Happy Out x Together Academy is a café at the Dún Laoghaire Baths on Windsor Terrace, overlooking the sea and East Pier in Dún Laoghaire. The café is a collaboration between Happy Out and Together Academy, a social enterprise that supports young adults with Down syndrome through training and employment opportunities. The partnership gives the café a strong community focus, while its waterfront setting makes it an appealing stop for anyone exploring the seafront.
The daytime menu centres on coffee, toasties and brunch, keeping things casual and approachable. Happy Out's signature toasties are a major part of the offering, with current diners highlighting options such as the Tuna Toastie and the 'Hamazing' and 'Clucking Unbelievable' toasties. There are also brunch dishes, sandwiches, snacks and sweet treats, alongside a selection of coffees and other drinks.
The setting is a major part of the experience. The café occupies part of the Dún Laoghaire Baths complex, with outdoor seating overlooking the water and views towards the East Pier. Blankets are provided for outdoor diners, making the terrace usable beyond the warmest days. There is also a limited amount of indoor seating, with bookings available for those tables.
The café operates primarily as a daytime destination, opening from early morning through the afternoon. From Thursday to Saturday, it also opens in the evening for Wine & Nibbles, extending the offering beyond coffee and brunch to include wine and small plates.
Its location makes Happy Out particularly suited to a stop after a walk along the pier, a morning coffee by the sea or a casual lunch overlooking Dublin Bay. The café's connection with Together Academy adds another dimension, with the partnership focused on creating opportunities for young adults with Down syndrome while providing a welcoming, inclusive place to eat and drink.