Dublin’s brunch scene has quietly become one of the most exciting in Europe. The combination of an artisan coffee revolution that began in the early 2010s, a thriving independent café culture concentrated in the south and central city, and a strong local food movement built around Irish dairy, eggs, smoked salmon and artisan bread has produced an unusually high concentration of excellent weekend brunch options. This guide ranks the 20 best brunch Dublin spots for 2026, organised by neighbourhood, style and signature dish — with honest assessments of which deserve the inevitable Saturday queue.
Pair with our pillar guide on Dublin restaurants & food and our traditional Irish food guide.
Dublin’s Brunch Scene in 2026
Dublin brunch in 2026 follows a few consistent patterns. Most quality spots serve brunch all day Saturday and Sunday (often Monday–Friday too), 09:00 or 10:00 opening, with last orders typically 15:00 or 16:00. Walk-ins remain the dominant booking model — only a handful of the top spots take Saturday/Sunday reservations, and even those usually only for parties of 4+. Expect 20-40 minute queues at the top spots between 10:30 and 13:00 on weekends.
Pricing has crept up consistently year over year. Expect €14-22 for typical brunch mains; €5-6 for filter coffee, €6-7 for a specialty latte or flat white. A two-person brunch with a hot drink each typically lands €45-65 in 2026.
10 Best Brunch Spots in Dublin (Overall)
1. Brother Hubbard
The longest-running consistently-excellent Dublin brunch destination. Three central locations (Capel Street North, Harrington Street South, Arnotts and Ranelagh) all serve the same Mediterranean-Middle-Eastern-Irish menu since 2012. The Full Hubbard (black pudding, feta, eggs, sourdough, Sumac labneh) and the Halloumi Sabiche are signature dishes. Strong vegetarian and vegan options. Books only for groups of 4+.
- Addresses: 153 Capel Street (North); 46 Harrington Street (South).
- Hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-15:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-16:00.
- Avg main: €15-22.
- Best for: First-time visitors wanting consistent quality and varied menu.
2. The Fumbally
A Dublin food institution. Vast scrappy café in a former warehouse on Fumbally Lane in the Liberties. House-baked everything (the brown soda bread is famous), seasonal ingredients sourced from small Irish farms, and one of the city’s strongest vegetarian programmes. Their signature “Fumbally Eggs” (scrambled with Gubbeen cheese and tomato on brioche) is the most-photographed brunch dish in Dublin.
- Address: Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8.
- Hours: Tue-Sat 08:00-16:00 (closed Sunday-Monday).
- Avg main: €14-18.
- Best for: Foodies, vegetarians, slow-morning brunch.
3. Two Pups Coffee
Small dog-friendly café on Francis Street in the Liberties. Some of the best coffee in Dublin (the espresso is exceptional), excellent pastries from in-house baking, and a tight brunch menu of avocado toast variations, eggs, and seasonal specials. The interior is tiny so be ready to queue or take away.
- Address: 74 Francis Street, Dublin 8.
- Hours: Daily 08:00-15:00.
- Avg main: €12-16.
- Best for: Coffee enthusiasts; dog owners; quieter neighbourhood feel.
4. Brother Hubbard South (Camden Street)
Same menu as Brother Hubbard North; this branch has slightly bigger tables for groups. Often less crowded than the Capel Street location.
5. The Hatch & Sons
Underground café below the Little Museum of Dublin on St Stephen’s Green. Modern Irish takes on the brunch staples — the Wicklow lamb burger, smoked-salmon-on-soda-bread, Irish cure ham sandwich, and Bunsen-burger-quality breakfast plates.
- Address: 15 St Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2.
- Hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-15:00; Sat-Sun 09:30-15:00.
- Avg main: €14-19.
- Best for: A relaxed lunch after visiting the Little Museum.
6. Pang Café
Vietnamese-inspired brunch on Kevin Street. Bowls of crispy pork rice, banh mi, pho and Asian-leaning poached eggs. One of the most distinctive brunch identities in Dublin. Strong vegetarian options.
- Address: 32-34 Kevin Street Lower, Dublin 2.
- Avg main: €13-18.
- Best for: Visitors who want Asian-Irish brunch fusion.
7. 3FE (Third Floor Espresso)
Dublin’s definitive specialty coffee roaster. The Grand Canal Street café serves a tight brunch menu including egg dishes, Cuban sandwiches and the Lebanese-style Akkawi cheese toast. Coffee comes first; the food is excellent but secondary.
