Hearty Irish Comfort & Refined Spirits

From the first whistle of the Sunday Carvery to the final gin and tonic of the evening, we serve honest, locally-sourced food and a drink selection curated for the curious and the traditional alike.

The Kitchen

We believe in food that hits the spot. Whether you’re looking for a mid-week A La Carte treat or our signature carvery that brings the family together, our kitchen focuses on fresh Irish ingredients and classic recipes done right. Keep an eye out for our Special of the Day, featuring the best seasonal produce sourced from our local partners.

Menu

Starters

Soup of the Day

Chef’s freshly prepared soup served with warm brown bread.

(1, A1, 5, 8, 9)

6.50€
Crispy Chicken Wings

Golden fried chicken wings, finished with either smoky BBQ glaze or classic Buffalo hot sauce. Served with garlic aioli & crisp celery.

Main - with Chips €16.95

(1, A1, 5, 8, 9, 10)

10.95€
Chilli Beef Nachos

Crispy tortilla chips layered with slow braised chilli beef, warm cheese sauce, fresh tomato salsa & sour cream.

Main - €15.95

(8)

10.95€
Castle’s Seafood Chowder

Creamy chowder with local fish & prawns, served with brown bread.

(1, A1, 4, 6, 8, 9)

11.95€
Chilli Garlic Prawns

King prawns sautéed with chilli & garlic butter served with toasted garlic bread.

(1, A1, 4, 5, 8)

11.95€
Beetroot Carpaccio

Heritage beetroot, whipped goats’ cheese, candied walnuts & balsamic glaze.

(V, GF, 8, 15)

14.50€

Bar Bites

Castle’s Chicken Tenders

Chicken tenders marinated in buttermilk, lightly crumbed and fried until perfectly crisp. Served with garlic aioli, Buffalo dipping sauce & chips.

(1, A1, 5, 8, 10)

16.95€
Irish Chicken Club

Roast chicken layered with crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and garlic mayo on toasted bread. Served with chips or soup.

(1, A1, 5, 8)

15.95€
BBQ Pulled Pork Wrap

Slow cooked BBQ pulled pork with caramelised onions and melted cheddar, wrapped in a warm tortilla. Served with chips or soup.

(1, A1, 8, 9, 10)

14.95€
BBQ Pulled Pork Loaded Fries

Crispy chips topped with slow cooked BBQ pulled pork, melted cheddar, sour cream & spring onion.

(8, 10)

15.95€

Mains

Slow Braised Irish Short Rib

Served with smoked bacon mash, roast carrots, pickled shallots & rich beef jus.

(8, 9, 10, GF)

24.95€
Pan Roasted Atlantic Salmon

Served with crushed new potatoes, lemon brown butter & seasonal greens.

(6, 8, GF)


23.95€
Roast Half Chicken

Herb roasted Irish chicken served with chips, gravy & curry sauce.

(1, 9, 10)

22.95€
Char-Grilled Rack of Pork

Served with bacon mash, green beans, pickled mustard seeds, apple sauce & pork jus.

(8, 9, 10, GF)

23.95€
Fish & Chips

Atlantic fresh cod, minted pea puree, tartar sauce & chips.

(1, A1, 5, 6, 10)

21.95€
Bangers & Mash

Irish pork & leek sausages, creamy mashed potato, onion gravy & crispy onions.

(1, A1, 8, 9, 10)

17.95€
Gourmet Irish Beef Burger

8oz Irish beef burger, smoked bacon, tomato, lettuce, Irish cheddar, onion rings, Castle’s burger sauce served on a

brioche bun with chips.

(1, A1, 5, 8, 10)

18.95€
Cajun Chicken Burger

Marinated chicken fillet in Cajun spices, smoked bacon, lettuce, Irish cheddar, garlic mayo served on a brioche bun

with chips.

(1, A1, 5, 8, 10)

19.95€
Castle’s Famous Spice Bag

Buttermilk fried chicken tossed with salt & chilli spices, served with sweet & sour vegetables, curry sauce & chips.

(1, A1, 8, 10)

15.95€

Vegetarian

Baked Cauliflower Cheese

Oven baked cauliflower with rich cheddar cheese sauce & mixed leaves.

(V, 8, GF)

17.95€
Ricotta & Spinach Ravioli

Served with spicy red pepper & tomato sauce & basil oil.

(1, A1, 5, 8, V)

18.95€
Vegetarian Nachos (V)

Crispy tortilla chips topped with melted cheese sauce, vibrant tomato salsa & sour cream.

