Curated by Claudia Shannon / Research Scientist / ishonest

Over the past few years, brunch has gone from a niche food trend to a weekly ritual, and we couldn't be more thrilled about it! A combination of all the best things in life (sweet treats, savoury treats and, if you're lucky, cocktails!) brunch is the perfect laid-back weekend activity and a hen party must. Brunch in Dublin offers up a wealth of options, so to help you choose which one is for you, we've rounded up 30 of our favourite brunch spots in Dublin, splitting them up into four handy categories - indulgent brunch places, healthy brunch places, all-rounders and weekday brunch places. Just don't forget to book ahead - these spots are in high demand!

1. The Marker

This stylish Docklands hotel has come up with its own version of brunch - Le Drunch, a meal enjoyed exclusively on Sunday afternoons after a solid lie- in, and featuring plenty of adult beverages (Classic Bloody Mary, Peach and Strawberry Bellini, or a smoothie if you're not in the market for an alcoholic drink). The menu features extravagant comfort food (Duck Confit Hash, Irish Craft Beer-Battered Cod) as well as a few more virtuous dishes (Protein Hit Omelette, The Nutri Burger).

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Sundays | themarkerhoteldublin.com | Grand Canal Square

3. Noshington

A contemporary spot on Dublin's South Circular Road, Noshington offers a comforting brunch menu that includes elaborate oatmeal bowls, sugar-free granola, nutty rice bowls, pulled pork tacos, and elaborate dishes like Stout Braised Beef Brisket Benedict and Chilli Beef Skillet.

Saturdays and Sundays | noshington.ie | South Circular Road

4. Blas Café

A short menu is always a sign of a terrific brunch spot, and the offering at Blas is delightfully succinct: waffles, a full Irish breakfast, three egg dishes, and two wild cards - Fresh Chorizo and Kale with Potato Hash, and Chilli and Garlic Panfried Crayfish.

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Saturdays and Sundays | blas.ie | Kings Inn Street

5. L'Gueuleton

The uniquely diverse brunch menu at L'Gueuleton has everything from homemade burgers and fried potato hashes to elegant dinner dishes like Grilled Seabass with Sautéed Potatoes and Red Pepper Escabeche. For something sweet, there's French-inspired Vanilla Crepes and Spiced Cinnamon Creme Caramel.

Saturdays and Sundays | lgueuleton.com | Fade Street

6. Balfes

Few cuisines are ignored on the brunch menu at Balfes in Dublin city centre - whether you're after a weekend treat (Fish and Chips, Prime Beef Burger), a healthy alternative (Oat Pancakes, Turkey Burger) or something extra special (Carlingford Oysters, Tuna Tartare), you'll find it here.

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Saturdays and Sundays | balfes.ie | Balfe St.

7. Cleaver East

Offering bottomless mimosas or bellinis, contemporary New York-style eatery Cleaver East is the perfect spot for a boozy brunch. Dishes include lighter options (Truffle Mushroom on Focaccia Toast, Crab Cake Sliders), inventive spins on brunch favourites (Monkfish Tacos, Crispy Buttermilk Chicken) and elaborate burgers.

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays | cleavereast.ie | Temple Bar

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8. Angelina's

Boasting four kinds of Avocado Toast, the brunch menu at chic Dublin city centre spot Angelina's is nothing if not extravagant. Your eggs come with maple pork belly, there's steak in your omelette and a brunch cocktail on the side is always encouraged!

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Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays | angelinas.ie | Percy Place

9. Bow Lane Grill

Bow Lane Grill has something to suit all tastes and whims, offering typical brunch dishes as well as more ambitious fare (Tomato Fondue) and dinnertime favourites (Spicy Chicken Wings, Chicken Parmigiana) for extra-hungry brunchers! There's also an in-house DJ spinning tunes, but crucially, not so loud that you can't chat with your pals!

Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays | whitefriargrill.ie | Aungier Street

10. The Pepper Pot

Fans of all things cute and quaint (and covered in confectioner's sugar!) will love this pretty tea room in Powerscourt Centre, which specialises in sweet and savoury classics like Creamy Scrambled Eggs, Homemade Granola and Croque Monsieur. Don't miss the Victoria Sponge - Mary Berry would approve!

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Saturdays and Sundays | thepepperpot.ie | Powerscourt Centre

11. Two Boys Brew

Soul food is still a foreign concept in Dublin, but the closest you'll come for brunch is this speciality coffee spot in Dublin 7, where Apple Crumble Ricotta Hotcake, Corn Bread and Eggs, and Creole Chicken Burgers grace the menu alongside Avocado Toast and Eggs Benedict.

Saturdays and Sundays | twoboysbrew.ie | North Circular Road

12. The Dylan

For brunch in glamorous surroundings, this beloved Dublin 4 hotel should be your first stop. The menu boasts a crowd-pleasing mix of timeless classics, with a few more substantial dishes, including a dynamite burrito, thrown in for good measure.

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Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays | dylan.ie | Dublin 4

14. Herbstreet

Located beside the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, Herbstreet serves a range of short and tall stack pancakes, Belgian waffles (gluten free!) and delicious wildcards like Fiery Jackfruit Tacos (vegan) and Wild Ballyhoura Mountain Mushrooms on Toast, as well as brunch favourites like Eggs Benedict.

Saturdays and Sundays | herbstreet.ie | Hanover Quay

15. Sophie's at the Dean

At the top of one of Dublin's most stylish hotels, you'll find Sophie's, a hopping bar and restaurant with a killer view of the city, and a pretty faultless brunch offering. Breakfast classics are joined on the menu by a selection of pizzas, a hearty version of Huevos Rancheros, and more substantial dishes like Honey Glazed Chicken and Garlic Herb Potatoes with Chorizo and Black Pudding.

