The Harbour Bar
The Harbour Bar
4.5
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Monday
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Tuesday
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Wednesday
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Thursday
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Friday
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Saturday
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Sunday
1:00 PM - 11:00 PM
About
Welcome to the official page of The Harbour Bar, one of Bray's best loved pubs.Voted as one of the Lonely Planet's best bars in the world this is a gem located right beside the boxing club where Katie Taylor trains, often calling in to use the facilities.This is one of Bray's top spots for live music with traditional and acoustic sessions in the bar every Wednesday - Sunday and live bands in the lounge every Thursday - Sunday.The iconic Harbour Bar in Bray, Co Wicklow, is famous for attracting a glittering clientele and its visitors' book is a who's who of famous names down through the decades.The Harbour Bar is open daily.
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  • Kathy
    Austria16 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    best Fish'n Chips in town!
    This bar has great live music almost every day. The fish and chips are delicious and the selection of beer is nice too. If you want to have a bit more peace and quiet use the upstairs seating area!
    Visited May 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 17 May 2023
  • Kelly0610
    Celbridge, Ireland14 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    I’m jealous of the locals having this on their doorstep!
    I absolutely love this pub, the vibrant atmosphere yet still relaxed and welcoming. The staff are very efficient and helpful and there is enough staff to attend to all the people. The food was lovely. The fish and chips was one of the best I’ve ever had and the wine was very tasty! I loved that dogs were allowed in the outdoor area. I noticed there is a live bar there, which I hope to go back to soon! The locals in Bray are lucky to have this gem so nearby!
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 September 2023
  • Peter b
    Birmingham, United Kingdom809 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Somewhere different
    If you want somewhere different for food and drink this it. Formally an undertakers and now a quirky pub with occasional live entertainment. As with all places in Eire it's expensive by English standards and becoming more so since my last visit. It's in a great location for the promenade ad the Dart rail system is a short walk away.
    Visited November 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 30 November 2023
  • jim
    Sarasota, Florida1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Harbour Bar is a must see!
    The vibe is amazing, authentically Irish! Warm, welcoming staff, especially Paul O’Toole behind the bar! We met several “locals” who went out of their way to make us feel welcomed.
    Visited December 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 December 2023
  • Raymond Hogan
    9 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Perfect Spotfor a Wicklow Pint.
    This is a fine old building on the Bray harbour with various nooks and crannies ranging from outdoor picnic tables for the smokers to ideal venues for Irish music listeners, to quiet cornors away from the bustle for conspirators. The upstairs is a combination of an eccentric's attic and a large living-room: posters, statues, photo's, nick-knacks. We visited several times over a few months and noted a very low turnover of the attentive , helpful, friendly staff, which we saw as a sign of their contentment and satisfaction. Apparently, this bar was at one point voted the best in Irelan, and we thought, "Why not?" The Wicklow Wolf ales on tap could also grace any "best of" list.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 30 January 2024
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Raymond Hogan
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Family
This is a fine old building on the Bray harbour with various nooks and crannies ranging from outdoor picnic tables for the smokers to ideal venues for Irish music listeners, to quiet cornors away from the bustle for conspirators. The upstairs is a combination of an eccentric's attic and a large living-room: posters, statues, photo's, nick-knacks. We visited several times over a few months and noted a very low turnover of the attentive , helpful, friendly staff, which we saw as a sign of their contentment and satisfaction. Apparently, this bar was at one point voted the best in Irelan, and we thought, "Why not?" The Wicklow Wolf ales on tap could also grace any "best of" list.
Written 30 January 2024
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Andy J
Hinckley, UK41 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Friends
Travelled out of the city for the Friday night Trad session. The plan was to have something to eat and stay for the session. The place was packed, but we were told to find a free table and someone would look after us. Finally found a table with no reserve on it, to be told by a rather rude and unpleasant server that the table was in fact not available. Back outside the security guard was really helpful with recommendations , so we went back towards town for food. Returning to the pub we sat down for the session. The players tried really hard, but it was so loud in the bar you could barely hear them and we were sat next to.
This is a fantastic pub, super Guinness and we will definitely go back, but unlikely to bother with the session, the players were very good and deserved better in my view.
Andy J
Written 17 January 2024
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jim
Sarasota, FL1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Family
The vibe is amazing, authentically Irish! Warm, welcoming staff, especially Paul O’Toole behind the bar! We met several “locals” who went out of their way to make us feel welcomed.
Written 11 December 2023
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Peter b
Birmingham, UK809 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2023 • Family
If you want somewhere different for food and drink this it. Formally an undertakers and now a quirky pub with occasional live entertainment. As with all places in Eire it's expensive by English standards and becoming more so since my last visit. It's in a great location for the promenade ad the Dart rail system is a short walk away.
Written 30 November 2023
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Kelly0610
Celbridge, Ireland14 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
I absolutely love this pub, the vibrant atmosphere yet still relaxed and welcoming. The staff are very efficient and helpful and there is enough staff to attend to all the people. The food was lovely. The fish and chips was one of the best I’ve ever had and the wine was very tasty! I loved that dogs were allowed in the outdoor area. I noticed there is a live bar there, which I hope to go back to soon! The locals in Bray are lucky to have this gem so nearby!
Written 3 September 2023
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Raymond Hogan
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023
Beautiful, interestingly decorated pub, comfortable inside or out. The staff is attentive but not intrusive, and helpful in choosing from a good assortment of brews.
Written 2 August 2023
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JJ MN
9 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Friends
Fish and chips et Harbour fish pie tout simplement excellent! Service au top, pub très sympa au port de Portrush
Written 7 June 2023
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Kathy
Austria16 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Solo
This bar has great live music almost every day. The fish and chips are delicious and the selection of beer is nice too. If you want to have a bit more peace and quiet use the upstairs seating area!
Written 17 May 2023
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Ryan M
Cambridge, UK66 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Business
Fantastic lively pub with impromptu live music and a fantastic atmosphere. Guinness was a 9.5/10. A must-see pub - every room has a different vibe - something for everyone.
Written 22 January 2023
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edezzie
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Friends
Miniscule portions
Nice food,and nice atmosphere but the portions are tiny! €15 for a tiny amount of battered fish. There is no pub in Ireland that would serve up such a small portion.
Written 15 October 2022
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