- Address: 32 Grand Canal Street Lower, Dublin 2.
- Hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-17:00; Sat-Sun 09:00-17:00.
- Avg main: €12-16.
- Best for: Coffee perfectionists; people who treat the coffee as the main attraction.
8. The Bowery
Rathmines neighbourhood brunch institution. New York-themed café with American-leaning brunch — pancakes, banana bread French toast, breakfast burritos. Often less crowded than central spots.
- Address: 196 Rathmines Road Lower, Dublin 6.
- Avg main: €13-19.
- Best for: Families with kids, pancake-and-French-toast lovers.
9. The Library Project Café
The Project Arts Centre café in Temple Bar. Modern Irish brunch in a cultural-venue setting with an underused outdoor terrace. Reasonable Temple Bar pricing.
10. Tom’s Café
Smithfield independent café that’s become a neighbourhood institution. Strong full Irish breakfast, classic eggs and avocado dishes, excellent coffee. Slightly out of the way but worth the walk.
Luxury & Hotel Brunch
11. Wilde at the Westbury
The Westbury Hotel’s ground-floor restaurant. Saturday brunch with bottomless prosecco; the lobster benedict and brioche French toast are highlights. €39.50 set price including unlimited prosecco. Books 1-2 weeks ahead.
12. The Conrad Brasserie
The Conrad Dublin’s Coburg Brasserie does Sunday brunch with hot and cold buffet plus à la carte options. Family-friendly with a children’s menu. €45 set price.
13. The Shelbourne’s 1824 Restaurant
Saturday brunch at the Shelbourne is a Dublin institution — though slightly less famous than the afternoon tea. Strong on Irish breakfast classics. €42 set price.
Where to Get the Best Full Irish Breakfast
The Full Irish — eggs, sausage, rashers, black and white pudding, baked beans, grilled tomato, mushrooms, toast or soda bread — remains the workhorse of Dublin breakfast. The best versions:
- Bewley’s Café Grafton Street: The Dublin institution. Cherry buns are a bonus.
- The Pepper Pot (Powerscourt Townhouse Centre): Excellent ingredient sourcing; black pudding from McCarthy’s of Kanturk.
- Queen of Tarts (Cow’s Lane and Dame Street): Two locations, both excellent.
- Brother Hubbard Full Hubbard: A modern take with Sumac labneh and feta. Different but reliably excellent.
- The Pepper Pot Café: Strong full Irish in the Powerscourt Townhouse setting.
- Foam Café (Strand Street): Reliable, affordable, central.
- The Buttery at Trinity College: Open to non-students; small but solid full Irish on the Trinity campus.
Best Coffee with Brunch in Dublin
Dublin’s specialty coffee scene has improved dramatically since 2012. The best brunch spots typically use beans from these local roasters:
- 3FE (Third Floor Espresso): Ireland’s most-influential specialty coffee roaster. Used at Brother Hubbard and many top brunch spots.
- Cloud Picker: Female-owned Dublin roastery used by Two Pups and several premium cafés.
- Roasted Brown: Smaller Dublin roastery used by The Fumbally and several boutique spots.
- Coffeeangel: Multiple Dublin cafe locations; quality and consistency.
- Vice Coffee: Younger roastery used by The Bowery and several Camden Street cafes.
Best Dublin Brunch by Neighbourhood
South city centre / Stephen’s Green
Hatch & Sons, Brother Hubbard South (Camden), The Pepper Pot at Powerscourt.
Liberties / Portobello
The Fumbally, Two Pups Coffee, Pang Café, The Bretzel Bakery.
North side / Capel Street
Brother Hubbard North, Tom’s Café, Network Café.
Smithfield / Stoneybatter
L. Mulligan Grocer (full Irish brunch), Tom’s Café, Sister Sadie’s.
Ranelagh / Rathmines
Brother Hubbard Ranelagh, The Bowery, Cinnamon, Coffeeangel Ranelagh.
Temple Bar / Quays
The Library Project Café, Queen of Tarts (Cow’s Lane), Brick Alley Café.
Docklands
3FE Grand Canal, Boxty & Brunch at the Mayson, Honest 2 Goodness Saturday market.
