Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Bunratty

"A tiny outdoor market in gorgeous village Adare, this farmer’s market is growing fast, having started out as a direct link to customers for business-leaning local farmers. New additions include stalls selling clothing, gardening equipment and plants, jewellers, bakers and some great furniture upcycling. It’s the kind of place you can explore thoroughly in less than half an hour, but surrounded by thatched roofs, ancient structures and a fairy fort, you won’t regret dropping in."

"The Milk Market has been a part of Limerick life since 1852. Your little ones will be fascinated by the collection of stalls, selling everything from homemade jam and knitted clothes to colourful flowers. You can easily spend a few hours here browsing the stalls and aisles, examining what the market has to offer and if the kids get tired you can stop for a bite at one of the many creative food stalls."

"Here you’ll discover the very best of fresh local artisan produce from farmhouse cheeses and chutneys, just-caught fish, meats, organic fruit & vegetables & much more"

"The star attraction of this popular coffee shop in Thomond bridge is the patio, overlooking the Shannon River and King John’s Castle, and considered by many locals to have the best view in the city. You’re a short stroll from almost all the core attractions, and as well as Jack Monday’s coffee, there’s a fantastic Belgian hot chocolate, wraps, waffles, bagels and soup to keep you sated. Essentially everything you need for a warm lunch stop off."

"For all the hot chocolate lovers out there - you need to visit this place. This is the ultimate treat."

"A stall in the Milk Market, Limerick|© William Murphy/ Flickr. Where better to bed down for a cup of the bitter stuff than at Limerick’s shopping heartland?. The Milk Market is an iconic city location (arguably one of only a handful of absolute ‘must sees’ in the city), and Harper’s is a worthy, relaxed stop off."

"I present to you Carlton Coffee, a centrally located shop splashed in a bright orange color that practically dares you to not come in and take a look around. A smaller place, there’s lots of bar seating up against the tall windows to do some prime people watching, especially on busy Saturdays when the streets are filled with families all going to the milk market. What I especially liked about the place was how friendly the baristas were, and that there was some really good patio seating that Anna and I took advantage of after picking up our drinks."

"A boutique 12-bedroom property located in the heart of Limerick City. Lovingly restored, with original architectural features and stylish modern touches, this heritage townhouse is just the place for an urban luxury escape. Guests can choose between the Chic, Elegant or Suite bedrooms and avail of the Parlour Room hideaway and Rooftop garden to unwind."

"The Bedford Townhouse & Café is a boutique property set in the heart of Limerick. Among the various facilities are a gym and a roof garden. Free WiFi is available and The Hunt Museum is 500 metres away."

"The Good Room in Adare was founded by Claire Staunton in 2009 with the aim of combining the elements of a café, a bistro and a bakery, put together in a very luxe, stylish room. Twelve successful years later The Good Room has become synonymous with locals and visitors alike for serving simple, uncomplicated food that’s bursting with flavour. Where possible, we cook and bake as much as we can in-house."

"Another student favourite, Pizza Galaxy is great because it doesn’t close until one o’clock in the morning, helping to feed the huge student population of Limerick. Pizza Galaxy is especially good for its sixteen-inch pizzas and students to have reported that you usually don’t have to wait too long for the pizza to arrive. Their ‘Student Party’ deal for twenty-two euro entails four nine-inch pizzas, four bags of chips, four dips and four soft drinks of your choice."

"If you’re driving then a place I would recommend going to near Limerick is Bunratty Village and Bunratty Castle & Folk Park. I actually visited here on a family holiday when I was about 11 and loved it!. I drove through the village on my way from Shannon to Limerick this time and it brought back so many memories. The buildings in the village are very typical Irish stone built buildings and many of them are home to B&B’s now if you need somewhere to stay nearby."

"Step back to medieval and Victorian times with a full-day admission ticket to Bunratty Castle and Folk Park near Shannon Town. Explore the 15th-century castle to see its rich furnishings, chambers and artworks, and wander through the folk park, a recreation of a 19th-century Irish village brought to life with costumed animators. See the replica cottages, shops, farmhouses, and Bunratty Walled Garden, and learn about traditional village life over a century ago."

"The medieval and Victorian 15th century Bunratty Castle with its 19th century Folk Village will be a perfect historic retreat in the County Clare. The Bunratty Castle now acts as a history museum with its furnishings and tapestries dating back to 15th and 16th century and a number of historic artworks. The highlight of the tower house is the Medieval Banquets held in the evening where the &ldqu...Read more"