Dublin Bewley’s to re-open under new name

IT was a favourite haunt for Ireland’s artists, with writers Brendan Behan and Patrick Kavanagh often seen nursing a coffee in its corners.

Now it seems one of Dublin’s much loved cafes will reopen its doors under ambitious new owners.

The sale of the 5,530 sq ft Bewley’s Cafe site on Westmoreland Street has been agreed for €25 million. It is set to open in with a new facade, name and owner in the new year.