Pub located in Bray that caters to locals and tourists alike. A very eclectic vibe with lots of kitschy decor. Good pub food. Had the best toastie ever. It was a proper pub-style toastie. Proper pours of Guinness. Nothing fancy just a straight up neighborhood pub. Comfortable and welcoming. Service is grand. It's like chatting it up with a lifelong friend. read more

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Good: Stick with the drinks. Can't go wrong with Smithwick's and the tall tonic was good, although they served it with lemon, not lime. Now the Bad: Mini fish & chips was ok. Fish very bland. Chips always need salt but that was provided, luckily. Way too little ketchup and our server didn't come back very soon so we never got more. Now the fish sandwich--again not much flavor. Very little tartar sauce on it. Lettuce and pickles were a nice touch. Bun was nothing. I think a McDonald's Fillet of fish sandwich is actually better. And a bit cheaper. Go for the drinks, not the food. read more

This is one of my husband's and my favorite pubs in Ireland. We make a point to stop here every time we are in Bray! Or maybe it's that we make plans to go to Bray just to stop by the Harbour Bar! With lots of nooks and crannies filled with decorative curios and a fireplace seemingly in every room, it is a cozy, welcoming place to enjoy a pint and a toastie! Plus, there is a music room with a stage where you can hear traditional Irish and other types of music in the evenings throughout the week. We find the staff welcoming and patient. We also find the history of the bar interesting! It opened back in 1872 and has seen many famous faces walk through its doors, such as James Joyce, Laurence Olivier, Katherine Hepburn, and Bono. The actor whose name is referenced here the most is Peter O'Toole, who apparently enjoyed many pints here while in town to film a movie. He supposedly, as a gesture of gratitude, donated the "famous" moose head you'll find in the music room. read more

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We stopped here for dinner and a drink and it was perfect! So many cute little tables to sit at with options for inside or outside dining. The mini traditional fish was plenty! Tartar sauce - two thumbs up!!! read more

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Delicious food! I had the pan fried hake burger and it was very tasty. The chips were thick cut and salty. You seat yourself, and the waiters come around to you. The staff was a little slow, but it was worth it for the food. Lots of outdoor seating with heaters. read more

Harbour Bar - Pan fried hake burger - Pubs Near Me - Bray, WW

Great burger. Pints of Guinness coming out constantly, and it has a great set up. I cannot complain. And I will be coming back

If you like your pubs atmospheric and odd, then The Harbour Bar in Bray (40 minutes south of Dublin city centre by DART) is just the place for you. The furnishing and decoration is a mish-mash of irregularities - the walls are adorned with anything from plush antiques and ancient, yellowed advertisements to sacrilegious relics. Rickety furniture that might well have been swiped from your great-aunt's living room compliments the decidedly kooky ambiance. The bohemian fantasy is completed with a dimly-lit open space for live music, often jazz, indie and alternative, and open mic nights. The lounge area is supplemented by two small 'old man's pubs' that host a traditional music session every month as well as offering a lively buzz every weekend. The crowd is diverse, although 'the beautiful people' might feel slightly out of place, and the atmosphere is mellow, even when the hoards descend on a Saturday night. Harbour Bar offers an antidote to the sterile atmosphere of some modern pubs however it is a little 'rough and ready'. Not for the faint hearted, or those allergic to dust or cats! It can be a bit lonely on a mid-week night, particularly during the winter, but I would recommend it for a few drinks at the weekend. Last orders are at 12.30am at the weekend but if you wander down along the promenade, you will find plenty more watering holes willing to quench your thirst! read more

Harbour Bar - Pubs Near Me - Bray, WW

So I came back for pints of an evening and I'm so impressed I'll just have to raise my review to a five-star! There was a match playing on one side of the pub and music on the other--we were here for a chat so we picked the match side, which was quite calm and pleasant. Because everyone was glued to the screen, we were able to sneak back to the "sitting room" area of the pub, and had the whole room to ourselves with the couch and cosy fire. No cats to be seen this time around which was disappointing but the bartenders are lovely as usual and it's just a great place to chill out in the evening. read more

This place is a legend. Best authentic pub in Bray. Great selection of craft beers. Fine music and ambiance!

