If you need a little luck of the Irish, look no further than these tasty treats from Butlers Chocolate. Known as the “purveyors of happiness,” Butlers has been producing absolutely delicious and delightful chocolates since 1932. The company’s longtime commitment to superior quality and service is evident in every bite. In addition to delivering Irish chocolates that are positively bursting with flavor, these treats also feature especially attractive and colorful packaging that makes them excellent choices for giving as gifts or displaying in your own home.
1932
Ms. Marion Butler fulfilled her dream of spreading joy through her chocolate making business in Dublin’s Lad Lane.
Marion Butler started Butlers Chocolates in 1932 in Dublin’s Lad Lane. She crafted her luxury sweets by hand, and named them Chez Nous Chocolates. Marion set up her business in the vibrant Georgian heart of Dublin after moving to Ireland from India as a young woman. Ireland is where she continued to create her delightful chocolates.
1959
Mr. Seamus Sorensen acquired the company and operated it as an independent chocolatier specializing in fine chocolates.
1978
The Sorensen family’s next generation took the reins of the business.
1984
The Sorensen family’s next generation took over the business and rebranded it as Butlers Irish Chocolates.
The company was rebranded to Butlers Irish and later to Butlers Chocolates. This change celebrates Marion’s steadfast dedication to the craft of chocolate, a passion that Butlers continues to embrace.
1988
Butlers Chocolates moved from its location on Lad Lane to a more spacious site on Pearse Street in Dublin.
1989
Butlers Chocolates opened its first retail outlet on Grafton Street, Dublin’s premier shopping destination in the city center.
1996
Butlers Chocolates relocated to a riverside location on Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, offering stunning views of River Liffey.
2003: Butlers Chocolates received the Prestigious Brand Marketing Award from Bord Bia in the Irish Food and Drink Industry Awards.
Butlers Chocolates then relocated to a state of the art production facility in Clonshaugh, Dublin 17.
2004
Butlers Chocolates opened its first café north of the Liffey at the top of Henry Street, Dublin 1.
Since then, Butlers expanded to numerous Chocolate Cafés across Ireland, along with franchises in the Middle East and South Asia since opening its first shop on Grafton Street in 1989. These beautifully designed cafés feature the finest chocolates, exquisite confections, and premium hot beverages, with the award-winning Butlers Hot Chocolate as a standout highlight.
2008
Butlers Chocolate Café received two accolades at the Shopfitting & Display Industry Awards 2008, including a Gold Great Taste award for Butlers Crispy Praline.
2009
Butlers were the recipients of a highly acclaimed Frontier Award at TFWA Cannes for excellence in supply to duty-free markets.
2011
Butlers Chocolates was crowned Food & Drink Exporter of the Year at the Irish Exporters Awards.
2017
Butlers launched the Drumshanbo Irish Gin Truffles in collaboration with The Shed Distillery
2018
Butlers is now saving 247 tonnes of CO2 each year thanks to their newly installed solar panels. Their solar panels supply 18% of their energy.
2019
Butler’s solar panels generated over 1 gigawatt of energy, enough to produce 6 million 100g bars.
Butlers Chocolate’s first-ever cookbook was released to the public.
Butlers received recognition as a finalist for the Bord Bia Food and Drinks Award.
2020
Butlers achieved Origin Green Gold Membership status from Bord Bia.
Present Day
Today, Butlers is still a family-owned chocolate producer. They employed 400 dedicated staff members across its Dublin factory, and Chocolate Café network in Ireland. The company’s strong culture of family and togetherness fosters loyalty, with many employees enjoying long careers and opportunities for growth. As a 100 percent Irish family business, Butlers thrives on teamwork and a shared mission to create exquisite chocolates.
