The Church Cafe and Bar, Dublin
Written by Karen Bryan
The Church Cafe and Bar in central Dublin is located close to the Jervis Shopping Centre, a few minutes walk from O’Connell Street. It’s a converted church, originally built at the start of the 18th century, retaining the wonderful stained glass window. I had a complimentary lunch in the Terrace on the ground floor.
There’s an outdoor seating area with a BBQ but it was raining during my visit. I decided to go for traditional Irish fayre and ordered Irish Stew. The tasty stew was served with the most delicious soda bread I’ve ever tasted.
Irish Stew served with soda bread
The Church has a really relaxed, airy atmosphere. After 5pm you can eat at the more formal Gallery Restaurant. The restored Renatus Harris organ is in the gallery. In the late evening there’s a nightclub in the cellar.
Looking down from the Gallery on the Cafe/Bar area of The Church
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