Month: July 2024

We started off the morning with an Irish breakfast at the hotel. They had traditional American dishes like eggs, bacon, oatmeal, and hash browns. Then they offered unique European dishes. I wanted to make sure I tried some of these. The baked beans we interesting to me, not because of the beans themselves, but that they were being offered for breakfast and not lunch/dinner when they normally would be offered in the States. The beans did not have that BBQ taste. They are in a tomato sauce that was sweet and simple. It did not overpower anything else that I…

If you are looking for a cozy coffee shop in the heart of Dublin, then check out Beanhive. They are famous for their coffee art on top of each cup. It was really special. Looking at the art helped start conversations with other patrons that were at the shop. Check them out at beanhive.ie Enjoy! T

Inside the Travel Lodge Plus hotel is a nice restaurant called Mossco. It is a perfect spot to grab a quick bite to eat. I tried an Irish cider called Orchard Thieves. This was different from most ciders I have had before. It was crisp and sweet. It was delicious. The pour of the cider is huge, and they are always served in a branded glass. It helps me remember what I was drinking when I take the photos. I was not super hungry since we had been eating all day. I ordered the mushroom soup. The soup was pureed…

If you want some traditional Irish food, check out Bruxelles. Originally established in 1886, it was called The Gafton Mooney until 1973. We walked in and there was a soccer game on all the TVs, so the place was packed. Because we were there to eat, the waitress actually asked some patrons to move from a table to the bar since they were just drinking. It was really nice, and the patrons had no issue moving. They were really friendly about it. I ordered the Bruxelles Seafood Chowder. This was one of their signature dishes. The creamy white wine broth…

If you want a great place to get a cup of coffee or a pastry check out Bewley’s. Its history goes back to 1927 when the building was two townhouses. The original fireplaces are still inside, welcoming patrons every day. One of the main attractions on the inside are the beautiful stained glass windows and the mosaics that adorn the walls. Check out Bewley’s located on Gafton Street ( bewleysgraftonstreet.com ). Enjoy! T

When we got to the restaurant there was already a line out the door. And as we waited in the line it continued to grow around the block. This was a popular place. Bread 41 offers fresh breads, many kinds of pastries both sweet and savory, plus an array of coffees. They had fresh croissants, homemade pop tarts, cinnamon buns, danishes, and something called a “craffin” which is a cross between a muffin and a croissant. Everyone seemed to be ordering these. I ordered a Custardo. This reminded me of the pastel de nata’s that I enjoyed in Lisbon, Portugal.…

After landing in Dublin at 5:00am in the morning, we headed to the hotel to check in. It only took about 20 minutes to get there. The staff was all ready for us when we arrived. We were able to get into our room and freshen up so that we could hit the town. Our first stop was to find somewhere to get breakfast. We found Bread 41 not far from our hotel. After breakfast it was time to start exploring Dublin. Even though the official tour started the next day, we wanted to get an idea about the city.…

Earlier this year a group of us went to Ireland. Our first stop was in Dublin. We stayed at the Travel Lodge Plus. This was a great location. It was only about 20 minutes from everywhere you want to visit. The staff is extremely friendly & helpful with everything from directions to helping arrange taxis. We had breakfast every morning. It was a buffet that offered everything from eggs, sausage, oatmeal, fruit & yogurt to blood sausage and baked beans. The rooms were a little small, but it is what you would expect from a city hotel. The beds are…