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Brother Hubbard has closed its café inside Arnotts on Henry Street, and the retail unit is expected to be taken by the coffee-and-juice chain Joe and the Juice. Hiring notices for a new Arnotts outlet have already appeared, though neither brand has issued a formal, public confirmation about the move.
End of an Arnotts fixture
Brother Hubbard opened at Arnotts in 2020 and became a familiar stop for shoppers and office workers on Henry Street. The company says the closure is permanent for that specific site.
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The chain still operates elsewhere in Dublin, including its branches on Harrington Street in Ranelagh and on Capel Street, so this is a contraction of presence rather than an exit from the city.
A likely new tenant: Joe and the Juice
After establishing a prominent store on Dawson Street, Joe and the Juice has been expanding around Dublin. Local hiring adverts suggest the brand is preparing a new outlet in Arnotts, although a formal announcement has not been published.
The company’s Irish managing director has previously cited Dublin’s busy retail streets and neighbourhood energy as reasons the city suits the brand. He also indicated plans for additional locations across the city in the coming year.
What the chain offers — and what it costs
Joe and the Juice markets itself on fresh, healthy options: pressed juices, smoothies, coffee, sandwiches and snacks, often emphasising organic ingredients and quick, casual service.
- Functional smoothies — start at €8.20
- Signature juices — start at €7.80
Those prices place the chain toward the higher end of the fast-casual café market in Dublin.
Implications for Henry Street and shoppers
If confirmed, the arrival of Joe and the Juice would add another international brand to Henry Street’s mix, where footfall from shoppers and commuters remains a key draw for food-to-go operators.
For regulars of Brother Hubbard, the closure narrows their options at Arnotts but does not remove the brand from Dublin’s wider café scene. For shoppers, the change may simply mean a different choice of quick food and drink on the department store’s ground floor.
At present, the situation remains provisional: hiring activity points to a new tenant, but neither the store owners nor Joe and the Juice have released an official statement confirming opening dates or lease details.
