Cork, Coffee and Meetings!
One of the best things about being located in the heart of Cork City is that there is no shortage of fantastic coffee shops and locations for a meeting. I love nothing more than getting out of the office to have a work meeting or enjoy a change of scenery as I make my way through a mountain of emails. I also love how a meeting in a Cork coffee shop always sparks my creative side. As I write, “Cork, Coffee and Meetings”, I’m sat at the window of a coffee shop looking at people passing by and enjoying yet another fantastic brew.
As I mentioned, different locations and a particularly good coffee shop sparks my creative side. So, I thought I’d throw together some of my favourite coffee shops to not only grab a fine brew but to also have a meeting. Who knows they may help to spark you’re creative side too.
The Bookshelf
I pass the Bookshelf on my stroll into the office each morning. Each morning the inviting aroma always tickles the senses. I’m a huge fan of their coffee and I make sure if I grab a cup that I have the time to enjoy it. So, this is one of my go to places for a work meeting over a coffee. I can sit down and relax with my coffee then have a productive meeting in a comfortable setting.
Now, I love the hustle of people chatting, coming and going and all the sounds. But, If I need a little more privacy or a quieter area for a meeting. There is a delightful upstairs area. It has everything you need for a meeting in Cork City over a coffee.
I even have friends that when they’re back from Dublin, work remotely all day in the Bookshelf. Check it out!
Cork Coffee Roasters
Next on my list of great places for a coffee in Cork is the Cork Coffee Roasters on Bridge Street. I’m the envy of a lot of my friends as our office is only around the corner from this great coffee shop. I love popping in their around 11am or when the 3pm slump hits for a little pick me up. It’s also worth noting that if you bring in your reusable coffee cup, you get 50 cent off.
The interior is cool and understated and it’s a relaxing spot to take 10 mins out of a busy day to chill and enjoy a coffee. It’s also a great spot for a brainstorming session in my opinion. And, if the sun is shining they have a fantastic window seat outside to enjoy a coffee in the sun.
Soma Coffee Company
Soma is a really cool coffee shop on Tuckey street in the city. If you don’t know where that is, it’s the street by the fountain and Hillbilly’s. Not long open, but the guys are making big waves in the cork coffee scene. I’ve enjoyed a few coffees and work meetings here and you really can’t go wrong.
Plenty of space to chat, have a meeting, work and the guys always make you feel very welcome. They recently got their own in house coffee roaster that is on show too.
Dukes Coffee
If you take a stroll down Carey’s Lane which is just off the main street in Cork. You’ll find another smashing coffee house. They have tons of different blends, always talk you through them or give you suggestions. And the food they have to go with it is just savage.
It’s a wonderful place for a work meeting, slash coffee, slash lunch, slash to get work done. It can be whatever you want it to be really. But, if you’re looking for a quality cup of coffee. You won’t be disappointed with Dukes.
The Atrium in the Clayton Hotel
Located along the river and right by the Port of Cork the Clayton Hotel and more importantly the Atrium inside is a fantastic spot to grab a coffee, do a bit of work and have a work meeting. They have high tables with plenty of sockets to charge phones and laptops which is worth noting
If you’re planning a more relaxed meeting and chat you’ll find comfy couches and space which allows you to explore your creative side. Sure who can’t be creative with big Golden Balls hanging over head.
So, here was just a few of my favourite Coffee Shops in Cork City for a meeting. Make sure you pop in for a brew sometime and enjoy a work meeting there.
Finally, is there anywhere you’d add to “Cork, Coffee and Meetings”??
