Tucked away on a pedestrianised cobblestone lane off South William Street, Coppinger is the kind of place that makes you feel like you've stumbled onto a small Mediterranean corner of Dublin. Reopened in July 2024 under the Bereen Bros team, it's kept the loyal local following and celebrity-spotting reputation while serving up consistently solid Mediterranean-inspired plates and one of the better cocktail lists in the Creative Quarter. Go for the lunchtime Menu del Día — it's one of the best value bites in the city centre.
A Mediterranean bistro on a hidden cobblestone lane with a €15 lunch menu and a cocktail list that rivals any bar in Dublin.
Go for the Menu del Día between Wednesday and Friday (12–3pm) — two courses for €15 or three for €20, with a glass of house wine for just €5 more.
Dublin's coolest cobblestone-lane bistro, back and better than ever
Coppinger has long been one of Dublin's coolest dining addresses, and the 2024 relaunch under Bereen Bros has only cemented that reputation. The setting is half the charm — a pedestrianised cobblestone lane off South William Street in the Creative Quarter, with tables spilling out onto the street when the weather plays along. Inside, it's intimate and stylish without trying too hard, and the buzz is real: this is a place that draws both locals who've been coming for years and the occasional visiting celebrity.
The food is Mediterranean-inspired and consistently well-executed — think simple, quality-driven plates rather than fussy fine dining. The standout value is the Menu del Día, available Wednesday to Friday from 12 to 3, where two courses will set you back €15 and three courses €20, with a glass of house wine for just €5 more. The menu changes weekly, so there's always a reason to come back. Outside of lunch, the à la carte leans into sharing plates and heartier mains, paired with a genuinely impressive cocktail offering and a wine list that punches above its weight.
Service is a big part of why people fall in love with this place — reviewers consistently name-check staff members (Gilly gets a lot of love) and the warm, unhurried welcome. It's not the cheapest dinner in Dublin, but for the atmosphere, location, and quality, it earns its keep. Book ahead for weekend evenings; the lane may be hidden, but the secret's been out for a while.