Brew brings a café experience to 1 Bridge St, Skibbereen. It is the kind of café locals rely on for a morning coffee, a light lunch or a slice of cake.
Skibbereen has 27 restaurants, cafés and takeaways in our guide, and this is one of them. If you want to compare, Ali Ge Pizza House is a short 30 m away.
According to the listing data we hold, it offers delivery. It is open 6 days a week and closed on Monday. The earliest start is 8am on Tuesday, and the latest close is 4pm on Tuesday. On Google it holds 4.9 out of 5 from 69 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning coffee, friendly staff and atmosphere. A typical bill comes to roughly €1–10 a head.
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Reviews
4.9/5 on Google · 69 reviews
What recent reviewers mention most:
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N.J. McAugust 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Brew is such a lovely coffee shop, made all the better by the wonderful people working there. Lucy, Jessie and Marco are always so friendly and welcoming, and Niall, the owner, is a genuine people person who always has time for everyone.
Most mornings, I pop in before going to collect supplies for my own shop. I always ask if they could simply make my coffee in advance and leave it standing for me. Marco asks, “Are you sure?” and I always say yes. Yet the moment he spots me coming through the door, he insists on making me a fresh one anyway! That little story says everything about the care they put into their customer service.
Great coffee, lovely people and a genuinely warm atmosphere. Skibbereen is very lucky to have Brew.
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Annie HygateJune 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Really yummy coffee and matcha, but they serve everything in plastic cups and plastic straws in 2026?! When we were there there were 20ish people outside all enjoying their coffees in plastic, then we walked down by the river and saw a coffee cup in the river. Please think about the impact hundreds of plastic cups has on our planet and offer an alternative ❤️
Response from the owner
Hey Annie. We are glad you enjoyed your coffee and matcha. All of our takeaway packaging is 100% certified compostable which is labelled at the bottom. The straws are also fully compostable :) I can send you photos for proof. We also provide a bin for customers. This is not our bin!
Have a nice day.
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Nicole BrouilletteJanuary 2026 · via Google
★★★★★
Brew Specialty Coffee House quickly became our favorite daily stop while holidaying in Skibbereen. This very busy and popular spot is run by the wonderfully friendly couple, Niall McCarthy and Aisling Hurley, whose warmth and hospitality truly set the tone.
The coffee is excellent, and the atmosphere is always buzzing with warmth, Irish craic, and genuine local charm. From the moment we walked in, we felt less like visitors and more like locals, a feeling that perfectly reflects the welcoming spirit of this lovely town. Brew is more than just great coffee...it’s an experience we looked forward to every day.
Response from the owner
Hi Nicole.
Thank you so much for the most incredible review we could ever wish for. We really appreciate your support and look forward to seeing ye guys soon.
Slainte!
Ash, Niall & the Brew Crew ☕️💕
Brew is located at 1 Bridge St, Coronea, Skibbereen, Co. Cork, P81 AX22. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
Is Brew open on Sunday?
Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 09:00 – 14:00.
What time does Brew close tonight?
It is currently closed. Opens tomorrow at 08:30.
What other restaurants are near Brew?
The closest alternatives are Ali Ge Pizza House (30 m), Premier pizza (40 m) and Wild Ways (60 m).
How is Brew rated?
Brew has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 on Google, based on 69 public reviews. Reviewers often mention coffee, friendly staff and atmosphere.
How much does a meal at Brew cost?
Most diners report spending about €1–10 per person.
