Independent Cork Coffee Shops Invited to Join Coffee House Lates
Cork's independent coffee shops can apply by Friday to join Coffee House Lates on 27th-28th November.
Independent coffee shops across Cork City have just three days left to apply for Coffee House Lates, a citywide initiative transforming cafés into evening social hubs on 27th and 28th November.
The Cork Night Time Economy Initiative, facilitated by the Cork Business Association, is inviting coffee shops to stay open until 10pm and host unique events ranging from live entertainment to coffee pairing sessions, speed dating, and craft nights. The application deadline is this Friday, 14th November.
Following last year's success, the initiative aims to diversify Cork's nighttime offerings by providing alcohol-free alternatives for residents seeking a different type of evening out. Participating businesses will receive support from the Cork Business Association to bring their event concepts to fruition.
Fiona Collins, Cork City's Nighttime Economy Advisor, said:
"Following the success of last year, we are continuing our push to diversify Cork's nighttime economy, and this initiative is all about redefining what a night out in Cork can be. By empowering our incredibly unique coffee shops to stay open later, we hope to make this late-night culture sustainable and a core, exciting part of the city's after-hours identity."
Dave O'Brien, President of Cork Business Association, said:
"This initiative is designed to celebrate the discovery of new evening spaces by spotlighting our independent coffee businesses. We're offering the public a different way to socialise after dark. We strongly encourage businesses to submit their concepts for our consideration, and we look forward to working closely with them to curate this special cultural night."
Coffee House Lates is open to coffee shops that can extend their hours and host activities aligned with offering an engaging, alcohol-free night out. The initiative provides an opportunity for businesses to showcase Cork's coffee culture, attract new customers, test the night-time market, and strengthen community connections in an inclusive setting.
Interested coffee shops can register their interest at info@corkbusiness.ie before Friday, 14th November. Further details are available at www.corkbusiness.ie.