This is my favourite pub in the world and the reason I bought my house in Bray! There are 3 sections: the bar, the middle bar and the lounge. There is live music in the lounge every Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday night. A lot of well known bands began here. There is also trad music in the bar every Saturday night. The walls are adorned with props from Ardmore film studios. Including a moose's head that was donated by actor Peter O'Toole. The furniture is a mixture of armchairs and couches salvaged from skips and friends' homes. Candles are usually dotted about the place too. The clientele range from members of the sailing club opposite, goths, punks and rockers and everything in between. read more

It's been a while that I've been here but recently I went again. As it was a lovely sunny day / evening we sat outside in their beer garden. And that is just great. Big. lively, sheltered with glass walls and quiet due to not much traffic going this way. The staff managed the crowds very well and friendly so it was a perfect night out and being close to the dart helped as well. read more

Been drinking there all my life. The bar is in three parts and you can station yourself in each as you age... I started out in the indie lounge that is decorated in a moulin rouge lounge style (With a bedouin area in the back lounge where they have gigs). The snug is quiter and very cosy. The bar is trad bar that does trad music - Stone floor and open fire. I am in the Snug at the moment - aging towards the bar :o). The word for this bar is 'Genuine'... There is nothing fake and it is the real deal. Won best bar in the world in The Lonely Planet. Love it - See you later... read more

Lovely big beer garden for pints on a summer's afternoon, very far away from Raheny, though. And a strange thing that happened a couple of years ago: two friends and I retired to the Harbour Bar to wet our respective whistles. The barman asked us all for our IDs. You may think that this is commendable behaviour, and for a number of reasons, it is. And I suppose that two of us were only nineteen, one of whom only looked about fifteen and a half (if he's reading this, he'll recognise himself). But the third member of our group was twenty-three and hadn't been asked for ID for the better part of three years, and didn't always carry one. Luckily, he happened to have his driver's licence, but it would have fairly marred the day if he hadn't. Strangely strict IDing policy, otherwise v good. read more

This was a great bar for this American tourist! My brother and I are visiting from the U.S. and we wanted to listen to some traditional Irish Folk music. We found the Harbour Bar and went both nights to enjoy the music, atmosphere and very nice locals. We sat with some locals and laughed a lot all night. This place has something for everyone, two different bands and a large outside patio. The bouncer was super helpful and friendly. read more

Awesome deco, love the bathroom wall, plus they have a very cool beer garden, its near to the dart and beach, they have 2 diferent types of live music if you don't fancy irish music u can go to the bar next door, listen to rock, reggae or what ever they playing that night, plus they are just besides a little hot dog place in case u get munchies read more

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Great live music, varied craft beer selection and really friendly staff. Always lots going on and buzzing. Best bar in the world! read more

Harbour Bar - A pint of Sierra Nevada! - Pubs Near Me - Bray, WW

my fiance and i wandered in here after attempting to visit a nearby brewery, and being informed that you can't visit breweries for tastings in ireland, the same way you can in the US. oops. however, the brewmaster informed us that their beers were on tap here, and this would be a good spot where we could try them. service was friendly and cheeky, beers were cold, and the atmosphere was easy and authentic. i remarked on the cat in the photos, and was promptly delivered cinders, who enjoyed a shot of milk while hanging out on the next barstool. if you are in bray, i would definitely recommend stopping by for a pint or two. read more

A tatty, iconic, marvelous pub in Bray. I often take the train down to have a pint or two here. The crowd is wildly mixed - everyone from well-to-do Wicklow landowners to backpackers to goth rockers come here to be merry. There are two bars, generally some sort of music (trad or modern) and a big outdoor seating area. The drinks are usual pub fare - don't expect cocktails! The decor is amazing and looks like is was constructed in about 1880 and not renovated or cleaned since. All sorts of unusual stuff stuck to the walls here! Can get quite busy later on a Friday and Saturday. The back bar I have also seen get slightly rough and untidy towards closing time but that all adds to the charm. If you plan on sitting outside bring a jacket - the sea breeze can be quite chilly even on a nice day. read more