(8)

Sharing Boards

Castle Sharing Board

Buttermilk chicken tenders, buffalo chicken wings & garlic mayo.

(1, A1, 5, 8, 10)

50.00€
Castle Mixed Grill

Buttermilk chicken tenders, buffalo chicken wings, pork & leek sausages, roast half chicken, char-grilled rack of pork, creamy mash potato, gravy & curry sauce.

(1, 8, 9, 10)

60.00€

Sides

Chips

(1)

5.50€
Cajun Chips

(1, 10)

6.50€
Creamy Mash

(GF, 8)

6.00€
House Salad

(GF, 10)

6.00€

Desserts

Warm Chocolate Brownie

Served with chocolate sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream.

(1, A1, 5, 8)

7.50€
White Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake

Served with berry compote & raspberry sorbet.

(1, A1, 8)

8.00€
Classic Apple Pie

Served with warm custard & Vanilla Ice Cream.

(1, A1, 5, 8)

7.50€

Kid's Corner - Served with Cordial and Ice Cream

Burger & Chips

(1, A1, 5, 8, 10)

10.00€
Chicken Tenders & Chips

(1, A1, 8)

10.00€
Fish Tenders & Chips

(1, A1, 6)

10.00€
Sausage & Chips

(1, A1, 10)

10.00€
Pasta & Tomato Sauce

(1, A1, 5, 8)

10.00€

Images are representative / AI-generated for illustration — actual presentation may vary slightly.


Allergens:

1. Gluten, A1. Wheat, A2. Oats, 2. Nuts, 3. Peanuts, 4. Crustaceans, 5. Eggs, 6. Fish, 7. Soya, 8. Lactose (Milk/Dairy), 9. Celery, 10. Mustard, 11. Sesame Seeds, 12. Sulphur Dioxide, 13. Lupin, 14. Molluscs, 15. Walnuts

For further allergen information please ask your server

The Bar

A great pub is defined by the quality of its pour. At The Castle Inn, we take our drinks seriously. From our dedicated Gin Bar featuring local Irish botanicals to our expertly crafted cocktail list and, of course, the best-settled pint in Little Bray, there is a glass for every occasion.

Cocktail List

Cocktail

Signature Cocktail - Black Barrel Old Fashioned

Jameson Black Barrel whiskey, angostura, bitters & sugar syrup garnished with an orange twist.

11€
Whiskey Sour

Powers Irish Rye whiskey, lemon juice, sugar syrup, egg white & angostura bitters.

13€
Amaretto Sour

Amaretto Disaranno, lemon juice, sugar syrup & egg white.

13€
Cosmopolitan

Absolut Citron, triple sec, cranberry juice & squeeze of lime.

13€
Margarita

Olmeca Tequila, triple sec & lime juice.

13€
Long Island Ice Tea

Absolut vodka, Olmeca tequila, Havana Club 3 Year Old rum, triple sec, Beefeater gin, lemon juice & coke.

13€
Espresso Martini

Absolut vanilla vodka, espresso shot, Kahlua & sugar syrup.

13€
Porn Star Martini

Absolut vanilla vodka, triple sec, passion fruit purée & prosecco.

13€
Jungle Juice

Beefeater, Malibu, Blue Curacao, pineapple juice & apple juice.

13€
Piña Colada

Havana Club 3 Year Old, Malibu, pineapple juice & coconut purée.

13€
Game On

Pernod, Malibu, Midori & peach schnapps mixed with fresh lemon, lime & pineapple juice.

13€
Mojito

Havana Club 3 Year Old, mint leaves, lime & sugar syrup.

13€
Sex on the Beach

Absolut Vodka, Peach schnapps, orange juice & cranberry juice.

13€
Strawberry Daiquiri

Havana Club 3 Year Old, strawberry purée, lime juice & sugar.

13€

Spritz Cocktails

Malfy Con Limone & Tonic

Malfy Gin con Limone, tonic water and lemon wedge.

10€
Malfy Gin Rosa & Tonic

Malfy Gin Rosa, tonic water, pink grapefruit wedge and rosemary sprig.

10€
Malfy Con Arancia & Tonic

Malfy Gin con Arancia, tonic water and orange wedge.

10€
Lillet Rosé Spritz

Sparkling rosé wine with tonic water.

10€
Hugo Spritz

Elderflower, prosecco, soda water and mint leaves.

10€
Aperol Spritz

Aperol, prosecco and soda water.

