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Phibsborough & Northside · Dublin FSAI Dublin · FSAI-IE-DUB-401

Two Boys Brew

Phibsborough Specialty Filter Roaster & Warm Buttermilk Soda Scones on North Circular

Neighborhood daylight cafe on North Circular Road pouring single-origin filter coffees alongside house-baked Irish buttermilk soda scones and seasonal brunch plates.

Local Guide & Key Info

What to Order

Single-origin V60 pour-over, flat white, and warm Irish buttermilk soda scone with cultured butter.

Best Time

Tuesday–Friday 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.

Pro Tip

Arrive before 10:00 a.m. on weekdays to grab a window stool or take a filter coffee for a walk along the Royal Canal.

While You Are Here

Walk 10 minutes south toward Smithfield Square and The Cobblestone.

How to Get There

Luas Green Line to Phibsborough.

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The Liberties & Georgian Quarter · Dublin

Dublin Liberties to Georgian Quarter Oyster & Stout Trail

3 hours · 12 min total walking

Start with freshly baked soda bread and craft filter coffee in The Liberties, savor native Carlingford Lough oysters paired with velvety dry stout, and finish with live fiddle sessions near St. Stephen’s Green.

  1. 01
    Start · Artisan Coffee & Warm Soda Scones: Two Boys Brew (North Circular)

    Grab a flat white and warm buttermilk scone before strolling through historic Dublin streets.

    → 7 min walk
  2. 02
    Anchor · Wild Carlingford Oysters & Draft Stout: The Lord Edward Seafood Tavern

    Enjoy fresh wild native oysters with brown soda bread and a freshly poured pint of dry stout.

    → 5 min walk
  3. 03
    Nightcap · Victorian Snug & Live Acoustic Session: The Cobblestone Traditional Music Bar

    Pull up a stool in the back room for genuine unaccompanied sean-nós singing and fiddle tunes.

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