IF YOU LOVE chocolate, and let’s face it, who doesn’t… here’s what to eat in Dublin.
Your own bar in Coco Bo
This is like a mini Willy Wonka factory right in the heart of Dublin on O’Connell Street. You just pick out the things you want to add to your chocolate and they do up a bar as you watch. Delicious.
The caramel and salt ganache from Cocoa Atelier
Cocoa Atelier on Drury street is like the Brown Thomas of chocolate shops. While their hot chocolate is a definite must-have, we also deem it essential to try their salted caramel ganache.
A cup of Butlers hot chocolate
Not only do you get a chocolate to eat with it, Butler’s make a superb basic hot chocolate.
A slab of Hazel mountain chocolate from Fallon and Byrne
This stuff is UN REAL. The bespoke bean bar on the foothills of the Burren have finally made a dent into Dublin and basically, you should stock up while you have the chance. They only make their chocolate with the finest beans they can source and the flavours are unreal. Try the chilli and raspberry for a good kick.
Some blackcurrant and peppermint truffles from Bean and Goose at Temple Bar Market
Sisters Karen and Natalie Keane make chocolate from the Wexford countryside and basically they can do no wrong. Catch them Saturdays at the Temple Bar food market to stock up on their goods.
Chocolate molten pot at The Vintage Kitchen
This Poolbeg street pub has a rake of delicious desserts, but it’s the chocolate molten pot that will probably send you into spasms of joy. Think gooey, think chewy, think spongy, it’s got it all.
A pint of Milk Chocolate Truffle Stout at The Porterhouse
The Porterhouse’s own special stout with some added high cocoa solid chocolate added to the copper along with some coca essence. You wouldn’t spend the night on them, but a guaranteed hit for the chocolate lover who also loves beer.
The Whitefriar Grill’s Chocolate Fondue
It’s tough trying to find a decent chocolate fondue in the city. The Whitefriar Grill on Aungier street does a delicious fondue dessert, complete with peanut butter fudge, marshmallow, pineapple, and profiteroles to dip.
Freddo milkshake from the Sweetest Thing
While most of the milkshake hit is vanilla, this thing is doused in chocolate sauce and crushed Freddo bars. Welcome to heaven, it’s located on Bachelor’s Walk.
A chocolate muffin from Keogh’s Cafe
You’ll smell this Trinity Street spot before you see it. Their pastries are a sure hit, and their chocolate muffin is the chocolatiest you’ll get.
Chocolate fudge cake from Queen of Tarts
If you’ve reached an acceptable time in the day to scoff a slice of chocolate cafe, look no further. This cake is the richest you’ll taste in the city but melts in your mouth at the same time.
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