Ah how I wish some of the pubs would have bedrooms so I could stick around for as much as I'd fancy it. The Harbour Bar is definitely one of the pub that should seriously consider my proposition ;) How can you possibly consider to go back home when you have all the comfort you need in a pub? Who never fell asleep in their oh, so comfy red and fluffy couches in the beautiful and intimate conservatory facing the entrance? It's a little circular room you can only fall in love with. Red is the color and the candles and low lights drown you into a very peaceful state of mind. Add to this cozy atmosphere that the walls are in facts huge windows so you can have a beautiful view of the sunset when the end of the day comes...Ah I long for summer nights. And why not waiting for the sun to goes down while listenning to some great artists. THE CIRCLE SESSIONS, a new WEEKLY EVENT takes place in this little conservatory. Hosted by poet Brian Kingston and created by him and his friends, it is definitely one of the best night you could go to on a TUESDAY night. Poets, storytellers, singers/songwriters, musicians gather and 'cirlcle' from 8pm to 11pm, one after another and exchange a beautiful artistic moment with a quiet audience. Chill out, listen to the messages delivered and go circle with them. https://www.facebook.com/thecirclesessions Other rooms are to be found in this, in fact, huge pub. All ready for gigs and concerts, you will find a big room near the conservatory, with a huge stage who welcomed many, many great bands, as the posters on the walls of the smoking aread witness it. No need to go look for a pint miles away, a little bar has its place at the entrance of the room. As for a more quiet room on the left side of the pub...Where in fact, I've never been into as the coucher always get me! And what could I say about the bar staff. Friendly and always ready to help you out, wondering if their customers are at ease, they are so thoughtful and we love them for that. Also, have a look at the decoration. Vintage things, old objects not to say antiques...they leave your mind travelling to ancient days and you can only wonder where the heck did they find all those stuff. Funny enough to look at. You will find the usualy selection of beers and other drinks and I definitely would recommand their sandwiches, to take with chips of course - cause who doesn't like chips? - But careful, Raoul the cat may want you to share your dish with him. You'll find three of them little lovely animals messing around if you're lucky enough. Situated 40mn away from Dublin (South) by Dart and 3mn away from the station. Bus 145 from the city centre. =============================================================== But here's a tip for an even better day to be spend in Bray. Put your hiking shoes on and go for a walk in Bray head on a sunny afternoon. Enjoy the walk from the beach to up there, and then admire the view where earth, ocean and sky meet. Go back down the city, walk on the beach promenade to end up your little journey in the Harbour Bar. The best way to enjoy even more the great drinks and food they have to offer. You'll love it. read more

We heard this was the #1 bar on the planet (according to Lonely Planet travel guide), so we had to stop for a pint. As for atmosphere, there's none better. Inside is cozy and dim , filled with eccentric decor that transports you back in time. Outside there are picnic tables and a nice sea breeze. There is also a resident orange cat, which completely hits within my wheelhouse. They pull a great pint , have live music (except Monday / Tuesday) and serve with a smile. I'm a fan, and I hope to be back! read more

Well situated by the ocean, this place is perfectly cozy and welcoming. There is something very accessible about the mish-mash homeliness of the decor, and the nautical ornaments under red lights only add to the vibe. Beers are cheap too. Brilliant pub. read more

My local! Shabby chic :) loves it. Cheap and great atmosphere

Good pub, large but with several different rooms/areas so it actually feels quite cosy. Seems to be a popular hangout - both times I've been here have been Saturdays and it's been really busy. There's a large covered outdoor area out front (with the pub's resident cats nonchalantly mingling with the drinkers), and inside there's a small bar room, a conservatory area, and a bigger room with bands playing. There's a good selection of beers and it doesn't take too long to get served even when it's busy. The Big Dog's Galley serves up snacks from the pub's outdoor seating area. read more

Love the harbour bar! I've been a few times recently and it never disappoints. The bar is cozy and the bar service was excellent. I really like the quirky interior. It's great for live music in the evening (either local bands or some more chilled out trad music) and is also nice for a quiet drink after a walk along the seafront. read more

Kind of a wired arrangement, almost like the food was a after thought because its separate from the bar. Venison burger good flavor (signature dish) but keep in mind the Irish love to overcook their beef. Potato/Chips fries wonderful, Seafood Chowder was very fishy. read more

It was a nice experience for me. The bar was full of people but their staffs were still quick and friendly!

