The Hazel House Travel Guide

The Hazel House café embodies rustic charm with a focus on fresh, seasonal, organic ingredients sourced from their on-site farm and polytunnels. Menus rotate with the seasons, featuring brunch, homemade cakes, scones, savory sandwiches, and vegan/gluten-free options. Signature wood-fired pizzas shine during Friday evening pizza and wine nights from 6-9pm, served in the courtyard. Afternoon tea blends homemade treats with prosecco—bookings essential. No reservations needed for daytime dining; simply arrive and savor the mountain-fresh ambiance.[2][1]

Housed in a beautifully refurbished workshop, the woodwork school welcomes adults and children to learn hands-on skills under expert guidance. Craft sessions include creating hanging shapes, fairy doors, medieval weapons, milking stools, or pizza paddles. Ideal for personal enrichment or unique experiences, these classes highlight traditional woodworking in a cozy, inspiring setting amid the Dublin Mountains.[2]

Host unforgettable birthdays with woodwork and pizza-making parties for 8-30 children, priced at €25 per child including party bags. Sessions run weekends 11am-1pm or 3-5pm, blending creativity in the workshop with rolling personal pizzas in the wood-fired oven, topped with a birthday cake. Prepare for all weather; a €40 deposit secures your spot. The petting farm adds delight, where kids feed animals freely.[2][3]

Explore organic polytunnels for seasonal produce, plants, and flowers, plus an animal area with picnic tables—all free for customers. The shop stocks homemade jams, preserves, sauces, salads, smoked meats, sourdough, and pastries available for delivery or collection. Year-round events like movie nights, craft classes, demonstrations, and fun days enhance the experience in Tibradden's beautiful surroundings.[3][2]

Perched on Mutton Lane in Tibradden, Co. Dublin, this mountain retreat offers invigorating fresh air and trails for walks. Easily reachable yet secluded, it's perfect for day trips from Dublin city, blending rural serenity with family-oriented activities and quality farm-to-table dining.