Pause Cafe in Dublin

Great food, lovely staff, perfect for a pre-theatre bite.

If you're wandering around Dublin’s Grand Canal Dock and stumble upon **Pause Cafe**, consider yourself lucky—because you’ve just found one of the city’s most delightful hidden gems. Tucked into the sleek waterfront of Hanover Quay, Pause Cafe is the kind of place that feels like a local secret. The atmosphere is warm and unfussy, with just the right balance of modern charm and cozy intimacy. Whether you're popping in for a quick lunch or settling in for a relaxed dinner with wine, the experience is consistently top-notch. What really sets Pause Cafe apart, though, is the service. The chef-owner is often on hand, greeting guests with genuine warmth and guiding them through the menu like an old friend. It’s the kind of hospitality that turns first-timers into regulars. In a city brimming with dining options, Pause Cafe doesn’t shout for attention—it simply delivers, quietly and confidently. And that’s what makes it unforgettable. If you’re in Dublin and craving something heartfelt and delicious, don’t just pause—stay a while. You’ll be glad you did.

The staff are very friendly and helpful!!! ❤️The food is simple but tasty. The drinks are fine.

Great spot for a drink and some food. The family that runs this wine bar are lovely! The service is superb, so is the food. Totally recommend.

Pause Cafe is one of my favorite places in Dublin. It's right on the water and has excellent sun in the afternoon. The service is absolute top notch, with the kindest people. It feels like you are actually at a lovely little cafe in Italy. Their negroni and aperol spritz are always perfect, they bring out little snacks like crisps and nuts, and the food, especially the pizza, is excellent. I've been to some very nice places in Dublin but it's one of the only places I have continually returned to and it's always consistently great. Thank you for this gem.

Wonderful place to drink a coffee by the quays, the latte was delicious, the welcome is very warm and friendly, can't wait to come back to taste their dishes which look incredible!

Ambiente agradable y agradable, buenas bebidas y comida encantadora. . . Tuve suerte, todos los jueves por la noche DJ en vivo con buena música. Bueno para descansos aperitivos o de trabajo. . . Muy recomendable 👑

The Italian welcoming is really nice and the siblings are very kind people. I suggest this place.