Buttermarket Cafe

County Clare


A courtyard that's a sun trap in fine weather might draw you here. That or hot specials including stews and shepherd's pie, or drinks spanning salted caramel lattes, cinnamon hot chocolates, and mint-mocha frappuccinos.


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