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The Church Café Bar

Restaurants ·Dublin ·$$ ·Closed
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About

The Church Café Bar: a restaurant and bar in a grade one listed former church at Mary St and Jervis St, beside Wolfe Tone Square, Dublin.

Menu & prices

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The Church Café Bar — View down the café dining room toward the arched window NateBergin · CC BY 4.0 · edited
The Church Café Bar — View down the café dining room toward the arched windowThe Church Café Bar — Exterior of the former church with its café entranceThe Church Café Bar — Side exterior of the church café with outdoor seating

Why go

  • Traditional Irish live music and dancing, every evening from 6:30pm
  • The stacked gravestones at the south end of Wolfe Tone Square, the former churchyard where Mary Mercer, founder of Mercer's Hospital, is buried

Opening hours

Today10:00 – 23:00Show all
Monday10:30 – 23:00
Tuesday10:30 – 23:00
Wednesday10:30 – 23:00
Thursday10:30 – 23:30
Friday10:30 – 00:30
Saturday10:00 – 00:30
Sunday10:00 – 23:00

Good to know

LunchDinnerBrunchLate NightDrinksFree WifiFull BarGift Cards AvailableHighchairs AvailableLive MusicOutdoor SeatingReservationsServes Alcohol

Dishes to try

  • A brunch menu is available on the website: https://www.thechurch.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Brunch-menu-4.pdf
  • The drinks menu is online: https://www.thechurch.ie/menu/drink/

Booking a table

  • Tables can be booked through the venue's own website booking page.
  • The reservation and events team plans everything from small lunches to company-wide celebrations.
  • The venue's phone number is +35318280102.

Atmosphere

  • The venue's spaces are the Main Bar, the Cellar Bar, the Gallery, the Terrace, the Park Suite and the O’Casey Suite.
  • Outdoor seating is available.
  • The venue is family-owned and family-run, with over thirty years of hospitality experience.
  • The team is Irish-trained and aims to make every guest feel welcome and special.
  • Staff help you choose coffee, food and drinks and share ideas for things to do nearby.

What it costs

Payment
Credit cards and digital payments are accepted, including American Express, Mastercard and Visa.
Gift vouchers
Can be bought online. Gift cards are also available.

Good for

  • Families Highchairs are available for young children.
  • Groups Parties from 2 to 1200 guests can be hosted.
  • Business The venue has hosted corporate clients for over 15 years, and seats up to 156 conference attendees theatre-style.

Shorts

History

It was among the first large buildings on the newly laid out Mary Street. It was the first church in Dublin built with galleries, and its organ was built by Renatus Harris. Thomas Burgh oversaw part of the construction. The church closed and was deconsecrated, then became a shop. Later the building was converted into a pub and restaurant. Its churchyard became Wolfe Tone Square, a public park. The building has a history of over 300 years. Brendan Flynn, proprietor and owner, has led the team since 2007.

  1. 1697Sir William Robinson designs the current building.
  2. 1701The church is consecrated.
  3. 1761Arthur Guinness is married in the church.
  4. 1763Theobald Wolfe Tone is baptised in the church.
  5. 1880Seán O'Casey is baptised in the church.
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  1. 1986The church closes and is deconsecrated.
  2. TodayThe venue calls itself a place where history meets modernity.

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible

Sources: St Mary's Church, Mary Street, Dublin - Wikiped… · The Church Café Bar & Restaurant Dublin | Dinin… · About The Church | Dublin’s Historic Venue & Ca… · Photo Gallery | Explore The Church Café Bar & V… · Food & Drink Menus | The Church Café Bar & Rest… · Drink Menu at The Church | Cocktails, Wines & M… · The Church Café Bar: booking (its own site) · The Church Café Bar: menu (its own site) · The Church Café Bar: menu (its own site) · checked 18 Oct 2026

Where
Jervis St Junction of Mary St, Dublin

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Questions and answers

Can I book a table at The Church Café Bar in Dublin?

Yes, through the booking page on the venue's website.

What are the opening hours of The Church Café Bar in Dublin?

Monday to Wednesday 10:30 to 23:00, Thursday 10:30 to 23:30, Friday 10:30 to 00:30, Saturday 10:00 to 01:30 and Sunday 10:00 to 23:00.

Is there live music at The Church Café Bar in Dublin?

Yes. Traditional Irish live music and dancing take place every evening, starting at 6:30pm.

Can children come to The Church Café Bar in Dublin?

Yes, highchairs are available for young children.

Can I take a tour of The Church Café Bar in Dublin before I visit?

Yes. A guided history tour and a self-guided tour are offered, and a virtual tour is available online.

How can I contact The Church Café Bar in Dublin?

The venue's phone number is +353 1 828 0102.

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