Grafton Bewley's marks 80th birthday

Renowned Dublin cafe Bewley's is giving something back to customers today.

Renowned Dublin cafe Bewley's is giving something back to customers today.

Bewley's Grafton Street cafe
Bewley's Grafton Street cafe

Marking 80 years on Grafton Street, the cafe will hand out free coffees today.

The birthday celebrations will also include free live entertainment with music and dance acts.

Bewley's, Grafton Street, opened in 1927 in the style of an oriental tea-room and was restored in the late 1990s.

The cafe has enjoyed better times in the past year after running up losses.

PA

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