Vegan & Plant-Based Brunch
Dublin’s vegan brunch scene has grown rapidly since 2020. Top options:
- Cornucopia (Wicklow Street): Vegetarian institution since 1986. Vast lunch buffet plus brunch dishes.
- Sova Vegan Butcher (Pleasants Street): Vegan brunch; the “pulled jackfruit” Eggs Florentine is unexpectedly excellent.
- Veginity (Capel Street): Strict vegan brunch with Korean and Asian influences.
- The Hare Krishna Govinda’s (Aungier Street): Vegetarian buffet brunch on a small budget.
- The Fumbally: Has the strongest non-strict vegan options of any major brunch spot.
- Brother Hubbard: Strong vegetarian and vegan options on the main menu.
Signature Dishes Worth Travelling For
- The Fumbally Eggs: Scrambled eggs with Gubbeen cheese and tomato on brioche. The Fumbally.
- Full Hubbard: Black pudding, feta, sumac labneh, eggs, sourdough. Brother Hubbard.
- Halloumi Sabiche: Pita filled with halloumi, hummus, egg, pickles, harissa. Brother Hubbard.
- Sourdough Sandwich (the Bunsen-cure ham): Hatch & Sons.
- Vietnamese Crispy Pork Rice: Pang Café.
- Akkawi Cheese Toast: 3FE.
- Wicklow Lamb Burger: Hatch & Sons.
- Lobster Benedict: Wilde at the Westbury.
- Banana Bread French Toast: The Bowery.
- Sumac Labneh on Sourdough: Brother Hubbard.
Practical Tips for Dublin Brunch
- Walk-ins dominate: Most Dublin brunch spots don’t take Saturday/Sunday reservations. Plan for a 20-40 minute queue at the top spots between 10:30 and 13:00.
- Go before 10:00 or after 13:30 if you hate queues.
- Sunday is often quieter than Saturday in Dublin brunch culture.
- Bring cash: Some smaller cafes have card minimums or are cash-only.
- Tipping: 10% is standard; round up at smaller cafes.
- Coffee orders: Use Australian-style names — flat white, long black, piccolo — rather than American Starbucks-style.
- Most spots welcome dogs: Two Pups, the Fumbally and the Bowery all have dog-friendly seating areas.
- Family-friendly: Brother Hubbard, the Bowery and Hatch & Sons all welcome children with kids’ menus.
- Hotel brunches book ahead: Wilde at the Westbury and the Conrad Brasserie need 1-2 weeks notice.
- Saturday market combos: Pair Fumbally brunch with the Fumbally Farmer’s Market (Saturday mornings only).
10 More Brunch Spots Worth Knowing About
Beyond the headline list, several other Dublin brunch venues have strong local followings and deserve mention:
- L. Mulligan Grocer (Stoneybatter): One of Dublin’s best gastropubs, with a Saturday brunch menu featuring a full Irish, smoked-eel sandwich and the wild garlic-and-egg toast in season.
- Network Café (Aungier Street): Smart smaller venue with a tight brunch menu, the avocado on grilled sourdough particularly recommended.
- Coffeeangel Pembroke Lane: One of three central Coffeeangel locations. Pastries are exceptional; brunch menu small but solid.
- Sister Sadie’s (Stoneybatter): Vintage-cafe vibe with strong full Irish breakfast and excellent baked goods.
- Hatch Coffee (multiple locations): Solid weekday brunch in business-district spots; quiet weekends.
- The Bretzel Bakery (Lennox Street): Famous bakery; brunch dishes built around their daily breads and pretzels.
- Workshop Gastropub (Smithfield): Saturday and Sunday gastropub brunch in a converted warehouse.
- The Brick Alley Café (Temple Bar): A genuine local cafe on Temple Bar’s edge with reliable full Irish and good coffee.
- Cinnamon (Ranelagh): Family-friendly Ranelagh institution with strong pancakes and a kid-favourite hot chocolate.
- The Pepper Pot Café (Powerscourt Townhouse): Upstairs in the historic Powerscourt shopping centre; great after Saturday browsing.
Saturday Market Brunch Pairings
Dublin’s weekend food markets pair naturally with brunch outings. Three combinations that work especially well:
- The Fumbally + The Fumbally Farmer’s Market: The Saturday morning market sets up directly outside the café. Eat brunch, then browse for cheese, prepared meals and seasonal produce.