10€

Some like it Hot

Hot Whiskey

Powers Gold Label, sugar, lemon & cloves.

8.00€
Irish Coffee

Powers Gold Label, demerara sugar syrup, coffee, cream & nutmeg.

9.50€
Hot Port

Sandeman Port, water, sugar, lemon, orange & cloves.

8.00€
Black Barrel Hot Apple Toddy

Jameson Black Barrel, apple juice & cinnamon syrup.

9.00€
Birdhouse Irish Coffee

Redbreast 12 Year Old, coffee, cream & nutmeg.

11.00€

Whiskey List

Premium Irish Whiskey

Jameson Black Barrel

Butterscotch and creamy toffee fudge aroma. Nutty notes with spice and vanilla sweetness. Rich and intense toasted wood.

8.50€
Powers John's Lane Release

Full bodied spice front followed by vanilla honey and dried apricot. Lingering honey sweetness on toasted oak.

9.70€
Redbreast 12 Year Old

Full flavoured and complex; a harmonious balance of spicy, creamy, fruity, sherry and toasted notes. The Christmas cake of Irish whiskey!

10.50€
Redbreast 15 Year Old

Fully round and mellow with the succulence of fleshy fruit combined with spices and toasted wood.

14.00€

Wine List

White Wine

Flavorini – Pinot Grigio - Italy

A crisp, light-bodied white wine made from greyish-pink grapes yielding flavours of citrus, green apple & subtle floral notes.

€6.80 | €28.00
Francois Jamet – Chardonnay - France

Velvety & balanced with notes of dark cherries, spiced plums & dried herbs. Medium-bodied with rich & spicy undertones.

€6.90 | €30.00
Emperor Point – Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand

Fresh & crisp with vibrant flavours of green apple and lime, complemented by herbal notes.

€7.50 | €34.00
Las Mondes – Sauvignon Blanc - Chile

A zesty, easy-drinking, white wine with a tropical fruit flavour profile to include pineapples and mangos, making it ripe, round & refreshing.

€6.80 | €28.00
Kapuka – Sauvignon Blanc – New Zealand

A fresh & crisp white wine from Marlborough New Zealand featuring lively fruit flavours such as pineapple, gooseberry & green apple.

€7.50 | €34.00

Red Wine

Las Mondes – Cabernet Sauvignon - Chile

A vibrant & complex flavour profile from ripe red fruits with spicy notes and a slight touch of vanilla. Medium bodied with a bright ruby red colour.

€6.80 | €28.00
Chukkers – Malbec - Argentina

A rich & robust red wine with intense flavours of blueberry & blackberry with hints of dark chocolate & vanilla giving it a velvety texture and a smooth mouthfeel.

€7.00 | €30.00
Campo Alto – Tempranillo - Spain

A medium-bodied red wine featuring vibrant red fruit notes, including blueberry & strawberry. Know for its fruit purity & freshness giving it a smooth finish.

€7.00 | €29.00
Francois Jamet – Merlot - France

With a smooth & velvety character, blended from Merlot grapes this wine is characterized by red fruits, particularly strawberry with a hint of redcurrant & chocolate.

€7.00 | €29.00
Harbour Bridge – Shiraz - Australia

A full-bodied red wine with deep fruit flavours, velvety tannins & a touch of spice making it a well-balanced & robust wine.

€7.00 | €29.00

Barista Coffee

We aren’t just here for the late-night crowd. Our barista coffee station provides the perfect setting for a quiet catch-up, a midday break, or a refined caffeine hit in the comfort of your "third place." Whether you're escaping the weather or just looking for a cozy corner, the kettle is always on.

Enjoy premium Irish Coffee at Castle Inn Bray, featuring rich, locally sourced coffee beans from McCabe's in Newtown Mount Kennedy, Wicklow.

Barista

Coffee, Tea and Hot Chocolate

Americano

Wicklow coffee with hot water, balanced clarity.

3.50€
Espresso

Rich single shot from McCabe's Wicklow-roasted beans.

4.00€
Cappucino

McCabe's Wicklow roast with frothy milk, perfect foam.

4.00€
Latte

Velvety espresso in steamed milk, comforting warmth.

4.00€
Mocha

Local coffee, rich chocolate, topped with cream.

4.20€
White Coffee

Smooth double shot, silky microfoam layer.

4.00€
Tea

Premium assorted teas.

3.00€
Peppermint Tea

Refreshing peppermint tea.

3.50€
Hot Chocolate

Rich, creamy hot choclate.

4.00€