The best places to study in Dublin, according to Reddit
The 3 places to study in Dublin that people on Reddit named as places they worked from, led by Blas café, Starbucks and Caffè Nero. The 7 after them are our own picks, by work score, to make 10.
Ranked by how many Reddit threads name the place as somewhere to work, then by work score. Quoted as written, linked to the thread. One branch per chain.
Blas café
Café, Loftus Lane
WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×2
, work score 100Blas Cafe in Rotunda, just off Parnell street is exactly what your looking for. Large loft vibes. Cool cafe, great food.
r/DublinNovember 2021 
Starbucks
Café, Henry Street
WI-FI, 3.8, €€, Reddit recommended
, work score 100Starbucks on Henry Street in Dublin's north city centre is a welcoming coffeehouse with handcrafted coffee, espresso and tea, plus breakfast, lunch and pastries. The space includes an upstairs area with couches and a view.
Starbucks on Henry street has a very nice upstairs. It’s set up like a library and is cut off from the rest of the cafe. When you pay for your coffee ask to go upstairs and they will unlock the door for you.
r/irelandDecember 2021 
Caffè Nero
Café, Bachelors Walk
WI-FI, Reddit recommended
, work score 100Some Cafe Nero’s (such as the one on bachelors walk) stay open until 9. They tend to be pretty quiet and have a cosy atmosphere for studying.
r/DublinMay 2026
Our picks
Reddit named 3. These are the next best by work score, one branch per chain.
Third Space
Café, Unit
WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×5
, work score 100aside from serving coffee, breakfast and lunch, they also have plugs and Wi-Fi available so you can work while you eat.
All The FoodSeptember 2023 Proper Order Coffee Co.
Café, Unit
WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×2
, work score 100They also have unique tiered seating with a few tables and one long table to sit at so you can easily sit and read a book or get some work done.
Simple Local JoysJune 2026 Shoe Lane Coffee (Tara Street)
Café, Tara St
WI-FI, POWER, Recommended ×2
, work score 100The upstairs in Shoe Lane Coffee near Tara Street Station feels like one of the best kept secrets in the city, and it's nothing but calm and positive workflow vibes - until it gets jammed with people with the same idea as you.
All The FoodSeptember 2023 Hours, amenities and photos for Shoe Lane Coffee (Tara Street)
Urbanity
Café, The Glass House
WI-FI, POWER, Canbe recommended
, work score 100Sockets incorporated close to tables and shared spaces ... Wi Fi password clearly displayed; good for general work
CanbeJanuary 2026 
Rathmines Library
Library, Rathmines Rd Lower
WI-FI, Blog recommended
, work score 100Rathmines is an inner suburb on the Southside of Dublin in Ireland. It begins at the southern side of the Grand Canal and stretches along the Rathmines Road as far as Rathgar to the south, Ranelagh to the east, and Harold's Cross to the west.
Tables and coworking spaces are available, as is free WiFi. The library does hold lectures and community events, so it can get quite busy. Arrive early if you prefer a quiet space.
Liv StudentApril 2019 
The Library of Trinity College Dublin
Library, College Green
WI-FI
, work score 100
Central Library
Library, Coles Lane
WI-FI
, work score 100
Quoted from the Reddit threads linked, which are not ours. If a quote is yours and you would rather it were not here, email us and it comes down.