- Temple Bar Food Market + Brick Alley Café: The Saturday market on Meeting House Square (10:00-16:30) features artisan Irish cheese, breads, oysters, and prepared food. Pair with brunch at the Brick Alley two minutes away.
- Honest 2 Goodness Market + Tom’s Café: The Glasnevin Saturday market is the Dubliners’ market — brunch in Smithfield first, then 15-minute walk to the market.
Boozy Brunch & Bottomless Prosecco
Dublin’s boozy brunch scene is well-developed. Spots offering bottomless prosecco or Bloody Mary packages:
- Wilde at the Westbury: 90-minute bottomless prosecco brunch — the most upscale option.
- The Marker Bar at the docklands: Sunday boozy brunch with rooftop view.
- Saba (Clarendon Street): Thai-influenced boozy brunch.
- Roberta’s (Temple Bar): Italian brunch with bottomless prosecco.
- Pichet: Saturday brunch with one of the most-sophisticated cocktail brunch programmes in Dublin.
- Cake Café (Pleasants Place): The cult-favourite “naughty” brunch with prosecco and cocktails.
Boozy brunches typically run 12:00-15:00 with prosecco bottomless for 90 minutes. Book at least a week ahead.
Dublin Brunch by Style: Which Should You Pick?
If you want classic Full Irish breakfast
The Pepper Pot, Bewley’s, Foam Café, Queen of Tarts, Brother Hubbard. All deliver textbook versions of the cooked breakfast classic.
If you want global / fusion brunch
Brother Hubbard (Mediterranean-Middle East), Pang Café (Vietnamese), Sova Vegan Butcher (Asian-influenced), Veginity (Korean-vegan).
If you want modern Irish brunch
The Fumbally, Hatch & Sons, L. Mulligan Grocer, Hatch Coffee. Contemporary takes on Irish ingredients with strong sourdough and seasonal vegetables.
If you want destination coffee
3FE, Two Pups, Coffeeangel, Vice Coffee. Excellent coffee with strong but secondary food.
If you want family-friendly
Brother Hubbard, the Bowery, Cinnamon, Hatch & Sons, the Pepper Pot. All welcome children with appropriate options.
If you want hotel-grade luxury brunch
Wilde at the Westbury, the Conrad Brasserie, the Shelbourne’s 1824 Restaurant. Bookable, refined, prosecco-friendly.
If you’re vegan or vegetarian
The Fumbally, Cornucopia, Sova Vegan Butcher, Veginity, Brother Hubbard. All have strong plant-based options either as a focus or alongside meat dishes.
If you’re dog-friendly
Two Pups Coffee, the Fumbally, the Bowery, multiple Coffeeangel locations. All welcome well-behaved dogs.
Brunch + Walk Pairings
Some of Dublin’s best Saturday plans pair brunch with a nearby city walk. A few that work especially well:
- The Fumbally + the Iveagh Trust + St Patrick’s Cathedral: Liberties brunch followed by a 30-minute heritage walk past the Iveagh markets and the cathedral.
- Two Pups + Marsh’s Library + Christchurch: Francis Street brunch with the Liberties heritage circuit.
- Brother Hubbard North + Henrietta Street + Mountjoy Square: North-side brunch with a Georgian Dublin walk.
- 3FE + Grand Canal + Sandymount Strand: Docklands brunch with the canal-to-coast walk.
- Hatch & Sons + the Little Museum + Iveagh Gardens: Lunch at Hatch & Sons after a Little Museum tour, then a stroll through the hidden Iveagh Gardens.
- L. Mulligan Grocer + Stoneybatter wander + Phoenix Park: Stoneybatter brunch followed by a 30-minute exploration of the village and a walk into Phoenix Park.
Best Brunch Dublin by Season
Spring (March-May)
The Fumbally serves wild garlic specials in March-April; new-season Wicklow lamb appears on Hatch & Sons and L. Mulligan Grocer menus from late March. Outdoor seating opens at the better cafes from mid-April. Easter Sunday is one of the busiest brunch days of the year — book hotel brunches 2-3 weeks ahead.
Summer (June-August)
Peak brunch season. Queues at top spots extend by 30-50%. Outdoor seating fills first. Wexford strawberries appear on French toast menus; smoked salmon brunches peak. The Iveagh Gardens hosts outdoor brunch events on some Sunday mornings.