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Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays | sophies.ie | Harcourt St.

16. Coppinger Row

A sophisticated brunch menu awaits you at Coppinger Row in Dublin city centre, where delicate dishes like Dressed Crab and Crayfish with Basil and Lemon are served alongside heartier ones like Open Meatball Sandwich with Rocket and Parmesan. For drinks, there's homemade lemonade and Elderflower Prosecco!

Sundays Only | coppingerrow.com | Coppinger Row

17. Thundercut Alley

Vintage arcade games and eccentric interiors set this Smithfield favourite apart from other brunch spots, as do their tasty and creative flatbreads. Thundercut Alley offers bottomless mimosas, so it's perfect for a boozy weekend treat.

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Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays | thundercutalley.ie | Smithfield

18. Wigwam

It doesn't get more indulgent than a bottomless brunch at a Brazilian kitchen, right? This Abbey Street night spot gets the party started early on weekends with brunch classics and some cool additions like Escondidinho (shredded brisket and cassava) or Mineirinho (a Sao Paulo sandwich). For €30 you can add all you can drink from their brunch rum cocktail menu.

Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays | wigwamdublin.com | Abbey Street, Dublin 1

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19. Lovely Food Company

Two hip local cafés with great gluten free options, Lovely Food Company specialises in brunch classics and wholesome favourites including Lovely Irish Porridge, Organic House Granola and Fresh Fruit Salad. And if you change your mind about a healthy brunch, you can always plumb for the heavenly French Toast (GF optional)!

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Saturdays and Sundays | lovelyfood.ie | Drumcondra and Terenure

20. Slice

A Stoneybatter favourite, Slice has options for all levels of indulgence, from Bircher Muesli, Veggie Scramble and Brunch Breakfast Salad to Spiced Carrot and Walnut Pancakes and Bacon, Avocado and Pomegranate on Toast. Don't miss their brunch cocktails!

Saturdays and Sundays | asliceofcake.ie | Stoneybatter

21. Nelly's

This charming café serves a few typically healthy breakfast and brunch dishes, but each of them with a delicious and mildly indulgent twist, so, for example, their Organic Porridge is dressed with cinnamon and cream. There are also reworked Irish and American classics (McCarthy's Black Pudding on Toast, Smoked Salmon Bagel), and they make all of their own jams and relishes, which are available to take away. Sadly, their sister café in Portobello doesn't currently offer brunch.

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Saturdays and Sundays | nellysdublin.com | Drumcondra

22. Meet Me in the Morning

Seasonal produce is the name of the game at this Portobello hotspot, where you'll find dishes like pumpkin fritters, and potato hash, both served alongside eggs and halloumi, as well as healthier options like elaborate overnight oat and granola creations. For something in between, try the toast with roast hazelnut and maple nut butter!

Saturdays and Sundays | mmim.ie | Portobello

23. Brother Hubbard North and South

These two beloved cafés on the north and south side of the city serve eye- opening brunch dishes with a Middle Eastern twist, including Halloumi Sabiche (a flatbread with roasted vegetables, cheese and a handful of optional extras) and Turkish Eggs Meneman. There are always vegetables and fresh salsas involved, so it's a healthier option than classic brunch joints, although there are some great dessert options too.

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Serves brunch 7 days a week | brotherhubbard.ie | Capel Street and Harrington Street

24. Wuff

This stylish bistro covers all bases with its brunch menu - there are egg dishes, burgers, sandwiches, sweet waffles, and even a few inventive veggie options (Black Pudding and Halloumi Salad, Vegetable and Nut Tagine).

Serves brunch 7 days a week | wuff.ie | Benburb Street

25. Bibi's

This cosy, family-run, neighbourhood café in Dublin 8 specialises in gourmet sandwiches and egg dishes, which range from old reliables like the classic Smashed Avocado to more ambitious fare like Roasted Squash Eggs.

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Serves brunch 7 days a week | bibis.ie | Emorville Avenue

27. San Lorenzos

One of Dublin's busiest brunch spots, San Lorenzos serves it all from Coco Pops Crunchy French Toast to Pork Belly Hash to Belgian Waffle Sundaes to Super Nachos, as well as brunch classics and the epic Brunch of Champions. Booking is an absolute must, and don't forget to peruse that cocktail menu!

Serves brunch 7 days a week | sanlorenzos.ie | George's Street

28. The Fumbally

Although famous as a brunch spot, The Fumbally technically serves an all-day breakfast, but their Fumbally Eggs (scrambled with olive oil, Gubbeen cheese, garlic and tomatoes on toasted brioche) and Avocado Toast are so good that we couldn't resist including them on this list.

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Serves all-day breakfast Tuesday to Saturday | thefumbally.ie | Fumbally Lane, Dublin 8

29. Cloud Café

Again, this is technically an all-day breakfast, rather than brunch, but the Cloud Café offering is too delicious to pass over. Boasting low-key classics done exceptionally well, their menu includes Bacon and Egg Butty with Red Onion Jam and Smoky Homemade Cannellini Beans on Toasted Sourdough.

Serves brunch 7 days a week | cloudcafe.ie | North Strand

30. Legit Coffee Co.

This exceptionally stylish neighbourhood café has a few on-trend dishes on its brunch menu, including a rather tasty Acai Bowl, but there's also a lot of refined, hearty fare, namely Moroccan baked eggs, Pulled Pork Benedict and divine French Toast. Don't leave without trying one of their fresh-baked pastries (or energy balls if you're on the straight and narrow.)

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Serves brunch Monday to Saturday | legitcoffeeco.com | Meath Street, Dublin 8, and North Circular Road, Dublin 7

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