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2nd December 2025
03:37pm GMT
Hot chocolate season is probably one of my most favourite seasons of all. A warm hug in a mug, it helps to put even the worst days into perspective.
On par with a good cuppa, it's been known to edge the upper hand depending on the chocolate/topping combo. Dublin pubs, cafes and restaurants have been upping their games when it comes to the chocolatey treat and I've rounded up 13of the best hot chocolates to be found in this fair city.
So, in no particular order...
Spilt Milk
Drury Street
Perhaps one of Dublin's most famous hot chocolate offerings, Spilt Milk's marshmallow bomb is chocolatey, indulgent, and the perfect sweet treat this winter.
Metro Café
South William Street
Sticking to the tried and tested mini marshmallows/flake combo, the guys at Metro Café know how to nail a classic.
Vice
Middle Abbey Street
Open inside Wigwam on Abbey Street daily from 11-6, Vice serves up a Malteaser's hot chocolate that is the stuff of dreams. We're big fans of their Claddagh ring-inspired takeaway cups too.
Ladurée
South William Street
The dictionary definition of indulgent, the hot chocolate offering from Ladurée is literal liquid chocolate. Extremely decadent and extremely delicious - it could probably be considered a whole meal in and of itself.
Honey Truffle Kitchen
Pearse Street
Indulge your inner pirate and go for the Kraken black spiced rum hot chocolate from Honey Truffle Kitchen. We had our doubts but the combination works. Topped with chocolate shavings and Irish cream for added oomph.
Scoop
Multiple Locations
Nutella hot chocolate. That is all.
The Sweetest Thing
Bachelor's Walk
Closed for renovations at the minute, make sure The Sweetest Thing is on your list for when it reopens because you're not going to want to miss out. Let thoughts of this cookies and cream hot chocolate keep you going until then.
Clement & Pekoe
South William Street
Treat yourself to a hot chocolate from Clement & Pekoe and you'll be handed a cup of hot milk and a chocolate lollipop - the novelty of which is never lost on me. Entertaining and delicious.
The Paddock's
Clonee
A place where everything on their menu is insta worthy though their hot chocolate deserves special mention. Drool-worthy, I think you'll agree.
Butler's
Multiple locations
If it ain't broke don't fix it, eh? Masters of chocolate, Butler's is always a safe bet for a tasty hot chocolate. And with countless different flavours to choose from (including peppermint, chilli and white chocolate ), you're bound to find one that takes your fancy.
Le Chocolat de Fred
Multiple locations
Anything that starts with a chocolate fountain tap can only be good and that's exactly how the guys at Le Chocolat de Fred make theirs.
Perky's
Raheny
Perky's Christmas hot chocolate is back and better than ever. Smooth, sweet, and topped with a flamed marshmallow - it's a treat and a half.
The Fat Fox
Multiple locations
The Fat Fox is offering out a creamy, delicious hot chocolate all dunked with a charred mallow, definitely one to add to your hot chocolate bucket list.
Header image via Instagram/ Spilt Milk / The Paddocks