Autumn (September-November)
Best season for cosy indoor brunch culture. Cooler weather pushes people to the warmer cafes. Pumpkin and squash dishes appear on creative brunch menus through October. Tourist density eases after September; cafe queues moderate.
Winter (December-February)
Christmas brunch culture is well-developed in Dublin. Wilde at the Westbury runs Christmas Day brunch (books 3-4 months ahead). January is the cheapest month with the smallest queues. The Fumbally closes for a 2-week break in early January each year.
Solo Brunch & Working from a Cafe
Dublin has a strong solo-brunch and remote-worker culture. The best cafes for working from with a flat white and a sandwich:
- 3FE Grand Canal: Designed for working — large communal tables, fast WiFi, abundant power points.
- Hatch Coffee Aungier Street: Solid morning cafe environment for working.
- Cloud Picker on Capel Street: Smaller but quieter; good for focused work.
- Brother Hubbard South: Bigger tables; more space to spread out.
- Pang Café: Vietnamese cafe with strong WiFi and quieter Saturday/Sunday mornings.
- The Library Project Café (Project Arts Centre): Underused; good light and quiet for working.
Cafe-working etiquette in Dublin: order something every 90 minutes, vacate at peak times if asked, tip a euro per drink.
Five Quietly Excellent Brunch Spots Most Lists Miss
For repeat Dublin visitors who’ve done all the famous spots, five quieter alternatives consistently delight:
- Sister Sadie’s in Stoneybatter: Vintage cafe vibe; full Irish breakfast that rivals the heritage venues; significantly less crowded than south-side spots.
- Bretzel Bakery on Lennox Street (Portobello): Strictly a bakery but the savoury pretzel sandwiches function as a fully-satisfying brunch at half the price of central cafes.
- The Drury Buildings Cafe: Tucked off Drury Street with a small terrace; excellent espresso and Mediterranean-leaning brunch dishes.
- Coffeeangel Anne’s Lane: The most-central Coffeeangel; tiny but with a tight brunch menu of egg dishes and pastries.
- The Pepper Pot Café at Powerscourt Townhouse Centre: Best for visitors already in the Powerscourt shopping centre; mainstream Dublin brunch dishes done very well.
For more brunch-adjacent ideas, see our Dublin coffee shops and cafes guide.
Best Brunch Dublin: FAQ
Where is the best brunch in Dublin?
For consistent quality and varied menu: Brother Hubbard (any branch). For most-photogenic Dublin food culture: The Fumbally. For specialty coffee with strong food: 3FE or Two Pups Coffee. For a more luxury hotel brunch: Wilde at the Westbury.
Do Dublin brunch spots take reservations?
Most don’t for parties of 2-3 on Saturday/Sunday. Brother Hubbard, the Fumbally and Two Pups all operate walk-in only. Hotel brunches (Wilde, Conrad, Shelbourne) take reservations and books 1-2 weeks ahead.
How much does brunch in Dublin cost?
Independent brunch spots: €14-22 for main dishes, €5-7 for a coffee. A two-person brunch with coffees typically €45-65. Hotel brunches: €39-55 prix-fixe.
Are Dublin brunch spots vegetarian-friendly?
Yes. The Fumbally, Brother Hubbard, Cornucopia and Sova Vegan Butcher all have strong vegetarian and vegan offerings. Many top spots offer plant-based equivalents to their signature dishes.
What time do Dublin brunch spots open?
Most central spots open 08:00-09:00 weekdays and 09:00-10:00 weekends, with last orders 14:00-16:00 depending on venue.
What’s the best dog-friendly brunch in Dublin?
Two Pups Coffee (named for the founders’ dogs), the Fumbally, the Bowery in Rathmines, and Coffeeangel locations all welcome well-behaved dogs.
Are Sunday or Saturday better for brunch in Dublin?
Sunday is typically quieter than Saturday in Dublin brunch culture, particularly between 11:00 and 13:00. Saturday queues at top spots can be 30-45 minutes; Sunday 10-20 minutes for the same venues.
Plan the Rest of Your Dublin Food Trip
Brunch is the foundation of any weekend Dublin food itinerary, but the city has much more. Pair this with our pillar guide on Dublin restaurants & food, our traditional Irish food guide, and our coming guides on cheap eats, Michelin restaurants and Dublin coffee culture.
Almost every kitchen here does a vegan plate, and the guide to vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Dublin goes further into the dedicated spots.