It's not only Temple Bar pubs. Getting the train and go to Bray could be a great experience on a Friday or a Saturday night. I arrived there without any expectations, Somebody was waiting for me at the rail station. Even it was a rainy day, I asked her, where can we go ? is it far away from here ? so we crossed the train station and we walked as quickly as we could. We arrived there, the place was cool, people were very friendly, two bands were playing live music, I really enjoyed the atmosphere of this great pub in a cozy and not touristic place. If you want to discover new venues outside the pop culture you should go there, grab a drink, listen to good indie bands, talk with people around, and have a great night. God exist outside the city and Temple Bar. read more

Can't say enough about how great this bar was; fire in the fireplace, comfy chairs, crazy crap all over the walls and ceilings. We were here one afternoon, and enjoyed a pint in the almost empty pub. Just one other guy and the bartender. Both were very friendly and we had a great chat. I also get the impression that this place would be awesome on a Saturday night. If you are looking for a great experience, take the DART to Bray, walk along the beach, and then have a few pints at the Harbour Bar. read more

We've been to this pub a number of times--usually for musical events. We wanted a special spot for our wedding, so we decided upon doing it here. It was a great decision! They had never done a wedding here, and they really pulled out all the stops for us. I was a bundle of nerves the entire week beforehand, but I hadn't needed to worry--everything was taken care of. We had the entire upstairs floor reserved, the layout was perfect, we had plenty of wine and great eats (ordered from Platform Pizza, which is affiliated with the pub). The staff was attentive, and took care of everything we needed. We would recommend this place to anyone who needs a function room for a special occasion. They will definitely do it right! read more

Harbour Bar has an awesome patio (that includes a comfy and enclosed octagonal room in the middle), and a good selection of local brews. The inside is super eclectic, and although a little on the dark/dingy side, is somehow just real, so both my wife and I really enjoyed it. Friendly servers. Super minimal menu (a couple types of sandwiches), but there is a "restaurant" on the patio (out of shipping container) - we didn't order any food, but it looked good! read more

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I visited the Harbour bar recently with my boyfriend and found the place revolting.Iwould not visit here again"not in a month of Sundays".There was an awful smell of urine in the Lounge.This lounge was also filthy.The toilet was a mess and also had an awful stench,like as if someone had got sick in it. My boyfriend also ran out of Mens loo in Bar area as he smelt Drugs. I think this awful place should immediately be reported to the Hygiene section of the Hse. read more

If you live in bray you will know the harbour bar and will either love it or just not get it!! We love it and usually drop in on a Friday for a drink and to relax. Love the quirky decor, thanks to its new owners, the duggans, it has been cleaned up, re-vamped but not changed too much, so it's nicer than ever. Best time is on a cold day, pop in to enjoy your drink sitting by one of the welcoming fires!! Will continue to be a favourite with young and old alike and the music nights are legend. Geraldine and Kieran read more

Had the time of my life there from the U.S. of A! Made some great Irish friends here, love that cat that walks around the pub and the folk music is incredible! This place makes my team miss Ireland! We'll be back next year for sure!Great prices, great beer! read more

It has everything you could hope for. Fantastic place with great drinks, food, atmosphere and staff. A bar for any occasion, with free ice creams for kids too read more

My favourite pub in Bray - actually in the world. No corporate influence here - it's independently run, and it shows - it's a real, quirky place that feels as if it has just been the way it is for decades or centuries. The other reviews here give a good sense of the place if you want to know more. To me, it's the perfect spot to meet a few friends for a chat and a few pints. The sound of other folk chatting and laughing around you, a bit of a natter with the bar staff, a peat fire burning across the way from you - this is just how a pub should be. read more

love this pub is been renewed and looks fantastic!! atmosphere really nice!!! quirky place full of personality i think!!