Cork City to trial initiative that encourages coffee shops to stay open late

The Coffee House Lates initiative will be trialed on Thursday, November 28, and Friday, November 29

The initiative offers an opportunity for coffee shops to showcase the city’s coffee culture, attract new customers, strengthen the sense of community, and support local business growth while giving coffee lovers and city residents a memorable night-time experience. File photo

The owners of independent coffee shops in Cork City are being encouraged to keep their venues open late and become vibrant after-hours social hubs as part of a new drive to boost the city's night-time economy.

The Coffee House Lates initiative, which will be piloted over two nights later this month to test the night-time market, is the latest idea from the Cork Night Time Economy Initiative, and is being facilitated by the Cork Business Association (CBA).