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BEWLEY’S GRAFTON STREET reopened to the public at 11am this morning – after being closed for almost three years.
The multi-million euro refurbishment of the landmark cafe sees the return of the iconic stained-glass windows and open fireplaces – but table service has also been introduced throughout the cafe.
The ground floor opened its doors again today, with the rest of the establishment due to open next spring.
“Something unique in the character of Dublin has been missing,” said Paddy Campbell of Bewley’s. “I’m thrilled it’s back.”
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Thrilled that this was spared from Starbucks or any other big chain. It looks fantastic, can’t wait to get that smell of coffee and cakes when you walk through the door.
@Olive Whyte: its not like they treated staff any bettet than a chain did. The fired a lot of people when they closed and stringed them on for a while too.
“Dublin can be heaven, with coffee at eleven, and a stroll…. On Stephen’s Green..”
Good to see a part of Dublin’s culture coming back..
@Michael Fehily: My Dad, Noel Purcell recorded that. Bewley’s used to play it at Christmas time.
Great to see it reopened. A very special place.
I have no problem with people working hard to become a brand, but the likes of star bucks only come popular due to coroption. Cites should have designated areas were only independent business can operate.
@: Yeah. Where low lives are not looking at you through the window.
@Patabake Kennedy:
What a humanitarian you are.
@Con Murphy: Would you say the same thing if it was Luigi’s on meath street.
Great
Yippee, Grafton Street not the same without it! Am off in tomorrow!
@Maire: Yeah, clean shirt and no bread on the table.
Looking forward to a great breakfast at Bewleys after a night on the guinness!
@Niall O’Reilly: must avoid the bogs after u’ve been so
I think it’s been closed that long now people will get on just fine without it.
“Something unique in the character of Dublin has been missing,” said Paddy Campbell of Bewley’s. “I’m thrilled it’s back.”
So the buskers have been allowed back in with their ear bursting drivel
Apart from that, hasn’t that place been closed longer than it’s been open – give it 6 months and closed again
@Nicholas Kelly: I’d seriously bet you €1000 it won’t close in 6 months. Wanna put your money where your keyboard is?
@Shakka1244: Bet he could buy a good few latte’s for that kind of poke, Eh.
Support Irish businesses..
How many people work in a place like that I wonder?
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