Best espresso in Dublin
Espresso in Dublin is taken seriously — short, focused menus, baristas dialling in shots every morning, and the kind of espresso bars where the difference between a 26-second and a 28-second pull actually matters. Roasters maps the specialty espresso bars in Dublin the community ranks highest, from neighbourhood corners to flagship roasteries. The guide draws on the 124 specialty cafés and roasters the community has mapped in Dublin.
Espresso is the order to test a café's program — a single or double, no milk, straight shot. The best bars in Dublin will know exactly what their espresso is doing today and will pour something balanced, bright, and clean. The community in Roasters surfaces the ones that consistently deliver.
Dublin among “Espresso” cities
67 cities in Europe have enough specialty cafés (30 or more) for an “Espresso” guide, Dublin among them.
27 cities with this guide list more specialty cafés than Dublin, and 116 list fewer or the same.
For now, this is the only “Espresso” guide in Ireland.
Dublin accounts for 51% of the specialty cafés listed in Ireland and ranks #12 among 1,928 cities in Europe.
Beyond this one, Dublin has 8 more themed guides: WiFi & laptops, Brunch, Open late, Quiet cafés, Running, Filter coffee, Cold brew and Matcha.
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About espresso in Dublin
Is Dublin a big city for specialty coffee?
It ranks #1 in Ireland and #28 worldwide on Roasters, with 124 cafés listed.
Where can I find the best espresso in Dublin?
Roasters maps the specialty espresso bars in Dublin the community ranks highest. Open the app, filter Dublin by espresso, and save the bars worth going out of your way for.
How does this guide compare with other cities?
It is #28 of 144 by café count, just behind San Francisco, CA and ahead of Istanbul.
Is Dublin the only place in Ireland with this guide?
Yes, for now. Other cities in Ireland need more listings before an “Espresso” guide opens.
