Dublin’s newest civic space Le Pole Square occupies a site that was once home to a bustling Viking settlement and before that, a sixth century church.
The latest occupant has been paying homage to those who came before with a colourful interior featuring depictions of the many architectural findings on the historic site, a mural comprising a collage of striking images from the past, along with a selection of local landmark prints by Dublin-based artist Jando.
The designers at Old Town Café also cater to the needs of modern inhabitants of the space, with plenty of high stools and lots of power sockets for working solo by the windows.
Homemade goodies, such as croissants, cinnamon rolls and banana bread are all available from early morning, while a nice selection of lunchtime fare includes homemade sausage rolls, soup and sambos.
Optimists still holding out for a last blast of September sun can enjoy their food outdoors in the quiet square, or retreat to the cosy booths indoors. Coffee is by Cloud Picker, with beer from Dublin brewers Hope also available.
Open Mon to Fri, 7.30am-5pm, Sat & Sun, 9am – 5pm.
Words: Martina Murray
Images: Richie Stokes
