Quay in Waterford in County Waterford, Munster, Ireland — Irish South-West ((Éire) North Atlantic Ocean)

The Devils Drink

— Waterford Digital Story Trail —

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

1. The Devils Drink Marker

Inscription.
Coffee was considered ‘The Devil’s Drink’ until Pope Clement VIII had a taste and baptised it in around 1600.

Find out how it came to Waterford…

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Food & Drink.

Location. 52° 15.66′ N, 7° 6.463′ W. Marker is in Waterford, Munster, in County Waterford. It is in Quay. It is at the intersection of Coffee House Lane and Henrietta Street, on the left when traveling east on Coffee House Lane. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 114 Coffee House Ln, Waterford, Munster, Ireland. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Ancient East.

Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean,

in the North Atlantic Region,

in Europe,

on the Island of Ireland,

on the Celtic Fringe,

in the European Union,

in Atlantic Europe,

on one of the British Isles,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: SS Portláirge (here, next to this marker); Clyde Shipping Company (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Brick Lane (within shouting distance of this marker); Franciscan Friary (within shouting distance of this marker); Remains of a 15th Century Town House (within shouting distance of this marker); Where St Patrick’s Day Began (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Lewis Chess Set (about 90 meters away); Chairman's Arch (about 90 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Waterford.

Also see . . . Waterford Digital Story Trail. The marker's story can only be completed on mobile devices. (Submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Ian Lefkowitz, May 16, 2026

2. The Devils Drink Marker

The marker has been aptly placed on Coffee House Lane.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Last updated on November 8, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 21, 2026, by Ian Lefkowitz of New York, New York. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.