The Wild Atlantic Way town of Dingle is a popular destination, where travellers will find Bean in Dingle, with its own roastery, the perfect stop for a double shot. The specialty coffee shop’s first blend is named 'An Fear Marbh' (The Dead Man) after one of the six Blasket Islands that lie off the tip of the Dingle Peninsula, where traditions of ancient Gaelic culture still survive. While in Bean in Dingle, sample some of County Kerry's best locally produced artisan foods, including Ashe's famous Annascaul pork and black pudding sausage rolls.
In Derry~Londonderry, the Coffee Tree and the Quirky Raven Coffee shop are just two of several great coffee haunts, while in the wilds of nearby Donegal coffee lovers travel far and wide for the awesome espressos and top class cappuccinos in The Shack, sited on a beach near Dunfanaghy.
Meanwhile, the number of coffee shops in Belfast has risen by a third in recent times. Caffeine lovers looking for a fix should head to places like The Bake House on the fashionable Lisburn Road or Established Coffee in the vibrant Cathedral Quarter. In addition to serving great coffee in a multitude of forms, Established runs classes on how to brew perfect coffee at home.
The buzzing coffee culture scene extends right across Northern Ireland. If you like your coffee to be planet friendly head for one of the 20 Ground espresso bars serving up not only quality coffee but also a commitment to comfort, friendship, happiness, quality and ethics.
There are an infinite number of different ways to serve and drink coffee, but don’t forget the speciality that belongs especially to Ireland. Coffee, sugar, cream and a dash of whiskey – an Irish coffee. Check out our guide to making a traditional Irish Coffee below.
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