EPIC sits in the vaults the beautifully restored CHQ building, where buzzing cafés and relaxed restaurants are right on your doorstep. Whether you want a quick coffee, a family lunch, or to sample a local beer, there’s plenty of space and options to suit all tastes.
Best of all, you can come and go as you please from the museum — pop out, refuel, and head back in to finish your tour whenever it suits.
BOOK TICKETS
In the building
Urban Brewing
A brewery / restaurant with an intimate cavern aesthetic – perfect for after-work dinner and drinks.
Tír
Tír Deli launched within chq in 2026 and has quickly become a favourite amongst IFSC workers and tourists alike
The Bakehouse
A breakfast and lunch staple, this little gem also offers a free mini muffin with every hot drink.
Starbucks
This international chain is home to the Pumpkin Spice Latte and other seasonal offerings.
Seven Wonders
Find more than just seven wonders at this daytime eatery, serving bagels, hot food, and smoothies.
Combo Offers
Museum Visit plus Lunch at Urban Brewing
€44.50
Museum Visit plus Brunch at Urban Brewing
€44.50
Museum Visit plus Dinner at Urban Brewing
€69.00
Museum Visit plus Beer Paddle at Urban Brewing
€35.00
In The Neighbourhood
As One
Right across the Liffey from EPIC, As One is all about “food with purpose.” Every dish is designed with sustainability and flavour in mind – ideal for your next mindful brunch.
Coffee Angel
For some of the best coffee in Dublin, it’s got to be Coffee Angel, with warm interiors, and even warmer staff. Stop in for a pastry and a cuppa.
Tang
Known for its inventive twists on classic dishes – think fluffy pancakes and mouth-watering flatbreads – Tang is a local favourite for breakfast and lunch.
Sprout
Located on Sir Rogerson’s Quay, Sprout serves vibrant bowls and wraps made with seasonal produce from their own farm in Kildare.
The Brew Dock
Conveniently based beside Connolly Station, Brew Dock is a Galway Bay brewery. A great place for local and imported beers.
Dockers
A lively pub ideal for a tipple after work or some delicious grub, it also boasts gorgeous views of the River Liffey – a hidden gem.
Musashi
Those who love Japanese food can get all their favourite dishes at this one multi-storied spot, from steaming bowls of ramen, to plates and plates of sushi.
Il Fornaio
Authentic Italian food on your doorstep, this cosy nook opposite the NCI serves delicious pizza and pasta, day and night.
