Best Coffee Shops and Cafes in Clare

"Here you’ll discover the very best of fresh, natural produce. From great farmhouse cheeses and chutneys, just-caught fish and artisan meats, organic fruit and vegetables, to delicious healthy breads and fresh-pressed juices. You will also be able to snack on gourmet sandwiches, wraps, pastries, chocolates, delicious crepes, soups and freshly brewed teas and coffees or buy fresh flowers and vibrant plants."

"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."

"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."

"Sitting pretty in Castletroy’s Kilmurry Business Park, The Factory is a beautiful, airy space serving up incredible coffee and delicious eats. We are officially jealous of anyone working in the business park now and will 100% be making the trek from Crescent Shopping Centre ASAP!"

"A hipster haven filled with coffee beans, sweet treats and chilled vibes. You've got to try the food here, it's fab. Well, that's the afternoon sorted!"

"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."

"Bakehouse 22 is located in the heart of the Old Limerick Quarter, 22 St Nicholas Street, surrounded by some of Limerick’s breath-taking urban art murals. Well worth the stroll over the Shannon, Bakehouse 22 offers great coffee and a friendly service. Unfortunately, the seated café area is closed due to restrictions, however they continue to serve their customers with a smile."

"Within a 170-hectare forest 800m south of the centre, this stunning 'lost' garden was the private domain of the wealthy Vandeleur family – merchants and landowners who engaged in harsh evictions and forced emigration of local people in the 19th century. There's a simple cafe and a garden centre. Woodland trails wind around the surrounding forest, which has a colourful array of plants including magnolias, acacias, acers, oaks, monkey puzzle trees, bamboo, ferns, banana trees, hydrangeas and a beech maze."

"Sean Collins & Sons Bar Adare, situated at the top of the main street is a very comfortable and welcoming old style pub. The Bar and Restaurant has established a great reputation for quality, locally sourced, Irish food. The menu comprises of steaks from Costello’s local butcher,  fresh cod and chips, pasta, pizza, homemade burgers and more."

"Whatever you think of the exterior of this slightly clunky-looking hotel overlooking the River Shannon, it’s beautiful inside, and you won’t be looking at its stark outline while you’re chowing down. In a scene that’s oddly competitive (the Irish do love a good hotel breakfast), the Absolute has a spectacular array of breakfast options, taking in the Full Irish, fruit, cereal, porridge, pastries and (pride of place) a clever pancake machine. There’s a nice atmosphere, and no chance you’ll leave the buffet hungry."

"The top-rated hotel in Limerick in terms of user-reviews, according to Booking.com, is The Absolute Limerick. With bird’s eye views over the Abbey River, this four-star hotel offers a stunning waterside setting and elegant rooms in equal measure. It is in walking distance to major Limerick sights, and has been ranked time and again as a top stay in the city."

"Overlooking the Abbey River in Limerick’s Medieval Quarter, this luxurious Absolute Hotel boasts chic, stylish rooms with 49-inch plasma TVs. Spacious rain showers are provided in each modern bathroom. Beautifully furnished with modern décor, all rooms at the Absolute Hotel Limerick offer satellite channels."