The best cafés to work from in Dublin
The 10 coffee shops in Dublin that are best for working on a laptop, led by Costa Dawson Street, The Fleet Hotel Temple Bar and Starbucks College Green.
Ranked by work score: Wi‑Fi, power, seating, hours, what reviews say about laptops and noise, and who recommends working there. One branch per chain.
01Costa Dawson Street
café1 Dawson Street★ 3.9Wi‑FiWork 100
Costa Dawson Street is a counter-service café on a central Dublin street near Trinity College. The space features decorative carved woodwork and comfortable seating across multiple levels.
Most people grab their coffee and leave, missing the amazing downstairs area.
The Trinity ExperienceFebruary 2026 02The Fleet Hotel Temple Bar
caféFleet Street★ 4.3Wi‑FiWork 100
The Fleet Hotel is a 24-hour café and pub in Temple Bar, Dublin's lively tourist district, within walking distance of restaurants, museums, and transport hubs.
03Starbucks College Green
café1 College Green★ 4Wi‑FiWork 100
Starbucks College Green sits in Temple Bar near Trinity College in central Dublin. It serves handcrafted coffee, tea, breakfast, and pastries in a welcoming atmosphere that draws both students and tourists. The location is convenient and the space stays open until 9 PM most days.
05The Church Café Bar
caféJervis Street★ 4.4Work 85
The Church Café Bar occupies a restored church building in Dublin's north city centre, with dining spread across two levels and a glasshouse extension. The original architecture, stained glass windows, high ceilings, organ, is preserved alongside a modern bar setup.
06l'Gueuleton
café1 Fade Street★ 4.3Work 80
L'Gueuleton is a French restaurant on Fade Street in central Dublin with a rustic interior of exposed red brick walls, dark wood furniture, and blackboard menus.
07Chez Max
café1 Palace Street★ 4.5Work 75
Red checked tablecloths drape the pavement tables of this clasical, Parisian-style bistro.
09Bewley's Grafton Street
caféGrafton Street★ 4.3Work 75
Bewley's Grafton Street is a grand café on Dublin's main shopping street, known for its distinctive interior of mahogany and stained glass that gives it a classic, characterful atmosphere.
10Bad Ass Cafe
café9-11 Crown Alley★ 4.3Work 73
Traditional pub facade with modern interior for drinks, bistro-style international menu and comedy.