Bewley’s Cafe and Restaurant, Grafton St, Dublin
Written by Karen Bryan
I had lunch at Bewley’s Cafe and Restaurant in Grafton Street during my visit to Dublin in October 2009. I went to Bewley’s on a Sunday assuming it would be quieter than on a Saturday but that wasn’t the case. I was so impressed by the interior especially the lovely stained glass windows. At first I was shown to a table next to the open fire but it was so hot there that I had to ask for a cooler table.
The beautiful Harry Clarke windows at Bewley’s
I was offered a table upstairs in an alcove which felt like someone’s parlour. I reckon I had to wait around 20 minutes for my order to be taken and another 20 minutes for my food to arrive. The waitress was rushed off her feet by some rather demanding customers.
The alcove where I lunched at Bewley’s
I had the Goat’s Cheese and Pinenut Pizza which was delicious and a good size, in fact it was hanging off the sides of the plate.
The Goat’s Cheese & Pinenut Pizza at Bewley’s
Bewley’s are doing a fantastic evening set menu, served after 6.30pm with three courses and a tea or coffee for 15 euro. This is excellent value for money and I assume it’s much quieter there in the evenings.
I’d say that a visit to Bewley’s should be part of your Dublin itinerary as it’s such a unique and beautiful interior.
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This cafe and restaurant looks cosy. And I can imagine that that pizza tasted really good. I’ve never tried pizza with Goat’s cheese or pinenut before. Sounds like a good combination.
Erica – Bewley’s does have a lovely atmosphere and the pizza was yummy. I discovered that Hillary Clinton had been at Bewley’s that morning.