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The Harbour Bar

  • CuisineSeafood
  • CategoryStreet Food
  • Rating★ 4.3
  • Price$

The Harbour Bar serves fresh, simply prepared seafood from a casual spot overlooking Bray's harbour in Co. Wicklow, with crab sandwiches and seafood chowder built around the day's local catch. The focus is on straightforward preparation that lets the quality of the seafood speak for itself rather than elaborate technique, in keeping with its casual, seaside setting.

Casual seafood spot in Bray harbor serving fresh fish, crab sandwiches, and seafood chowder. Simple preparation highlighting quality local catch in seaside setting.

The Harbour Bar serves fresh, simply prepared seafood from a casual spot overlooking Bray's harbour in Co. Wicklow, with crab sandwiches and seafood chowder built around the day's local catch. The focus is on straightforward preparation that lets the quality of the seafood speak for itself rather than elaborate technique, in keeping with its casual, seaside setting. The atmosphere is relaxed and unpretentious, popular with walkers along the Bray seafront and visitors combining a meal with the nearby cliff walk to Greystones. There is no significant wine list; the drinks side is limited and secondary to the food. It operates on a walk-in basis with no reservation system.

Signature dishes

  • Crab sandwich — $12
  • Seafood chowder — $9
  • Fish and chips — $13

Good to know

Hours
Daily 12:00-9:00 PM
Reservations
Walk-in

Location

Seapoint Road, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 E0W2

53.2010, -6.0997 View on map

Highlights

  • Fresh seafood overlooking Bray harbour
  • Crab sandwich and seafood chowder
  • Casual, seaside dining atmosphere
  • Popular stop on the Bray-to-Greystones cliff walk

Tips for visiting

  • Combine a visit with the Bray-to-Greystones cliff walk
  • Try the crab sandwich for a lighter option
  • Walk-in only -- no reservations
  • Visit on a clear day to enjoy the harbour views

Accessibility

The venue has level access from Seapoint Road overlooking Bray harbour.

Frequently asked questions

Is The Harbour Bar good for a light meal?

Yes, its crab sandwich and seafood chowder make it well suited to a casual, lighter meal.

Is it near the cliff walk?

Yes, it is a popular stop for those doing the Bray-to-Greystones cliff walk.

Does it take reservations?

No, it operates on a walk-in basis.