Limerick always had a great café culture –remember talking and drinking tea in Java’s til 4am in the 90s, or wondering if your tuna melt was ever going to arrive at lunchtime in Puccini’s? –and Hook & Ladder is a fantastic addition to this. Pastries, hot food, and hearty breakfasts are complemented by quirky, stylish décor which is also available to buy. Apparently it’s also a cookery school. I just love the relaxing environment, friendly service and above all the noms. There was a queue out the door on my last Saturday afternoon visit. There are good reasons for this.