming feeling with a gentle buzz as the friendly, very efficient staff REALLY, look after their customers.
    The staff are all friendly,welcoming, very helpfull and know all about whats on the menu !
    On taking your order, your drinks arrive almost immediately, followed very quickly by your fresh, hot order ( not that you'd mind if it didn't as the surroundings are so lovely !).
    The big surprise is how small the bill is - a full breakfast priced at 8.50 euros ( the same price charged elsewhere by other web recomended cafe's but giving lots more for the money !)

    Full breakfast - consisting of 2 slices of bacon, sausage, black & white pudding, egg, tomato, mushrooms and their own homemade brown bread ( to die for !) @ 8.50 euros.
    Organic porridge ( in a bottomless bowl !) served with maple syrup and a pecan nut mountain ( really !) , the nuts must have cost more than the 3.80 euros charged for the porridge.

    My tip - Buy some of their own made 'brown bread' ( as served with breakfast ) or the Guiness & treackle bread to take home. It costs 2 euros a loaf and is sold in the shop. BUT you have to ask for it, as you'd never guess they sell it, as it's hidden at the back of all the cakes ! Its the best I've ever tasted, anywhere in the world !!!

  • Theme: Local
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: less expensive than average
  • Address: Grafton Street /Westmorland Street
  • Phone: 353 1 635 5400
  • Directions: Grafton street, central.
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    Bewley's: A real institution
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  • call_me_rhia
  • Updated By call_me_rhia on August 27, 2008
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  • bewleys on grafton street - Dublin
    bewleys on grafton street
    by call_me_rhia,
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    Normally you go to bewleys for 2 reasons. The great teas and the great atmosphere. The main one is in Grafton street (with really nice windowns), but there are several others around town. My favourite was the one at the back, on George's street - quieter and more intimate (and admittedly 500 yards closer to my home, too)

    Not a dish, but a drink: tea! Bewley's grey or black teas are a unique experience. There's also a great selection of cakes (the apple and rhubarb crumble is heavenly) and sandwiches.

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  • Theme: Coffeehouse
  • Price: less than US$10    » Currency Converter
  • Comparison: about average
  • Address: grafton street
  • Phone: 01 677676
  • Directions: Dublin 2
  • Website: www.bewleys.ie
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    Bewley's: Bewley's Cafe
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  • By haeschen on August 26, 2002
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  • Lovely atmosphere, cafe with a long Irish (especially Dublin) tradition.

    Regularly theatre plays and cabaret arrangements.

    Tea, Scone with strawberry jam;
    Irish Breakfast

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  • Theme: Other
  • Directions: In the city centre of Dublin, both in Grafton Street and Westmoreland Street.
  • Other Contact: http://www.bewleys.ie
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    Bewley's: Bewley's Cafe
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  • jrgentle
  • By jrgentle on August 26, 2002
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  • Bewley's - Dublin
    by jrgentle
    In this cafe you will eventually see everyone who was ever born in Ireland. They all come to pay their respects at some point in their lives.

    Coffe or tea. Keep it simple.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Directions: Right smack in the center of Grafton Street. Follow the music of the buskers
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