Castle Inn Bray

Opening hours

--:-- Irish time ·

Open now Closes at 00:30

Weekly opening hours for Castle Inn Bray
Monday	Closed
Tuesday	Closed
Wednesday	12:00 – 23:30
Thursday	12:00 – 23:30
Friday today	12:00 – 00:30
Saturday	12:00 – 00:30
Sunday	12:00 – 23:00

Hours from the venue's published listing, checked October 2026. Holiday hours may differ.

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1 Castle St, Little Bray, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 AF86

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CuisineGastropub and Irish
Price€€
Phone+353 86 389 5530
Nearest stationBray Daly Station · 690 m

About Castle Inn Bray

Set on 1 Castle St, Castle Inn Bray is a gastropub pub and kitchen in the heart of Bray, Co. Wicklow. The menu mixes crowd-pleasing dishes with seasonal specials.

By rail, Bray Daly Station is the closest station at 690 m. It is one of 127 places to eat we list in Bray. Kebab Palace is right next door if you want to compare.

It is open 5 days a week and closed on Monday and Tuesday. The earliest start is noon on Wednesday, and the latest close is 12:30am on Friday. Diners rate it 4.9/5 on Google across 219 reviews, with recent reviewers most often mentioning friendly staff, tasty food and generous portions.

Key facts

Cuisine	Gastropub and Irish
Type	Pub and kitchen
Price guide	€€ (mid-range)
Google rating	4.9 / 5 from 219 reviews
Address	1 Castle St, Little Bray, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 AF86
Eircode	A98 AF86
Phone	+353 86 389 5530
Open	5 days a week · 59 hours in total
Nearest station	Bray Daly Station (690 m)
From Dublin city centre	19 km
Coordinates	53.20618, -6.11043

Menu highlights

What to order at Castle Inn Bray

Full menu

Crispy Brie
Panko-crumbed brie with cranberry and port compote

V

€9.50
Pan-Seared Hake
Atlantic hake, crushed baby potatoes, lemon butter sauce

GF

€24
Traditional Bacon & Cabbage
Boiled loin of bacon, buttered cabbage, parsley sauce, mash

€17.50
Apple Crumble
Bramley apple, oat crumble, warm custard

V

€7
Irish Smoked Salmon
Burren smoked salmon, capers, pickled shallot, soda bread

€12
Garlic Mushrooms
Pan-fried button mushrooms in garlic cream on toasted sourdough

V

€9.50

Typical dishes and approximate prices for this style of pub and kitchen. The restaurant's own menu and prices may differ.

Estimated busy times

Usually busiest around 6pm on Fridays.

Estimate based on opening hours and typical dining patterns for gastropub and irish venues — not live data.

Good to know

Today is — hours: 12:00 – 00:30
Sunset in Bray today: 18:59
Best time for a quieter table: 4pm or after 8pm
One of 127 places to eat in Bray

Photos

Gastropub food typical of Castle Inn Bray — Photo: Andy Li / CC0

Bray, County Wicklow — Photo: 瑞丽江的河水 / CC BY-SA 4.0

Reviews

4.9/5 on Google · 219 reviews

What recent reviewers mention most:

Friendly staffTasty foodGenerous portions

Jessica Dutton - MonahanJuly 2026 · via Google

★★★★★

Just had the most amazing meal topped with excellent customer service! Hannah is a star for the service she provided us. She was always smiling and very attentive and amazing with my 10 year old son too. All the staff were very welcoming and friendly too.
The food was drool worthy 😋 I got the brie and its literally a whole wedge of brie (its meant to come in a filo pastry but it was a shortcrust pastry, it was so good I didn't even realise the pastry was different till towards the end 😂)
They also overheard my son asking about a toastie and I said there was none on the menu, but Hannah informed us it would not be a problem.
The homemade chips are a must! Also the portions are very generous too. The potato skins were yummy and the husband enjoyed his fish too.
I can seen why it has great reviews. They are well deserved!
Keep up the great work 👍🏻

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for the wonderful review, Jessica. We’re thrilled Hannah and the team made your visit special and that your son was well looked after. Apologies for the pastry swap but we’re so glad you loved the brie, homemade chips, and generous portions, and that we could sort the toastie. We’ll pass your praise to Hannah and the rest of the team and look forward to welcoming you back soon.

Jen OconnorAugust 2026 · via Google

★★★★★

Strolled down for a Sunday roast at 5pm and we thought we'd be too late but we were delighted when the bar man said they were still doing food. Bray has been missing a nice pub to go to on a Sunday for a decent Sunday roast. This was phenomenal. The beef was cooked perfectly, it was so juicy, the mash was creamy, the Yorkshire pud with stuffing inside was genius and the gravy was plentiful. The veg on the side was mindblowing, including Cheesy cauliflower, greenbeans and carrots! Honestly the best roast we've had in ages. My husband got the turkey and ham which was also delicious. The staff here are so friendly and welcoming too. And bonus..... the barman Bruno is an Arsenal fan 🥳 We've booked a table to go back next Sunday! Thanks guys.

Response from the owner

Thank you so much for the fantastic review, Jen. We’re thrilled you enjoyed the Sunday roast — especially the beef, creamy mash, stuffed Yorkshire pudding, gravy and veg — and that your husband loved the turkey and ham too. I’ll pass your kind words to the kitchen and to Bruno and the rest of the team. We can’t wait to welcome you both back next Sunday.

Leah SmitthAugust 2026 · via Google

★★★★★

Amazing place to get food and drink, friendly service and delicious fresh food with good portions for fair prices I’ve been here multiple times and I’m always more then satisfied with my experience.

Response from the owner

Leah, thank you so much for the wonderful review and for being a repeat guest. We’re delighted our friendly service, fresh food, and generous portions have consistently satisfied you. We look forward to serving you again soon.

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Questions & answers

Where is Castle Inn Bray?

Castle Inn Bray is located at 1 Castle St, Little Bray, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 AF86. Use the map buttons above to open turn-by-turn directions in Google Maps, Apple Maps or Waze.

Is Castle Inn Bray open on Sunday?

Yes. On Sundays the listed hours are 12:00 – 23:00.

What time does Castle Inn Bray close tonight?

It is open right now and closes at 00:30 (Irish time).

What other restaurants are near Castle Inn Bray?

The closest alternatives are Kebab Palace (20 m), Apache Pizza Bray (20 m) and Summer Inn Bray (40 m).

How is Castle Inn Bray rated?

Castle Inn Bray has a rating of 4.9 out of 5 on Google, based on 219 public reviews. Reviewers often mention friendly staff, tasty food and generous portions.