Irish · Drumcondra, Co. Dublin
Nelly's Café Drumcondra
Closed now Opens tomorrow at 08:30
Opening hours
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| Monday | 08:30 – 16:00 |
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| Tuesday | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Thursday today | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Full hours & directions40 Drumcondra Road Lower, Drumcondra, Co. Dublin
- CuisineIrish
- Price€
- Phone+353 1 598 4608
- Nearest stationDrumcondra Station · 50 m
About Nelly's
Nelly's is an Irish café on Drumcondra Road Lower in Drumcondra, Co. Dublin. Traditional Irish dishes sit alongside modern plates built on local produce.
If you are sightseeing, Griffith Park is only 840 m away. Arriving by train? Drumcondra Station is 50 m away, about 1 minutes on foot. Drumcondra has 36 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. Its immediate neighbour is Shouk.
It is open 6 days a week and closed on Sunday. The earliest start is 8:30am on Monday, and the latest close is 5pm on Tuesday.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Irish |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Address | 40 Drumcondra Road Lower, Drumcondra, Co. Dublin |
| Phone | +353 1 598 4608 |
| Wheelchair access | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Open | 6 days a week · 49 hours in total |
| Nearest station | Drumcondra Station (50 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Griffith Park (840 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 1.5 km (city centre) |
| Coordinates | 53.36344, -6.25831 |
Menu highlights
What to order at Nelly's
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€9
Irish Smoked Salmon
Burren smoked salmon, capers, pickled shallot, soda bread
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€8
Chicken Wings
Crispy wings tossed in house hot sauce with blue cheese dip
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€6
Apple Crumble
Bramley apple, oat crumble, warm custard
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€8
Black Pudding Salad
Clonakilty black pudding, poached egg, apple and mustard dressing
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€6
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Butterscotch sauce, vanilla ice cream
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€6
Soup of the Day
Freshly made daily, served with brown bread and Irish butter
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around noon on Thursdays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for irish venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 08:30 – 17:00
- Sunset in Drumcondra today: 19:02
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 2pm
- One of 36 places to eat in Drumcondra
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Where is Nelly's?
Nelly's is located at 40 Drumcondra Road Lower, Drumcondra, Co. Dublin. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Nelly's open on Sunday?
No — Sunday is listed as a closing day.
What time does Nelly's close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 08:30.
Is Nelly's wheelchair accessible?
It is recorded as not wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near Nelly's?
The closest alternatives are Shouk (10 m), Quinneens (40 m) and Independent Pizza Co. (80 m).
What is the nearest train station?
Drumcondra Station is about 50 m away, roughly 1 minutes on foot.
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