There is nothing more comforting than a scrumptious hot chocolate, especially on a cold day. We are lucky to have some fabulous spots in Dublin that serve great hot chocolate and here is a selection of the best ones.
Cocoa Atelier
This fantastic little chocolate shop on Drury street sells Irish made chocolates and other mouth-watering sweet tre
A few years ago finding a good eatery on the north side of Dublin city centre wasn’t easy. Fortunately, the situation has changed and now even the southsiders are heading north to satisfy their taste buds.
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