Café · Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
Insomnia Café Ballsbridge
Hours unconfirmed Typical hours shown — call ahead
Opening hours
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| Monday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Friday today | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 – 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 – 16:00 |
Unconfirmed: these are typical hours for similar café venues in Ballsbridge. Please phone ahead.
Full hours & directionsMerrion Road, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin
- CuisineCafé
- Price€
- Nearest stationLansdowne Road Station · 530 m
- SeatingOutdoor tables
- ServiceTakeaway
- AccessWheelchair friendly
About Insomnia
On Merrion Road in Ballsbridge, Insomnia is a café serving locals and visitors alike. It is the kind of café locals rely on for a morning coffee, a light lunch or a slice of cake.
It sits about 450 m from Herbert Park — roughly a 6-minute walk. Arriving by train? Lansdowne Road Station is 530 m away, about 7 minutes on foot. Our Ballsbridge guide currently covers 63 venues, so there is plenty nearby for comparison. Its immediate neighbour is Girl and the Goose.
Good to know: takeaway, outdoor seating and wheelchair access are available here.
Key facts
| Cuisine | Café |
|---|---|
| Type | Café |
| Price guide | € (budget) |
| Address | Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin |
| Takeaway | Yes |
| Outdoor seating | Yes |
| Wheelchair access | Yes |
| Nearest station | Lansdowne Road Station (530 m) |
| Nearby landmark | Herbert Park (450 m) |
| From Dublin city centre | 3 km |
| Coordinates | 53.32913, -6.23062 |
Menu highlights
What to order at Insomnia
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€12
Full Irish Breakfast
Rashers, sausages, black & white pudding, egg, beans, toast
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€8.50
Soup & Sandwich
Soup of the day with half a sandwich
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€10.50
Club Sandwich
Chicken, bacon, egg, fries
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€3.50
Hot Chocolate
Marshmallows
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€3.50
Flat White
Double shot
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€10
Eggs Benedict
Ham, poached eggs, hollandaise, muffin
Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of café. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.
Estimated busy times
Usually busiest around 1pm on Fridays.
Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for café venues — not live data.
Good to know
- Today is — hours: 09:00 – 17:00
- Sunset in Ballsbridge today: 19:00
- Best time for a quieter table: noon or after 3pm
- One of 63 places to eat in Ballsbridge
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Where is Insomnia?
Insomnia is located at Merrion Road, Ballsbridge, Co. Dublin. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.
What are the opening hours of Insomnia?
Verified opening hours have not been published for this venue yet, so we show typical hours for similar restaurants in the area. Please phone ahead before travelling.
Does Insomnia do takeaway?
Yes, takeaway is available.
Is Insomnia wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue is recorded as wheelchair accessible.
What other restaurants are near Insomnia?
The closest alternatives are Girl and the Goose (10 m), Al Boschetto (20 m) and Mister Magpie (30 m).
What is the nearest train station?
Lansdowne Road Station is about 530 m away, roughly 7 minutes on foot.
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