We are Oksana and Max, a couple of local Irish Guides Level 10 with 1000 reviews, 18,429 photos, 22 million views. We live in a beautiful and vibrant city of Dublin, Ireland.
One of the things we love is to help people to discover local businesses, local hidden gems. We are doing this with a special pleasure when a local business provides a great service and personalization.
One of the favorite spots in Ireland is Howth. It’s a small Irish village on the Howth Peninsula, which is great for cliff top walks and sweeping sea views. On the way to the clifftop and to the Howth Head, there is a small cafe called The Cliff Stop. See more on Maps - https://goo.gl/maps/WKrW9cAdWFbxe7mPA
This place is a small family business, it’s a mix of shop and cafe. You can buy sweets, coffee, tea, sandwiches, water, Irish souvenirs, postcards and many more. Behind the counter, you can see the owner or one of his kids helping the customers. You can meet 3 friendly dogs of the owner, they are on the spot, but behind a little fence.
What is so special about this place with 82 reviews and 4.3 stars? It’s the atmosphere: very relaxing, friendly and the stunning views of the Irish Sea and nearby island. Owner is a sound Irish man, he always will have a couple of friendly words with us while serving a coffee. We talk about the weather, Irish summer, swims in the Irish sea. And with the cups we take comfortable seats in the open air, sipping our coffee, watching different shades of blue sky and the water. We have our time enjoying the drinks, beautiful views of Ireland’s Eye (island) and this very moment.
The feeling we get in the cafe is very calming, even meditative, reggaeish. The owner or his kids often join the customers and play the guitar, which adds a great feeling of relaxation and magic to the place and the moment. Dogs might be looking at us over the fence and even come closer to say doggish hello. We enjoy the music and hospitality of this small and magic place before heading to the top of Howth Head.
Beautiful green Ireland, we are truly and completely in love with you for your open, kind, artistic people and your fantastic scenery.
