The Sports Bar in Bray You've Been Looking For
Castle Inn: Live Sport, Great Food & the Best Pint in Little Bray
If you're hunting for one of the best bars in Bray to catch a match, grab a meal, or simply unwind with friends, Castle Inn on Castle Street is your answer. Right in the heart of Little Bray, we've built a space where the sport is loud, the food is proper, and every pint is poured with care.
Where to Watch Live Games in Bray?
Tired of watching big matches on a laptop screen or fighting for a sightline in a cramped venue? Castle Inn was purpose-built for the sports fan. With 8 high-definition screens distributed across the full floor space, there isn't a bad seat, stool, or standing spot in the house.
Every screen is positioned for 360-degree visibility, meaning whether you're settled into a booth, standing at the bar mid-pint, or grabbing a bite by the window, the action is always right in front of you. The sound is turned up. The atmosphere builds with every tackle and every goal. This is what watching sport in Bray should feel like.
For locals tired of searching for bars in Bray that actually show sports right.
What We Screen
We cover every major sporting discipline that matters to Irish fans, from Saturday lunchtime kick-offs to late-night finals:
Rugby
Every Six Nations weekend. All Autumn Internationals and major test matches. Whether Ireland are playing in Dublin or overseas, we've got the coverage.
Football
Full Premier League fixture coverage across every gameweek, plus UEFA Champions League nights when the big European clubs take centre stage.
GAA
Hurling and Gaelic Football are at the soul of our Sunday schedule. All-Ireland Championship days are treated with the respect they deserve here, big screen, big atmosphere.
Major Events
Golf Majors, Championship boxing title fights, and Grand Slam tennis finals. If the sporting world is watching, so are we.
Stay Ahead of the Fixtures
Never miss a kick-off again. Our live sport calendar is updated in real time, listing every upcoming fixture we'll be screening, from Thursday evening previews through to Sunday afternoon deciders.
Planning a group outing or just want to know what's on before you head out? Check the calendar before you leave the house, or simply call us at
086 389 5530 and we'll let you know what's showing.
More Than Just a Sports Bar in Bray
Castle Inn isn't a one-note venue. Yes, we're the go-to sports bar in Bray, but we're also one of the most welcoming restaurants in Bray, Ireland and a genuine neighbourhood local that families have been visiting for generations.
Our kitchen runs from Wednesday to Sunday, 12pm to 9pm, serving a hearty A La Carte menu alongside our legendary
Sunday Carvery, a weekly tradition that draws regulars back every week without fail. If you're searching for the best
places to eat in Bray before or after a match, you won't need to look further than our front door.
The Bar — A Proper Drink for Every Mood
A sports bar is only as good as its drinks. At Castle Inn, we take our bar as seriously as our screens.
For wine lovers, our curated wine selection covers every preference from crisp whites to bold reds. If you're looking for a wine bar in Bray with real quality and character, we've got you covered without the pretension.
Our Gin Bar champions local Irish botanicals and small-batch producers, with a rotating selection that keeps regulars genuinely surprised. And for those who prefer a crafted cocktail or a specialty coffee from our in-house barista, those are on hand too.
But let's be honest, sometimes nothing beats a perfectly settled pint of Guinness. Ours is among the best you'll find in any of the
pubs in Bray.
A Welcome for Everyone: Fans, Families & Neighbours
Castle Inn has been a cornerstone of Little Bray life since the 1860s, when this building operated as the Dublin House grocery. That history of community welcome hasn't changed, only the menu and the screens have improved.
Families come for the Sunday Carvery. Couples come for the cocktails and the wine. Friends come for the sport and the craic. Solo travellers exploring the Wicklow coast come to warm up after the Cliff Walk. Everyone finds their place here.
We are one of the most inclusive and varied
bars in Bray, not a themed chain or a late-night venue, but a true neighbourhood pub that earns its place on Castle Street every single day we open our doors.
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
Castle Inn sits at the top of Castle Street, just a short walk from Bray's seafront, the DART station, and the start of the famous Cliff Walk. If you've been out exploring Co. Wicklow and are looking for places to eat in Bray or simply the best bars in Bray to round out your day.
📍 1 Castle St, Little Bray, Bray, Co. Wicklow, A98 AF86 📞 086 389 5530
Castle Inn is one of the most talked-about pubs in Bray — come in and see why.
Frequently Asked Questions — Sunday Carvery at Castle Inn
Do I need to book a table to watch live sport at Castle Inn?
No reservation is needed to come in and catch a match. We operate on a walk-in basis for sport, so just show up, grab a seat, and enjoy the game. For larger groups planning to watch a big fixture together, we do recommend calling ahead on 086 389 5530 to make sure we can accommodate everyone comfortably.
What sports and matches do you show at Castle Inn?
We screen all major sporting events: Premier League and Champions League football, Six Nations and international rugby, GAA Hurling and Football Championships, as well as Golf Majors, boxing title fights, and Grand Slam tennis. Check our live sport calendar online or give us a call to find out what's showing on any given day.
Do you serve food during matches?
Absolutely. Our kitchen is open Wednesday to Sunday from 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm, so you can enjoy a full meal while you watch. From our A La Carte menu to the famous Sunday Carvery, there's no need to choose between good food and good sport at Castle Inn, you get both.
Is Castle Inn suitable for families?
Yes, families are very welcome at Castle Inn. We're one of the few bars in Bray that genuinely caters to all ages, with a warm atmosphere, a full food menu, and a Sunday Carvery that has become a weekly tradition for many local families. We're a neighbourhood pub in the truest sense.