Things to do in Bray
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Killruddery House & Gardens
About 3km south of Bray on the Greystones road are Killruddery House & Gardens. A stunning mansion in the Elizabethan Revival style, Killruddery has been home to the Brabazon family (earls of Meath) since 1618 and has one of the oldest gardens in Ireland. The house, designed by trendy 19th-century architects Richard Morrisson and his son William in 1820, was reduced to its present-day huge proportions by the 14th earl in 1953; he was obviously looking for something a little more bijou. The house is impressive, but the prizewinner here is the magnificent orangery, built in 1852 and chock-full of statuary and plant life. If you like fancy glasshouses, this is the one for…
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Barracuda
When you’ve had your fill of live sea creatures in the National Sealife Centre, head upstairs to this minimalist, metal-and-mirrors restaurant and see what happens to Nemo when a really good chef gets his hands on him…or not. For your newly found love of the sea and all its inhabitants, there’s always a good steak.
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Mermaid Art Centre
An art gallery, theatre and cinema. The theatre puts on excellent gigs and modern, experimental-style plays, while the cinema shows art-house movies almost exclusively. Call to check prices. The art gallery has constantly changing exhibitions featuring the latest Irish and European works.
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Harbour Bar
A strong contender for Ireland’s best pub, here you can enjoy an excellent pint of Guinness in a quiet atmosphere of conviviality. There is a separate lounge with velvet curtains, assorted paintings and cosy couches. Sundays see the gay and lesbian community chill to some terrific DJs.
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Campo de Fiori
One of the best Italian restaurants along the eastern seaboard, everything here has the flavour of authenticity, from the homemade breads and dipping oils to the complimentary shot of limoncello liqueur with the bill.
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National Sealife Centre
The National Sealife Centre is the British-run aquarium which has a fairly big selection of tanks, stocked with 70 different sea and freshwater species.
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Porterhouse
This popular watering hole does a roaring trade in beers from around the world as well as its own selection of intoxicating brews.
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Clancy’s Bar
A real spit-and-sawdust kind of place with a clientele as old as the wood in the bar; it’s perfect for a quiet pint and a chat.
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Farmers Market
The weekly farmers market takes place in front of the heritage centre.
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Byrne’s
Relax in Byrne’s, better known as Dan’s, which serves a gorgeous pint.
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