Specialty coffee
in Ireland.
Specialty coffee in Ireland is concentrated: Dublin accounts for 51% of the 243 cafés on Roasters.
How Ireland compares
Regionally, the count here puts it at #16 among 41 countries in Europe. Worldwide it ranks #24 of 126 countries, with 1% of all cafés on Roasters. The nearest countries by café count are Switzerland, with 253, and Brazil, with 241.
City distributionCities in Ireland by size
The map is top-heavy: Dublin alone has 51% of all cafés, the top three 70%. 11 of the 44 cities list at least three cafés; the median is 1.
- 100+ cafés 1 city
- 10–29 cafés 2 cities
- 3–9 cafés 8 cities
- 1–2 cafés 33 cities
1 city in Ireland has themed guides, 9 in total.
Where to drink in Ireland
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About specialty coffee in Ireland
How many specialty coffee shops are there in Ireland?
Roasters lists 243 cafés and roasters in Ireland, across 44 cities. The community adds new ones every week.
Which cities in Ireland have the best coffee scenes?
By café count: Dublin (124), Cork (24) and Galway (23). The full list is below.
How does Ireland compare with the rest of Europe?
It ranks #16 of 41 countries in Europe and holds 2% of the region’s specialty cafés on Roasters.
What counts as specialty coffee?
Coffee graded 80+ points on the Specialty Coffee Association scale: traceable beans, careful roasting and precise brewing.
Can café owners manage their listing?
Yes. Owners and staff can claim a listing to update hours, photos and menus, and reply to reviews.
