Castle Inn: Bray's Favourite Family Restaurant
A proper sit-down meal with the kids. A lazy Sunday roast. A midweek dinner where everyone actually agrees on where to go. If you've been searching for a family friendly restaurant in Bray that ticks every box without the fuss, Castle Inn on Castle Street has been doing exactly that since the 1860s.
Right in the heart of Little Bray, a short stroll from the seafront and the DART station, we've built a reputation as the kind of place families come back to week after week. Not because we're flashy. Because we're good
A Family Dining Experience That Actually Works for Everyone
Family dining in Bray shouldn't mean settling. It shouldn't mean one person staring at a menu with nothing they want, or kids getting restless waiting for food that takes forever. At Castle Inn, we've thought carefully about what a proper family pub in Bray should offer.
Our dining room is warm and easy. Big tables for big groups. Booth seating that works for families with little ones. Staff who are used to the organised chaos that comes with feeding people of all ages at the same time.
From the moment you walk in off Castle Street, you'll understand why locals keep choosing us over the alternatives. It's the kind of welcome that feels genuine, because it is.
Our Menu
Something for Every Age at the Table
The backbone of our offer is an A La Carte restaurant in Bray menu that runs Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 9pm. Hearty, well-made dishes put together with real care in our kitchen. Nothing pretentious. Nothing that needs explaining. Just food that lands right.
We change things up with the seasons and keep the classics close. Whether you're looking for a proper main course, something lighter, or a starter to share around the table, the menu gives everyone room to find what they want.
The Kids Menu
Our kids menu in Bray is built for children who actually eat, not just for parents who need something on the table. Familiar dishes, proper portions, and a menu the kids can read themselves and feel excited about.
The
family dining menu at Castle Inn is designed so parents can order confidently and kids can eat happily. No filler, no gimmicks, just good food served at the right size for smaller appetites.
The Sunday Carvery
Sunday at Castle Inn means the Carvery, and for many Bray families, it's become a weekly ritual. A proper roast carved fresh, served with all the trimmings, in a room full of people who came for exactly the same thing.
It fills up. Get here early or call ahead so we can keep a table for you.
Why Families Choose Castle Inn?
There are plenty of
Bray restaurants to choose from. Here's what makes Castle Inn the one families keep coming back to:
Kids Menu
A dedicated kids menu so children always have something they want to eat
Openning Times
Kitchen open Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 9pm, so timing works around you
Sunday Carvery
A Sunday Carvery that has become a tradition for dozens of local families
A La Carte menu
A full A La Carte menu for adults who want a proper meal, not just a quick bite
Atmosphere
A warm, unfussy atmosphere that suits families, couples and groups equally
Walk In
Walk-in friendly, with call-ahead options for larger parties
Close to the Seafront, Central to Everything
When people talk about Bray restaurants seafront, Castle Inn always comes up. We sit at the top of Castle Street, a short walk from the water and perfectly placed between the DART and the start of the Cliff Walk.
If you've spent the morning at the beach, come in and warm up with a meal. If the kids have worn themselves out at the seafront, we'll have food on the table before the complaints start. It's that kind of location: one that earns its place in a good day out.
As a
bray family restaurant with genuine roots in this community, we've been part of the fabric of Little Bray for generations. That's not marketing. That's just true.
More Than Dinner: A Full Bar for the Grown-Ups
After the meal, stay for a drink. Castle Inn takes its bar as seriously as its kitchen.
We stock a curated wine selection, a rotating gin bar that leans into Irish botanicals, craft cocktails, specialty coffee from our in-house barista, and a pint of Guinness that regularly gets mentioned when people talk about the best pints in Bray.
Family dinners don't have to end when the plates are cleared. Let the kids have dessert while the adults take their time.
Opening Hours
Day - Hours
Monday – Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday – Thursday: 12:00 pm – 11:30 pm
Friday – Saturday: 12:00 pm – 12:30 am
Sunday: 12:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Kitchen open Wednesday to Sunday, 12:00 pm – 9:00 pm.
Find Us in the Heart of Little Bray
1 Castle St, Little Bray, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 AF86
Phone: 086 389 5530
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Frequently Asked Questions — Sunday Carvery at Castle Inn
Is Castle Inn a good restaurant for families with young children?
Absolutely. We've been welcoming families to Castle Inn for years and we've shaped our menu and atmosphere around making that experience easy and enjoyable. The kids menu gives younger diners real options, the staff are well used to families, and the Sunday Carvery in particular has become a firm favourite for parents and children alike.
Do you have a dedicated kids menu?
Yes. Our kids menu offers proper dishes for smaller appetites, designed to be familiar and satisfying without relying on frozen or processed food. It sits alongside our full A La Carte menu, so everyone at the table has something to look forward to.
Do you take bookings for family groups?
We operate on a walk-in basis for most visits, but for larger family groups we strongly recommend calling ahead on 086 389 5530. We'll do our best to make sure there's space and comfort for the whole group, especially on busy Sunday afternoons.
Where exactly are you located in Bray?
Castle Inn sits at the top of Castle Street in Little Bray, close to the seafront, the DART station, and the beginning of the Cliff Walk. As one of the most central Bray restaurants in the area, we're easy to reach whether you're arriving by train, car, or on foot after a walk along the coast.
What days is the kitchen open?
Our kitchen runs Wednesday through Sunday, from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm. The bar is open on the same days and stays open later into the evening. We're closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.