The best (boozy) brunches in Dublin

An Irish-Asian fusion style cocktail bar and restaurant, The DL is a must visit for a delicious brunch in the heart of Dublin City Centre. Offering a creative menu that takes inspiration from both Asian and Irish cuisines, you can expect everything from a slow-braised pork belly salad with sweet chilli coating to a cheesy miso croque madame filled with bechamel sauce, crispy smoked bacon, fried egg and bloody Mary salsa. Set in the heart of Dublin’s Temple Bar, you can expect a delicious array of creative cocktails, flavourful brunch dishes, and a relaxed city centre vibe. The perfect place to catch up with friends, sit back and enjoy a slow weekend morning, and indulge in some tasty dishes inspired by a fusion cuisine, the DL boasts a relaxed and contemporary interior with a fully stocked bar and comfortable seating areas that are certain to make you feel welcome.

Located within the Morgan Hotel, 10 Fleet Street Bar and Restaurant is open for all-day dining, offering a great opportunity to enjoy delicious food for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Known to serve a great range of unique and memorable dishes alongside some of the capital’s most delicious cocktails, this spot is an absolute must for your Dublin brunch bucket list. Whether you’d prefer to sit in the stylish booth seating, up on high-top surf-boards, lounge in the intimate couples’ area, or relax in the outdoor courtyard garden, you’re sure to find the perfect spot for you. Plus, the menus are available in all seating areas, meaning you can indulge in a tasty weekend brunch exactly how you like! The brilliant Bubble Brunch is an experience you won’t want to miss; choose one ‘eat’, one ‘bubble’ and one ‘sweet’ for the very reasonable price of €30 with everything from buttermilk chicken waffles to a smashed turkey and frittata burger and much more.

While there are numerous quality foods listed on HerbStreet’s brunch menu, they all fade into insignificance when considered alongside the iconic HerbStreet pancake stack. From chocolate and fresh cream to blueberries and orange honey butter, every combination of flavours is distinctively mouthwatering. Pancakes may be the ultimate brunch food, but eating them is thirsty work, so a few glasses of the restaurant’s homemade white mulled wine is also recommended. To top it all off, HerbStreet overlooks the scenic Dublin docklands, which is naturally a view best admired tipsily and between bites of fluffy, golden pastry. 

A casual and contemporary eatery serving a delicious and varied menu in a laid back environment, Gotham Cafe is a firm favourite among Dublin locals having served the city for over 30 years. A family-owned business serving top-quality food at reasonable prices in an unpretentious and casual setting, this is the perfect place to dine for all occasions, whether you’re celebrating or just looking to catch up with friends. The delicious brunch menu is served on Sundays from 12pm to 4pm and features everything from the classic ‘Gotham Breakfast’, which features a traditional Irish sausage, smoked bacon, black pudding, tomato, grilled mushroom, roasted baby potatoes and scrambled, fried or poached eggs to the succulent chargrilled steak ciabatta sandwich and the indulgent and sweet sourdough French toast with Canadian maple syrup and seasonal berries.

Having established itself as one of Dublin’s favourite restaurants, Canal Bank Cafe first opened in 2001 and has become known for serving up a delicious lunch and dinner menu seven days a week with an epic brunch selection available at the weekends. All meat, fish and poultry is sourced from high quality local suppliers, with all other ingredients being of Irish origin where possible. With everything from Eggs Benedict and Eggs Florentine to a Full Irish Breakfast and a spicy Huevos Rancheros, there’s something delicious for everyone here. Offering a relaxed and friendly vibe with large windows letting lots of light in, the area is light and spacious, creating a chilled out ambience that makes everyone feel welcome. It also has a fantastic brunch cocktail menu, which can be enjoyed alongside any dish of your choice. So, whether you fancy a fruity Passion Fruit Bellini or a classic Mimosa, Canal Bank Cafe provides the perfect place to start your weekend.

Set in the heart of Dundrum, a suburb just on the outskirts of Dublin, The Goat Bar & Grill is the perfect place to enjoy a relaxed brunch when you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the busy city centre on the weekends. A landmark pub that is well-known amongst Dublin locals for offering a great spot to eat, drink, catch up with friends or watch the game, this spot is an absolute must-visit if you want to experience a traditional Irish pub atmosphere. Renowned for its fine food, drink and faultless customer service, The Goat Bar & Grill serves a deliciously tempting breakfast menu from 9:15am daily, so hungry visitors can rest assured they’ll be greeted with something delicious to start their day. The menu is creative yet traditional with everything from The Goat Full Irish to The Full Vegan, the Goat’s French Toast with maple glazed crispy bacon to fresh and healthy Granola with mixed berries and low-fat natural yoghurt.

Casper & Giumbini’s is a contemporary and stylish NYC-style brasserie. Casper’s brunch menu includes the delicious steak and eggs, as well as smoked salmon, Casper’s fishcake and more. There’s also ricotta and blueberry pancakes if you need something for your sweet tooth. Appetisers and salads range from buffalo wings to a goat’s cheese salad.