Small-batch coffee
Joe roasts his own beans. The hatch board has Americanos, flat whites, lattes, cappuccinos, and a Nutella mocha — plus tea and organic herbal tea. Reviewers keep coming back for a proper cup at the weekend.
Banagher Marina · Co. Offaly
The Little Coffee Co
Small-batch speciality coffee on the Shannon. Roasted here, poured at the hatch.
Weekends 10am–5pm. Check Instagram for the day.
About
Ireland’s smallest coffee roaster, at the marina
The Little Coffee Co — TLC² — is Joe Murray’s speciality coffee hatch at Banagher Marina. He’s been here since May 2019, serving locals, boaters, and anyone passing through town.
They roast small-batch on site, pour to SCA standards, and have taken part in national and international coffee competitions since opening. The board outside says organic and Fairtrade coffee.
It’s a takeaway hatch on the Shannon, laid-back and a bit of a local landmark. They also do corporate events, weddings, and festivals.
What’s on
Coffee, treats, and a 99 by the marina. Ask what’s on the board today.
Scones & squares
Handmade scones, doughnuts, Broderick’s rocky road, caramel squares, and a white choc peanut slice. Midlands Ireland notes they stock other local bits too — sourdough, snack bars, and cheese. Dog biscuits are free.
Hot chocolate & 99s
Hot chocolates — including Nutella — babyccinos for the kids, and soft-serve ice cream. The big 99 out front is hard to miss after a walk along the marina.
Reviews
What the locals say
Google reviews, as republished on coffeeshops.ie. A star rating and review count weren’t shown on the public listings we could check.
The best in the biz! Can’t go a weekend without getting the perfect cup of coffee from Joe. He gets it right every time and it’s no surprise as his attention to detail & passion for coffee is so apparent. A true treasure for Banagher.
The best spot for quality coffee in the area. A group of us were up for the Easter weekend. We made sure to drop by every day for a fix. Nice Flat Whites and hot chocolates. Kids also loved the babyccinos.
Fantastic coffee, sound man! Roasting the competition and his own beans. Will have to come back.
Find us
Banagher Marina
The Marina, Curraghavarna and Portavolla, Banagher, Co. Offaly.
On the Shannon at Banagher Marina — the trailer sits by the cruiser hire. Look for the black hatch and the TLC² lettering.
Hours
Weekends 10am–5pm, or check Instagram for daily opening times.
- Monday–Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 10am–5pm
- Sunday
- 10am–5pm
Hours from their Banagher.ie listing and coffeeshops.ie (weekdays closed). One directory lists Saturday until 6pm. Instagram is the one to check if you’re coming from a distance.
Takeaway from the trailer. A few chairs outside when they’re set out. Family-friendly, and the dogs are welcome.