BEST CHOCOLATIER: Butlers Chocolate Cafe | 24 Wicklow Street, D2

BUTLERS CHOCOLATE CAFE

WHERE: 27 Wicklow Street, Dublin 2, D02 R981 | a 9 minute walk from the apartment | WHAT: Chocolatier and chocolate cafe | TIMES: 7.30am-7pm, Monday to Friday; 8am-7pm, Saturdays; 11.30am-11pm, Saturdays; 9.30am-7pm, Sundays

Butler's is probably the most famous names in quality Irish chocolate, and, while you'll find their chocolates in stores throughout Ireland (and internationally), a visit to one of their own chocolate cafes is an experience in itself. The coffee is great but there is also a range of milk shakes and hot chocolate drinks. You can buy the chocolate separately but you'll get a free sample with every coffee, which makes it worth the visit!