O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar - Abbey St - CLOSED

Beechwoodspark

I was up in Dublin a few days ago and as is my habit I made a beeline for the O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar on Abbey st - across from the LUAS stop.

To my utter regret, the shop was closed up and it looks like refurbishment efforts were underway for a new store.

I have to say I am really sad to see it gone…it was a little oasis of peace, calm and sanity in the city centre.

I often popped in after a browse in Veritas bookstore - another unsung gem of the city.

I would get the soup of the day and toastie offer - great value and the bread was always so fresh tasting - they would even give a few “sneaky” crisps on the side of the plate !

I remember about the year 2000 O’Brien’s were seen as “the height of sophistication” with their fresh offerings.

Great coffee too.

Maybe the brand is just not “exciting” enough for 2024 ireland?

Not sure why it closed, it was always busy any time I went there. It seemed to do good trade.

Wide range of customers from 8-80 from what I could see.

Does anyone have memories of the cafe or even know why it closed up?

gipi

Could be a victim of remote working,footfall dropped off in the city.

Was in it many times, loved the chicken mayo and stuffing sandwich.

Think O Brien's got very expensive in recent years (I know everywhere raised prices, but O Brien's weren't cheap to start with).

This is it

Low quality, high prices.

BlueSkyDreams

There is one in the Jervis centre and 5 or 6 in the city centre alone.

Plenty of better quality cafes in that area as well.

Mind The Step is good, just a minute walk away. chilled atmosphere as well.

Beechwoodspark

Not familiar with “mind the step” but if it is general area will give it a go next time.

Thanks for the tip.